Within 2 km, around Gidea Park in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
55new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.0%like-for-like prices in Gidea Park, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
-14%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
6 new homes completedhouses · Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
Mar 2025 1.6 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed5 flats, 2 houses · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 1.0 km away
School closed
School closed: Raphael Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Mar 2021 1.7 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 24 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
36applications in the last 12 months
12approved · 11 refused
5still being decided
6net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
123, 123 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTWrap around extension, garage conversion front double storey bay with porch and render the entire propertyHavering P0992.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
58 Westmoreland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2EFConstruction of a Two Storey Detached Three-Bedroom Dwelling with Integral Garage, Refuse Store and Associated Amenity Space following the Demolition of the Existing Detached GarageHavering P1039.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
441 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6DDProposed ground floor front extension including garage conversionHavering P1003.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
441 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6DDCertificate of Lawfulness for rear orangeryHavering D0342.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Refused
123, 123 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTTwo storey side extension including garage conversion, two storey bay to the front & render the entire propertyHavering P0633.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 300 m away
Refused
145, 145 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XJInstallation of a lightweight external seating enclosure/pergola structure to the front of the existing commercial premises, including slimline aluminium framing, sliding glazed panels and retractable canopy roof system ancillary to the existing commercial use.Havering P0599.26 · All Other
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
No monitored sewer storm overflows within 2 km (England only).
39, 39 Rowan Walk, Hornchurch, RM11 2JAErection of a three storey four bed dwelling including habitable loft level with roof lights and box dormer to replace an existing single storey three bed dwelling.Havering P0488.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
May 2026 450 m away
Refused
63, 63 Northumberland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2HNErection of three x 3bed terraced dwellings with habitable loft space, rear dormers, roof lights to front, parking, refuse and cycle storage, new boundary treatments to front and rear with associated hard and soft landscaping following demolition of existing garage, detached bungalow and extensionsHavering P0466.26 · All Other · 3 homes proposed
Apr 2026 300 m away
Approved
4, 4 Fairholme Avenue, Romford, RM2 5UURaise rear extension flat roofHavering P0492.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
107, Land Adjacent to 107-109 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTErection of a two storey detached dwelling to provide 2x two-bed flats with associated parking, cycle and bin storage and amenity space, following the demolition of the garagesHavering P0361.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Apr 2026 350 m away
Refused
22, Land Adj to 22-24 Chalforde Gardens, Romford, RM2 6BUErection of 2 x two storey semi-detached buildings to provide 4 x two-bed flats with associated parking, cycle storage and amenity space, following the demolition of the garagesHavering P0363.26 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Mar 2026 300 m away
Approved
168, Williams Butchers, 168 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSProposed Demolition of Existing Garage and Construction of Single storey unit in use class E (g) (i)Havering P0269.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Refused
114 Haynes Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2HULoft conversion extended onto lean to roof with dormers. Roof height raised for loft conversion.Havering P0189.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Not Required
46 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 3.50m, a maximum height of 3.50m, and an eaves height of 3.00m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0047.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
45 Squirrels Heath Lane, RM2 6DPDischarge of conditions 4.7.8.9.18.23.24 of P0967.25Havering Q0055.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Withdrawn
66 Squirrels Heath Lane, RM11 2DZT1 - Ash To reduce to a height of approximately 2.5 meters from ground level. To retain security to the property and to remove all risk immediate failure. Works are identified as urgent and a Five day notice is requested.Havering T0028.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Refused
123 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTTwo storey side extension, two storey bay window to front, conservatory to rear with steps, and alterations to fenestrationHavering P0197.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Refused
238 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSPartial change of use from Use Class E(a) (retail) to Use Class Sui Generis (hot food takeaway), installation of a commercial kitchen extractor system and associated flue to rearHavering P0146.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Refused
Land Adj 2 & 4 Manor Avenue,, Romford, RM11 2EBTwo storey, 2-bed, detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space, following demolition of single storey garage/outbuildingHavering P0108.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Feb 2026 300 m away
Not Required
22 Cranbrook Drive, Romford, RM2 6APCertificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof light and roof lights to the front.Havering D0047.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Split Decision
57 Westmoreland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2EFT1 = TO SPREAD REDUCE 1 X CORSICAN PINE TREE (TO OLD PRUNING POINTS) CIRCA. 2.0/2.5MTRS & LIFT ROADSIDE TO 5.0MTRS LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MANAGEMENTHavering T0014.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 m away
Refused
236 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSRetrospective application for use of the ground floor unit as a mixed cafe/hot food takeaway (sui generis), including ancillary takeaway and delivery activity and the retention of an existing extractor flue to the rear elevation of the premisesHavering P0088.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
Refused
25 Slewins Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 2BZVariation of condition No. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: P0863.25 dated 04/09/2025 to include dormer to front (Loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front, including change in roof profile and height)Havering P0023.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 400 m away
Withdrawn
220, 220 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSRetention of existing rear dormer with remedial works for tile hanging, pebble-dashing ground floor rear extension and provision of screening fencing with change of use of the dwelling house (Class C3) to 7-person house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis use class). (RETROSPECTIVE)Havering P1519.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jan 2026 350 m away
Refused
19 Northumberland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2HJOak Tree to rear of garden I.D Tag 67 - TPO number 9/73 General pruning of upper branches - no more than 30%Havering T0007.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 400 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
King George Hospital, Barley Lane - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsPlanning application in · 770 kW
Jan 2026 6.8 km away
Battery storage
Warley Energy Hub, Ockenden - Battery Energy Storage SystemApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Aug 2025 6.9 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.5 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.5 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.6 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.6 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 7.1 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Other Pipe-lines · Between Belvedere, Bexley and Pimlico, Westminster
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 18.1 km away
Decided
Thurrock Flexible Generation PlantGenerating Stations · North of the existing Tilbury National Grid substation, off Station Road, Thurrock, RM18 8UL
decided Feb 2022 18.2 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.