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Planning application near to Acacia Gardens refused

With reference to our previous post concerning a planning application for the Erection of a Voltage Management System with associated ancillary infrastructure, access, landscaping and boundary treatments on land to the east of Acacia Gardens and Fairholme Gardens in Cranham, Havering Council’s Planning Department have confirmed that

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British Sign Language courses

Looking to expand your communication skills and connect with the Deaf community? Positive Signs is offering evening British Sign Language (BSL) courses in St. Lawrence Road, Upminster, starting in September 2024. Their engaging and interactive classes are aimed at beginners and those looking to enhance their existing

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New planning application for Exchange House

Havering Council has received a further planning application reference P0901.24 for the former Telephone Exchange at 180-182 St.Mary’s Lane, Upminster, for a change of use from offices to residential, to provide 6 dwellings, and also the erection of single storey mews building to the rear. A number

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Trees near to Upminster Windmill green

Upminster Ward councillors haver recently been liaising with council officers regarding a number of trees in St. Mary’s Lane, between the roadway and the footway at the front of the green near to Upminster Windmill. Unfortunately, six of the trees (three sycamore, one hawthorn and two ash)

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Ockendon Road closure update

With reference to our recent post on the forthcoming temporary closure of part of Ockendon Road in North Ockendon, Cllr Oscar Ford has provided the following information in response to questions regarding the timing and bus service provision. The Ward councillors have been in communication with both

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Mini golf planning application deferred

On Thursday 18 July 2024, the latest planning application (P1533.23) for the former mini golf site in Hall Lane, was heard by the Strategic Planning Committee for Havering Council. The application was to vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of  the original planning application (P0112.22) , primarily to

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