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
25applications in the last 12 months
8approved · 5 refused
6still being decided
1net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
56, 56 Keats Avenue, Romford, RM3 7BAThe use of a dwellinghouse as an Ofsted registered children's care home pursuant to the Children's Home Regulations 2015 and Care Standards Act 2000, in which: 1. No more than 1 child receiving care by up to 2 carers and 1 manager at any one time on site on a shift pattern basis. 2. The children in care are aged from 6 to 17 years of age. 3. The home would provide care for children who are lookHavering D0363.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Application Under Consideration
Land east of 2 & 2A Tennyson Road, Romford, RM3 7ADCreation of a self-contained single storey 1-bedroom, 1-person (1b1p) dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) following part demolition of existing garage with associated private amenity space, cycle & refuse storage and parkingHavering P1042.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Sept 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
40 Meynell Road, Romford, RM3 7EJRetrospective change of use of a domestic garage (Class C3 curtilage) to a nail and beauty salon (Use Class E).Havering P1060.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 500 m away
Not Required
17 Elliott Gardens, Romford, RM3 7BHSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 3m, a maximum height of 3.04m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0210.26 · Prior Approval
Sept 2026 150 m away
Application Under Consideration
142 Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HDCertificate of Lawfulness (Existing) is sought for the change of use from existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to provide supported living accommodation for adult persons aged 18 and over (Class C3b).Havering E0029.26 · 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).
59 Archway, Romford, RM3 7EHRetrospective single storey detached outbuilding to rear for use as a gym, office and storage, following demolition of rear garageHavering P0980.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 500 m away
Refused
41 Harrow Crescent, Romford, RM3 7AASingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 3.10m, and an eaves height of 2.90m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0190.26 · Prior Approval
Aug 2026 250 m away
Not Required
15 Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HRCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with hip to Gable and Rear DormerHavering D0272.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 300 m away
Application Under Consideration
45, 45 Tennyson Road, Romford, RM3 7AHChange of Use from Commercial Business and Service Use (Class E (b)) to a Mixed Use comprising Class E (b) and Sui Generis (Hot Food Takeaway)Havering P0698.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 150 m away
Not Required
181, 181 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JJSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.27m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0147.26 · Prior Approval
Jun 2026 450 m away
Approved
57, 57 Masefield Crescent, Romford, RM3 7PBSingle storey rear extension, single storey side/front extension, porch to front and internal alterationsHavering P0530.26 · All Other
May 2026 500 m away
Approved
89, 89 Links Avenue, Romford, RM2 6NHPart two storey, part single storey side/rear extension, single storey other side/rear extension, two storey front extensions, first floor balcony to rear, roof extension to allow for conversion of loft to habitable use to include dormers to front and rear, raised roof, roof lights to side and roof light to rear, single storey outbuilding to rear for use as gym, shed and plant room, pool to rear,Havering P0245.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 m away
Refused
142, 142 Heaton Avenue, Romford, RM3 7HDChange of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), including internal reconfiguration only with no external alterations.Havering P0494.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 350 m away
Approved
5, 5 Masefield Close, Romford, RM3 7PPSingle storey side/rear extensionHavering P0498.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 400 m away
Approved
101 Harrow Crescent, Romford, RM3 7BJConversion of existing detached garage to use as a habitable utility roomHavering P0257.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 50 m away
Refused
42 Coleridge Road, Romford, RM3 7BBSingle storey front/side extension to allow for conversion of detached rear garage into single storey, 1-bed, detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space, involving alterations to front elevation and boundary treatments to frontHavering P0085.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Feb 2026 150 m away
Approved
26 Byron Way, Romford, RM3 7PSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5.07m, a maximum height of 2.95m, and an eaves height of 2.75m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0021.26 · Prior Approval
Jan 2026 400 m away
Approved
9 Chaucer Road, Romford, RM3 7ESSingle storey Rear and side extension along with porch extensionHavering P0113.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
Not Required
40 Coleridge Road, Romford, RM3 7BBCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and hip to gable roof alteration and front roof lightsHavering D0003.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 150 m away
Refused
62 Byron Way, Romford, RM3 7PSSingle storey detached ancillary outbuilding to rearHavering P1586.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 250 m away
Approved
11 Mimosa Close, Romford, RM3 8JJGarage conversion into habitable room and external alterationHavering P1635.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 500 m away
Not Required
115 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 7JDSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.50m, and an eaves height of 2.70m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0299.25 · Prior Approval
Nov 2025 400 m away
Refused
Rear of 2 and 2a Tennyson Road, Heaton Grange, RM3 7ADConversion of detached garage into a 1x dwelling with front extension, new half hipped roof with loft conversion to habitable space, off-street parking and rear gardenHavering P1353.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Oct 2025 200 m away
Not Required
10 Heaton Close, Romford, RM3 7HPSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.80m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0252.25 · Prior Approval
Oct 2025 250 m away
Approved
Natasha Court, Flat 23, Mimosa Close, RM3 8GUReplacement of existing windows with uPVC double-glazed units.Havering P1325.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 450 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
William Torbitt School, Eastern Avenue - Solar PanelsPlanning application in · 170 kW
May 2026 7.7 km away
Battery storage
Clay Tye Farm - Energy Storage FacilityPlanning application in · 200 MW
May 2026 7.9 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 1.9 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.8 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.9 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.9 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.
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 19.8 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 19.8 km away
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.