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Single storey ground floor rear extension.
Decision Date: 9th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM5 2JTProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Construction of a garage to front forecourt with alterations to front gates and fence/wall”.
Decision Date: 9th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************,, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3LNProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension following conversion of existing garage.
Decision Date: 9th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM30NPProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
Ground floor infill extension and roof extension to create first floor to both annex buildings’.
Decision Date: 7th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hornchurch, RM11 3JDProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
For a part single storey part two storey rear extension, two storey extensions to the front and side, and a proposed new roof with rear dormer and rooflights to accommodate conversion of the roof space for habitable use with internal alterations to property.
Decision Date: 6th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Havering, Hornchurch, RM112QHProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
Erection of a single storey flat roof 2-bedroom bungalow with associated changes to soft and hard landscaping.
Decision Date: 6th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Romford, RM7 8NPProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Construction of one new custom-self build dwellinghouse and associated works”.
Decision Date: 6th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Hornchurch, RM12 4BTProcedure: WrittenCase Type: PlanningOutcome: Dismissed
Hip to gable loft conversion with additional rear dormer and roof lights to front’.
Decision Date: 6th January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Upminster, RM14 2RPProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: 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
Single storey rear extension.
Decision Date: 2nd January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, ROMFORD, RM1 4RTProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Dismissed
Originally described as ‘rear/side extensions with first floor rear extension and internal alterations’.
Decision Date: 2nd January 2026App Ref: APP/****/*/**/*******Applicant: ***********************Site Address: *****************, Upminster, RM14 1JNProcedure: WrittenCase Type: HouseholderOutcome: Allowed
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