Within 2 km, around Central Romford in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
546new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
0homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+1.6%like-for-like prices in Central Romford, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
-1%recorded crime, last 12 months vs the 12 before
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Nearby, most recent first
New homes
12 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 950 m away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 450 m away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 500 m away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 450 m away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 750 m away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 750 m away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 500 m away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 550 m away
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5 new homes completedflats · Mar 2026
Mar 2026 1.4 km away
New homes
11 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 900 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 500 m away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 450 m away
New homes
71 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
37applications in the last 12 months
18approved · 3 refused
5still being decided
1net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
290, First Floor, North Street, RM5 3ABRetrospective change of use to from Sui Generis to Class C4 House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 10 occupantsHavering P1151.26 · All Other
Oct 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
17, 17A Mawney Road, Mawney Road, RM7 7HLErection of bi-folding gates and boundary fencing to a shared drive between 17A and 17 Mawney RoadHavering P1154.26 · Householder
Oct 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
3, 3 Palm Road, Palm Road, RM7 7APProposed 1No one bedroom detached bungalow with off street parking and new crossover to highwayHavering P1109.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Oct 2026 450 m away
Approved
195 North Street, RM1 1DTConstruction of a single-storey rear extension, following demolition of the existing rear extensions, to provide an enlarged kitchen/dining and living area, together with associated internal alterations.Havering P0946.26 · All Other
Aug 2026 300 m away
Not Required
75 Mildmay Road, Romford, RM7 7BTCertificate of lawfulness for proposed changing of roof profile from hip to gable. Loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights.Havering D0291.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 450 m away
Approved
Chesham House, Chesham Close, Romford, RM7 7PJExternal Alterations including: cladding, alterations to elevations including replacement windows/doors throughout, solar panels, Sheffield cycle stands, EV charging points and creation of a rooftop seating areaHavering P0800.26 · 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).
School closed: Raphael Independent SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Mar 2021 1.8 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 30 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Approved
Unit A First Floor, Chesham Close, Romford, RM7 7PJChange of Use from Class E (Offices) to Class F1(a) (Non- Residential Education and Training Centre)Havering P0775.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 250 m away
Approved
Brooklands House, Brooklands Approach, Romford, RM1 1DXRetention of the subdivision of the existing B2/B8 building to form four units.Havering P0784.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 250 m away
Withdrawn
184 North Street, Romford, RM1 1DRChange of use from single residential dwelling (C3) to childrens home (C2) for up to 3 children with carersHavering P0728.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 300 m away
Refused
290, 290 North Street 1st Floor, Romford, RM5 3ABRetrospective change of use to Sui Generis House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with 9 roomsHavering P0734.26 · All Other
Jun 2026 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
COX HOUSE, 1A SEYMER ROAD, ROMFORD, RM1 4JXConstruction of 9 x dwellings comprising two x 1-bed, five x 2-bed and two x 3-bed with parking, cycle, landscaping and amenities following demolition of the existing buildings (Class E(g)(i) and B8)Havering P0617.26 · All Other · 9 homes proposed
Jun 2026 400 m away
Not Required
53, 53 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HLCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed erection of rear outbuilding to be used as a gymnasium.Havering D0225.26 · All Other
May 2026 300 m away
Not Required
1, 1 Hainault Road, Romford, RM5 3AACertificate of Lawfulness for proposed construction of a new rear outbuilding structure to be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellingHavering D0216.26 · All Other
May 2026 350 m away
Approved
Brook Lodge 39-123 Medora Road, Romford, RM7 7ERLike for like replacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed front and rear casement windowsHavering P0616.26 · All Other
May 2026 100 m away
Approved
125, 125-141 Medora Road, Romford, RM7 7ERReplacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed casement windows with new double glazed uPVC framed casement windows to the front and rear elevations. Replacement of existing double glazed timber communal doors with new double glazed steel communal doors.Havering P0472.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 150 m away
Approved
147, 147-163 Medora Road, Romford, RM7 7ERReplacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed casement windows with new double glazed uPVC framed casement windows to the front and rear elevations. Replacement of existing double glazed timber communal doors with new double glazed steel communal doors.Havering P0430.26 · All Other
Apr 2026 150 m away
Approved
89, 89 Mawney Road, RM7 7HXBack Garden T001 - Oak Cut back from building to give 2 metre clearance. T1 is a large mature oak tree located in the boundary of 89 Mawney road, please see attached map. The works are part of a regular maintenance programme. The works will improve the overall aesthetics of the tree. The works are necessary to be carried out as the tree is touching the building with potential to cause damage. T0Havering T0048.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 350 m away
Refused
72, 72 Cedar Road, Romford, RM7 7JUConversion of house into two self-contained flats with a single/two storey side and rear extensions and vehicle crossoversHavering P0262.26 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Mar 2026 300 m away
Not Required
20, 20 Hainault Road, Romford, RM5 3AACertificate of lawfulness proposed loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormers.Havering D0104.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 500 m away
Approved
54 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HTConstruction of a Loft Conversion with Rear DormerHavering P0120.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Approved
111, 111 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7JAConversion of garage into a habitable roomHavering P0137.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Not Required
111, 111 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7JACertificate of Lawfulness for the erection of rear out-building and loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights.Havering D0045.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 350 m away
Approved
24 Vine Street, Romford, RM7 7LHProposed single storey rear extensionHavering P0067.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 200 m away
Application Under Consideration
80 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HUDropped KerbHavering P0011.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 300 m away
Approved
9 Linden Street, Romford, RM7 7DPFirst floor rear extensionHavering P0001.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 400 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
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 6.3 km away
Rooftop solar
Thames Gateway Park, Choats Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 470 kW
Jun 2023 6.7 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 2.7 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.1 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 6.8 km); East Dagenham Docks AD (AD) (anaerobic digestion, 7.1 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 7.1 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.
Minor
Marshalls Drive, RomfordHighway repair and maintenance works · LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 900 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 20.1 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 20.2 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.