Interested in what developments could be coming to Barking and Dagenham?

Here’s a round-up of some notable planning applications lodged, approved or refused over the last 30 days.

For more information on the below proposals, and a full list of all applications, visit the council’s planning portal.

Submitted

Where: Eastbrook Cafe & Restaurant, 264 Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7UU

What: Knock down existing outbuilding and build a two-storey rear extension to create two, two-bedroom flats over two floors.

When: Application received - March 22

Reference: 22/00490/FULL

More information: The proposal includes alterations to existing HMO unit, including relocation of centralised staircase to allow access to residential units.

Submitted

Barking and Dagenham Post: Plans have been submitted to turn the front of the Akanjee Foundation Islamic Centre into a shopPlans have been submitted to turn the front of the Akanjee Foundation Islamic Centre into a shop (Image: Google)

Where: Akanjee Foundation Islamic Centre, 86 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SF

What: Change of use of the front section of the ground floor from a place of worship to retail.

When: Application received - March 15

Reference: 22/00444/FULL

More information: The applicant intends to open a clothing shop in the space, according to a supporting document.

Approved

Barking and Dagenham Post: Plans to build a new, semi-detached home next to 58 Burdetts Road, Dagenham have been approvedPlans to build a new, semi-detached home next to 58 Burdetts Road, Dagenham have been approved (Image: Google)

Where: 58 Burdetts Road, Dagenham RM9 6XY

What: Build a two-storey, semi-detached, one-bedroom house to the side elevation of the site.

When: Approved - April 6

Reference: 21/02060/FULL

More information: A new end-of-terrace house, and an off-street parking space, will be built next to 58 Burdetts Road on a part vacant plot alongside the road.

Refused

Barking and Dagenham Post: A planning application to build two semi-detached houses behind 81 Surrey Road in Dagenham (marked) has been submitted to the councilA planning application to build two semi-detached houses behind 81 Surrey Road in Dagenham (marked) has been submitted to the council (Image: Google)

What: Build two, three-bedroom semi-detached houses on land behind existing homes at 79 and 81 Surrey Road, Dagenham.

Where: 81 Surrey Road, Dagenham, RM10 8ET

When: Refused - April 11

Reference: 22/00234/FULL

More information: In the reasons listed for refusal, the proposed "backland development" was described as out of place and overbearing, while concerns were also raised about access arrangements.