40 THURSO CLOSE ROMFORD RM3 0YS

Pending E0014.26
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM3 0YS

Description

Certificate of existing Lawfulness for the existing development comprises a completed loft conversion involving the construction of a rear dormer, the installation of rooflights, and associated internal alterations to create additional habitable accommodation within the roof space of the dwellinghouse. The development also includes a completed single-storey rear extension providing additional kitchen and living accommodation. The works do not increase the height of the existing roof ridge and are contained entirely within the residential curtilage of 40 Thurso Close.

Havering
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#257 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #197 out of 292. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #286 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #197 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #201 of 292
43%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
25%
Change of use approved
100 decided
1,476
Total decisions
401 refused in 2025