New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 13 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
24applications in the last 12 months
13approved · 3 refused
2still being decided
11net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
27 Castellan Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EBRemoval of the existing brick/uPVC conservatory and rebuilding an orangery/extension in its placeHavering P0979.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Not Required
76 Links Avenue, Romford, RM2 6NJSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.67m, and an eaves height of 2.58m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0162.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 300 m away
Approved
12 Western Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EHSingle storey rear extension and raise existing garage roofHavering P0781.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Not Required
20, 20 Western Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EHCertificate of Lawfulness for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer with juliette balcony, front roof lights & extension to existing soil vent pipe.Havering D0243.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 350 m away
Not Required
70, 70A Castellan Avenue, Romford, RM2 6EDCertificate of Lawfulness for conversion of garage to habitable spaceHavering D0235.26 · All Other
May 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
30, 30 Crossways, Romford, RM2 6ALProposed hip to gable roof alteration, conversion of loft into habitable use with 2 side facing dormers, side porch to main entrance & alterations to drivewayHavering P0631.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 m away
Refused
7, 7 Balgores Crescent, Romford, RM2 6ABSingle storey side and rear extensions to former Quaker Meeting Hall for use as learning and non-residential institution
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).
32, 32 Wallenger Avenue, Romford, RM2 6ERCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed outbuilding for use as office/storage following demolition of existing outbuildingHavering D0199.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 m away
Approved
89, 89 Links Avenue, Romford, RM2 6NHPart two storey, part single storey side/rear extension, single storey other side/rear extension, two storey front extensions, first floor balcony to rear, roof extension to allow for conversion of loft to habitable use to include dormers to front and rear, raised roof, roof lights to side and roof light to rear, single storey outbuilding to rear for use as gym, shed and plant room, pool to rear,Havering P0245.26 · All Other
May 2026 500 m away
Not Required
212, 212 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HACertificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use to a children's day care centre: Within Class EHavering D0184.26 · All Other
May 2026 400 m away
Approved
15, 15 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JTGround floor rear extension, first floor front and rear extensions, new roof and front porch canopyHavering P0391.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 500 m away
Approved
2, 2 Hopkins Close, RM2 6HGT1 - Oak tree to crown reduce no more than 2.0/2.5m (20%) General Maintenance TPO 17/86Havering T0043.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
284, 284 Main Road, Romford, RM2 6LU- 1x Lime tree (T1) to reduce lateral spread only by approximately 2-3m in certain areas to balance and bring in line with natural shape of the tree and remove deadwood throughout crown ( customer has identified this as having a TPO) - 1x Beech (T2) tree to reduce by approximately 25% ( 2-3m reduction) and deadwood ( customer has identified this tree as not having a TPO but wanted to double check)Havering T0042.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Approved
31, 31 Crossways, Romford, RM2 6AJProposed replacement of UPVC conservatory roof to tiled mono pitched (existing base/walls/frames to remain)Havering P0290.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Not Required
575, 575 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6LHSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0060.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 450 m away
Approved
Gidea Lodge, 220A Main Road, RM2 5HRG3 Mixed Species Remove the ivy, create access to trunks and reinspect once done fell trees in the high mud matt, T001 Hazel Crown reduce to previous points by 2m T006 Silver Maple Possible crown reduction to previous points before next inspection T011Minor crown dieback on 1 x limb, minor deadwood, subject of previous reduction, branches growing close to buildingHavering T0023.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Refused
221 Main Road, Romford, RM2 6NPChange of roof profile hip to gable and loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights.Havering P0201.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Approved
26 Wallenger Avenue, Romford, RM2 6ERThe oak tree is at the back of my garden and I would like to have it trimmed by 20%Havering T0011.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Refused
2 Crossways, Romford, RM2 6AAInstall a electric single sliding metal gate to drive way, Metal railing top of the existing front boundary wall and one small metal gate for pedestrian only.Havering P1407.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 300 m away
Approved
246A Main Road, Romford, RM2 5EUExternal alterations to fenestration and internal alterations to form 1 bedroom flat with studyHavering P1491.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 250 m away
Approved
Gidea Lodge, 220A Main Road, RM2 5HRG1 Cherry plum Crown reduce to previous points by 3m, to clear adjacent buildings G2 Leyland cypress, ash, silk tassle, cherry plum, sorbus, single and multi stem trees, some ivy clad. Fell silk tassle, crown reduce the ash by 1.5m, crown thin Leyland cypress by 20% and sub laterally reduction by 1.5m, crown reduce sorbus by 1.5m to previous points.Havering T0166.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 350 m away
Approved
57 Links Avenue, Romford, RM2 6NHProposed front dormer to detached dwelling to enlarge existing bathroom.Havering P1433.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 350 m away
Approved
224 Main Road, Romford, RM2 5HAProposed construction of a first floor rear extensionHavering P1490.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 350 m away
Approved
12 Elm Walk, Romford, RM2 5NRReplacement of fenestration.Havering P1411.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 500 m away
Not Required
12A Edward Close, Romford, RM2 6QHCertificate of Lawfulness for hip to gable loft extension with enlarged rear dormer, roof lights to front and gable windowHavering D0443.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 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
William Torbitt School, Eastern Avenue - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 170 kW
May 2026 7.4 km away
Battery storage
Clay Tye Farm - Energy Storage FacilityPlanning application in · 200 MW
May 2026 7.5 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 2.4 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.4 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.5 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.5 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 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 19.1 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.