New planning application for 14-18 Station Road, Upminster
Havering Council have published details of a new planning application for 14-18 Station Road, Upminster. This is the former NatWest Bank and adjacent Berefords Estate Agents building.
Planning Application: P0472.20
Proposal: Demolition of the existing commercial buildings at 14-18 Station Road and construction of a new 4-storey building comprising two commercial units (Use Class A1 and...
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Havering Council have published details of a new planning application for 14-18 Station Road, Upminster. This is the former NatWest Bank and adjacent Berefords Estate Agents building. Planning Application: P0472.20 Proposal: Demolition of the existing commercial buildings at 14-18 Station Road and construction of a new 4-storey...
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