Within 2 km, around Romford South in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
522new 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
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12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 700 m away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 km away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 km away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 km away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.2 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 800 m away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.0 km away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.0 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 150 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.0 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.1 km away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.1 km away
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9 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
42applications in the last 12 months
13approved · 13 refused
4still being decided
41net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
1, 1 Princes Road, Princes Road, RM1 2SRThe proposal seeks planning permission for the change of use of the existing detached dwellinghouse at 1 Princes Road, Romford, RM1 2SR, from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to six unrelated occupants, together with internal alterations.Havering P1134.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Oct 2026 150 m away
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 100 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 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
79 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3PBAlterations to the roof including the enlargement of the existing rear dormer to a box dormer, and infilling the existing recessed second floor / roof area to form a small shower room.Havering P1033.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Approved
6 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5UBSingle storey ground floor side extension including garage conversion into habitable room and porch to frontHavering P0941.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 350 m away
Approved
31 Claremont Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BYSingle storey rear extension with external and internal alterations.
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 550 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 30 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Havering P0888.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Refused
27 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5UBLDC UNDER SECTION 191 OF THE ACT - CHANGE OF USE FROM C3 TO C4 SMALL HMOHavering E0019.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
40 Princes Road, Romford, RM1 2SPProposed loft conversion with rear dormer and first floor rear extensionHavering P0778.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 100 m away
Not Required
10 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5UBSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.64m, and an eaves height of 2.38m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0160.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 350 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
Jun 2026 400 m away
Refused
1, 1 Princes Road, Romford, RM1 2SRChange of use from single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to HMO for up to seven unrelated occupants (Sui Generis), with internal alterations to include garage conversion to habitable space and loft conversion with rear dormerHavering P0598.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026 150 m away
Refused
164, 164 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM1 2RTConversion of existing semi detached house into 2 x self contained flats (Retrospective)Havering P0601.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Jun 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 400 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 400 m away
Approved
26, 26 Globe Road, RM11 1BSSingle storey rear extension, disabled ramp with fencing and alterations to the flank elevationHavering P0424.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 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 300 m away
Withdrawn
Century Youth House, Albert Road, RM1 2PSDischarge of conditions 25 of P1596.24Havering Q0072.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 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 400 m away
Withdrawn
34, 34 Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QRErection of a detached ancillary annexe within the residential curtilage of the existing dwellinghouseHavering P0307.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Refused
41 Manor Road, RM1 2RDThe proposed works include: Pruning overhanging branches from three Horse Chestnut trees Pruning overhanging branches from one Oak tree Minor crown reduction where required to reduce weight on extended limbs Removal of any dead or potentially hazardous branches All works will be carried out by a qualified and insured tree surgeon and undertaken in accordance with appropriate arboricultural staHavering T0034.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 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 100 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 450 m away
Withdrawn
73 Carlisle Road, RM1 2QLREGISTERED IN ERROR - Discharge of conditions 2 of P0845.23Havering Q0026.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 200 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
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 300 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 6.4 km away
Rooftop solar
William Torbitt School, Eastern Avenue - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 170 kW
May 2026 6.5 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.4 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.0 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.5 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.6 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 6.9 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 18.7 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.