New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 14 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Planning applications within 500 m
17applications in the last 12 months
7approved · 4 refused
1still being decided
2net 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 200 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 450 m away
Approved
11, 11 Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0XPProposed single-storey rear extensionHavering P0754.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 150 m away
Approved
14, 14A WEDNESBURY GARDENS, ROMFORD, RM3 9LJLoft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lightsHavering P0575.26 · All Other
May 2026 100 m away
Refused
112, 112 Church Road, Harold Wood, RM3 0SDChange of use from single family dwelling (C3) to house of multiple occupancy (C4)Havering P0518.26 · All Other
May 2026 500 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.
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
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 150 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 500 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 350 m away
Approved
45, 45 Amersham Road, Romford, RM3 9HXSingle storey front extension.Havering P0242.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 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 100 m away
Approved
1 Amersham Drive, Romford, RM3 9HLDouble storey side extensionHavering P0121.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 400 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 200 m away
Refused
10 Little Aston Road, Romford, RM3 0SPFirst floor rear extension and alterations to fenestrationHavering P1393.25 · All Other
Nov 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 150 m away
Approved
21 The Ridgeway, Harold Wood, RM3 0DSSingle storey rear extension. Detached outbuilding.Havering P1442.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 450 m away
Approved
35 Avenue Road, Romford, RM3 0SSSingle storey rear extension, first floor side infill extension, single storey front infill extension, and conversion of garage to habitable space.Havering P1278.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 450 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
16, 16 Amersham Road, Amersham Road, RM3 9JJ16 AMERSHAM LoHavering D0340.25 · All Other
Aug 2025 350 m away
Approved
22, 22 Chelsworth Drive, Chelsworth Drive, RM3 0ESSingle storey side and rear extension, alterations to front façade with new wheelchair ramped access.Havering P0804.25 · Householder
Jul 2025 450 m away
Approved
25, 25 Halesworth Road, Halesworth Road, RM3 8QBpart single part double storey rear extensionHavering P0930.25 · Householder
Jul 2025 450 m away
Not Required
16, 16 Amersham Road, Amersham Road, RM3 9JJThe proposed extension will extend beyond the rear wall by 5.0 m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.95m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.95m.Havering Y0176.25 · Prior Approval
Jun 2025 350 m away
Not Required
11, 11 Little Aston Road, Little Aston Road, RM3 0SPSingle storey rear extensionHavering Y0124.25 · Prior Approval
Apr 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.
Solar farm
Billericay Solar Farm - Solar FarmApproved, not yet built · 15 MW
Apr 2025 7.7 km away
Rooftop solar
Hunters Hall Primary School, Alibon Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Jul 2024 7.9 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.7 km); Cranham Golf Course Solar Park (solar farm, 5.7 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 1 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.8 km); Clay Tye Farm Phase 2 - Storage Facility (battery storage, 6.8 km); Little Belhus Restoration Site (wind farm, 9.1 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.
Gubbins Lane, RomfordUtility repair and maintenance works · HUTCHISON 3G LTD · Multi-way signals
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 700 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Harbour 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.