Councillor James Beckles
Email: james.beckles@newham.gov.uk
Council: Newham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
314 meetings · Page 1 of 63
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 28th April 2026 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to discuss four major planning applications. These included a hybrid planning application for a mixed-use development at Land at Knights Road, Silvertown, a phased development of residential units at Land at Brunel Street and Shirley Street in Canning Town, proposed works to the Holiday Inn Express in Canning Town, and the redevelopment of 1 Stansfeld Road in Beckton for residential accommodation.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 21st April 2026 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to discuss several planning applications. The committee approved the mooring of a floating hotel in the Royal Docks, despite objections regarding its scale and impact on heritage assets. They also approved amendments to a residential development at 36 New Barn Street to meet Passivhaus standards, and granted reserved matters approval for Phase 1 of the Pudding Mill Lane development, which will deliver a significant number of affordable homes and community facilities.
Council - Monday 23rd March 2026 7.00 p.m.
The Council meeting scheduled for Monday 23 March 2026 was set to address a range of public questions, member questions, and review progress on key council priorities. The meeting also included reports on the findings of an Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging, and updates on the Council's Overview and Scrutiny work programme.
Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 10th March 2026 6.00 p.m.
The Strategic Development Committee of Newham Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss three planning applications. The committee was scheduled to consider proposals for a new residential building at Royal Wharf, an extension to a hotel on Dockside Road, and variations to an existing planning permission for residential units on New Barn Street.
Decisions from Meetings
2 decisions
Gateway Retail Park 8 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton London E6 6LG
From: Strategic Development Committee - Tuesday 20th May 2025 6.00 p.m. - May 20, 2025
...to approve the demolition of existing retail and food and beverage floorspace and associated parking at Gateway Retail Park, and the construction of 30,127 square meters of flexible industrial and warehousing space with ancillary office accommodation, landscaping, and alterations to access arrangements, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and referral to the Mayor of London.
Decision approved
409 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL
From: Local Development Committee - Monday 23rd September 2024 6.30 p.m. - September 23, 2024
...to approve the construction of a part-three, part-four storey building including a House in Multiple Occupation and a mixed-use co-working space/café at 409 High Street North, Manor Park, London, E12 6TL, subject to a legal agreement and conditions outlined in the report.
Decision approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 314
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 2 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.