Within 2 km, around Gidea Park in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
514new 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
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Nearby, most recent first
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12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.7 km away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.9 km away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.9 km away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.9 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.6 km away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.9 km away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.9 km away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.1 km away
New homes
20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.9 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.9 km away
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71 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.9 km away
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6 new homes completedhouses · Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
Mar 2025 1.9 km away
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78 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
52applications in the last 12 months
20approved · 10 refused
9still being decided
6net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
123, 123 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTWrap around extension, garage conversion front double storey bay with porch and render the entire propertyHavering P0992.26 · 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 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
58 Westmoreland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 2EFConstruction of a Two Storey Detached Three-Bedroom Dwelling with Integral Garage, Refuse Store and Associated Amenity Space following the Demolition of the Existing Detached GarageHavering P1039.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Sept 2026 350 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 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
441 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6DDProposed ground floor front extension including garage conversionHavering P1003.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 200 m away
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 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
441 Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6DDCertificate of Lawfulness for rear orangery
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. 31 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Havering D0342.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
Land rear of Rosemount Independent Financial Advisors, 9 Hare Hall Lane, RM2 6BDThe existing site is approximately 300m2 comprising of some car parking hardstanding, shrubs and hedging. The proposal is to remove existing shrubs, hedging and concrete hardstanding and create a fit for purpose car parking area.Havering P0953.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 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 300 m away
Approved
36 Squirrels Heath Avenue, Romford, RM2 6AHSingle storey rear extension and part side extension following demolition of existing conservatoryHavering P0885.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 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
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 450 m away
Approved
286, 286 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5BBDemolition of existing garage and construction of single storey side extension and front canopy roofHavering P0714.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 250 m away
Refused
123, 123 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTTwo storey side extension including garage conversion, two storey bay to the front & render the entire propertyHavering P0633.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 50 m away
Approved
34, 34 Squirrels Heath Avenue, Romford, RM2 6AHAlterations to front driveway, front boundary wall and extension of existing dropped kerbHavering P0590.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 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 200 m away
Not Required
5, 5 Balgores Square, Romford, RM2 6AUCertificate of lawfulness for a proposed Installation of a wall-mounted electric vehicle charging point (Zaptec Go 2) on an existing boundary wall within the off-street parking area to the front of the property.Havering D0132.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 300 m away
Approved
4, 4 Fairholme Avenue, Romford, RM2 5UURaise rear extension flat roofHavering P0492.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 100 m away
Approved
280, 280 Carlton Road, Romford, RM2 5BBRemove existing flat roof extension and outbuilding to rear of main house and replace with new flat roof extension. Replace existing doors and windows and re-render external walls to main houseHavering P0408.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
107, Land Adjacent to 107-109 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BTErection of a two storey detached dwelling to provide 2x two-bed flats with associated parking, cycle and bin storage and amenity space, following the demolition of the garagesHavering P0361.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Apr 2026 50 m away
Refused
22, Land Adj to 22-24 Chalforde Gardens, Romford, RM2 6BUErection of 2 x two storey semi-detached buildings to provide 4 x two-bed flats with associated parking, cycle storage and amenity space, following the demolition of the garagesHavering P0363.26 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
60, 60 Balgores Lane, RM2 5JUTree 1 Olive Tree in the front garden, adjacent to the boundary with the pavement on Balgores Lane. Proposed work: Crown Reduction â?? reduction in the crown to: 1. Improve the shape 2. Reduce over hanging and obstruction to pavement and adjacent property Additional information: the tree has not been pruned since at least 2010 and is now badly out of shape. Tree 2 Malus Rudolph (crab apple) inHavering T0044.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Approved
168, Williams Butchers, 168 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 6BSProposed Demolition of Existing Garage and Construction of Single storey unit in use class E (g) (i)Havering P0269.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
58 Wallenger Avenue, Romford, RM2 6ERI wish to notify you of my intention to carry out an overall crown reduction of an overhanging oak tree by approximately 3 metres, returning it to its previous pruning points. The reason for this is that it currently restricts a significant amount of light to my garden at 58 Wallenger Avenue. The tree is located on the neighbouring property, on the opposite side of the fence. The tree is situatedHavering T0038.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
67, 67 Salisbury Road, Romford, RM2 5TPSingle storey side extension with new front entranceHavering P0306.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 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.
Rooftop solar
JJ Food Service, Orion Park Messina Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 570 kW
Nov 2023 7.1 km away
Rooftop solar
The Marillac, Eagle Way - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 170 kW
Jun 2025 7.1 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.3 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.8 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.9 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.9 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 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.
Other Pipe-lines · Between Belvedere, Bexley and Pimlico, Westminster
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 18.3 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 18.4 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.