4 Hamlet Road Romford RM5 2DS Data via plota.co.uk

Undecided P0755.26
Date received
19 Jun 2026
Date validated
19 Jun 2026
Postcode
RM5 2DS

Description

Change of use from C3 (Single residential dwelling) to C4 (HMO) for up to 7 people involving the conversion of a bungalow to a two-storey dwelling including a loft conversion with roof lights to front and rear following demolition of existing conservatory… Data via plota.co.uk

Havering
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#257 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #197 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #286 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #197 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #201 of 292
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