Within 2 km, around Gidea Park in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
520new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+0.0%like-for-like prices in Gidea Park, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
-14%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
On the map
New homesSchool closedExtended homeEnergy projectBlack pin: the postcode. Tap a dot for details.
Nearby, most recent first
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 km away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 km away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 km away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.1 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 850 m away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.1 km away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.1 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 850 m away
New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.1 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.1 km away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.1 km away
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9 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
35applications in the last 12 months
18approved · 3 refused
4still being decided
6net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
34, 34 Lake Rise, Lake Rise, RM1 4DYhip to gableHavering P1145.26 · Householder
Oct 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
16, 16 Woodlands Road, Romford, RM1 4HDCertificate of Lawfulness (proposed) with respect to a loft conversion involving hip to gable roof conversion, rear dormer and front roof lightsHavering D0365.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
4 Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4HLRetrospective application for already installed open-sided, lean-to style timber pergola attached to the rear elevation of the Children's Nursery and Annex of the Children's Nursery.Havering P0936.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
40 Lake Rise, Romford, RM1 4DYSingle storey front and rear extension with patio stairs, alterations to rear roof and internal alterations.Havering P0957.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 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
Aug 2026 350 m away
Refused
63 Woodfield Drive, Romford, RM2 5DDPart single, part two storey rear extension, front porch and loft conversion with rear dormerHavering P0835.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
6 Sydenham Close, Romford, RM1 4HNRemoval of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension, garage conversion, new ramped entrance and fenestration alterations.
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 1.4 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 27 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Havering P0834.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Not Required
35 Lake Rise, Romford, RM1 4DZCertificate of Lawfulness for loft conversion with hip to gable, rear dormer, front roof lights and removal of old side extension pitched roof replacing with flat roof.Havering D0274.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Approved
146 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 4m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0151.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 400 m away
Refused
146, 146 Main Road, RM2 5HSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 4m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0104.26 · Prior Approval
May 2026 400 m away
Not Required
5, 5 Erroll Road, Romford, RM1 3DJCertificate of lawfulness for Proposed garage conversion under Lawful Development into useable room.Havering D0162.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 300 m away
Approved
1, 1 Tudor Avenue, Romford, RM2 5LBSingle storey side and rear extension. Porch enclosed to existing roof projection. New out-building to rear garden.Havering P0463.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 300 m away
Not Required
1, 1 Repton Avenue, Romford, RM2 5LXSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.45m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0076.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 300 m away
Approved
104, 104 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5JBErection of a proposed outbuilding for use as gym incidental to the main dwellingHavering P0331.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Approved
40, 40 Lodge Avenue, Romford, RM2 5ALOutbuilding to rear for use as gym/office/bathroomHavering P0166.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Approved
4, 4 Oaklands Avenue, Romford, RM1 4DBTwo storey side extension, part single, part two storey front extensions with alterations to bay projection, single storey rear extension, alterations to roof including loft conversion with rear dormer and alterations to fenestration.Havering P0283.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Not Required
4 Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4HLCertificate of lawfulness for proposed use of the property as a children's day nursery (Use Class E(f)) together with the implementation of P1533.25 for Construction of a single storey rear extensionHavering D0087.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
4 Pettits Lane, Romford, RM1 4HLDischarge of conditions for Planning Application P1533.25 Conditions(s) 7Havering Q0051.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Refused
6 Erroll Road, Romford, RM1 3DJChange of use from Use Class C3 (dwelling) to Use Class C4 (HMO) for up to 6 peopleHavering P0208.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Approved
18 Repton Gardens, Romford, RM2 5LSSingle storey side and rear extensions, following demolition of existing single storey extension to rearHavering P0147.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Approved
16 Woodlands Road, Romford, RM1 4HDTwo storey side extension, part two storey, part first floor rear extension, and porch to front, following demolition of single storey extensions to side and rear including attached garageHavering P0142.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Approved
7 Gidea Close, Romford, RM2 5NP"Under Section 211 TCPA 1990 (as amended) we are giving notification of removal of 3 Yew trees and 4 Laurels in order to re instate our boundary line. We are giving six weeks clear notice of works commencing from date of this email. Please acknowledge receipt of this notice. Please note that one of the Yew trees is actually dead and only has large amounts of ivy wrapped all around it. We haveHavering T0016.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 m away
Approved
5 Gilbert Road, Romford, RM1 3BXSingle storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration, including removal of existing side bay window.Havering P0009.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Not Required
20, 20 Gidea Close, Gidea Close, RM2 5NP20 Gidea ClHavering E0004.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 500 m away
Not Required
5 Gilbert Road, Romford, RM1 3BXCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and roof light to frontHavering D0554.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 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.
Rooftop solar
Goresbrook School, Cook Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 370 kW
May 2026 7.1 km away
Rooftop solar
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 7.2 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 2.6 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.7 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.8 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 7.4 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 7.7 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 19.2 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 19.2 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.