| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | The development to which this permission relates must be commenced not later than three years from the date of this permission.
Reason:-
To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004). |
| 2. | The proposed development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with the materials detailed under the Materials Section of the application form unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure that the appearance of the proposed development will harmonise with the character of the surrounding area. |
| 3. | The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in complete accordance with the approved plans (as set out on page one of this decision notice).
Reason:-
For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out as approved. |
| 4. | No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until the existing close boarded fence on the south eastern boundary of the site has been reduced to 1 metre high in accordance with Drawing No. 2090/03 Revision A and be permanently retained as such thereafter. The boundary fencing on the site shall be retained in accordance with Drawing No. 2090/03 Revision A and be permanently retained thereafter.
Reason: To ensure that the boundary fence in the front garden will integrate with the character of the surrounding area and to improve visibility splays for the new dropped kerb. To protect the visual amenities of the development, prevent undue overlooking of adjoining property. |
| 5. | No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until vehicular access improvements to the highway have been completed in accordance with the details that are to be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure construction of a satisfactory access and in the interests of highway safety, good design, traffic movement and amenity in accordance with Policy 24 of the Havering Local Plan. |
| 6. | The proposed development shall be implemented in accordance with an application for dropped kerb near trees (supporting information) by A.G Mitchell Countryside Arboricultural Services, Woodland Management, Conservation & Amenity Maintenance dated 11.03.2025 at 4 Pettits Lane, Romford. The new dropped kerb access hereby approved shall be created from porous material that will incorporate future tree growth (flexi pave).
Reason: To protect the two street trees to the front of the site, which make an important contribution to the character of the area, and to accord with Policy 27 of the Havering Local Plan. |
| 7. | 1) Prior to the commencement of any works pursuant to this permission the developer shall submit for the written approval of the Local Planning Authority;
a) A Phase I (Desktop Study) Report documenting the history of the site, its surrounding area and the likelihood of contaminant/s, their type and extent incorporating a Site Conceptual Model.
b) A Phase II (Site Investigation) Report if the Phase I Report confirms the possibility of a significant risk to any sensitive receptors. This is an intrusive site investigation including factors such as chemical testing, quantitative risk assessment and a description of the sites ground conditions. An updated Site
Conceptual Model should be included showing all the potential pollutant linkages and an assessment of risk to identified receptors.
c) A Phase III (Remediation Strategy) Report if the Phase II Report confirms the presence of a significant pollutant linkage requiring remediation. A detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to all receptors must be prepared and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works, site management procedures and procedure for dealing with previously unidentified any contamination. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation.
d) Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme mentioned in 1(c) above, a "Verification Report" that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out, any requirement for longer-term monitoring of contaminant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action, must be produced, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To protect those engaged in construction and occupation of the development from potential contamination and in order that the development accords with Policy 34 of the Havering Local Plan. |
| 8. | 2) a) If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present at the site then no further development (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the local planning authority) shall be carried out until a remediation strategy detailing how this unsuspected contamination shall be dealt with has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The remediation strategy shall be implemented as approved.
b) Following completion of the remediation works as mentioned in (a) above, a 'Verification Report' must be submitted demonstrating that the works have been carried out satisfactorily and remediation targets have been achieved.
Reason: To ensure that any previously unidentified contamination found at the site is investigated and satisfactorily addressed in order to protect those engaged in construction and occupation of the development from potential contamination. |
| 9. | Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, no window or other opening (other than those shown on the submitted and approved plan,) shall be formed in the flank wall(s) of the building(s) hereby permitted, unless specific permission under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 has first been sought and obtained in writing from the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:-
In order to ensure a satisfactory development that will not result in any loss of privacy or damage to the environment of neighbouring properties which exist or may be proposed in the future. |
| 10. | The roof area of the single storey rear extension hereby permitted shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area without the grant of further specific permission from the Local Planning Authority.
Reason:-
In the interests of the amenity of the occupiers of neighbouring dwelling. |
| 11. | All building operations in connection with the construction of external walls, roof, and foundations; site excavation or other external site works; works involving the use of plant or machinery; the erection of scaffolding; the delivery of materials; the removal of materials and spoil from the site, and the playing of amplified music shall only take place between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, and between 8.00am and 1.00pm on Saturdays and not at all on Sundays and Bank Holidays/Public Holidays.
Reason:-
To protect residential amenity. |
| 12. | Statement Required by Article 35 (2) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015: In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework, improvements required to make the proposal acceptable were negotiated with Form Architecture via email on 4th February 2026. The revisions involved providing further information regarding trees, boundary treatments and reducing the height of the existing close boarded fence on the south eastern boundary of the site to 1 metre high. The amendments were subsequently submitted on 4th February 2026. |
| 13. | The proposal is liable for the Mayor of London Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The Mayoral CIL levy rate for Havering is £25/m² and is chargeable for each additional square metre of residential gross internal [floor] (GIA). Based upon the information supplied with the application, £1,800 would be payable due to a single storey rear extension with 72m² of GIA, however this may be adjusted subject to indexation.
These charges are levied under s.206 of the Planning Act 2008. CIL is payable within 60 days of commencement of development. A Liability Notice will be sent to the applicant (or anyone else who has assumed liability) shortly and you are required to notify the Council of the commencement of the development before works begin. Further details with regard to CIL are available from the Council's website. You are also advised to visit the planning portal website where you can download the appropriate document templates at http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/planning/applications/howtoapply/whattosubmit/cil |
| 14. | This planning application has been assessed on the basis of the operational development proposed as set out in the description of development. The applicant should satisfy themselves before commencement of any future intended use of the property that such use is lawful. Failure to do so may leave the applicant at risk of enforcement action being taken in respect of any unlawful use of the premises. |
| 15. | In the event that any street tree to the front of the application site is damaged or dies due to the proposed development hereby approved, then the street tree(s) shall be replaced. |
