New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 9 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
23applications in the last 12 months
10approved · 3 refused
1still being decided
6net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
21 Elgin Avenue, Romford, RM3 0YTCertificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front veluxHavering D0308.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 250 m away
Approved
16, 16 Church Road, Romford, RM3 0JXTwo storey rear extension and alteration to first floor front windowHavering P0624.26 · All Other
May 2026 250 m away
Withdrawn
20, 20 Harold Court Road, Romford, RM3 0YUSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.5m, and an eaves height of 2.99m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0122.26 · Prior Approval
May 2026 300 m away
Refused
112, 112 Church Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0SDChange of use from single family dwelling (C3) to house of multiple occupancy (C4)Havering P0518.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 m away
Not Required
10, 10 Retford Path, Romford, RM3 9NLCertificate of lawfulness for Proposed construction of a single-storey detached outbuilding within the rear garden to be used as a home gym/storage/WC.Havering D0113.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 300 m away
Not Required
11, 11 Penrith Road, Romford, RM3 9NSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m, a maximum height of 3.05m, and an eaves height of 2.95m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0086.26 · Prior Approval
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
25, 25 Geoffrey Avenue, Romford, RM3 0YJErection of a front dormer extension and replacement of existing roof covering with slate, in addition to works approved under application reference D0546.25 (hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony including roof lights to the front and rear).
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
49, 49 Court Avenue, Romford, RM3 0XSSingle storey rear and part side extensionHavering P0317.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 200 m away
Not Required
34, 34 David Drive, Romford, RM3 0XXSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.90m, and an eaves height of 2.70m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0059.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 100 m away
Approved
Harold Park Service Station, Colchester Rd, Romford, RM3 0AGDevelopment of an EV Hub, including installation of 8no. New EV chargers, substation, and associated infrastructure, landscaping works, following demolition of existing residential dwelling as allowed under Prior Approval for demolition LPA Ref: F0007.25 granted 12th November 2025Havering P0246.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
Not Required
302 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, RM3 9XASingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4.5m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0053.26 · Prior Approval
Mar 2026 250 m away
Approved
36 Geoffrey Avenue, Romford, RM3 0YHConstruction of a front porch, extension of front and rear dormers to existing loft conversion and the addition of steps to the rear following removal of existing rampHavering P0249.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 50 m away
Approved
17-18 Bates Road, Romford, RM3 0JHErection of a warehouse building involving the replacement and extension of an existing structureHavering P0195.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Approved
Harold Park Service Station, Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AGAdvertisement consent for erection of non-illuminated 5m pole signage.Havering A0004.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 m away
Not Required
16 Church Road, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0JXCertificate of lawfulness for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer and alterations to fenestrationHavering D0574.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 250 m away
Not Required
34 David Drive, Romford, RM3 0XXCertificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion for hip-to-gable roof extension including a rear dormer, side gable window (north) and rooflights to the front.Havering D0002.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 100 m away
Approved
34 David Drive, Romford, RM3 0XXSingle storey side/rear extension, alterations to fenestration, and patio steps to rearHavering P0005.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 100 m away
Not Required
Montana, Colchester Road, RM3 9SFSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 4m, and an eaves height of 2.91m (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0002.26 · Prior Approval
Jan 2026 300 m away
Not Required
25 Geoffrey Avenue, Romford, RM3 0YJCertificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony including roof lights to the front and rearHavering D0546.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 50 m away
Refused
46 Penrith Road, Romford, RM3 9NJCertificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from Use Class C3(a) (dwelling house) to Use Class C(b) (supported living)Havering D0544.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 300 m away
Refused
105 Retford Road, Romford, RM3 9NHCertificate of Lawfulness for a change of use from Class C3a (Dwelling) to Class C3b (Supported Living)Havering D0504.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 250 m away
Approved
Montana, Colchester Road, RM3 9SFProposed development is to extension to side; side rear and First floor side and part First Floor rear extensions. Removal chimneys and front elevation changes with front open porch. Changes to fenestrations.Havering P1343.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 300 m away
Approved
Fairlight, Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AGPrior Approval application for the proposed demolition of two storey residential propertyHavering F0007.25 · Prior Approval
Oct 2025 450 m away
Refused
Houses 1-4, to rear of 12- 26 Harold Court Road, Romford, RM3 0YUVariation of condition no. 3 of planning permission ref: P0685.23 dated 06/08/24 to allow for variation of the approved height of boundary wallHavering P1216.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 250 m away
Withdrawn
16 Church Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0JXPart single story, part double storey rear extension, loft conversion with rear/side dormer and alterations to fenestrationHavering P1245.25 · All Other
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.
Solar farm
Billericay Solar Farm - Solar FarmApproved, not yet built · 15 MW
Apr 2025 7.0 km away
Rooftop solar
Hunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
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.