Planning and building control news

Criminal convictions for rogue builders who targeted the elderly
An investigation by Havering Council’s Trading Standards team has led to the successful prosecution of two men who targeted elderly Havering residents.
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‘Call for sites’ launches as Local Plan refresh begins
Havering Council is calling on residents, businesses and landowners to take part in the ‘call for sites’ exercise which will help us gather information about possible development sites in the borough.
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Fines and criminal conviction for man guilty of planning breaches
A man who failed to comply with two planning enforcement notices has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court (31 January 2023).
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New planning application guidelines launches this month
New guidelines have been introduced to the planning application process in Havering.
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Council withdraws Rainham and Beam Park CPO
Havering Council has decided to withdraw the Beam Park Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) having taken legal advice and following consultation with the Planning Inspectorate.
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New Havering Local Plan gets green light from Council
Havering councillors have formally adopted a new vision for the development of the borough from now until 2031.
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Have your say on Havering’s Local Plan
Havering Council has launched a public consultation that will give residents the opportunity to provide their views and feedback on the Havering Local Plan.
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Ardleigh Green CCTV cameras extended for six months
New temporary CCTV cameras have been installed in Ardleigh Green following a trial to combat anti-social behaviour in the area.
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Man fined for breaking planning rules
A man who failed to comply with the conditions set out in the planning permission for a local construction project has been successfully prosecuted at Barkingside Magistrates' Court (23 February 2021).
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Have your say on Havering’s Local Plan
On Monday this week, Havering Council launched the final public consultation that will give residents the opportunity to provide their views and feedback on the Havering Local Plan.
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Havering Council to serve notice on Axis buildings’ owner over unsafe cladding
Havering Council is taking steps to serve an improvement notice against the Mercury Gardens Axis buildings’ owners, following a series of investigations into potentially unsafe cladding.
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Havering Council’s Local Land Charges team nominated for prestigious industry awards
Havering Council boasts several prestigious nominations as finalists in the Land Data Local Land Charges Awards 2020.
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Investors and developers flock to Havering
‘We are open for business’ was the overriding message from Havering’s Leader to more than 120 investors and developers at an event in Romford.
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Planning and design experts join Havering Quality Review Panel
Leading architects, urban designers and built environment experts have formed the Havering Quality Review Panel to ensure the highest possible quality of development is achieved in the borough.
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New Local Plan gets Cabinet approval
On Wednesday 19 July, Havering’s new Local Plan received approval from Cabinet. It will now go to Full Council on Wednesday 26 July.
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Statement on Havering Council's Vision and Housing Development
Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of Havering Council, clarifies the Council’s position on the new Vision and levels of housing development.
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Improvement work begins outside Harold Wood station
The first phase of a series of improvement works around Harold Wood station will begin on Sunday 19 March.