Below are listed the 34 appeals decided in the Havering area in the past 30 days.
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Retention of the external seating area on a permanent basis”.
Decision Date: 6th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Upminster, RM14 2AJProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Alleged is the material change of use from a single dwelling to mixed use as a dwelling and commercial gym (sui generis).
Decision Date: 6th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, UPMINSTER, RM14 1EB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Quashed on legal grounds
The installation of new front boundary wall.
Decision Date: 5th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM3 9ASProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
The demolition of redundant/vacant buildings associated with former Hornchurch ambulance station and erection of 2 pairs of semi-detached properties together with frontage parking and private/allocated amenity space.
Decision Date: 4th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, St Georges Hospital, 122 Suttons Lane Hornchurch, RM12 6RUProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use from residential to childcare/nursery, and the erection of a ground floor rear extension.
Decision Date: 3rd February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hornchurch, RM11 1BDProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Change of use from residential (class C3) to a 3-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) including provision of 2 x bin storage facilities, x 4 bicycle parking spaces, 3 car parking spaces and communal rear amenity space.
Decision Date: 3rd February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hornchurch, RM11 1BDProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Extension to mezzanine floor and internal alterations to create a multipurpose hall, and addition of Use Class F2(b) and ancillary F1(f) use to existing F1(a) use”.
Decision Date: 30th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Havering, Hornchurch, RM12 4RNProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Allowed
Full application for erection of pair of semi-detached houses with associated access, parking, bin and cycle provision.
Decision Date: 2nd February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Rainham, Havering, RM13 9ATProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
The construction of a two storey building to the rear of the site to provide 2 no. one bedroom flat units.
Decision Date: 29th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, 279 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JSProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
For replacement front wall and gates.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hornchurch, Havering, RM11 2QZ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Householder (HAS)Outcome: Dismissed
Alleged is the material change of use of the rear part of the ground floor to a selfcontained dwelling.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM7 0JR, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice varied and upheld
Alleged is the material change of use of the premises to a mixed use for the sale and display of motor vehicles and use as a hairdresser (sui generis).
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM1 1ED, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice Upheld
Alleged is the alteration of the front and side elevations by a new shopfront and roller shutter doors plus the extension of the premises to the front.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, 139 Hornchurch Road, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4SZ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Quashed on legal grounds
Alleged in notice is the construction of a boundary treatment within the front and side curtilage facing Carter Drive and Carter Close and the construction of a hard surface within the front curtilage.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM5 2NT, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice varied and upheld
Replacement roof, loft conversion with rear dormer window, juliette balcony and roof lights.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Harold wood, Havering, RM3 0DUProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
Conversion of the existing dwelling house into 2 flats (1 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom) with associated cycle pods, refuse and recycling bins following the grant of permission of single storey rear extension, part two storey rear/side extension”.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM7 8QXProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
The proposal involves subdividing the existing property to create two self-contained dwellings units.
Decision Date: 28th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM3 8QBProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
A certificate of lawful use or development is sought
Decision Date: 26th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, East side of Heath Drive, Romford, RM1 3RL, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Lawful Development CertificateOutcome: Dismissed
Alleged is the construction of a ground floor rear extension and part first floor rear extension.
Decision Date: 26th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM7 9PA, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Planning permission granted
Alleged is the material change of use of the site to a mixed use as a shop, vehicle broker, retail vehicle sales and for the storage of vehicles (sui generis).
Decision Date: 26th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM2 5TA, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice varied and upheld
To grant approval required under Article 3(1) and Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
Decision Date: 23rd January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Rainham, RM13 8ERProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
To demolish existing outbuilding.
Decision Date: 23rd January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM7 7APProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Demolition of existing outbuildings, new dwelling attached to number 4 New Zealand Way and division of the existing plot in two for the two buildings.
Decision Date: 21st January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Havering, RM13 8JPProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Erection of Acquired Brain Injury Unit with associated access, car and cycle parking, landscaping and infrastructure.
Decision Date: 21st January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Upminster, RM14 2QH, Procedure: InquiryCase Type: Planning (W)Outcome: Allowed
Alleged in the notice is: The material change of use of the dwelling (C3) to a house in multiple occupation (C4).
Decision Date: 20th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM1 4LJ, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice Upheld
Alleged in the notice is: The material change of use of the dwelling from use class C3 to use as a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis).
Decision Date: 20th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM3 7DB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice Upheld
Retrospective works including part two-storey, part single-storey side extension and retention of approved dwelling, alongside the proposed change in the locations of the front door and windows, separation of the dormer into 2 separate dormers and reduction of the size of one dormer.
Decision Date: 20th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM5 2RBProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Alleged in the notice is: The construction of a two storey side extension, hip to gable extension and raising the ridge of the original dwelling and the construction of a rear dormer window extension.
Decision Date: 19th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM5 2RB, Procedure: Written representationsCase Type: Enforcement NoticeOutcome: Notice varied and upheld
The “erection of a two storey 2-bed dwelling at the land adjacent to 2 St Matthews Close following the demolition of the garage”.
Decision Date: 15th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Rainham, RM13 7DXProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Permission in principle for up to 3 infill dwellings.
Decision Date: 14th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Upminster, RM14 3PRProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Originally described as raising of existing roof to create a larger first floor area and conversion of existing conservatory to habitable room.
Decision Date: 12th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM5 3EUProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
“the proposal is for a two-storey, 2-bedroom end-of-terrace dwelling”.
Decision Date: 10th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM7 8NUProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Extension to existing outbuilding / annex to create gym / rehabilitation room”.
Decision Date: 10th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1UAProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
C3 (dwelling house) to C2 (care home).
Decision Date: 10th February 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Pretoria Rd,, Romford, RM7 7AXProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed