Within 2 km, around Rainham West in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
61new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.0%like-for-like prices in Rainham West, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
+49%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 1.3 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedhouses · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.9 km away
New homes
7 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Dec 2024 750 m away
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 650 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 19 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
25applications in the last 12 months
7approved · 5 refused
1still being decided
2net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
23 Ashwood Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9ASSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0966.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 100 m away
Withdrawn
4 Brights Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9NNChange of use from single dwellinghouse C3 to supported living accommodation for up to three adults (aged 18+) with learning disabilities receiving care (C3b).Havering P0931.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Refused
36 Upminster Road South, Rainham, RM13 9AAInstallation of a remotely operated, fully retractable pergola to the front of the existing premises (Part-Retrospective)Havering P0829.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Not Required
77 Ingrebourne Road, Rainham, RM13 9AHSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.85m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0175.26 · Prior Approval
Jul 2026 400 m away
Not Required
44 Melville Road, Rainham, RM13 9TZCertificate of lawfulness for proposed use of a room in the residential dwelling as a remote administrative and booking office.Havering D0296.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Approved
127A Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9TRChange of use of rear storage unit from Use Class B8 to Use Class C3 for one person 1xbed flat with cycle & refuse storage and private amenity spaceHavering P0850.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026 500 m away
Approved
32 Deri Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9LXErection of double storey side extension, single storey rear extension and part first floor rear extension
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
8, 8 East Close, Rainham, RM13 9AJCertificate of Lawfulness for construction of outbuilding for use as home office/gym with W.C.Havering D0253.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 200 m away
Refused
11, 11 East Close, Rainham, RM13 9AJConversion of dwelling to provide 2 x self-contained flats involving conversion of loft with rear dormer, roof light to front and single storey rear extensionHavering P0699.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Jun 2026 200 m away
Not Required
303, 303 Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9JLSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.32m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0143.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 500 m away
Not Required
303, 303 Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9JLCertificate of lawfulness for a proposed hip-to-gable loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer and three front roof lights. Insertion of a new side window on gable end. Removal of existing rear chimney stackHavering D0205.26 · All Other
May 2026 500 m away
Approved
23, 23 Ashwood Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9ASTwo storey side/rear extensionHavering P0537.26 · All Other
May 2026 100 m away
Not Required
7, 7 Ingrebourne Road, Rainham, RM13 9AHSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0109.26 · Prior Approval
May 2026 150 m away
Approved
10, 10 Davies Close, Rainham, RM13 9LJDemolition of existing garage and proposed single storey side and rear extensionHavering P0239.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Not Required
11 East Close, Rainham, RM13 9AJCertificate of Lawfulness for a single storey rear extension and loft conversion with a rear dormer and roof light to frontHavering D0091.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Not Required
30 Deri Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9LXSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m, a maximum height of 2.80m, and an eaves height of 2.55m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0044.26 · Prior Approval
Feb 2026 500 m away
Not Required
1 Brights Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9NNCertificate of Lawfulness for Change of Use from Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (Residential institutions) as a childrens home for up to 2 children and 2 carers, with a maximum of 3 carers on site at any one time.Havering D0568.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 250 m away
Refused
109 Cowper Road, Rainham, RM13 9TTRetrospective application for a single storey side/rear extension and front porchHavering P1572.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
121A Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9THloft conversion with rear Dormer and front roof lightsHavering P1610.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 500 m away
Refused
113 Cowper Road, Rainham, RM13 9TTAccommodation for up to 3 people with learning disability .Havering E0052.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 450 m away
Refused
127A Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9TRChange of use of shop storage space to create 1x bed flat with private amenity space and cycle/bin storage.Havering P1520.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Dec 2025 500 m away
Approved
14 Brights Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9NNSingle storey rear extension.Havering P1378.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 250 m away
Not Required
23 Ashwood Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9ASSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.50m, and an eaves height of 2.40m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0286.25 · Prior Approval
Nov 2025 100 m away
Not Required
73 Brights Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9NWCertificate of Lawfulness for a proposed change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3a) to supported living (Use Class C3b)Havering D0497.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 350 m away
Approved
139B Wennington Road, Rainham, RM13 9TRInstallation of Extraction FlueHavering P1396.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 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.
JJ Food Service, Orion Park Messina Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 570 kW
Nov 2023 3.8 km away
Rooftop solar
Thames Gateway Park, Choats Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 470 kW
Jun 2023 3.9 km away
Running nearest: Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 1.1 km); Aveley (landfill gas, 3.0 km); Aveley Landfill Scheme (landfill gas, 3.1 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 3.4 km); Rainham Phase II (landfill gas, 3.4 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 14.6 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.