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London Borough of Havering
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for London Borough of Havering. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates18,355Searchable applications
448Recorded as pending
14%Approval rate · 3,099 approved or refused records
2,651Refused applications
448 approved · 2,651 refused · 628 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2012 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Planning pre-application adviceArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanningvalidations@havering.gov.ukCouncil source
- Planning enquiriesplanning@havering.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas11 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Approve no cons Conditions/ReasonsN0058.25
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P0785.23 dated 11/07/2023 to allow for amendment to porch canopy type and position of rear roof-mounted PV panels (Two storey, 2-bed, terraced dwelling with associated parking and amenity space)
7 Marine Cottage Wennington Road Wennington Rainham RM13 9DY
Received 17 Dec 2025 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0059.18
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH FLAT ROOF AND SIDE EXTENSION WITH PITCHED ROOF
9 Linley Crescent ROMFORD RM7 8RB
Received 16 Jan 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0470.19
A part single, part two storey rear extension to include 3No. Juliette balconies and roof lights. New front porch and single storey side extension. The application constitutes minor amendments to the previously approved application (Ref. P0753.18).
2 The Fairway Upminster RM14 1BS
Received 25 Mar 2019 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1704.17
Construction of a two storey side and rear extension plus rebuild front porch, to provide additional residential accommodation.
81 Lodge Lane ROMFORD RM5 2ES
Received 18 Oct 2017 - Pr App Not Req'dY0402.18
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4 metres, a maximum height of 3.2 metres, and an eaves height of 3 metres. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
177 Rosebank Avenue Hornchurch RM12 5QR
Received 26 Nov 2018 - Approve no cons Conditions/ReasonsN0022.18
Non material amendment to P1717.17 - Remove false pitch from perimeter of roof over ground floor rear extension.
4 Ernest Road Hornchurch RM11 3JF
Received 23 Apr 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1692.18
Proposed 2 storey side and single storey rear extension with internal alterations
12 Tudor Gardens Romford RM2 5LL
Received 12 Nov 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0860.25
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension
17 Stewart Avenue Upminster RM14 2AE
Received 26 Jun 2025 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0601.18
Erection of single storey rear extension to include roof lights, and reconfiguration of internal layout.
5 Hillcrest Road Hornchurch RM11 1EF
Received 23 Apr 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1245.18
Conversion of existing loftspace incorporating roof alterations and formation of rear roof dormer
4 Ashvale Drive Upminster RM14 3LX
Received 11 Aug 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0940.24
Alterations to approved scheme for two storey rear and single storey side extensions, creation of habitable loft space involving raising of ridge height with rear dormer and roof lights to sides, erection of front porch and integrated garage and changes to fenestration. Two storey front projecting sections and addtional windows to flank elevation/fenestration changes.
51 Herbert Road Hornchurch RM11 3LL
Received 3 Jul 2024 - WithdrawnP0258.24
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
11 Gainsborough Road Rainham RM13 7DL
Received 22 Feb 2024 - Tree Work App + Cond Conditions/ReasonsT0064.26
T1-4 Poplar x 4 in the rear carpark. Pollard trees back into previous points. Remove dead limbs from the tree in the right hand side. Trees are dropping a large amount of dead wood in recent winds and the regrowth is becoming overwhelming for the car park. T5-7Poplar x 3 (Large trees) Reduce heavily by 40-50% These poplars havenâ??t been reduced and are now 80ft+ so we are looking to reduce them down to prevent any future failures. T8 Conifer x 1 reduce height by 1/3rd matching the remaining poplar trees.
Omega Court 140 London Road Romford RM7 9QJ
Received 6 May 2026 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0433.23
Single storey rear extension
57 Ravenscourt Drive Hornchurch RM12 6HP
Received 16 Mar 2023 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP0740.23
Change of use to class E(g).
Ashton Gate, Unit 9, Ashton Road, Harold Hill Romford RM3 8UF
Received 12 May 2023 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0579.19
Proposed single storey rear & side extension
51 Princes Road Romford RM1 2SP
Received 11 Apr 2019 - PP is required Conditions/ReasonsD0448.24
Certificate of Lawfulness for a change of use from C3 single residential dwelling to C2 residential institution for up to three children
4 Claygate Close Hornchurch RM12 4LU
Received 8 Nov 2024 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0320.26
Single storey front extension
44 WAYSIDE AVENUE HORNCHURCH RM12 4LL
Received 16 Mar 2026 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0922.24
Single storey side and rear extension
67 Blake Close Rainham RM13 8BE
Received 1 Jul 2024 - ALL DECISIONS ISSUEDQ0228.23
Discharge of condition 40 of P1181.19
Rear Of 213 North Street Romford RM1 4QA
Received 10 Oct 2023 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0213.26
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with dormer, single storey rear extension, porous driveway
34 Candover Road Hornchurch RM12 4TZ
Received 18 May 2026 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0153.19
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion to include rear dormer and 2no velux roof windows to the front elevation.
28 Suttons Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4LE
Received 16 Apr 2019 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0112.26
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of land for the siting of a caravan for ancillary residential use.
12 Lancaster Drive Hornchurch RM12 5SU
Received 17 Mar 2026 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1085.19
Proposed two rear dormers
14 Wych Elm Road Hornchurch RM11 3AA
Received 14 Jul 2019
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for London Borough of Havering, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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