Planning application
Farnham and Hilldene Estate Romford Havering RM3 8ED
Works: Demolition
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Proposal
Hybrid Planning Application for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Site and demolition of existing buildings and structures (excluding the Harold Hill Library) including: i) Full planning permission for the erection of one building (Block A) comprising residential use, retail/commercial (Use Class E) use, community use, hot food takeaway (sui generis) and public house (sui generis), landscaping, car and cycle parking, highway works including alteration to the existing vehicular access on East Dene Drive Hilldene Avenue, and other associated works. ii) Outline planning permission with all matters reserved (except for access) for the erection of buildings comprising residential use, retail/commercial space, sui generis and community use, enhancements to the external elevations of Harold Hill Library, open space and landscaping, car and cycle parking, highway works, and other associated works.
As published by the council, reference P0421.25
Application record
- Reference
- P0421.25
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Undecided
- Received
- 26 Mar 2025
- Validated
- 9 Apr 2025
- Ward
- Heaton
- Postcode
- RM3 8ED
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Mar 2025
Received by Havering
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9 Apr 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 June 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
138 documents on file for this application
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