Key Points
- Havering Council has received numerous planning applications in recent weeks, including a change of use for an outbuilding to a nail treatment studio in Mawneys Ward.
- Proposals feature home extensions, such as single and two-storey side/rear extensions, front porches, and loft conversions with rear dormers across wards like Cranham, Emerson Park, and Upminster.
- New shop and commercial changes include signage at 84-88 High Street, Hornchurch, subdivision of a Class E building into three units, and a change from hot food takeaway to barber shop at 88 Ardleigh Green Road.
- Outbuildings proposed as gyms or ancillary structures, e.g., rear outbuilding at 280 Collier Row Lane and gym at 108 Harrow Drive.
- Prior approval requests for larger rear extensions under permitted development rights in wards like Heaton and Rainham.
- Change of use applications cover retail to mixed-use with flats, dwelling to HMO, and cafe/takeaway uses.
- New dwellings, such as detached homes on land rear of 177-179 Mawney Road and outline applications in Cranham.
- Boundary works, dropped kerbs, and signage installations, including illuminated fascia signs and awnings.
- Retrospective applications for carports, shopfronts, and seating areas.
- All applications can be viewed and commented on via www.havering.gov.uk/planning within three weeks of publicity dates.
Havering (East London Times) March 14, 2026 – The London Borough of Havering has published lists of its latest planning applications, featuring a diverse array of proposals from home extensions and loft conversions to a nail studio change of use and new commercial signage, as residents and businesses seek approvals amid ongoing development pressures.
- Key Points
- What Are the Latest Residential Extension Proposals?
- Which Applications Involve Loft Conversions and Outbuildings?
- What Commercial Changes and Signage Applications Stand Out?
- How Can the Public Respond to These Applications?
- What Other Notable Proposals Include New Builds and Changes of Use?
- Why Do These Applications Matter for Havering Residents?
These applications, received between late December 2025 and early February 2026, span multiple wards and include both residential modifications and commercial alterations, reflecting steady activity in the planning department. Havering Council emphasises that details, plans, and online commenting forms are accessible via their website, with a three-week window for public input on most proposals.
What Are the Latest Residential Extension Proposals?
Part single, part two-storey side and rear extensions dominate recent submissions. For instance, in Emerson Park Ward, application P0061.26 at 5 Ayloffs Walk, Hornchurch, proposes part single, part two-storey side and rear extensions, a new front porch, roof enlargement to facilitate loft conversion with rear dormer, and fenestration alterations, submitted by agent Mr Ivan Jaffa of 5 The Cobbles, Brentwood CM15 8BP.
Similarly, P1615.25 at 54 Nelmes Crescent, Hornchurch, includes part single, part two-storey side/rear extension, garage conversion, new front porch, front bay windows, loft conversion with rear dormers and front rooflights, and fenestration changes, with agent Mr Ian Stephenson of 202 High Street, Hornchurch RM12 4QP.
In Upminster’s Cranham Ward, P0091.26 at 9 Eversleigh Gardens proposes part single, part two-storey side and rear extensions, front porch, and loft conversion with rear dormer, agent SPACES DESIGN c/o 181-183 Station Lane, Hornchurch RM12 6LL.
Single-storey rear extensions are common, such as P1611.25 at 109 Collier Row Lane, Romford in Mawneys Ward by Mr Steve Walker of 3 The Peak, Rowlands Castle PO9 6AH, and P1582.25 first-floor rear extension at Ponderosa, New Road, Rainham by Mr Shaik Hussain of 37A St Antony’s Road, London E7 9QA.
Which Applications Involve Loft Conversions and Outbuildings?
Loft conversions feature prominently, often with dormers. P1474.25 in Emerson Park at 8 Wakerfield Close, Hornchurch, seeks part first-floor front extension, ridge height increase, and loft conversion with rear dormers and front rooflights, agent Homestead of Kemp House, 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX.
In Hylands & Harrow Lge Ward, P0101.26 at 108 Harrow Drive, Hornchurch, includes part single/part two-storey front/side/rear extensions, front dormer, rooflight, and rear outbuilding gym, agent Mr Muhammad Khan of 125 Woodlands Road, Ilford IG1 1JP.
Mawneys Ward’s P0066.26 at 1 Dover Close, Romford, is part retrospective for conversion into two flats with loft elements, outbuilding, and stores, agent Glen Christen of 41a Birdhurst Rise, London CR2 7EJ.
Outbuildings include P0080.26 rear outbuilding ancillary to main house at 280 Collier Row Lane, Romford, agent Mr Ali Uddin of 43 Tamarisk Way, Slough SL1 2UW.
What Commercial Changes and Signage Applications Stand Out?
A nail studio proposal highlights commercial shifts. In Mawneys Ward, the change of use of an outbuilding to rear of a residential dwelling to appointment-only nail treatment studio (Use Class E), as noted in local discussions.
New shop elements appear in change of use applications, such as P0063.26 (from earlier lists) for commercial retail ground floor to mixed-use with a 2-bed flat above, single-storey rear.
Squirrels Heath Ward’s P1562.25 at 88 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, is retrospective change from hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) to barber shop (Class E) with new shopfront, agent Mr Irfan Malik of 113 Cranbrook Road, Ilford.
Signage includes A0057.25 for 3x internally illuminated fascia signs and vinyl decals at 84-88 High Street, Hornchurch, and P1546.25 subdivision of Class E building into three units with replacement shopfront, both agent Miss Sonal Bajaria of Fitted Rigging House, Chatham ME4 4TZ. Harold Wood’s P0090.26 installs a retractable awning at 17 Station Road, agent Mr Emre Aktepe of 54 Alston Road, Edmonton N18 2LB.
How Can the Public Respond to These Applications?
Havering Council, based at Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB (telephone 01708 433100), publicises applications weekly, as in the list received 30 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 dated 6th January 2026, and 27 January to 2 February 2026 dated 3rd February 2026.
Residents must comment within three weeks using the online form at www.havering.gov.uk/planning, quoting the application number; comments are not publicly viewable. Prior approval (Y prefix) and PIP applications cannot be commented on but are viewable online.
What Other Notable Proposals Include New Builds and Changes of Use?
New dwellings: P1439.25 single-storey 2-bed detached at land rear 177-179 Mawney Road, Romford, agent Zaavia Design of 15 Yoxley Drive, Ilford IG2 6PZ; P1588.25 two-storey 2-bed end-terrace at Hillside, Noak Hill Road, agent Spaces of 181-183 Station Lane, Hornchurch.
Changes of use: P1626.25 from C3 dwelling to C2 children’s care home at 167 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, agent Mr Tony Oyenuga of 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX; P0039.26 to HMO for 4 people at 41 Mawney Road, Romford, agent Mr Manj Singh.
Boundary and prior approvals: Dropped kerbs like P1451.25 at 307 Front Lane, Upminster by Miss Amy Hatcher; larger rear extensions e.g., Y0317.25 at 18 Findon Gardens, Rainham (6m depth), agent Mr Mizanur Rahman.
Retrospectives: P1587.25 carport retention at 75 Eyhurst Avenue, Hornchurch by Mr & Mrs Rennie; P1459.25 external seating at 1 Arcade Place, Romford by Mr Kwaku Gyamera.
Why Do These Applications Matter for Havering Residents?
These proposals indicate robust demand for housing expansions and small business adaptations in Havering, potentially impacting local character, traffic, and amenities. As reported in council lists, agents like Mr Ian Stephenson and SPACES DESIGN frequently submit, showing professional involvement.
While many qualify under permitted development, full applications ensure compliance, with public scrutiny key to balanced outcomes. Full details remain online for transparency.
