The words “dormer” and “gable” are often used interchangeably ... which describes windows that have been positioned at the end or side of a house with a steeply pitched roof.

What’s the difference between a dormer and a gable window? A gable window fits into the triangular section of a house’s wall at the end of a pitched roof. It typically follows the roofline.

Here are the latest planning applications validated by Havering Council, featuring a range of proposals from home extensions to new residential developments. Among the applications are plans for a new ...