Within 2 km, around Romford South in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
528new 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 1.0 km 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 1.6 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.1 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 500 m away
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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 1.4 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
42applications in the last 12 months
15approved · 8 refused
7still being decided
32net 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 350 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 change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 HMO for up to six peopleHavering D0361.26 · 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 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
64 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XAGROUND FLOOR REAR EXTENSIONHavering P1055.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
64 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XACertificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylightsHavering D0358.26 · 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 500 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 33 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
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 300 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 400 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
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 400 m away
Refused
53 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5ULCertificate of Lawfulness for a single residential dwelling to be used as supported living for up to four adults with carersHavering D0260.26 · 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 250 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
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 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 350 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 350 m away
Approved
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0732.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 300 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 350 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 200 m away
Not Required
1, 1 Scholars Way, Romford, RM2 5USCertificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of the property as supported living accommodation within Use Class C3(b) for up to 3 adultsHavering E0013.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 300 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 300 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 300 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 450 m away
Withdrawn
Century Youth House, Albert Road, RM1 2PSDischarge of conditions 25 of P1596.24Havering Q0072.26 · All Other
Mar 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
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 6.5 km away
Rooftop solar
Goresbrook School, Cook Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
May 2026 6.6 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.6 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.0 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.1 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.5 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 7.0 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 18.3 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 18.4 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.