Planning application
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
Works: New dwelling Major scheme
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Proposal
Application for prior notification of development for the conversion of commercial/business/service building to 48 flats
As published by the council, reference J0013.26
Application record
- Reference
- J0013.26
- Type
- Outline
- Status
- Undecided
- Received
- 22 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Ward
- St Edwards
- Postcode
- RM7 7PJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Havering register
This site has had 5 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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P0800.26 Granted
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
External Alterations including: cladding, alterations to elevations including replacement windows/doors throughout, solar panels, Sheffield cycle stands, EV charging points and creation of a rooftop seating area
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E0015.24 Granted
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
The existing building as a whole has historically operated as a retail operation contrary to condition 2 of planning permission P1422.05. The property has included ground floor retail functions as well as office administration and storage functions at ground floor and upper levels which are ancillary to the retail use. Further information is contained within the accompanying sworn statements.
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J0032.23 Granted
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
Change of use of the existing Class E floorspace to 9 no. Class C3 (residential) self-contained flats at the second floor
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J0022.23 Withdrawn
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
Application for prior notification of development from Commercial/business/service to dwellings x 9
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jul 2026
Received by Havering
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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.
About outline applications
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Unit J, Red Electric Designs Ltd Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
Single storey rear extension
Granted Full applications Extension 10 docsSmall domestic -
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
The existing building as a whole has historically operated as a retail operation contrary to condition 2 of planning permission P1422.05. The property has included ground floor retail functions as well as office administration and storage functions at ground floor and upper levels which are ancillary to the retail use. Further information is contained within the accompanying sworn statements.
Granted Amendments 7 docs -
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
Application for prior notification of development from Commercial/business/service to dwellings x 9
Withdrawn Outline 1 doc -
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
Change of use of the existing Class E floorspace to 9 no. Class C3 (residential) self-contained flats at the second floor
Granted Outline New dwelling 11 docs -
Chesham House, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
External Alterations including: cladding, alterations to elevations including replacement windows/doors throughout, solar panels, Sheffield cycle stands, EV charging points and creation of a rooftop seating area
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs -
Unit A First Floor, Chesham Close Romford RM7 7PJ
100% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug
Change of Use from Class E (Offices) to Class F1(a) (Non- Residential Education and Training Centre)
Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs
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