New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 10 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
19applications in the last 12 months
6approved · 3 refused
5still being decided
0net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
41, 41 The Drive, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0DUErection of a single rear extension connect with existing garage.Havering P1100.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
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 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
129 Southend Arterial Road, Hornchurch, RM11 2SEConversion and subdivision of the existing dwellinghouse to provide two self-contained residential flats, comprising a three-bedroom ground-floor family flat (Flat A) and a two-bedroom duplex flat arranged over the first and mansard floors (Flat B), together with demolition/rebuilding of the existing conservatory to form a permanent singlestorey rear extension, construction of a loft conversion inHavering P1013.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 450 m away
Not Required
41 The Drive, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0DUCertificate of lawfulness for proposed construction of a new outbuilding to replace the existing outbuildingHavering D0310.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 450 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 400 m away
Not Required
41 The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DUSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0183.26 · Prior Approval
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).
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 350 m away
Not Required
79, 79 Arlington Gardens, Romford, RM3 0EBCertificate of Lawfulness for conversion of garage to habitable space, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and gable windowHavering D0252.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Withdrawn
47, 47 Sackville Crescent, Romford, RM3 0EHErection of a timber boundary fence along the side boundary, measuring approximately 10m in length and 2.1m in height including a trellis top, with the fence stepped to follow the slope of the existing driveway. Installation of a short infill fence section (approximately 3m in length and 2.0m in height) within an existing hedge line adjacent to the dwelling.Havering P0459.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
10, 10 Jacobs Avenue, Harold Wood, RM3 0WRSingle storey rear extension. Part garage conversion.Havering P0468.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 150 m away
Refused
6B Hamilton Drive, Romford, RM3 0UU2 x single storey, 1-bed, semi-detached dwellings with habitable roof space and amenity space, works to existing property including boundary treatments to front, and partial demolition to allow for creation of access to new dwellingsHavering P0191.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Refused
24 Hamilton Drive, Romford, RM3 0UULoft extension & first floor extension, hip to gable end roof extensions, installation of rear dormer and roof lights to frontHavering P0104.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Approved
44 Copperfields Way, Romford, RM3 0XEConversion of Garage into Habitable room and alterations to front elevationHavering P0055.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Carpetright Plc, Southend Arterial Road, RM3 0BZDischarge of Condition 3 of P1339.25Havering Q0004.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
Harold Wood Hospital, Romford, RM3 0ARDetails Pursuant to Condition 3 (materials) of Planning Permission P1279.23 and Appeal Reference APP/B5480/W/24/3339526 dated 18/08/2024 for Demolition of existing structures and comprehensive redevelopment of the site to provide 96 new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) comprising self-contained flats and houses in buildings between 2.5 and 5-storeys in height along with associated car parking,Havering Q0220.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 150 m away
Refused
44 Copperfields Way, Romford, RM3 0XECertificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of Garage into habitable spaceHavering D0496.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 300 m away
Approved
86 Juniper Way, Romford, RM3 0XLPart double storey, part single storey side/rear extension and single storey side extension of the garage following demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to shed.Havering P1410.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 200 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 200 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 400 m away
Approved
90A Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3AUPart single, part double storey rear extension, two storey front extension, rear dormer extension, and alterations to fenestrationHavering P1303.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 150 m away
Approved
1C Douglas Avenue, Romford, RM3 0UTConversion of garage to a habitable spaceHavering P1184.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 500 m away
Approved
22-38 Harold Wood Hall, 22-38 Harold Wood Hall, RM3 8PGReplacement of existing timber and uPVC framed windows with double glazed uPVC alternatives to match existing as closely as possible. Replacement of existing uPVC and timber external flat entrance doors to all elevations with new double glazed uPVC doors.Havering P1123.25 · All Other
Aug 2025 500 m away
Approved
117, 117 Belgrave Avenue, Belgrave Avenue, RM2 6PSReplacement of the shop front, signage and associated works.Havering P0985.25 · All Other
Jul 2025 450 m away
Approved
117 Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6PS1 x externally illuminated fascia signHavering A0046.25 · All Other
Jul 2025 450 m away
Approved
Carpetright Plc, Southend Arterial Road, RM3 0BZUse of former Carpetright unit as a gym (Class E)Havering P0995.25 · All Other
Jul 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
Hunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jul 2024 6.8 km away
Rooftop solar
King George Hospital, Barley Lane - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsPlanning application in · 770 kW
Jan 2026 7.8 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.3 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.5 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.6 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.6 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 8.6 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.
Minor
Camborne Avenue, RomfordUtility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 850 m away
Minor
Tonbridge Road, RomfordPermanent reinstatement · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 900 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Feb 2022 18.6 km away
Decided
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
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.