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Written by Sam JonesEditorial process UK Planning Guide editorial processContent updated 11 April 2026Sources checked Not yet verifiedOfficial-source context The national depth limits baseline, the council sources that change it locally, and the formal route to use if the answer tightens.Verify before spending Stop and verify when the proposal is close to a limit, affected by special controls or expensive to get wrong.
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Depth Limits in Newham

This page checks the local rule itself without assuming any particular project.

Current source position

Where the exact designation is not verified, treat the result as unresolved and check the property with the authority before relying on permitted development.

What to verify

  1. The exact property and planning authority.
  2. The current official rule or mapped designation.
  3. The selected project's dimensions, use and site context.
  4. Any property-specific condition, consent or planning history that changes the route.

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Official sources

Official Sources Worth Checking

These are the official pages most likely to settle the depth limits position in Newham.

Rules, validation requirements and local designations can change by location. Use these links to confirm the latest official position before relying on a close or expensive planning route.

Planning Portal: householder planning consent Householder guidance | Last reviewed 5 April 2026 Use this source to check householder guidance and confirm what applies to your property. Planning Portal: permitted development rights Permitted development | Last reviewed 5 April 2026 Use this source to check permitted development and confirm what applies to your property. Planning Portal - Do you need permission? Planning portal | Last reviewed 5 April 2026 Use this source to check planning portal and confirm what applies to your property. Planning Portal: do you need planning permission? Planning portal | Last reviewed 5 April 2026 Use this source to check planning portal and confirm what applies to your property. Pre-application advice service Pre-application advice | Last reviewed 5 April 2026 Use this source to check pre-application advice and confirm what applies to your property.
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