Havering Council has confirmed it will enforce planning rules on a property at 143 North Street, Romford, after an enforcement notice requiring the cessation of the sale and display of motor vehicles was upheld on appeal.
The property owner had appealed the notice, which was served on July 10, 2024. The appeal was dismissed by the National Planning Inspectorate in January 2026. The owners have now been informed they must comply with the enforcement notice by March 28, 2026.
The enforcement notice specifically addressed the sale and display of motor vehicles
at the North Street address, indicating that the property was being used for commercial purposes in breach of planning controls. While the historical use of the property beyond this is not detailed, the current activity prompted the council's action.
Further details regarding council proceedings and reports can be found in the Public reports pack 18th-Mar-2026 19.30 Council.