Newham in London includes Stratford, Canning Town, and East Ham. About 2.2% of the borough is Green Belt, affecting only minor outskirts. Known for urban regeneration, cultural hubs, and historic sites, planning focuses on conversions, residential schemes, and commercial developments.
In the last year Newham decided 1,143 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 77% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Newham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.2% of Newham is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Situated on the tidal Thames and Lee, with much of the borough lying in Flood Zone 3, flood risk is a defining planning constraint and has shaped major regeneration schemes including the Olympic Park.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Newham in London includes Stratford, Canning Town, and East Ham. About 2.2% of the borough is Green Belt, affecting only minor outskirts. Known for urban regeneration, cultural hubs, and historic sites, planning focuses on conversions, residential schemes, and commercial developments.
In the last year Newham decided 1,143 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 81% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 77% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Newham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.2% of Newham is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Situated on the tidal Thames and Lee, with much of the borough lying in Flood Zone 3, flood risk is a defining planning constraint and has shaped major regeneration schemes including the Olympic Park.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
