Homes under the Planner: Applications submitted or decided recently
An application has been made to build two flats behind this cafe and restaurant - Credit: Google
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
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More information: The proposal includes alterations to existing HMO unit, including relocation of centralised staircase to allow access to residential units.
Submitted
Plans have been submitted to turn the front of the Akanjee Foundation Islamic Centre into a shop - Credit: 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
Plans to build a new, semi-detached home next to 58 Burdetts Road, Dagenham have been approved - Credit: 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
A planning application to build two semi-detached houses behind 81 Surrey Road in Dagenham (marked) has been submitted to the council - Credit: 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.
