Within 2 km, around Romford South in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
520new 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
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 450 m away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 950 m away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 950 m away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.0 km away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 950 m away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 850 m away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 900 m away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 900 m away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 400 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 950 m away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1000 m away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1000 m away
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9 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
39applications in the last 12 months
13approved · 9 refused
4still being decided
322net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
49, 49 Carlisle Road, Romford, RM1 2QLRetrospective change of use of an existing outbuilding to a small scale, appointment only nail treatment room (Class E).Havering P1112.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
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 50 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 250 m away
Approved
31 Claremont Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BYSingle storey rear extension with external and internal alterations.Havering P0888.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 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
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
43, 43 Claremont Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BYConversion of roof space to habitable use to include front and rear roof lights and side gable windowHavering P0741.26 · 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 400 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.
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 300 m away
Approved
12, 12 Longfield Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 1ALSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0603.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 m away
Withdrawn
37, 37 Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BDConversion of existing dwelling into three self-contained flats involving part single part double storey rear extension, dormer loft conversion with front roof lights and associated parking, cycle and refuse storageHavering P0462.26 · All Other · 3 homes proposed
Apr 2026 350 m away
Refused
101, Flat 1, 101 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EHProposed extension to the office outbuilding located in the pubs beer garden to accommodate two toilets serving the pub.Havering P0234.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 200 m away
Refused
101, Flat 1, 101 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EHChange of use of first floor ancillary pub accommodation to 1 x 1-bed and 1x 3-bed self contained flats, involving single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration and internal alterationsHavering P0233.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Apr 2026 200 m away
Withdrawn
Century Youth House, Albert Road, RM1 2PSDischarge of conditions 25 of P1596.24Havering Q0072.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Approved
CENTURY YOUTH HOUSE, ALBERT ROAD, RM1 2PSVariation of condition No. 25 (Tree Protection) of planning permission ref: P1596.24 dated 23/12/2025 to allow for amendments to which trees are to be retained (Full planning application for the partial demolition and conversion of the main building and demolition of all other buildings and structures, and redevelopment of the site to provide 9 residential dwellings, with car parking, landscapingHavering P0388.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
Refused
101, Flat 1, 101 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2EHProposed new event-space outbuilding within the pub rear garden and removal of a tree.Havering P0235.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 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 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 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 100 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Old Print House, 198 Victoria Road, RM1 2NXSingle storey extension to create additional Use Class 3 (residential) 5x self-contained apartments P0439.25 Conditions(s) Condition 6 - Secure by DesignHavering Q0042.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 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 50 m away
Refused
Post Office, 80 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2ELRetrospective Planning Permission for retention of the garage shutterHavering P0126.26 · 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 250 m away
Withdrawn
73 Carlisle Road, RM1 2QLREGISTERED IN ERROR - Discharge of conditions 2 of P0845.23Havering Q0026.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Century Youth House, Albert Road, RM1 2PSDischarge of conditions 12, 21, 24 & 26 from P1596.24Havering Q0025.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 250 m away
Refused
41 - 43 Claremont Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BYCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of roof space to habitable use to include front and rear roof lights and gable end window to no. 43Havering D0040.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Approved
136, 136 South Street, South Street, RM1 1TELOFT CONVERSION WITH REAR DORMERHavering P0084.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 350 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
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 6.0 km away
Rooftop solar
Ceme Campus, Marsh Way - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 910 kW
Apr 2023 6.2 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.7 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 5.5 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.3 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 6.5 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 18.6 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 18.8 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.