Within 2 km, around Rainham West in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
57new 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 850 m away
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Nov 2024
Nov 2024 750 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 17 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
23applications in the last 12 months
7approved · 1 refused
2still being decided
1net 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 200 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Withdrawn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 250 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 450 m away
Not Required
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 300 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 300 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
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
Certificate 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 stack
Havering D0205.26 · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
23, 23 Ashwood Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9ASTwo storey side/rear extensionHavering P0537.26 · All Other
May 2026 200 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 300 m away
Approved
3, 3 Parsonage Road, Rainham, RM13 9LWProposed loft Conversion with rear/side dormer and removal of ground floor temporary structureHavering P0425.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 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 300 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 300 m away
Approved
307 Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9JLPart single, part two storey side and rear extension and porch infillHavering P0209.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 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
Not Required
258 Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9JLCertificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey flat roof rear extension (following prior approval application Y0009.26).Havering D0016.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Not Required
258 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 Y0009.26 · Prior Approval
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
264, 264 Upminster Road North, Rainham, RM13 9JLPart single storey, part two storey side / rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to frontHavering P1612.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
59 Parsonage Road, Rainham, RM13 9LNErection of 4x semi-detached houses with associated parking spaces and landscaping, and extension to the existing driveway.Havering P1315.25 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Dec 2025 450 m away
Not Required
59 Parsonage Road, Rainham, RM13 9LNCertificate of lawfulness for proposed Erection of detached Summerhouse to be used for a fitness area & storage.Havering D0536.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 450 m away
Approved
59 Parsonage Road, Rainham, RM13 9LNDemolition of existing conservatory and erection of rear orangery extension.Havering P1496.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 450 m away
Approved
14 Brights Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9NNSingle storey rear extension.Havering P1378.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 300 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 200 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 450 m away
Approved
Fledglings Day Nursery, Brights Avenue, RM13 9NNDemolition of existing side extension and sheds. Erection of single storey ground floor side extensionHavering P1305.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 250 m away
Not Required
8 Arterial Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9NPCertificate of Lawfulness for loft conversion with rear dormer, Juliet balcony and roof lights to frontHavering D0460.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 350 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 3.9 km away
Rooftop solar
Thames Gateway Park, Choats Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 470 kW
Jun 2023 4.0 km away
Running nearest: Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 1.2 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, 3.5 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.