About the University Area Conservation Area
The University Area Conservation Area covers about 4.6 hectares and was designated by London Borough of Newham in 1996. Inside the boundary are 6 listed buildings (1 Grade II*, 5 Grade II). The most significant is University House, University of East London (west Ham Precinct), Grade II*.
What changes inside the conservation area
Conservation areas are “Article 2(3) land”. You keep most permitted development rights, but these are removed or tightened.
- Rear extensionElsewhere: 3 m · 6 m with PANo 6 m / 8 m prior approval
- Two-storey extensionElsewhere: 3 mNeeds planning permission
- Side extensionElsewhere: Half the widthNeeds planning permission
- Loft conversionElsewhere: 50 m³Needs planning permission
- Garden roomElsewhere: 2.5 m high by boundariesNot beside the house
- PorchElsewhere: 3 m²Same limits
- Solar panelsElsewhere: 0.2 m projectionSame limits
- Air source heat pumpElsewhere: 1 unitNot facing the road
- Fences, walls and gatesElsewhere: 2 m · 1 m by a roadSame limits
- External claddingElsewhere: Matching materialsNeeds planning permission
- Tree workElsewhere: No notice6 weeks’ notice to the council
- Demolition (over 115 m³)Elsewhere: AllowedNeeds planning permission
Limits for a semi-detached house under the GPDO 2015. An Article 4 direction can remove more.
Listed buildings in the conservation area
Any work affecting these needs listed building consent, inside or out. Each links to its entry on the National Heritage List.
- University House, University of East London (west Ham Precinct)Grade II*
- 54 and 56, Romford Road E15Grade II
- 60 and 62, Romford Road E15Grade II
- 66-88, Romford Road E15Grade II
- 82, Romford Road E15Grade II
- Statue in Garden of William Shakespeare at West Ham Precinct of the University of East LondonGrade II
The council’s appraisal
WEBUniversity Area Conservation Area AppraisalLondon Borough of Newham’s description of the area’s character — what planners look at when you apply.Open on council site ↗Nearby conservation areas
Boundary and listed buildings from London Borough of Newham and Historic England via planning.data.gov.uk (OGL). Guidance only — not an official council check.