New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 8 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
18applications in the last 12 months
7approved · 4 refused
1still being decided
1net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
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 350 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 300 m away
Not Required
54 Straight Road, Romford, RM3 8AASingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.15m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0174.26 · Prior Approval
Jul 2026 100 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 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 50 m away
Approved
5, 5 Masefield Close, Romford, RM3 7PPSingle storey side/rear extensionHavering P0498.26 · 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).
9 Henbane Path, RM3 8PHDischarge of conditions 2 of P0448.24Havering Q0058.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Refused
221 Main Road, Romford, RM2 6NPChange of roof profile hip to gable and loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights.Havering P0201.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Approved
2 Gillian Crescent, Gidea Park, Romford, RM2 6NUSingle storey side extension and addition of front entrance canopy following demolition of existing garageHavering P0164.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 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 150 m away
Approved
11 Mimosa Close, Romford, RM3 8JJGarage conversion into habitable room and external alterationHavering P1635.25 · All Other
Jan 2026 400 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
64 Farnes Drive, Romford, RM2 6NTSingle-Storey Rear ExtensionHavering P1531.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 450 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 350 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 450 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
Approved
57 & 59 Masefield Crescent, Romford, RM3 7PBJoint application involving demolition of side extension (no. 57) and garage (no. 59) and erection of part single, part two storey side/rear/front extensions, increase in roof ridge height and loft conversion with rear dormers and rooflights to front for both dwellings.Havering P1206.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 50 m away
Not Required
18 Wordsworth Close, Romford, RM3 7PDCertificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to frontHavering D0455.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 200 m away
Approved
18 Wordsworth Close, Romford, RM3 7PDSingle storey rear extension and patio involving demolition of existing detached outbuildingHavering P1271.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 200 m away
Refused
5 Masefield Close, Romford, RM3 7PPCertificate of Lawfulness for single storey rear extension and alterations to first floor external materialsHavering D0425.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 300 m away
Approved
17 Yelverton Close, Romford, RM3 8HGRetrospective planning application to retain as built single storey outbuildingHavering P1218.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 200 m away
Approved
3 Coleridge Road, Romford, RM3 7BDSingle storey side/rear extension and conversion of detached garageHavering P1204.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 500 m away
Not Required
28 Farnes Drive, Romford, RM2 6NSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5.0m, a maximum height of 3.0m and an eaves height of 2.8m (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0240.25 · Prior Approval
Sept 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.
Battery storage
Clay Tye Farm - Energy Storage FacilityPlanning application in · 200 MW
May 2026 7.4 km away
Battery storage
Warley Energy Hub, Ockenden - Battery Energy Storage SystemApproved, not yet built · 200 kW
Aug 2025 7.5 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 2.4 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.3 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.4 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.4 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 19.3 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 19.3 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.