Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #202 out of 296. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils

only 83% approved vs 90% nationally

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Havering decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

74%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #290 of 296

83%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #262 of 296

56%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #202 of 296

47%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #207 of 296

42%

Minor dwellings approved

156 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

12 decided (10+ homes)

29%

Change of use approved

101 decided

1,501

Total decisions

385 refused in the year to March 2026