257 South Street Romford RM1 2BE

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Havering

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 26 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Havering took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Havering for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Havering decided outline applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 274 South Street Romford RM1 2AD

  P0704.23 Submitted 9 May 2023 59m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 2 256 South Street Romford RM1 2AD

  P1237.23 Submitted 9 Aug 2023 59m away

  Single storey side/rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 256 South Street Romford RM1 2AD

  E0007.23 Submitted 19 Jan 2023 59m away

  The property has been converted into four (4) self contained flats and has been in existing use and continuous occupation for more than 4 years.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling 8 docs

• 222 South Street Romford RM1 2AD

  A0037.24 Submitted 25 Jul 2024 59m away

  x1 fixed illuminated fascia sign, and x1 side wall signage

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 222 - 226 South Street Romford RM1 2AD

  P1614.25 Submitted 22 Dec 2025 59m away

  100% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  Part demolition of existing building and extension to create replacement mosque and cultural centre, together with associated on-site car parking and landscaping and off-site pedestrian infrastructure works within the public highway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 58 docs

• 222 South Street Romford RM1 2AD

  P1257.24 Submitted 16 Sep 2024 59m away

  Erection of a front pergola with retractable roof and retractable glass walls

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs

• D0302.26 Granted

  297 Corbets Tey Road Upminster RM14 2BT

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed removal of Garage door and infill opening with new wall and window to match existing. conversion of existing garage space to form new Ground Floor Bedroom.

  22 Jul 2026 Outline
• D0296.26 Granted

  44 Melville Road Rainham RM13 9TZ

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of a room in the residential dwelling as a remote administrative and booking office.

  20 Jul 2026 Outline
• D0298.26 Granted

  47 Ethelburga Road Romford RM3 0QR

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of a dormer loft conversion with the installation of roof lights at the front roof slope

  21 Jul 2026 Outline
• Y0189.26 Granted

  134 Grosvenor Drive Hornchurch RM11 1PG

  Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.37m, and an eaves height of 2.74m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

  10 Aug 2026 Outline
• Y0188.26 Granted

  61 THE DRIVE COLLIER ROW ROMFORD RM5 3TP

  Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.2m, and an eaves height of 2.7m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

  10 Aug 2026 Outline