Dear Sir/Madam,

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Request for Information: Information Partially Provided

Please quote our reference: E5243.

Subject: Planning Policy and UDP.

We write with regard to your recent enquiry for information held by the Council under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and apologies for the delay in responding to you.

Partial Response

1. The number of planning applications for 'faith premises' your borough has received in

2007 -  14  

2008 - 3  

2009 - 13

2. The number of these that have been accepted.

2007 - 7

2008 - 1

2009 - 5

3. The number of unauthorised places of worship that have been opened without council permission.

2007 - 2

2008 - 1

2009 - 5

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Yours Faithfully

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Newham Council

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