18 The Grove Upminster RM14 2ER

Undecided N0017.26
Council
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.

2.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#233 of 282

Havering ranks #153 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #275 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #258 of 282
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #153 of 282
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 282
43%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
25%
Change of use approved
100 decided
1,476
Total decisions
401 refused in 2025