Within 2 km, around Barking Central in Barking and Dagenham. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
1,002new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
3,930homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
-3.6%like-for-like prices in Barking Central, 2024 → 2025 (council +2.4%)
+3%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesPlanning grantedSchool openedSchool closedExtended homeStorm overflowEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New homes
33 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
39 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026 300 m away
New homes
24 new homes completedflats · Sep 2026
Sept 2026 950 m away
New homes
21 new homes completedflats · Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
Aug 2026 300 m away
New homes
52 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
19 new homes completed1 flats, 18 houses · Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
40 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
51 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 900 m away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 900 m away
New homes
16 new homes completed2 flats, 14 houses · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
38 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.2 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.3 km away
New homes
Planning applications within 500 m
15applications in the last 12 months
6approved · 2 refused
6still being decided
0net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
45, 104, MERSEA HOUSE, HARTS LANE, IG11 8LWApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the operation of a private hire operator businessBarking & Dagenham 26/00828/CLUP · Householder
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
133 - 135, NORTH STREET, IG11 8JQDemolition of the two existing dwellings and construction of a five-storey building with a recessed sixth storey to create 15 no. self-contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated cycle and refuse storage, plant, landscaping, boundary treatment, and associated worksBarking & Dagenham 26/01196/FULL · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
FILLING STATION, LONDON ROAD, IG11 8BUDemolition of existing sales building, removal of storage container and canopy link and construction of a new sales building (Sui Generis) including installation of an ATM and associated worksBarking & Dagenham 26/01177/FULL · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
37, ABBEVILLE APARTMENTS, LONDON ROADApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for facade remediation works on all elevations of the Genoa Building including the removal of the existing HPL rain screen cladding system panels and insulation behind and replacement with new materials and systems that match the existing colour, configuration and format, replacement of existing HPL and timber balcony balustradeBarking & Dagenham 26/01048/CLUP · Householder
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
Former East Ham Gasworks, Southend Road, E6 2AAOutline planning permission with all matters reserved for the comprehensive phased redevelopment to provide new buildings to accommodate new homes (Class C3), flexible commercial, sport and community uses (Class E, F2 and Sui Generis - drinking establishment), associated cycle and vehicle parking, landscaping, public realm, open space, children's play space, sports pitches, partial removal of subt
Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
6storm overflows within 2 km
41hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
11spill events counted
Thames Water
Folkestone Roadinto River Roding(Barking Creek)11 spills, 41 hours in 2025
1.2 km away
Thames Water
Cso At Oakentroughinto River Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.1 km away
Thames Water
Gordon Road Csointo River Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.2 km away
Thames Water
Roding Valleyinto Roding0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.7 km away
Thames Water
Gascoigne Roadinto River Roding(Barking Creek)0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
1.7 km away
Thames Water
Sunnyside Roadinto Loxford Water0 spills, 0 hours in 2025
School closed: Frobel Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Aug 2024 950 m away
Planning permission
Permission for 250 homesClockhouse Avenue (full planning permission)
Oct 2022 600 m away
Planning permission
Permission for 147 homesTown Quay Wharf (full planning permission)
Feb 2022 600 m away
Planning permission
Permission for 1193 homesBarking Station (full planning permission)
Jul 2021 700 m away
New school
New school: Frobel Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school
Jun 2021 950 m away
Planning permission
Permission for 1758 homesTesco Car Park, Highbridge Road (full planning permission)
Mar 2021 450 m away
Planning permission
Permission for 386 homesGascoigne West (full planning permission)
Mar 2021 850 m away
Planning permission
Permission for 196 homesFormer site of White Horse Public House and Omnibus Park, North Street (full planning permission)
Feb 2021 450 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 54 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Newham 26/01384/OUT · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
