New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 12 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
23applications in the last 12 months
12approved · 2 refused
3still being decided
2net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
Land adj to 12 Southend Arterial Road, Romford, RM3 0BXDevelopment of site for single storey external self-storage (Class B8) unitsHavering P1059.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
110 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM2 6PLProposed new vehicle crossover (dropped kerb) on a classified roadHavering P0969.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 200 m away
Approved
112 Amery Gardens, Romford, RM2 6RRDemolition of existing shed and construction of single storey summer houseHavering P0944.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
89 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, RM2 6QXProposed addition of a single storey rear and side extension, a loft conversion with front and rear dormer and a porchHavering P0863.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Approved
Drive Thru Macdonalds, Bryant Avenue, RM3 0APProposal for the installation of two additional rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of McDonald's - Gallows Corner.Havering P0894.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
6 Redfern Gardens, Romford, RM2 6PYDemolition of the existing single-storey rear extension, side extension and side garage, and erection of a single-storey wraparound extension with a pitched roof to the front projection, including associated internal alterations.Havering P0866.26 · 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).
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey side and rear extension, conversion of attached garage to habitable use involving alterations to front elevation, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights and replace gate
Havering D0285.26 · All Other
Jul 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 450 m away
Approved
71 Cambridge Avenue, Romford, RM2 6QXPart conversion of garage to habitable use, alterations to fenestration and reconfigured roof to existing rear extensionHavering P0676.26 · 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 450 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 500 m away
Approved
6, 6 Redfern Gardens, Romford, RM2 6PYSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.30m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0130.26 · Prior Approval
May 2026 150 m away
Refused
592, 592 Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, RM2 6HSPart single, part two storey side/rear extension, addition of steps to rear, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front following demolition of existing garageHavering P0516.26 · All Other
May 2026 300 m away
Approved
10, 10 Jacobs Avenue, Harold Wood, RM3 0WRSingle storey rear extension. Part garage conversion.Havering P0468.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 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 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 450 m away
Approved
2 Gillian Crescent, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6NUSingle storey side extension and addition of front entrance canopy following demolition of existing garageHavering P0164.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 250 m away
Not Required
92 Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6PUSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0024.26 · Prior Approval
Feb 2026 250 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Carpetright Plc, Southend Arterial Road, RM3 0BZDischarge of Condition 3 of P1339.25Havering Q0004.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 100 m away
Approved
64 Farnes Drive, Romford, RM2 6NTSingle-Storey Rear ExtensionHavering P1531.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 150 m away
Approved
39 Ferguson Avenue, Romford, RM2 6RDSingle storey rear extension with patio steps, new front porch canopy, installation of front rooflight and alterations to side fenestration, following demolition of existing detached garage and conservatory.Havering P1388.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 100 m away
Approved
5 Copperfields Way, Romford, RM3 0XESingle storey rear extension, first floor side extension and alterations to fenestrationHavering P1344.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 500 m away
Approved
Carpetright Plc, Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM3 0BZRemoval of condition No.3 (EVC Parking Spaces) of planning permission Ref:P0995.25 dated 19/09/2025 (Conversion of former retail unit to gym (Class E))Havering P1339.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 100 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 500 m away
Not Required
28 Farnes Drive, Romford, RM2 6NSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5.0m, a maximum height of 3.0m and an eaves height of 2.8m (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0240.25 · Prior Approval
Sept 2025 250 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.
Battery storage
Warley Energy Hub, Ockenden - Battery Energy Storage SystemApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Aug 2025 7.0 km away
Rooftop solar
King George Hospital, Barley Lane - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsPlanning application in · 770 kW
Jan 2026 7.2 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 2.9 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, 8.2 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.
decided Apr 2014 18.2 km away
Decided
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 18.8 km away
Decided
Thurrock Flexible Generation PlantGenerating Stations · North of the existing Tilbury National Grid substation, off Station Road, Thurrock, RM18 8UL
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.