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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 dates19,190Searchable applications
447Recorded as pending
15%Approval rate · 3,225 approved or refused records
2,751Refused applications
474 approved · 2,751 refused · 670 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Apr 2012 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0135.17
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed formation of loft conversion by hip to gable build up and rear dormer, and raising of flat roof to existing rear extension.
31 Argyle Gardens Upminster RM14 3HD
Received 31 Mar 2017 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1604.25
3 x two storey, 5-bed, detached dwellings with habitable roof space, associated parking and amenity space, and installation of a vehicular crossover to front
Land Adj 194-196 Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1TD
Received 17 Dec 2025 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0956.18
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension with new decking area and steps.
11 Victoria Avenue Romford RM5 2QH
Received 19 Jun 2018 - UndecidedE0030.26
The application seeks to confirm as lawful the existing use of Flat 288D, 288 Mawney Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 8DL (the Application Site) as an independent residential dwelling.
288D Mawney Road Romford RM7 8DL
Received 25 Aug 2026 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0271.24
Two storey partial width rear extension
75 Rainham Road Rainham RM13 7QT
Received 26 Feb 2024 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0314.23
Certificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, gable window and roof lights to front
9 Askwith Road Rainham RM13 8EL
Received 4 Jul 2023 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0306.24
Single storey rear extension, removal of side chimney, addition of roof light to side and new front driveway with drop kerb
82 Derham Gardens Upminster RM14 3HA
Received 1 Mar 2024 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP2064.17
RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A DETACHED OUTBUILDING AT THE REAR OF THE GARDEN
4 Ravenscourt Drive HORNCHURCH RM12 6HL
Received 19 Dec 2017 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP0757.24
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, gable window and roof lights to front
3 Reginald Road Romford RM3 0RA
Received 29 May 2024 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP0537.17
CONVERSION OF GARAGE INTO HABITABLE ROOM AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION
8 Rowan Walk HORNCHURCH RM11 2JA
Received 31 Mar 2017 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0418.25
Certificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with rear dormer with Juliet balcony and roof lights to front and construction of an outbuilding for use as summer house/office.
11 Fullers Close Romford RM5 3JS
Received 5 Sept 2025 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP1943.17
Two storey and part single storey side extension.
4 Brendans Close HORNCHURCH RM11 3UL
Received 28 Nov 2017 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1178.19
Erection of new security fencing, single storey building and new level access.
Segro Industrial Park, Unit 1 Consul Avenue Rainham RM13 8HY
Received 26 Jul 2019 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsA0007.26
Installation of 2x externally illuminated double-sided pictorial signs, 3x externally illuminated fascia signs, 3x amenity board signs, and 1x internally illuminated fascia sign
70 Station Road Upminster RM14 2TD
Received 27 Feb 2026 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0834.17
Single storey rear/side extension
57 Salisbury Road ROMFORD RM2 5TP
Received 26 May 2017 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1356.24
Proposed front porch
41 Byron Way Romford RM3 7PR
Received 9 Oct 2024 - Pr App Given Conditions/ReasonsM0006.18
Prior approval for siting of 'InLink' phone and web communications structure, featuring 2xno digital advertisement panels as an integral part. Removal of existing kiosk.
The Junction of South Street and Atlanta Boulevard, Romford, London RM1 1TB
Received 15 Jun 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1684.23
Erection of outbuilding to be used for gymnasium and store
24 Kingston Road Romford RM1 3NA
Received 14 Nov 2023 - DOC Discharge PARTQ0214.18
Cross boundary planning application for enabling works of Phase 2 of the wider Beam Park site to prepare it for development, including clearing of on-site structures, addressing contamination, importation and positioning of crushed material on site for up to 24 months (preventing future settlement), localised piling and installation of band drainage. P0290.18 Conditions(s) 7, 9, and 14.
Beam Park Former Form Assembly Plant Site New Road (A1306)
Received 20 Aug 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1159.25
Change of Use from Class SG (Laundry business) to Class E(a)
Select Cleaners 170 Collier Row Lane Romford RM5 3EA
Received 5 Sept 2025 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0590.25
Construction of 2x two storey, 5-bed, detached dwellings with habitable roof space with associated parking and amenity space, installation of vehicular crossover to front, new boundary fence and cycle storage following the demolition of existing detached dwelling house and 2x outbuildings."
26 Stanley Road Hornchurch RM12 4JN
Received 28 Apr 2025 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1484.17
First floor rear extension to form en-suite bathroom.
194 HALL LANE UPMINSTER RM14 1AT
Received 8 Sept 2017 - PP is required Conditions/ReasonsD0513.24
Certificate of lawfulness for the erection of a boundary wall and conversion of hardstanding to amenity space to facilitate use of retail unit as a day care nursery, installation of cycle store and associated alterations
164 LONDON ROAD ROMFORD RM7 9EU
Received 11 Dec 2024 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0216.18
New pitched roof over porch and garage and conversion of garage to habitable room.
98 CHEVINGTON WAY HORNCHURCH RM12 6RW
Received 9 Feb 2018
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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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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