Within 2 km, around Romford South in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
525new 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 1000 m away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.4 km away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.4 km away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.2 km away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.4 km away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.4 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 550 m away
New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.4 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.4 km away
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9 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
45applications in the last 12 months
16approved · 13 refused
6still being decided
13net 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 500 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 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSCertificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with rear dormer and roof light to front including alterations to front gardenHavering D0360.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSCertificate of Lawfulness for a change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 HMO for up to six peopleHavering D0361.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
253 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5STProposed alterations to existing shopfront and erection of proposed studio outbuilding.Havering P0958.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
75 Bush Elms Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1LUProposed single storey rear extensionHavering P1020.26 · 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 300 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 32 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Refused
87 Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BHDemolition of existing rear garage. Erection of Ground floor rear extension to house a 1 bed 1 person studio and partial separation of commercial unit to be adopted by the new proposed residential dwelling.Havering P0940.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Aug 2026 450 m away
Approved
31 Claremont Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BYSingle storey rear extension with external and internal alterations.Havering P0888.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 200 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 350 m away
Approved
42, 42 Osborne Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1HASingle storey side and first floor rear extensions and alterations to fenestration.Havering P0759.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Approved
54 Globe Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1BWPart First floor rear extension with additional windows to first floor side elevationHavering P0750.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 150 m away
Approved
11, 11 Bush Elms Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1LRProposed single storey rear extensionHavering P0772.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 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 150 m away
Approved
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0732.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Approved
10, 10 Rossall Close, Hornchurch, RM11 1BPErection of a detached annexe to the rear, ancillary to main dwelling following demolition of the existing detached garage and outbuilding,Havering P0710.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 150 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 500 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 100 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 300 m away
Refused
87, 87 Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BHThe erection of single storey rear extension, and the conversion of part of the enlarged ground floor into one x one dwelling, following the demolition of the existing structuresHavering P0433.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Apr 2026 450 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 350 m away
Refused
89, 89 Park Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1BHChange of use of first floor from retail to one 1xbed flat involving alterations to the shop front to create separate entrances for the commercial and residential uses.Havering P0451.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Apr 2026 450 m away
Not Required
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0079.26 · Prior Approval
Apr 2026 500 m away
Approved
128, 128 Hillcrest Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1EA5m deep Single storey Side/Rear ExtensionHavering P0446.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 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 350 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 100 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 6.3 km away
Rooftop solar
Goresbrook School, Cook Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
May 2026 6.3 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.8 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 5.8 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.2 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.3 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 6.8 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 18.2 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 18.3 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.