59 Hainault Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Barking And Dagenham, RM6 6BH

Prior Approval Not Required 26/00238/PRIEXT
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
RM6 6BH

Description

Prior notification application for the construction of two single storey rear extensions. The proposed extensions will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00 and 3.35 metres. The maximum height of the proposed extensions from the natural ground...

Barking and Dagenham
Planning Authority Score
6.5/10
Good
#75 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Barking and Dagenham is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #6 out of 282. 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.

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Barking and Dagenham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
66%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 282
70%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #6 of 282
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #11 of 282
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