How long do planning decisions take near Upminster?

The average planning decision time near Upminster is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Upminster?

The planning approval rate near Upminster is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upminster?

The most common type of planning application near Upminster is full planning applications, with 58 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upminster?

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Upminster, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upminster, Havering - Greater London.

Havering - Greater London · England · Town

Planning applications in Upminster are administered by London Borough Of Havering. View the full London Borough Of Havering planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upminster

Upminster, located 16.5 miles northeast of Charing Cross, is a vibrant suburb within the London Borough of Havering, recognized as a key district centre in the London Plan. Originally a rural village in Essex, it transitioned from farming to brickmaking and developed into a garden suburb, particularly during the 20th century's suburban expansion. Upminster is well-connected to central London via its terminal station on the Underground, featuring a mix of shopping streets and a substantial residential area, making it a prime location for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £543,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Havering
Parliamentary constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster
LSOA: Havering 019B

Crime Statistics

95 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 23
violent-crime: 20
vehicle-crime: 14
burglary: 8
other-theft: 7
criminal-damage-arson: 6
public-order: 4
robbery: 3
shoplifting: 3
other-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
drugs: 1
theft-from-the-person: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upminster.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upminster.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Upminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

41 planning applications found near Upminster.

- 23A Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AF
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-02
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- 23A Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AF
Construction of new front bay windows to ground and first floor and extension of existing front porch with new roof to include the existing garage and additional flank windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-27
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- 19 Spenser Crescent Upminster RM14 1AN
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer , 2 no. front roof lights and conversion of roof from hip to gable end, with removal of pi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-18
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- 59 Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AG
Proposed certificate of lawfulness for the construction of outbuilding and swimming pool for incidential use to the main house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-24
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- 29 Ingrebourne Gardens Upminster RM14 1BQ
Ground floor front, side and rear extensions; roof alterations and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 111 Ingrebourne Gardens Upminster RM14 1BJ
Single storey rear. Double storey side extension, part first floor rear extensions and roof conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-31
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- 20 Grosvenor Gardens Upminster RM14 1DJ
Erection of a single storey rear sun room/conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 26 Ingrebourne Gardens Upminster RM14 1BQ
Demolition of existing rear kitchen, garage and porch. Erection of 6m deep rear ground floor extension with ground floor wrap around side extension to front. Repositioning of main entrance door and ac
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 8 Latham Place Upminster RM14 1DU
T41 + T42 = TO CROWN REDUCE 2 X ASH TREES BY 1.5/2.0MTRS BACK TO THE BOUNDARY WITH NO 15 COURTENAY GARDENS LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY ENCROACHMENT
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 28 Spenser Crescent Upminster RM14 1AW
Ground floor side and rear extension, loft conversion into habitable space, front and rear dormers and hip to half a gable extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 6 Courtenay Gardens Upminster RM14 1DD
Single storey front extension with garage conversion and single storey rear infill extension forming WC. Fenestration alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 60 HALL LANE UPMINSTER RM14 1AQ
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension, loft conversion with front and rear dormers, partial conversion of integral garage to habitable use, roof alterations, alterations to fenestration,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 123 Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AU
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension, partial removal of a chimney stack and the relocation of a side door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 57 Spenser Crescent Upminster RM14 1AW
Basement excavation to allow for two storey rear extension with Juliet balconies and balcony to rear, roof extension to allow for additional habitable space to include a rear dormer extension with Jul
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 59 Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AG
Two storey front/side/rear extension with habitable roof space, single storey rear extension with terrace, single, open porch to front, front and rear dormer windows, roof lights to rear and side, alt
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 48 Holden Way Upminster RM14 1BT
Enlargement of existing porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 9 Eversleigh Gardens Upminster RM14 1DP
Part single, part two storey side and rear extensions, front porch and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-27
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- 29 Ingrebourne Gardens Upminster RM14 1BQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including a hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer. Installation of side gable window (east) and front rooflights. Removal of existing rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 23A Hall Lane Upminster RM14 1AF
The trees, all mainly Ash are growing on land to the rear of 23a Hall Lane. Upminster. The area of the TPO is identified on the map attached to TPO 09/04. A full and clear specification of the works a
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 86 Avon Road Upminster RM14 1RF
Single storey rear extension, dropped kerb including hardstanding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Upminster in Havering - Greater London

Property prices in Upminster show an average sale price of £543,828, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Upminster area recorded 95 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Upminster has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cranham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Upminster

In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Upminster. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upminster.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Upminster slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upminster were full planning applications (58), outline applications (29), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 23 medium-scale applications, 82 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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