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Planning and building control in Havering news
Contractor confirmed for new special school
Havering Council has awarded the contract to build a new special school in Gidea Park to Galliford Try.
Havering Local Planning Authority (LPA) opens consultation on proposed LDO for East Havering Data Centre
Havering Local Planning Authority has launched a month-long public consultation on the draft Local Development Order (LDO) that would enable the development of East Havering Data Centre.
Pompadours owners told to clean up or be prosecuted
Havering Council has issued a Section 215 Notice requiring the owners and occupiers of land at The Pompadours, Edenhall Road, to take urgent action to improve the poor condition of the building.
Havering Local Planning Authority to seek approval for consultation on proposed LDO for East Havering Data Centre
The Havering Local Planning Authority (LPA) has published formal reports ahead of a Strategic Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Council strongly opposes Government’s proposed London Emergency Housing Package
Havering Council has issued a robust objection to the Government’s proposed London Emergency Housing Package, warning that the measures would have “extremely damaging and long lasting consequences”.