New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 13 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
28applications in the last 12 months
8approved · 6 refused
6still being decided
2net 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 500 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 400 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 350 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
Aug 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
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
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).
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 450 m away
Approved
234 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XTErection of a single-storey detached outbuilding for use as a domestic garage to house a classic car, with associated works.Havering P0879.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Refused
95 Coltsfoot Path, Romford, RM3 8BHProposed change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) accommodating up to four residents.Havering P0833.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 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 200 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 300 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 0 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 450 m away
Approved
258, 268 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8XUSingle storey front extension with pitched roofHavering P0502.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 400 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
11 Henbane Path, RM3 8PHDischarge of conditions 3 of P0449.24Havering Q0056.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 450 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
9 Henbane Path, RM3 8PHDischarge of conditions 2 of P0448.24Havering Q0058.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 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 450 m away
Approved
9 Chaucer Road, Romford, RM3 7ESSingle storey Rear and side extension along with porch extensionHavering P0113.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 250 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 500 m away
Approved
10 Archway, Romford, RM3 7EBProposed single storey front extensionHavering P0048.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 350 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 450 m away
Approved
11 Mimosa Close, Romford, RM3 8JJGarage conversion into habitable room and external alterationHavering P1635.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
Not Required
68 Grange Road, Romford, RM3 7DXCertificate of Lawfulness for use of the premises within class C3b with a maximum of 2 no. residents (aged 16+) & 4 no. carers on shift basis (day and night) at any one timeHavering D0492.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 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 250 m away
Approved
1 Pontypool Walk, Romford, RM3 8YDConstruction of one x 1bed terraced house on land to the side of 1 Pontypool Walk, Romford.Havering P1400.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Nov 2025 250 m away
Refused
10 Archway, Romford, RM3 7EBCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed front extension in line with existing front wall, complete with mono pitched roofHavering D0518.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 350 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 7.9 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, 2.1 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, 9.0 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.
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
Decided
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
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.