Within 2 km, around Central Romford in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
530new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+1.6%like-for-like prices in Central Romford, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
-1%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 300 m away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 750 m away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 750 m away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 800 m away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 650 m away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 700 m away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 700 m away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 700 m away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 600 m away
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11 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 800 m away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 800 m away
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71 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
41applications in the last 12 months
13approved · 5 refused
7still being decided
429net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
4 Queen Mary Close, Romford, RM1 2DQCertificate of Lawfulness for the conversion of the existing original storage spaces at the rear of the house, without any extension, into a W.C./wet room forming part of the dwelling and providing habitable accommodation.Havering D0350.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 300 m away
Not Required
Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink), Rom Valley WayLawful development application to confirm the lawful implementation of planning permission reference P0615.21, dated 5 September, for Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) erection of residential dwellings (Class C3), retail/restaurant unit (ClassHavering E0028.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Refused
19 Dymoke Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1AAChange of use of existing Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class C4 (HMO) with shared facilities for up to four occupantsHavering P0856.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
Blade Court, 29 Oldchurch Road, Romford, RM7 0BGRemoval and replacement of existing combustible cladding and external wall elements with new non-combustible and associated worksHavering P0822.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Not Required
257 South Street, Romford, RM1 2BECertificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of a dormer loft extension with front facing velux windows and single storey outbuilding with max flat roof height at 2.5m and all windows and door facing the host propertyHavering D0265.26 · 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).
School closed: Raphael Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Mar 2021 700 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 28 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
58 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RB1 x internally illuminated fascia sign 1 x internally illuminated projecting signHavering A0022.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
58 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RBAlterations to shopfront and display of signageHavering P0813.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Withdrawn
Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink), RomfordCertificate of Lawfulness proposed in relation to proposed material operations associated with planning permission P0615.21Havering D0278.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
Land at The Brewery Waterloo Road, Romford, RM1 1AUProvision of a substation, a feeder pillar, two power banks and associated bollards to support a scheme for 12 no. electric vehicle charging spacesHavering P0553.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
15, 15 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JTRetrospective change of use to takeaway/restaurant, including installation of extractor with external flue to the rear, single storey building to the rear.Havering P0665.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 250 m away
Approved
Unit 8A The Brewery, Romford, RM1 1AUUse of unit as a foodstore in addition to existing non-food retail use.Havering P0629.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink), Rom Valley WayDetails Pursuant to Condition 59 (Contamination Investigation) of Planning Permission P0615.21, dated 05/09/2023 for Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) of 2 to 12 storeys to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) for a total of 146 residential units (Class C3), retail/restaurant unit (Havering Q0073.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink), Rom Valley WayDetails Pursuant to Condition 40 (Landscape Management Plan) (for detailed scheme only) of Planning Permission P0615.21, dated 05/09/2023 for Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) of 2 to 12 storeys to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) for a total of 146 residential units (Class C3),Havering Q0076.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink), Rom Valley WayDetails Pursuant to Condition 25 (Wheelchair units) (for detailed scheme only) of Planning Permission P0615.21, dated 05/09/2023 for Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) of 2 to 12 storeys to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) for a total of 146 residential units (Class C3), retail/rHavering Q0069.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Not Required
24, 24 Craigdale Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1AECertificate of Lawfulness for use of premises within Class C3(b) with a maximum number of 3 residents (aged 18 to 65) and one carer on a shift basis (day and night)Havering D0109.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Land bound by Waterloo Road to the east; the Great Eastern M, Cotleigh Road to the west; and London Road to the north, RM7 9ATDischarge of Condition 14 (Waste Management Plan), 15 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) of P0108.25 (Temporary Modular Housing)Havering Q0060.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Not Required
22 Craigdale Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1AECertificate of Lawfulness for proposed Loft Conversion, with Rear Dormer and 2 Velux Rooflights to front roof slopeHavering D0096.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Not Required
95, 95 Oldchurch Road, Romford, RM7 0BDCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of hip roof to a gable roof with a dormer loft conversion over the rear roof with the insertion of 3 rooflights, associated internal alterations with removal of chimney stackHavering D0085.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Land bound by Waterloo Road to the east; the Great Eastern M, Cotleigh Road to the west; and London Road to the northCondition 89 (Circular Economy Statement (CES) of P0761.20Havering Q0046.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 250 m away
Not Required
37 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EUCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable conversion of loft to habitable use to include a rear dormer, roof lights to front and extension of soil vent pipe to rearHavering D0074.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Not Required
10, 10 Wheatsheaf Road, Romford, RM1 2HJCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front.Havering D0053.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 250 m away
Approved
51 Albert Road, Romford, RM1 2PSErection of an outbuilding at the rear of the property.Havering P0131.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 m away
Approved
46 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RBChange of use of the first and second floors from offices (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3), to provide 3 x self-contained flats, with associated internal alterations and a new windowHavering P0094.26 · All Other · 3 homes proposed
Jan 2026 500 m away
Approved
136, 136 South Street, South Street, RM1 1TELOFT CONVERSION WITH REAR DORMERHavering P0084.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 150 m away
Refused
44 SOUTH STREET, ROMFORD, RM1 1RBPrior Approval application for Change of use of upper floor storage above a retail unit to form 2 No. 1Bed-2 Person flats with internal alteration, cycle parking and bins.Havering J0004.26 · Prior Approval
Jan 2026 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
William Torbitt School, Eastern Avenue - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 170 kW
May 2026 5.9 km away
Rooftop solar
Thames Gateway Park, Choats Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 470 kW
Jun 2023 6.1 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.6 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 5.4 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.3 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 6.3 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 6.5 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.
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 18.9 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 19.0 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.