New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 7 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
12applications in the last 12 months
5approved · 1 refused
2still 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 350 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 350 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
Aug 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 300 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Withdrawn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 200 m away
Approved
10, 10 Jacobs Avenue, Harold Wood, RM3 0WRSingle storey rear extension. Part garage conversion.Havering P0468.26 · 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).
44 Copperfields Way, Romford, RM3 0XEConversion of Garage into Habitable room and alterations to front elevationHavering P0055.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 100 m away
Approved
23 Pearcy Close, Romford, RM3 8PWConversion of garage to habitable space and external alterationHavering P1566.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 450 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 250 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 100 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 150 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 150 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
17 The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DUOak Tree - Tree Preservation Order 01 2021 - T1 - Inspection of Tree for ongoing maintenance and health assessment was carried out by Oakleys Tree & Garden Services (Jason 07947 630800) on 29th Septemand and they advised that no pollarding of the tree would be required for 2-3 years but removal of ivy from tree should be undertaken as this could affect the health of the tree over time. We are seeHavering T0126.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 500 m away
Approved
15 The Drive, Harold Wood, RM3 0DUSingle storey rear extensionHavering P1233.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 500 m away
Withdrawn
15, 15 The Drive, The Drive, RM3 0DUSingle storey rear extensionHavering Y0230.25 · Prior Approval
Aug 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 450 m away
Approved
1-21 Harold Wood Hall, Widecombe Close, 1-21 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 P1122.25 · All Other
Aug 2025 400 m away
Approved
1-5 Harold Wood Hall, Widecombe Close, RM3 8PG1-5 Harold Wood Hall - Variation of condition 2Havering P1043.25 · All Other
Aug 2025 400 m away
Approved
22, 22 Chelsworth Drive, Chelsworth Drive, RM3 0ESSingle storey side and rear extension, alterations to front façade with new wheelchair ramped access.Havering P0804.25 · Householder
Jul 2025 450 m away
Refused
15, 15 The Drive, Harold Wood, The Drive, RM3 0DUSingle storey rear extensionHavering Y0194.25 · Prior Approval
Jul 2025 500 m away
Not Required
26, 26 Arlington Gardens, Arlington Gardens, RM3 0EA26 Arlington Gardens Garage WorksHavering D0286.25 · All Other
Jul 2025 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
Harold Wood Hospital, RM3 0ARDetails Pursuant to Condition 30 (Site levels) 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 parkiHavering Q0115.25 · All Other
Jun 2025 250 m away
Application Under Consideration
Harold Wood Hospital, RM3 0ARDetails Pursuant to Condition 13(Excess Transport Emission) 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 associaHavering Q0117.25 · All Other
Jun 2025 250 m away
Refused
5, 5 Copperfields Way, Copperfields Way, RM3 0XESingle storey rear extension, garage conversion, first floor side extension and new window where the existing garage door was.Havering P0770.25 · Householder
Jun 2025 150 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 7.0 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, 3.1 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.7 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.8 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.8 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 8.8 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 600 m away
Minor
Launceston Close, RomfordUtility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 600 m away
Minor
Tonbridge Road, RomfordPermanent reinstatement · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 650 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Apr 2014 18.7 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 18.8 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.