Within 2 km, around Romford East in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
518new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+5.4%like-for-like prices in Romford East, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
+21%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 1.3 km away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.9 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.4 km away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.7 km away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.6 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 800 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.7 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.7 km away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.7 km away
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78 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
31applications in the last 12 months
7approved · 6 refused
7still being decided
14net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
47, 47 Hazelmere Gardens, Hazelmere Gardens, RM11 2ASThe proposed development comprises the extension of the existing single-storey rear extension to the rear of the property. The property currently benefits from an existing single-storey rear extension measuring approximately 3.0 metres in depth. The proposal is to extend the existing rear extension by a further 2.5 metres, resulting in an overall rear extension depth of approximately 5.5 metres fHavering Y0230.26 · Prior Approval
Oct 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSCertificate of Lawfulness for a change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C4 HMO for up to six peopleHavering D0361.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 50 m away
Application Under Consideration
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSCertificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with rear dormer and roof light to front including alterations to front gardenHavering D0360.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 50 m away
Application Under Consideration
64 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XAGROUND FLOOR REAR EXTENSIONHavering P1055.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
64 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XACertificate of lawfulness for a proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylightsHavering D0358.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
253 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5STProposed alterations to existing shopfront and erection of proposed studio outbuilding.Havering P0958.26 · 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 850 m away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 32 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Not Required
9 Margaret Road, Romford, RM2 5SHSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.80m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0201.26 · Prior Approval
Aug 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
93 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XATwo Storey Side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch.Havering P0987.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Not Required
7 Great Gardens Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2BBSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.56m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0192.26 · Prior Approval
Aug 2026 300 m away
Approved
6 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5UBSingle storey ground floor side extension including garage conversion into habitable room and porch to frontHavering P0941.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 450 m away
Not Required
284 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5TACertificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from Use Class E(a) (Retail Unit) to Use Class E(e) (Aesthetic Clinic)Havering D0299.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Refused
27 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5UBLDC UNDER SECTION 191 OF THE ACT - CHANGE OF USE FROM C3 TO C4 SMALL HMOHavering E0019.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Refused
53 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5ULCertificate of Lawfulness for a single residential dwelling to be used as supported living for up to four adults with carersHavering D0260.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Not Required
10 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5UBSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.64m, and an eaves height of 2.38m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0160.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
42, 42 Osborne Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1HASingle storey side and first floor rear extensions and alterations to fenestration.Havering P0759.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0732.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 50 m away
Refused
145, 145 Heath Park Road, Romford, RM2 5XJInstallation of a lightweight external seating enclosure/pergola structure to the front of the existing commercial premises, including slimline aluminium framing, sliding glazed panels and retractable canopy roof system ancillary to the existing commercial use.Havering P0599.26 · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Not Required
1, 1 Scholars Way, Romford, RM2 5USCertificate of Lawfulness for Existing use of the property as supported living accommodation within Use Class C3(b) for up to 3 adultsHavering E0013.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 150 m away
Not Required
41, 41 Cranham Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2ABCertificate of Lawfulness for a proposed hip to gable roof alteration, 2no roof windows on the front elevation and a new rear dormer to create habitable space within the loft.Havering D0158.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 400 m away
Not Required
21, 21 Lawrence Road, Romford, RM2 5SSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0079.26 · Prior Approval
Apr 2026 50 m away
Approved
67, 67 Salisbury Road, Romford, RM2 5TPSingle storey side extension with new front entranceHavering P0306.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Refused
41 Manor Road, RM1 2RDThe proposed works include: Pruning overhanging branches from three Horse Chestnut trees Pruning overhanging branches from one Oak tree Minor crown reduction where required to reduce weight on extended limbs Removal of any dead or potentially hazardous branches All works will be carried out by a qualified and insured tree surgeon and undertaken in accordance with appropriate arboricultural staHavering T0034.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Refused
238 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSPartial change of use from Use Class E(a) (retail) to Use Class Sui Generis (hot food takeaway), installation of a commercial kitchen extractor system and associated flue to rearHavering P0146.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Refused
236 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSRetrospective application for use of the ground floor unit as a mixed cafe/hot food takeaway (sui generis), including ancillary takeaway and delivery activity and the retention of an existing extractor flue to the rear elevation of the premisesHavering P0088.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 500 m away
Not Required
301 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 5SXCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed rear shed to add a Playroom and a Gym along with a storage area and a shower roomHavering D0028.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 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
Peri Limited, Greenways - Solar PhotovoltaicsApproved, not yet built · 460 kW
Dec 2022 6.8 km away
Rooftop solar
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 6.9 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.6 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.9 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.4 km); Riverside Sewage Treatment Works Digestion Plant (other, 6.7 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 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 18.2 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 18.2 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.