New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 17 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
33applications in the last 12 months
15approved · 7 refused
4still being decided
8net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
Land adj to 12 Southend Arterial Road, Romford, RM3 0BXDevelopment of site for single storey external self-storage (Class B8) unitsHavering P1059.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
129 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SEConversion and subdivision of the existing dwellinghouse to provide two self-contained residential flats, comprising a three-bedroom ground-floor family flat (Flat A) and a two-bedroom duplex flat arranged over the first and mansard floors (Flat B), together with demolition/rebuilding of the existing conservatory to form a permanent singlestorey rear extension, construction of a loft conversion inHavering P1013.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
110 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM2 6PLProposed new vehicle crossover (dropped kerb) on a classified roadHavering P0969.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
158 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SRDetached rear outbuilding.Havering P0965.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 150 m away
Approved
112 Amery Gardens, Romford, RM2 6RRDemolition of existing shed and construction of single storey summer houseHavering P0944.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Refused
158 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SRProposed 6 Metre Single-Storey Rear Extension and Conversion of Garage into Habitable SpaceHavering P0948.26 · 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).
Drive Thru Macdonalds, Bryant Avenue, RM3 0APProposal for the installation of two additional rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's - Gallows Corner.Havering P0894.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
14 Redden Court Road, Romford, RM3 0XAGarage conversion, single-storey rear extension, and roof alterations including the conversion of roof from hip-to-gable end, a rear dormer with Juliet balconies and front rooflightsHavering P0872.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Not Required
62, 62 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2NBExisting use of the property as a dwellinghouse occupied by five residents living together as a single household and receiving care with up to two 24 hour awake staff, falling within Use Class C3(b).Havering E0025.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Not Required
Poseidons Fish Bar, 195 Ardleigh Green Road, RM11 2SDCooking and prepping fish and chipsHavering E0022.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Not Required
68 Birch Crescent, Hornchurch, RM11 2NJCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed Loft Conversion with Rear Dormer with roof lights to front elevation and Rear Out BuildingHavering D0273.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Not Required
68, 68 Birch Crescent, Hornchurch, RM11 2NJSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.83m, and an eaves height of 2.56m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0157.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 500 m away
Approved
25, 25 Squirrels Heath Road, Romford, RM3 0LHConversion of existing house into two 3xbed flats, existing granny annex as part of ground floor flat and alterations to fenestration.Havering P0701.26 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Jun 2026 150 m away
Not Required
14, 14 Redden Court Road, Romford, RM3 0XACertificate of lawfulness for a proposed outbuilding at rear gardensHavering D0239.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Refused
83, 83 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2NDProposed New 2 Storey Dwelling at the rear of 83 Cecil AvenueHavering P0495.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
223, 223 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2ST2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension and part 2 storey rear extension with roof alterations and front porchHavering P0429.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 0 m away
Approved
53, 53 Stafford Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2EUThe erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.Havering P0499.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 250 m away
Approved
10, 10 Jacobs Avenue, Harold Wood, RM3 0WRSingle storey rear extension. Part garage conversion.Havering P0468.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
38, 38 Cecil Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2NBErection of a single-storey rear infill extension, and a first-floor side and rear extension over the existing single-storey.Havering P0365.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 350 m away
Approved
9, 9 Ashlyn Grove, Hornchurch, RM11 2EGSingle-storey side and part rear extensionHavering P0198.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Refused
6B Hamilton Drive, Romford, RM3 0UU2 x single storey, 1-bed, semi-detached dwellings with habitable roof space and amenity space, works to existing property including boundary treatments to front, and partial demolition to allow for creation of access to new dwellingsHavering P0191.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Approved
169 Harwood Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2NZproposed single storey side infillHavering P0035.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Not Required
32 Squirrels Heath Road, Romford, RM3 0LJCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed Change of Use from Class C3(a) (Dwellinghouse) to Class C3(b) (Supported Living) for up to 2 residents with care provisionHavering D0022.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 200 m away
Refused
24 Hamilton Drive, Romford, RM3 0UULoft extension & first floor extension, hip to gable end roof extensions, installation of rear dormer and roof lights to frontHavering P0104.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Not Required
92 Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6PUSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0024.26 · Prior Approval
Feb 2026 450 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.
Battery storage
Warley Energy Hub, Ockenden - Battery Energy Storage SystemApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Aug 2025 6.4 km away
Rooftop solar
King George Hospital, Barley Lane - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsPlanning application in · 770 kW
Jan 2026 7.7 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.5 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.2 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.3 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.3 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 8.1 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.
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Generating Stations · North of the existing Tilbury National Grid substation, off Station Road, Thurrock, RM18 8UL
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.