Within 2 km, around Hornchurch Marshes in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
157new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
3,119homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+2.1%like-for-like prices in Hornchurch Marshes, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
+0%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
8 new homes completedhouses · Jun 2025 – Sep 2026
Sept 2026 850 m away
New homes
91 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026
Jan 2026 2.0 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Dec 2024 1.7 km away
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 1.4 km away
Planning permission
Permission for 3119 homesBeam Park (outline planning permission)
Nov 2023 1.8 km away
New school
New school: Brook Sixth Form and AcademyUniversity technical college, secondary
Dec 2021 1.7 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 26 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
25applications in the last 12 months
11approved · 5 refused
3still being decided
12net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
33, 33 Castle Avenue, Rainham, RM13 7TDCertificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion into habitable space with rear dormer window & rooflights.Havering D0338.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
52 Stanley Road North, Rainham, RM13 8AXErection of a single-storey garden outbuilding to provide a home gym and storage space ancillary to the dwelling.Havering P0994.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Approved
272 Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13 7TLDemolition of existing detached rear garage and erection of a single storey detached garden annexe within the rear garden to provide ancillary accommodation for an elderly family member.Havering P0880.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
274 Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13 7TLDropped kerb and new drivewayHavering P0577.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Refused
94, 94 Betterton Road, RM13 8NHProposed single storey extensionHavering P0709.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
61, 61 Newtons Close, Rainham, RM13 7AXSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0663.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Not Required
167, 167 Ford Lane, Rainham, RM13 7BASingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5.50m, a maximum height of 2.88m, and an eaves height of 2.66m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0131.26 · Prior Approval
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
1storm overflows within 2 km
7hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
1spill events counted
Thames Water
Riverside Stwinto The Rainham Creek1 spills, 7 hours in 2025
14, 14 Castle Avenue, Rainham, RM13 7TDSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.91m, and an eaves height of 2.72m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0099.26 · Prior Approval
May 2026 350 m away
Not Required
10, 10 Thorogood Way, Rainham, RM13 7SJCertificate of Lawfulness for the construction of an outbuilding to be used for home office, storage & gym.Havering D0090.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
35, 35 Blacksmiths Lane, Rainham, RM13 7ADExtend existing vehicular crossoverHavering P0373.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 500 m away
Not Required
73, 73 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDProposed certificate of lawfulness for the change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C3b (Supported living accommodation) a maximum of 4 no. residents (aged 18+) & 2 no. carers at any one timeHavering D0124.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 500 m away
Approved
59, 59 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UBErection of part single part double rear extensionHavering P0357.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Not Required
59, 59 Harlow Road, Rainham, RM13 7UBSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.80m, and an eaves height of 2.60m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0066.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
131, 131 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDAlterations to roof heights and ground floor side windows(retrospective) (amendment to planning application P1131.24)Havering P0226.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Land to the rear of 269 and 275 Rainham Road, Stanley Road North, RM13 7SHDischarge of conditions 3.4.5.8.9.10.11.14.of P0156.25Havering Q0053.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 50 m away
Refused
52 Stanley Road North, Rainham, RM13 8AXErection of a single-storey detached garden outbuilding to provide a home office, gym and storage space ancillary to the dwelling.Havering P0251.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Refused
30 Hood Road, Rainham, RM13 8ATProposed change of use from C4 HMO to a 7 bed HMO Sui Generis with single storey rear extension, conversion of attached garage to habitable use and alteration to fenestrationHavering P1568.25 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Refused
73 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDCertificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from Use Class C3(a) (dwelling house) to Use Class C(b) (supported living)Havering D0020.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 500 m away
Approved
127 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDProposed outbuilding at the rear of the gardenHavering P1631.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 m away
Approved
127 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDProposed front porchHavering P1630.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 m away
Approved
131, 131 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDContinuation of temporary use of the outbuilding as a residential unit for occupants of the main house during extensive approved demolition and construction works to the main dwelling.Havering P1532.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 200 m away
Approved
154 Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13 7SAThe change of use of an existing office building (Class E) to a 7-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis), together with the retention of the existing garage and storage buildings to the rear of the site.Havering P1397.25 · All Other · 7 homes proposed
Oct 2025 400 m away
Refused
131 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NDApplication for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref:P1131.24 dated 04/12/2024 to allow for alterations to fenestration (Demolition of the main building (Retrospective) to allow for further reinforcement of the existing foundation, and minor internal alterations and construction of a new dwelling)Havering N0044.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 200 m away
Not Required
47 Stanley Road North, Rainham, RM13 8AXCertificate of Lawfulness for a rear hip to gable roof alteration with Juliet balcony and loft conversion with side dormers and roof lights to frontHavering D0445.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 350 m away
Approved
28 Stanley Road North, Rainham, RM13 8AXErection of a single-storey detached outbuilding to the rear for storage, a relaxation room with a sauna, jacuzzi and bathroom.Havering P1359.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 400 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.
Battery storage
Riverside Resource Recovery Facility Battery StorageBeing built · 3 MW
Dec 2020 3.6 km away
Anaerobic digestion
Riverside Energy Park (REP)Approved, not yet built · 19 MW
Apr 2020 3.7 km away
Running nearest: Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 1.8 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 2.2 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 2.6 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 3.3 km); East Dagenham Docks AD (AD) (anaerobic digestion, 3.3 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.
Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 16.3 km away
Decided
Thurrock Flexible Generation PlantGenerating Stations · North of the existing Tilbury National Grid substation, off Station Road, Thurrock, RM18 8UL
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.