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
20applications in the last 12 months
11approved · 3 refused
4still being decided
0net 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 100 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
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 250 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 450 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 200 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.
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).
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 400 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 450 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 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 500 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 350 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Carpetright Plc, Southend Arterial Road, RM3 0BZDischarge of Condition 3 of P1339.25Havering Q0004.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 m away
Approved
64 Farnes Drive, Romford, RM2 6NTSingle-Storey Rear ExtensionHavering P1531.25 · 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 350 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 400 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 350 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 400 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 250 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 200 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 300 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
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 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 450 m away
Approved
117 Belgrave Avenue, Romford, RM2 6PS1 x externally illuminated fascia signHavering A0046.25 · All Other
Jul 2025 300 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 6.8 km away
Rooftop solar
King George Hospital, Barley Lane - Solar Photovoltaic PanelsPlanning application in · 770 kW
Jan 2026 7.6 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.1 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.6 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.7 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.7 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 8.5 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
Tonbridge Road, RomfordPermanent reinstatement · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 900 m away
Minor
Camborne Avenue, RomfordUtility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 950 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Apr 2014 18.5 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 18.6 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.