Planning application
138, Somerville Road, CHADWELL HEATH, Romford, RM6 5AS
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Use as an HMO for up to 6 people. (Retrospective) (Summary)
As published by the council, reference 1242/26
Application record
- Reference
- 1242/26
- Type
- Full Planning Permission
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse Permission/Consent
- Received
- 8 May 2026
- Validated
- 9 May 2026
- Decided
- 2 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Chadwell., Chadwell
- Decision by
- Delegated C/Signed A. Van Overbeke
- Postcode
- RM6 5AS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 May 2026
Received by Redbridge
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9 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse Permission/Consent
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26 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
12 documents on file for this application
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