Church Road Chaos: Council Takes Strong Action Against Unauthorised Traveller Site.

The Council has acted swiftly to tackle unauthorised traveller pitches on Church Road, Noak Hill.

Planning Enforcement Notices were served on 4 December 2025 and are publicly available for residents to view online. The recipients have exercised their right to appeal these Notices through the national Planning Inspectorate. By law, these appeals suspend the requirements of the Notices until the Inspectorate makes a decision, so the Council must wait before further enforcement can proceed.

To prevent any further development while appeals are underway, the Council has also issued a Stop Notice. This legally prohibits any additional works or the stationing of further caravans or mobile homes on the site. Breaching a Stop Notice is a criminal offence.

Residents who witness activity that may breach planning controls are encouraged to report it through the Council’s enhanced online reporting tool. This ensures information reaches investigating officers quickly and supports ongoing enforcement efforts.

Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
“We know this issue is of significant concern to local residents and we are making sure clear and timely information is available.
Our priority is protecting the community and ensuring that planning laws are followed.
We appreciate the frustration residents have been feeling, and we’re pleased to see strong enforcement action in place while the appeals process is ongoing.”

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