In the past week, Havering Council has reviewed and made decisions on several planning applications submitted by residents and businesses.

The applications covered a wide range of proposals, including extensions, conversions, demolitions, and change of use. Here are some of the notable decisions made by the council:

Refused application:

- Reference N0024.23: The application for a non-material amendment to planning permission for 41 Ashmour Gardens Romford RM1 4RR was refused. The proposed amendment aimed to allow for the addition of a single-storey rear infill extension, including changing the existing flat roof to a pitched roof.

Tree work approved with conditions:

- Reference T0065.23: Permission was granted to remove a tree completely at 87 Links Avenue Romford RM2 6NH due to safety concerns. However, specific conditions were imposed to ensure proper tree work procedures are followed.

Certificates of Lawfulness:

Several certificates of lawfulness were granted for various conversions and additions including:

- Reference D0217.23: 45 Lyndhurst Drive Hornchurch RM11 1JL, for the erection of a front porch with alterations to ground floor rear fenestration.

- Reference D0215.23: 8 Clifton Road Hornchurch RM11 1BU, for the conversion of roof space to habitable use, including a rear dormer and front roof lights.

- Reference D0206.23: 7 FORBES CLOSE HORNCHURCH RM11 1FD, for a single-storey rear extension, replacement of the roof, changes to fenestration, and conversion of an existing garage.

- Reference D0197.23: 167 Southend Arterial Road Hornchurch RM11 2SF, for the change of use from a dwelling house to a house in multiple occupation (HMO).

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- Reference D0200.23: 69 PHILIP ROAD RAINHAM RM13 8LU, for the erection of three outbuildings following the demolition of two existing wooden sheds.

- Reference D0179.23: 44A Squirrels Heath Lane Hornchurch RM11 2EA, for the conversion of roof space to habitable use, including a rear dormer, front roof lights, and conversion of the roof from hip to gable end.

- Reference D0170.23: 60 Riversdale Road Romford RM5 2NS, for the conversion of roof space to habitable use, including a rear dormer and front roof lights.

Other notable decisions:

- Reference P0739.23: 70 Petersfield Avenue Romford RM3 9PD, the application for a single-storey outbuilding to be used as an office at the rear was approved with conditions.

- Reference P0708.23: 40 Oakley Drive Romford RM3 9XT, the application for the conversion of the roof from a hip to a gable on the main roof, with a rear dormer extension, was refused.

- Reference P0673.23: 101 Sunnyside Gardens Upminster RM14 3DP, the application for a single-storey side/rear extension following the demolition of an existing rear extension was approved with conditions.

- Reference P0681.23: 4 Sydenham Close Romford RM1 4HN, the application for a single-storey outbuilding/gym was approved with conditions.

- Reference P0656.23: 63 DIBAN AVENUE, ELM PARK HORNCHURCH RM12 4YF, the application for a single-storey rear extension involving the demolition of an existing rear extension was approved with conditions.

Documents for each of these applications can be viewed on council's website:https://development.havering.gov.uk/OcellaWeb/planningSearch