Century Youth House Albert Road Romford RM1 2PS

Undecided N0018.26
Council
Date received
17 Apr 2026
Date validated
17 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM1 2PS

Description

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P1596.24 dated 23/12/2025 to allow for amendments to the fenestration, roof and porch (Full planning application for the partial demolition and conversion of the main building and demolition of all other buildings and structures, and redevelopment of the site to provide 9 residential dwellings, with car parking, landscaping and related infrastructure)

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