Within 2 km, around Central Romford 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
+1.6%like-for-like prices in Central Romford, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
-1%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 450 m away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 750 m away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 750 m away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 750 m away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1000 m away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 450 m away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 700 m away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 700 m away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 200 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 700 m away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 750 m away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 750 m away
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9 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
35applications in the last 12 months
13approved · 5 refused
8still being decided
326net 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 400 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 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
4 Queen Mary Close, Romford, RM1 2DQCertificate of Lawfulness for the conversion of the existing original storage spaces at the rear of the house, without any extension, into a W.C./wet room forming part of the dwelling and providing habitable accommodation.Havering D0350.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
79 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3PBAlterations to the roof including the enlargement of the existing rear dormer to a box dormer, and infilling the existing recessed second floor / roof area to form a small shower room.Havering P1033.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 50 m away
Approved
20 Erroll Road, Romford, RM1 3DJErection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and alterations to fenestrationHavering P0915.26 · 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 750 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 29 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
1 x internally illuminated fascia sign 1 x internally illuminated projecting sign
Havering A0022.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 500 m away
Application Under Consideration
58 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RBAlterations to shopfront and display of signageHavering P0813.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 500 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 450 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 400 m away
Approved
15, 15 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2JTRetrospective change of use to takeaway/restaurant, including installation of extractor with external flue to the rear, single storey building to the rear.Havering P0665.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 300 m away
Withdrawn
Century Youth House, Albert Road, RM1 2PSDischarge of conditions 25 of P1596.24Havering Q0072.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 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 400 m away
Withdrawn
34, 34 Junction Road, Romford, RM1 3QRErection of a detached ancillary annexe within the residential curtilage of the existing dwellinghouseHavering P0307.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Old Print House, 198 Victoria Road, RM1 2NXSingle storey extension to create additional Use Class 3 (residential) 5x self-contained apartments P0439.25 Conditions(s) Condition 6 - Secure by DesignHavering Q0042.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 250 m away
Not Required
10, 10 Wheatsheaf Road, Romford, RM1 2HJCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front.Havering D0053.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 m away
Approved
51 Albert Road, Romford, RM1 2PSErection of an outbuilding at the rear of the property.Havering P0131.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Withdrawn
73 Carlisle Road, RM1 2QLREGISTERED IN ERROR - Discharge of conditions 2 of P0845.23Havering Q0026.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Century Youth House, Albert Road, RM1 2PSDischarge of conditions 12, 21, 24 & 26 from P1596.24Havering Q0025.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Refused
12, 12 Kings Road, Romford, RM1 2STCertificate of lawfulness for use of property as small-scale children's home (C2) to accommodate three children maximum (aged 8-17 years old). Care is to be provided by two staff members who reside at the property and one manager (six persons maximum capacity). Residents would live as a single household.Havering D0024.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Approved
136, 136 South Street, South Street, RM1 1TELOFT CONVERSION WITH REAR DORMERHavering P0084.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Refused
88, 88 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3QASingle storey rear extension to facilitate change of use from Use Class C3 (Residential Dwelling) to Use Class Sui Generis (HMO) for up to 10 people, including installation of security gate, fencing, bin/cycle stores and internal alterations, following the demolition of existing rear extension.Havering P1622.25 · All Other · 10 homes proposed
Jan 2026 50 m away
Approved
Phoenix House, 102-106 South Street, Romford, RM1 1RXReplacement of existing windowsHavering P1597.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
Watermans, Junction Road, RM1 3QZT3 - To give crown thin by 25% to semi mature Yew tree (please see tree report) and cut back to 2 meters from building on East side; To keep tree maintained to an appropriate size and also to cut back 2 meters on the East sized as the tree is very close to property T4 - To give crown thin by 25% to semi mature Yew tree (please see tree report) and cut back to 2 meters from building on East side;Havering T0004.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 m away
Not Required
60 Shaftesbury Road, RM1 2QJCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey outbuilding for ancillary use as storage and gym facility/officeHavering D0564.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 350 m away
Not Required
61 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3PBThe site has operated continuously as a day nursery/creche for children up to 5 years old for well over 15 years. This established use falls within Class E(f) and is lawful in its own right. This application seeks confirmation that the long standing number of children attending the nursery is also lawful.Havering E0001.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 50 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
Goresbrook School, Cook Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
May 2026 6.4 km away
Rooftop solar
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 6.4 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.2 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.0 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.7 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.8 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 6.9 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 18.9 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 19.0 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.