18 The Grove Upminster RM14 2ER Data via plota.co.uk

Pending N0017.26
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM14 2ER

Description

The proposed amendment relates to the external cladding of the approved outbuilding. The approved plans specify black painted timber cladding. It is proposed to substitute this with a dark, muted reddish-brown fibre cement cladding (Hardie Plank 'Traditional Red' or similar). The proposed material is similar in appearance, profile and scale of the approved cladding, with the primary difference being the colour and material type. The proposed colour is a dark, muted tone that is consistent with the existing boundary fencing surrounding the site. There are no changes to the size, height, footprint, position, design or use of the building. The amendment relates solely to external appearance and does not result in any material change to the overall visual impact or planning considerations of the approved development. Data via plota.co.uk

Havering
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#251 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #202 out of 296. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #290 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #262 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #202 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #207 of 296
42%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
29%
Change of use approved
101 decided
1,501
Total decisions
385 refused in the year to March 2026