Planning permission drawings, loft conversions, and extensions for Romford's inter-war houses. MCIAT chartered, fixed fees, Havering planning expertise built in.
Romford sits in the RM1 postcode within the London Borough of Havering. As one of east London's largest suburban centres, its residential streets — dominated by inter-war semi-detached and detached houses — see consistent demand for extensions, loft conversions, and modernisation projects.
Inter-war housing: Romford's 1930s semis and detached houses are well suited to hip-to-gable loft conversions, two-storey side extensions, and single-storey rear extensions. These properties typically have generous plots, making larger extensions feasible under both permitted development and full planning permission.
Romford Conservation Area: The Romford Conservation Area covers parts of the historic market town centre. Properties within this zone face additional planning controls, including potential Article 4 Directions. We check each property's status and advise on requirements.
Permitted development: Most Romford residential properties enjoy full PD rights, enabling loft conversions, rear extensions, and outbuildings without planning permission. We confirm eligibility and prepare building regulations drawings for Building Control approval.
Havering design standards: Havering Council has clear design expectations for residential extensions. We ensure our schemes comply with local guidance on materials, proportions, and streetscape impact.
Single planning or regs submission.
Planning + building regs + structural.
Listed, conservation, complex sites.
Direct answers to the questions Romford homeowners ask us every week about planning, extensions, and loft conversions.
Start a free quoteYes, extensions are very popular in Romford. Under permitted development, semi-detached houses can build rear extensions up to 6 metres at single storey. Two-storey rear and side extensions may require planning permission. We advise on what is achievable.
Yes, hip-to-gable loft conversions are common and typically proceed under permitted development. We survey your roof, confirm eligibility, and prepare building regulations drawings.
The Romford Conservation Area covers parts of the town centre. Properties within this zone may need planning permission for works that would otherwise be permitted development. We check your property's status.
Our Essentials package starts from £840. The Complete package from £1,750 covers planning and building regulations plus structural calculations. Fixed fees with no surprises.
Havering Council targets 8 weeks for householder applications. Pre-application advice is available and recommended for complex projects. We manage the full application process.
We cover every London neighbourhood. Here are areas adjacent to Romford where we work regularly.
Every service you need for a Romford project, from a single chartered team.
Rear extensions, side returns, wraparounds, and basement feasibility for local housing stock.
Dormers, mansards, and Velux conversions designed for local roof profiles and planning constraints.
Construction-ready drawing packages compliant with all Approved Documents, submitted to local Building Control.
Free quote in 60 seconds. Fixed fee from £840. MCIAT chartered. Conservation area expertise included.
Get my free quote