Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #191 out of 282. 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.

One of the strictest councils

only 81% approved vs 90% nationally

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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

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #191 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

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