We're not yet able to show a reliable approval rate for Havering. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types on record (2023-02-02–2026-05-12): 100.0% of 7,261 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 3,540 | 3,540 | 0 | |
| Outline Planning | 1,915 | 1,915 | 0 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 612 | 612 | 0 | |
| Uncategorised | 412 | 412 | 0 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 395 | 395 | 0 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 234 | 231 | 3 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 105 | 105 | 0 | |
| Heritage | 18 | 18 | 0 | |
| Telecommunications | 15 | 15 | 0 | |
| Dismissed | 9 | 9 | 0 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Allowed no cons | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Invalid app. | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Registered in Error | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Allowed + cons | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 627 | 626 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 719 | 718 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 599 | 599 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 553 | 553 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 336 | 336 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 652 | 652 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 610 | 610 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 729 | 728 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 703 | 703 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 640 | 640 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 609 | 609 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 215 | 215 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upminster | 521 | 520 | 1 | |
| Emerson Park | 465 | 465 | 0 | |
| Squirrels Heath | 452 | 452 | 0 | |
| Marshalls & Rise Pk | 449 | 449 | 0 | |
| Rainham & Wennington | 408 | 408 | 0 | |
| St Andrew's | 360 | 359 | 1 | |
| Mawneys | 342 | 342 | 0 | |
| Cranham | 326 | 326 | 0 | |
| St Edwards | 316 | 316 | 0 | |
| Havering-atte-Bower | 314 | 314 | 0 | |
| Harold Wood | 312 | 312 | 0 | |
| Hylands & Harrow Lg | 312 | 312 | 0 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.