New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 15 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
23applications in the last 12 months
8approved · 2 refused
1still being decided
1net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
6 Harlesden Close, Romford, RM3 9HUGround floor rear and double-storey side extensionHavering P1006.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 350 m away
Not Required
20 Harlesden Walk, Romford, RM3 9HSCertificate of lawfulness for proposed conversion of loft to habitable rooms including provision of rear dormer and front roof lights and construction of new front porch.Havering D0315.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 350 m away
Refused
35 Lancing Road, Romford, RM3 8QJTwo storey, 2-bed, semi-detached dwelling with associated amenity space, solar panels on roof to rear, cycle and refuse stores to rear, and single storey rear extension to host dwelling, following demolition of detached garage to sideHavering P0816.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jul 2026 50 m away
Not Required
79, 79 Arlington Gardens, Romford, RM3 0EBCertificate of Lawfulness for conversion of garage to habitable space, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and gable windowHavering D0252.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 500 m away
Approved
14, 14A WEDNESBURY GARDENS, ROMFORD, RM3 9LJLoft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lightsHavering P0575.26 · All Other
May 2026 450 m away
Approved
16, 16 Dulverton Road, Romford, RM3 8LTInstallation of an outbuilding to the rear gardenHavering P0389.26 · 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
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
Certificate of Lawfulness for loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front. Removal of existing rear chimney stack.
Havering D0192.26 · All Other
May 2026 250 m away
Not Required
20, 20 Gooshays Drive, RM3 9HRSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0102.26 · Prior Approval
May 2026 350 m away
Approved
60, 60 Halesworth Road, Romford, RM3 8QBSubdivision of the existing dwelling to create two self-contained dwelling unitsHavering P0513.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Apr 2026 300 m away
Withdrawn
47, 47 Sackville Crescent, Romford, RM3 0EHErection of a timber boundary fence along the side boundary, measuring approximately 10m in length and 2.1m in height including a trellis top, with the fence stepped to follow the slope of the existing driveway. Installation of a short infill fence section (approximately 3m in length and 2.0m in height) within an existing hedge line adjacent to the dwelling.Havering P0459.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 450 m away
Approved
45, 45 Amersham Road, Romford, RM3 9HXSingle storey front extension.Havering P0242.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Approved
Enterprise House, Faringdon Avenue, Romford, RM3 8SUConstruction of single storey side extension to the east of the existing warehouse/storage buildingHavering P0178.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Not Required
48 Leyburn Crescent, Romford, RM3 8RTCertificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and construction of rear outbuilding for use as a gymHavering D0083.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 200 m away
Refused
14A WEDNESBURY GARDENS, ROMFORD, RM3 9LJCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and 3no. front roof lightsHavering D0073.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 450 m away
Approved
1 Amersham Drive, Romford, RM3 9HLDouble storey side extensionHavering P0121.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 m away
Not Required
48 Leyburn Crescent, Romford, RM3 8RTSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4.50m, a maximum height of 3.20m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0029.26 · Prior Approval
Feb 2026 200 m away
Not Required
5 Harlesden Close, Romford, RM3 9HUCertificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer including juliet balcony and 2No. roof lights to the frontHavering D0575.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 400 m away
Approved
23 Pearcy Close, Romford, RM3 8PWConversion of garage to habitable space and external alterationHavering P1566.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 200 m away
Not Required
106 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, RM3 8JSCertificate of Lawfulness for a single storey rear outbuildingHavering D0494.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 300 m away
Not Required
106 Faringdon Avenue, Romford, RM3 8JSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m, a maximum height of 3.10m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0280.25 · Prior Approval
Nov 2025 300 m away
Not Required
20 Gooshays Drive, Romford, RM3 9HRSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0285.25 · Prior Approval
Nov 2025 350 m away
Not Required
15 Keighley Road, Romford, RM3 8RBCertificate of Lawfulness for hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lightsHavering D0474.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 100 m away
Approved
15 Keighley Road, Romford, RM3 8RBProposed single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestrationHavering P1342.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 100 m away
Refused
58 Leyburn Crescent, Romford, RM3 8RTErection of 1x semi-detached, two storey dwelling following demolition of existing detached garageHavering P1296.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Oct 2025 250 m away
Not Required
6, 6 Kingsbridge Road, Kingsbridge Road, RM3 8NX6294 - 6 Kingsbridge Road, Harold Hill - App 2Havering D0362.25 · All Other
Aug 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.
Rooftop solar
Hunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jul 2024 7.6 km away
Solar farm
Billericay Solar Farm - Solar FarmApproved, not yet built · 15 MW
Apr 2025 8.1 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.2 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 6.0 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.1 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.1 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 9.3 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.
Permanent reinstatement · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 550 m away
Minor
Buttercup Close, RomfordPermanent reinstatement · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 800 m away
Minor
Colchester Road, RomfordOptional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc · ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL · No carriageway incursion
Nov 2026 to Nov 2026 800 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Apr 2014 18.9 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 19.1 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.