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Planning

Most new buildings or major changes to existing buildings or to the local environment need consent – known as planning permission.  The Council's Planning Service is responsible for deciding whether a development – anything from an extension on a house to a new shopping centre – should go ahead.

If you have any special needs in order to access our services please phone us on 01708 433100.  We will do our best to help you get the information you need, such as providing a translation service, producing documents in large print or providing a home visit if physical mobility problems mean you are not able to come to us.




  • Planning applications

    If a resident is thinking of making alterations to their house/flat they will need to consult the planning section to see if they require planning permission.

  • Planning advice and guidance

    This section gives details on how to complete planning applications and how the process works.

  • Online planning searches

    The "My Service Planning" went live in April 2012 and allows applications to be viewed as pages of a pdf file and for measurements to be taken from plans.

  • Consultation

    Each valid planning application we receive is subject to a fixed 21 day consultation period.

  • Planning appeals

    If your application is not decided within a set period, or if you disagree with the decision that is made on your application, you have the right to appeal.

  • Listed buildings

    A Listed Building is a building or structure of special architectural or historic interest.

  • Advertising control

    Advertisement control regulations are there to help those involved in outdoor advertising contribute positively to the appearance of an attractive environment.

  • Planning enforcement

    The regulations controlling development are complex. The aim of this page is to assist you in bringing suspected breaches of these regulations to our attention.

  • Designing Safer Places

    The Council places issues of crime prevention and community safety at the heart of the local planning process.

  • Our Performance

    The Council's Planning service aims to provide a first class service to our customers, and always listen to your comments.

  • High hedges and hedgerows

    Use this page to find your way to information about high hedges and the hedgerows regulations.

  • Local Development Framework

    Havering's Local Development Framework (LDF) is a portfolio of documents setting out the planning policies of the borough up to 2020.

  • Gypsy and Traveller sites

    The Gypsy and Traveller Sites Development Plan Document (DPD) is one of the documents which will make up Havering's Local Development Framework (LDF).

  • Mineral sites

    The Minerals Sites Development Plan Document (DPD) is one of the DPDs which will make up Havering's Local Development Framework.

  • Transport plan

    Have your say on Havering's future transport plan.

  • Business plans

    Business planning is an essential component of any successful business.

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Contact details

  • Planning Service - Planning reception Public Advice and Service Centre,
    Liberty Shopping Centre,
    Romford     RM1 3RL 01708 433100 planning@havering.gov.uk
  • Planning Service - Correspondence address 3rd Floor,
    Mercury House,
    Mercury Gardens,
    Romford     RM1 3SL

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