7 Tolworth Gardens, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 5TJ

Approved 25/00986/HSE - Householder Planning Permission
Date received
18 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM6 5TJ
Type
Householder Planning Permission

Description

Conversion of the garage into a habitable room including replacement of the front garage door with a bay window

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#63 of 277

Barking and Dagenham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #1 out of 277. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Barking and Dagenham is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 70% approved vs 90% nationally.

Barking and Dagenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #276 of 277
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #275 of 277
135%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #1 of 277
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #11 of 277
37%
Minor dwellings approved
75 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
31%
Change of use approved
74 decided
713
Total decisions
241 refused in 2025