Within 2 km, around Romford South in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
67new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+2.2%like-for-like prices in Romford South, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
+8%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
New homes
8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.6 km away
New homes
5 new homes completedhouses · Feb 2025
Feb 2025 1.4 km away
New homes
7 new homes completed5 flats, 2 houses · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 1.8 km away
School closed
School closed: Raphael Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Mar 2021 1000 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 21 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
33applications in the last 12 months
15approved · 3 refused
4still being decided
4net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
1B Edison Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4DYOutbuilding for a playroom and gym use with a shower.Havering E0036.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
4 Gordon Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4EBCertificate of Lawfulness for use of the premises within class C3b with a maximum of 2 no. residents (aged 18+) and up to 2 no. staff membersHavering D0318.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Not Required
113 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4EFSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4.50m, a maximum height of 3.52m, and an eaves height of 2.95m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0187.26 · Prior Approval
Aug 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
50 Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, RM12 4BJTwo storey side and rear extensionsHavering P0947.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
24 Acacia Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4ENProposed Double Storey Side/Rear Extension.Havering P0922.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
113 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4EFSingle-storey side extension, replacing the existing storage space.Havering P0959.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Refused
27 Vicarage Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AStwo storey rear and part side extension and internal alterationsHavering P0916.26 · 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).
20, Flats A & B 20 TENNYSON WAY, HORNCHURCH, RM12 4BURetention of two self--contained flats (ground and first floor flats) at 20 Tennyson Way.Havering E0024.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
61 Grenfell Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4DWExisting structure to be demolished and replaced with new conservatory to rear of propertyHavering P0870.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Withdrawn
1B Edison Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4DYCertificate of Lawfulness for erection of an outbuilding for use as playroom, gym with shower Part RetrospectiveHavering D0269.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
68, 68 Albany Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AFSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0747.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 200 m away
Not Required
32, 32 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4HACertificate of lawfulness for construction of a front porch and an outbuilding to the rear for use as gym/shower.Havering D0237.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
32, 32 Laburnum Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4HAPart single part two storey rear extension with solar panels on main roof slopeHavering P0674.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
99, 99A Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4EFLoft conversion of first floor flat with rear dormer and roof lights to frontHavering P0585.26 · All Other
May 2026 250 m away
Refused
92, 92 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4BZCertificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with a rear dormer with installation of roof lights to front.Havering D0194.26 · All Other
May 2026 250 m away
Approved
33, 33 Vicarage Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4ASApplication for a non-material amendment to planning permission ref: P1111.25 dated 21/10/2025 to allow for an alteration to proposed rear facade - change from bi-folding doors to rear window and French style double doors and window panels to the approved rear extension (Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration)Havering N0012.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
297, 297 Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4TQConversion of single storey detached outbuilding to granny annexe involving alterations to fenestration and installation of rooflightsHavering P0229.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
24, 24 Acacia Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4ENProposed Double Storey Side / Rear Extension.Havering P0292.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
21 Franmil Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4TRSingle storey rear extension, and partial demolition of existing outbuilding to rearHavering P0259.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Not Required
21 Franmil Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4TRCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including hip to gable roof alteration with rear dormer window & front roof lights.Havering D0093.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Approved
23 Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4AHSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.42m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0048.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 500 m away
Approved
179 Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4EYProposed first floor side and rear extensions with internal alterations and all associated worksHavering P0210.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Approved
100 Chestnut Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4HDSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0163.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Approved
Land Adjacent to No.2 Strathmore Gardens, Hornchurch, RM12 4BSTwo storey, 2-bed, detached dwelling with associated amenity space, refuse store and cycle store to frontHavering P0054.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Feb 2026 200 m away
Not Required
24 Acacia Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4ENCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed Hip to Gable Loft Conversion with Rear DormerHavering D0019.26 · All Other
Jan 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.
Rooftop solar
Thames Gateway Park, Choats Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 470 kW
Jun 2023 5.4 km away
Energy from waste
Thames Gateway EfWApproved, not yet built · 19 MW
Nov 2014 5.7 km away
Running nearest: Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 4.7 km); Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 4.9 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 5.1 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 5.6 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 5.7 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 17.6 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 17.7 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.