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.
The building was found to be negatively affecting the look and feel of the local area.
The Notice, which took effect from 27 February 2026, gives those responsible 28 days until 27 March 2026 to carry out a series of essential works to bring the land back to an acceptable standard.
A recent inspection by the Council’s Planning Enforcement team identified a range of issues at the site, including broken windows, overgrown vegetation, accumulated refuse such as an abandoned mattress and wooden cupboard, and damaged or missing fencing leaving the area unsecured.
To remedy the condition of the land, the Notice requires the following actions.
- Repair or replace all broken windows on the site.
- Remove all refuse, including the abandoned mattress, rubbish and wooden cupboard, to an authorised place of disposal.
- Clear all overgrown vegetation from the land.
- Replace broken or missing fencing to secure the site.
Failure to comply with a Section 215 Notice is a criminal offence and may result in further enforcement action by the Council, including carrying out works in default and seeking to recover associated costs.
Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Lead for Development and Regeneration, said:
“Section 215 Notices are an important tool for ensuring neglected land and buildings do not harm the appearance or character of our neighbourhoods.
“Residents deserve clean, safe, and well maintained surroundings, and we will take enforcement action where owners fail to meet their responsibilities.”
The Notice has been served on all relevant parties connected to the site, including Hilldene Estate Ltd, the site owner and occupier, and associated directors.