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Havering planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of London Borough of Havering. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Havering website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates27,806Searchable applications
455Recorded as pending
18%Approval rate · 4,715 approved or refused records
3,850Refused applications
865 approved · 3,850 refused · 1,114 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 7 Aug 2000 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 22 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0177.17
Single storey rear extension and raised patio/decking.
132 Grosvenor Drive HORNCHURCH RM11 1PG
Received 10 Feb 2017 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsA0074.16
Internal illumination and screen to the ATM fascia. Internally illuminated Cash sign above the ATM fascia. Blue LED illumination to ATM surround.
163 South Street ROMFORD RM1 1PL
Received 27 Oct 2016 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0452.17
Demolition of existing attached garage, and construction of new single storey side extension
58 Prospect Road HORNCHURCH RM11 3TZ
Received 30 Mar 2017 - Pr App Refused Conditions/ReasonsM0019.18
Removal of 2 No existing BT Call Boxes and replacement with 1 no. new InLink.(PRIOR APPROVAL)
Mercury Shopping Centre Mercury Gardens Romford RM1 3EE
Received 21 Nov 2018 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP0116.18
New one bedroom house
14 Rodney Way ROMFORD RM7 8PD
Received 26 Jan 2018 - Tree Work App + Cond Conditions/ReasonsT0058.19
1 x Blue Atlantic Cedar - reduce main central part of crown by 3 metres branch length and upright reiteration growth by 4 metres branch length. Reduce lateral crown spread by up to 3 metres branch length back to suitable growing points & remove deadwood. The tree does not appear to have been managed for some time, there are a number of large dead branches & a potential decay column into the main trunk from a shed limb wound at 3.5 metres; & the tree has recently shed a large branch. Works are required as routine management to reduce branch leverage & sail effect in windy conditions.
42 Nelmes Way Hornchurch RM11 2QZ
Received 17 May 2019 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0477.16
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed demolition of existing conservatory structure and rebuild as rear ground floor extension.
12 Southbury Close HORNCHURCH RM12 6SG
Received 19 Dec 2016 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP0073.24
Erection of a 2-bedroom house on the land to the side of 36 Hawthorn Avenue with associated amenity space, cycle parking, and waste storage.
36 Hawthorn Avenue Rainham RM13 9AT
Received 15 Jan 2024 - Refuse Conditions/ReasonsP1419.25
Retrospective change of use of land for the storage of vehicles for a period of up to three years. Retention of an area of hardstanding and two buildings associated with the use of the land for the storage of vehicles.
West Park Lodge Farm Broxhill Road Havering-atte-bower Romford RM4 1QJ
Received 30 Oct 2025 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0263.16
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion, rear dormer and two velux roof lights.
152 Moor Lane UPMINSTER RM14 1ET
Received 1 Jul 2016 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0909.25
Construction of a rear outbuilding for use as gym/home/office/store/shower
33 Wainfleet Avenue Romford RM5 3BX
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Pr App Given Conditions/ReasonsY0002.18
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m from the original rear wall of the dwelling house, a maximum height of 2.8m and an eaves height of 2.5m(PRIOR APPROVAL)
19 Trent Avenue Upminster RM14 1QY
Received 3 Jan 2018 - Apprv with Agreement Conditions/ReasonsP1905.15
Construction of a 1,923sqm (GIA) foodstore with 55 car parking spaces.
131 Gooshays Drive Romford RM3 8AE
Received 24 Dec 2015 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0183.26
Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with creation of a rear dormer and front roof lights.Single storey rear extension.Single storey side extension.Single storey detached outbuilding.
21 SHEFFIELD DRIVE ROMFORD RM3 9YH
Received 1 May 2026 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0229.26
Certificate of Lawfulness for partial conversion of garage to habitable room
153 MOOR LANE UPMINSTER RM14 1HQ
Received 27 May 2026 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0045.16
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable conversion and rear dormer to include x3no velux roof windows to the front
17 St Lawrence Road Upminster RM14 2UN
Received 15 Feb 2016 - UndecidedP1054.26
Retrospective planning application for the retention of a single-storey rear extension
10 Chelmsford Drive Upminster RM14 2PB
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1589.15
First floor side extension and rear conservatory. Conversion of garage into kitchen and cycle parking
15 Edward Close Romford RM2 6QH
Received 29 Oct 2015 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0161.15
Replacement of existing attached garage to side of property. (In accordance with applicant's email dated 9th April 2015 confirming no encroachment on to adjoining land)
109 Lake Rise Romford RM1 4EF
Received 12 Feb 2015 - Pr App Refused Conditions/ReasonsY0037.18
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6.0 metres, a maximum height of 3.2 metres, and an eaves height of 2.8 metres. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
11 Carter Close Romford Essex RM5 2PB
Received 5 Feb 2018 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP0709.18
Demolition of existing dining room / garage and utility room and construction of side extension and internal reconfiguration.
Gills Glen North Road Havering-atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PP
Received 11 May 2018 - PP not required Conditions/ReasonsD0082.17
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with hip to gable wall and rear dormer. New roof lights to front roof. alterations to side elevation with new windows
5 Hill Rise UPMINSTER RM14 2RA
Received 27 Feb 2017 - Apprv with cons Conditions/ReasonsP1922.16
Single storey flat roof rear extension
112 Suttons Avenue HORNCHURCH RM12 4NE
Received 12 Dec 2016 - ALL DECISIONS ISSUEDQ0028.24
Discharge of condition 7 (Protection Measures) from P1545.23
160 Mawney Road Romford RM7 7BE
Received 1 Feb 2024
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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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