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Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 09 – 15 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Following lobbying from residents and councillors over several years, Havering Council are proposing to install a zebra crossing outside 321 Front Lane, Cranham. This will provide a safe crossing particularly for families in the Waycross Road area to walk to and from Engayne Primary School, as well

With reference to our previous post regarding an application for a Request for Screening Opinion’ in regard to an outline planning application for 570 houses on ‘Land off Benets Road, Hornchurch’, Havering Planning Autorities Screening Response has now been published, stating that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will

We were delighted to find out that the recent restoration of Upminster’s historic Tithe Barn has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2025 Wood Awards, which recognises, encourages, and promotes outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation using wood. It is up against 19 other projects in the Buildings category.

Every week, Havering Council publishes a lists of planning applications received within the previous seven days. To view the most recent list see the 02 – 08 September 2025 Weekly Planning List link. To view lists of earlier applications, see the Eight Week Planning Applications link.

Come to the Thames Chase Forest Centre for their Heritage Open Day on Sunday 14 September 2025, from 11am to 2pm. This open day, in partnership with the Upminster Windmill, will celebrate the history of both Thames Chase and the windmill. There will be talks on Broadfields

Upminster Windmill in St. Mary’s Lane will be open and the sails turning subject to weather conditions, between 10am to 4pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 as, with Thames Chase, they celebrate the heritage and restoration of the two sites. There will be activities

Upminster Camera Club’s 70th Anniversary Exhibition will be held at Upminster Windmill, St.Marys Lane, Upminster on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025 from 10am to 4pm. Discover a captivating showcase of more than 200 images by local photographers. In 1955, the first club meeting was held

The will be a Craft Fair at the New Windmill Hall, St. Mary’s Lane on Sunday 14 September 2025 from 10am to 3pm. Entry is free and the cafe will be open. For more information, please email nwhsocials@outlook.com or pop into the hall.