277, Burges Road, E6 2ESApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) a rear dormer roof extension and installation of 3x front rooflights.Newham 26/01272/CLP · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Approved
Prior To Roundabout Outside Wickes/ Tool Station, A406 Slip Road, IG11 8BBConstruction of an electric vehicle charging hub including an ancillary unit providing toilet facilities, a retail area and waiting area; landscaping and associated worksBarking & Dagenham 26/00707/FULL · All Other
16, Whiting Avenue, IG11 8JHPROPOSED DOUBLE STOREY FRONT SIDE AND PART REAR EXTENSION WITH REAR DORMERBarking & Dagenham 26/00463/HSE · Householder
Apr 2026 200 m away
Refused
48, Gurney Close, IG11 8JXProposed single storey outbuilding to the rear of the existing building.Barking & Dagenham 26/00356/HSE · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
East Ham Sports Ground, Gas Holder, Southend Road, E6 2AARequest for a Scoping Opinion in accordance with Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment)(England) Regulations 2017 (as amended), in respect of the former East Ham Gasworks, Newham.Newham 26/00394/SCOPE · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Approved
East Ham Sports Ground, Gas Holder, Southend Road, E6 2AAApplication for prior approval for a proposed Gasholder frame (approximately 47m AOD) enclosed by a fenced compound and earthwork bund.Newham 26/00249/PREDEM · Prior Approval
Feb 2026 450 m away
Approved
16, WHITING AVENUE, IG11 8JHConstruction of a front porch, a single storey front, rear and side wraparound extension and a first floor rear dormer extensionBarking & Dagenham 26/00099/HSE · Householder
Jan 2026 200 m away
Approved
Hertford House, IG11 8ADReplacement of existing boundary fencing, vehicle and pedestrian gates and installation of a CCTV camera and pole.Barking & Dagenham 25/01719/FULL · All Other
Dec 2025 300 m away
Refused
25, COWBRIDGE LANE, IG11 8LQRetrospective application for the change of use of the C3 dwelling to a C4 HMOBarking & Dagenham 25/01492/FULL · All Other
Nov 2025 50 m away
Approved
329, Burges Road, E6 2ESPrior notification application for the construction of a single-storey ground floor rear extension with a flat roof with three roof lights installed. The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.15m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measuredNewham 25/02001/PREHH · Prior Approval
Sept 2025 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
Abbey Retail Park, ABBEY ROADChange of use of the existing plant space to provide 1no. 1x bed unit on level 01 of Block A1Barking & Dagenham 25/00777/FULL · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2025 300 m away
Approved
96, Kings House, NORTH STREET, IG11 8FHInstallation of a new district heating system including a new main gas flue on the north elevationBarking & Dagenham 25/00542/FULL · All Other
May 2025 350 m away
Refused
375, Burges Road, E6 2ETConversion of existing dwelling house into 2 flats with loft conversion and erection of rear dormer roof extension with front roof light and first floor rear extension.Newham 25/00550/FUL · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Apr 2025 500 m away
Refused
Unit 2b, Pacific Wharf, HERTFORD ROAD, IG11 8BLRetrospective application for the change of use of building from Use Class B2 to a place of worship/church Use Class F1Barking & Dagenham 24/01742/FULL · All Other
Jan 2025 200 m away
Refused
Advertising Right Verge A124 Slip Road Towards Roundabout, North Circular Road, IG11 8BBDisplay of non-illuminated fascia advertisement on the roundabout.Newham 24/02015/ADV · All Other
Sept 2024 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
21, WHITING AVENUE, IG11 8JHApplication for a lawful development certificate (proposed) for the construction of a rear dormer extension to facilitate the conversion of roof space into habitable accommodationBarking & Dagenham 24/01251/CLUP · Householder
Sept 2024 200 m away
Not Required
26, Watson Avenue, E6 2BPApplication for prior approval for erection of A Single Storey rear extension, The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 6.00m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.00m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.75mNewham 24/01895/PREHH · Prior Approval
Sept 2024 400 m away
Approved
337, Burges Road, E6 2ETCertificate of lawfulness for proposed rear dormer extension, including 2no. front rooflights.Newham 24/00713/CLP · All Other
Apr 2024 450 m away
Not Required
269, Burges Road, E6 2ESPrior notification application for the construction of a single storey rear extension. The details submitted are as follows: The proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 4.50m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 3.30m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 3.00mNewham 24/00411/PREHH · Prior Approval
Mar 2024 500 m away
Source: Planning London Datahub (Greater London Authority and the London boroughs); applications validated since January 2023. Data is published as received and may contain errors; check the borough's planning portal for documents.
Rooftop solar
Ellen Wilkinson School, Tollgate Road - Solar PhotovoltaicPanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 23.6 km away
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.