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
18applications in the last 12 months
8approved · 1 refused
3still being decided
12net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
94 Squirrels Heath Road, Romford, RM3 0LUCertificate of Lawful Development (Proposed): Loft conversion hip-to-gable roof extension including rear dormer with Juliet balcony, front rooflights and side gable window (west). Extending existing side soil pipe.Havering D0339.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
9 Station Road, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BPProposed Change of Use from Dry Cleaners to Cafe / Restaurant (Use Class E)Havering P0845.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 400 m away
Not Required
47, 47 Ethelburga Road, Romford, RM3 0QRCertificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of a dormer loft conversion with the installation of roof lights at the front roof slopeHavering D0298.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
35A Station Road, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BSExternal rear staircase with privacy screen and walkway giving access from the first floor flat to rear gardenHavering P0848.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Not Required
46, 46 Coombe Road, Romford, RM3 0TXCertificate of lawfulness for a proposed Loft Conversion with hip to gable extension, rear dormer, front roof lights and flank windowHavering D0231.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
33, 33 Station Road, Romford, RM3 0BSProposed new shop front and a two storey rear extension to gain additional commercial space on the ground floor and 2x 2bed apartments above to include a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights with cycle and refuse storage following part demolition of existing rearHavering P0455.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
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
1storm overflows within 2 km
192hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
17spill events counted
Thames Water
Brentwood (Nags Head Lane) Wwtwinto River Ingrebourne17 spills, 192 hours in 2025
41, 41 Gubbins Lane, Romford, RM3 0QALoft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, front rooflights and flank gable windowHavering P0620.26 · All Other
May 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
25, 25 Upland Court Road, Romford, RM3 0TTReconstruction of existing garage and shed in the rear gardenHavering P0544.26 · All Other
May 2026 200 m away
Refused
25, 25 Shepherds Hill, Romford, RM3 0NPProposed Loft Conversion to include Rear Dormer with Juliet balconyHavering D0149.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
10, 10 King Alfred Road, Romford, RM3 0QLSingle storey outbuilding to rear for use as a home gym, following demolition of existing outbuilding to rearHavering P0219.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 150 m away
Approved
14 Ethelburga Road, Romford, RM3 0QPConstruction of a new single storey rear conservatoryHavering P0168.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 250 m away
Approved
42 Rosslyn Avenue, Romford, RM3 0DJSingle storey rear extensionHavering P0124.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Approved
17 Station Road, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0BPInstallation of a fully retractable electrical awning to the shopfrontHavering P0090.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
Approved
17 Station Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0BPInstallation of 1x hand-painted fascia sign with external LED strip illumination, awning and projecting signHavering A0056.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
17 Station Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0BPDischarge of conditions 6 & 7 of P0049.25Havering Q0252.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Former St Benards Centre, Peel Way, RM3 0JDDischarge of Condition 3 of P0254.23Havering Q0251.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 300 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Former St Bernards Day Centre, Peel Way, RM3 0PDDischarge of Condition 12 & 20 of P0254.23Havering Q0231.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 300 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
25 Upland Court Road, RM3 0TTDischarge of Conditions 2 & 6 of P1060.24Havering Q0205.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 200 m away
Refused
33A Station Road, Romford, RM3 0BSRetrospective Planning for the change of use from C3 dwelling to use as Class E Office spaceHavering P1232.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 450 m away
Approved
17, 17 Athelstan Road, Athelstan Road, RM3 0QDREMOVAL OF EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONHavering P1124.25 · Householder
Aug 2025 100 m away
Refused
20, 20 Recreation Avenue, Recreation Avenue, RM3 0TJLoft conversion incorporating a hip-to-gable roof alteration and the addition of two side dormers.Havering P0843.25 · Householder
Jun 2025 250 m away
Refused
25, 25 Upland Court Road, Upland Court Road, RM3 0TTDemolition of existing bungalow and erection of two new dwellings with basementsHavering P0577.25 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
9 & 9A Oak road, Romford, RM3 0PHRetrospective application for two storey side extension and extension to detached storeHavering P0713.25 · All Other
Jun 2025 300 m away
Not Required
5, 5 Athelstan Close, Athelstan Close, RM3 0QJ5, Athelstan Close, Romford, Greater London RM3 0QJHavering D0266.25 · All Other
May 2025 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
Hunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jul 2024 7.2 km away
Solar farm
Fen Lane, Bulphan Solar FarmBeing built · 50 MW
Jul 2021 8.1 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 4.1 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 4.8 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 5.9 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 5.9 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 8.1 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.
Highways · The new road tunnel will pass under the River Thames between Silvertown and North Greenwich
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.