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
19applications in the last 12 months
9approved · 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 150 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 200 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 500 m away
Approved
11, 11 Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0XPProposed single-storey rear extensionHavering P0754.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 400 m away
Approved
14, 14A WEDNESBURY GARDENS, ROMFORD, RM3 9LJLoft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lightsHavering P0575.26 · All Other
May 2026 250 m away
Not Required
31, 31 Gooshays Drive, Romford, RM3 8PTCertificate 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)
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
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 350 m away
Not Required
11, 11 Penrith Road, Romford, RM3 9NSSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m, a maximum height of 3.05m, and an eaves height of 2.95m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Havering Y0086.26 · Prior Approval
Apr 2026 400 m away
Approved
8, 8 Paines Brook Way, Romford, RM3 9JPRetention of loft to habitable use with roof light and for 2 x single storey detached outbuildings to rear for use as gym and office/storageHavering P0339.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 150 m away
Approved
45, 45 Amersham Road, Romford, RM3 9HXSingle storey front extension.Havering P0242.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 100 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 250 m away
Approved
1 Amersham Drive, Romford, RM3 9HLDouble storey side extensionHavering P0121.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 200 m away
Approved
81 Colne Drive, Romford, RM3 9LAProposed single storey ground floor front and rear extensionHavering P0190.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Not Required
94 Amersham Road, Romford, RM3 9JBCertificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey rear extension.Havering D0017.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 250 m away
Approved
104 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, RM3 9PHProposed change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to Sui Generis (Laundrette).Havering P0004.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 350 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 150 m away
Approved
141 Amersham Road, Romford, RM3 9JASingle storey rear extension, two storey side extension involving demolition of existing detached garageHavering P1585.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 350 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 300 m away
Approved
116 Petersfield Avenue, Romford, RM3 9PHProposed change of use from Use Class Sui Generis to Use Class F1 for operation as a Guided Learning and Educational Centre.Havering P1237.25 · All Other
Sept 2025 350 m away
Approved
49, 49 St Neots Road, St Neots Road, RM3 9LTPart single and double storey side extension, loft accommodation and roof dormer construction.Havering P1138.25 · Householder
Sept 2025 200 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 500 m away
Not Required
8, 8 Kingsbridge Road, Kingsbridge Road, RM3 8NX6295 - 8 Kingsbridge Road, Harold Hill - App 2Havering D0363.25 · All Other
Aug 2025 500 m away
Not Required
66, 66 Halesworth Road, Halesworth Road, RM3 8QBCertificate of Lawful for Proposed Dormer Loft ConversionHavering D0323.25 · All Other
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.
Solar farm
Billericay Solar Farm - Solar FarmApproved, not yet built · 15 MW
Apr 2025 7.6 km away
Rooftop solar
Hunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jul 2024 8.1 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.6 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.9 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.0 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 7.0 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 9.4 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.
Camborne Avenue, Romford
Utility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · No carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 650 m away
Minor
Dagnam Park Drive, RomfordUtility repair and maintenance works · ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER · Give and take
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 800 m away
Minor
Gubbins Lane, RomfordUtility repair and maintenance works · HUTCHISON 3G LTD · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 1000 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
decided Feb 2022 19.0 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.