Within 2 km, around Romford North West in Havering. Building, planning, schools, transport, prices and crime.
587new homes completed within 2 km, last 2 years
104homes given permission on brownfield sites since 2021
+7.8%like-for-like prices in Romford North West, 2024 → 2025 (council +3.4%)
-13%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 1.9 km away
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31 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
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56 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
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35 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
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8 new homes completedflats · Aug 2026
Aug 2026 1.5 km away
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9 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.8 km away
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11 new homes completedflats · May 2026
May 2026 1.6 km away
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85 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.5 km away
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54 new homes completedflats · Apr 2026
Apr 2026 1.5 km away
New homes
11 new homes completedflats · Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
Mar 2026 200 m away
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20 new homes completedflats · Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
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19 new homes completedflats · Oct 2025
Oct 2025 1.5 km away
New homes
71 new homes completed
Planning applications within 500 m
21applications in the last 12 months
6approved · 5 refused
5still being decided
3net new homes in approved schemes since 2023
Application Under Consideration
223, 223 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8DJChange of use from an existing HMO (Class C4) to an 8-person HMO (Sui-Generis) including hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights, provision of refuse and cycle storageHavering P1073.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 400 m away
Application Under Consideration
192 & 192A Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8ALInstallation of front and rear Velux rooflights and rear dormers at 192 and 192A Marlborough RoadHavering P0961.26 · All Other
Sept 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
41 Cross Road, Romford, RM7 8AUConstruction of 4 family dwellings (One x 4 bed detached, one x 3 bed detached and two x 3 bed semi-detached) with new access road, private amenity space, on-site parking and bin/cycle storage following demolition of existing dwellingHavering P0973.26 · All Other · 4 homes proposed
Aug 2026 300 m away
Not Required
87 Essex Road, Romford, RM7 8BBCertificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear wing dormer and rooflight, and removal of chimney breast.Havering D0309.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 150 m away
Approved
50 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AJPart double and part single storey rear extension and front porchHavering P0786.26 · All Other
Jul 2026 300 m away
Approved
64 Cross Road, Romford, RM7 8DXSingle storey side/rear extension and part first floor rear extension following demolition of existing outbuildingHavering P0751.26 · 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).
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 28 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Refused
201, 201 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8APChange of Use from Class C3 Dwellinghouse to Class C4 (HMO) for up to 4 peopleHavering P0613.26 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Jun 2026 200 m away
Approved
49, 49 Essex Road, Romford, RM7 8BEProposed addition of front dormerHavering P0397.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 250 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
1, 1 Essex Close, Romford, RM7 8BDDischarge of Condition(s) 9 and 15 of P0793.25Havering Q0071.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 150 m away
Refused
223, 223 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8DJChange of use from an existing HMO (Class C4) to an 8-person HMO (Sui-Generis) including hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights, provision of refuse and cycle storageHavering P0341.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 400 m away
Refused
50, 50 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8AJPart double and part single storey rear extension and front porchHavering P0265.26 · All Other
Mar 2026 300 m away
Approved
267 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8DSProposed single storey infill extensionHavering P0186.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 500 m away
Refused
30 Essex Road, Romford, RM7 8BEErection of first floor rear/infill extension.Havering P0107.26 · All Other
Feb 2026 300 m away
Not Required
223 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8DJCertificate of Lawfulness for a single-storey rear extension and hip-to-gable loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lightsHavering D0026.26 · All Other
Jan 2026 400 m away
Approved
192 Marlborough Road, Romford, RM7 8ALConstruction of 2x two storey, 2-bed semi-detached dwellings with associated parking, private amenity space, cycle storage and refuse/recycling storage and extension to existing dropped kerb following demolition of existing dwellingHavering P1465.25 · All Other · 2 homes proposed
Jan 2026 100 m away
Application Under Consideration
Land to the rear of 177-179 Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 8BXSingle storey, 2-bed detached dwelling with associated parking and amenity space.Havering P1439.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Dec 2025 450 m away
Application Under Consideration
65 Forest Road, Romford, RM7 8DUChange of use of outbuilding from games room to ancillary accommodation of the main dwellingHavering P1564.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 300 m away
ALL DECISIONS ISSUED
Land to the rear of 99-103,, Marlborough Road,, RM7 8APDischarge of condition 5.10.11.16.18.of P0482.20Havering Q0256.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 150 m away
Not Required
13 Birch Road, Romford, RM7 8ERCertificate of Lawfulness for proposed demolition of the existing outbuilding and construction of a new outbuilding with a flat roofHavering D0570.25 · All Other
Dec 2025 500 m away
Approved
72 Forest Road, Romford, RM7 8DTReplacement of a conservatory at the rear of propertyHavering P1512.25 · All Other
Nov 2025 350 m away
Refused
65 Forest Road, Romford, RM7 8DUApplication for non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P1444.21 dated 17/09/21 to allow for change of use from games room to an annexe for ancillary use of the house by familyHavering N0046.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 300 m away
Approved
2 Silver Way, Romford, RM7 8EXBoundary TreatmentsHavering P1324.25 · All Other
Oct 2025 250 m away
Approved
Annexe 240, Mawney Road, RM7 8DHCertificate of lawfulness for existing use of residential flat on ground floorHavering E0044.25 · All Other · 1 homes proposed
Oct 2025 450 m away
Approved
7, 7 Silver Way, Silver Way, RM7 8EXGround floor garage conversion and first floor side extension to include new external windows and doorsHavering P1092.25 · Householder
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
JJ Food Service, Orion Park Messina Way - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 570 kW
Nov 2023 6.1 km away
Rooftop solar
Pooles Lane - Solar PV PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Aug 2025 6.2 km away
Running nearest: Bower Park Academy - Solar Photovoltaic Panels (rooftop solar, 3.0 km); Ford Motor Company Ltd (Extension) (wind farm, 6.1 km); Dagenham Docks Biogas (Waste AD) (anaerobic digestion, 6.7 km); East Dagenham Docks AD (AD) (anaerobic digestion, 7.0 km); Ford Wind Park - Dagenham (wind farm, 7.2 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.
Other Pipe-lines · Between Belvedere, Bexley and Pimlico, Westminster
Tilbury2Harbour Facilities · Site of the former Tilbury Power Station, approximately 1 km east of the existing Port of Tilbury
decided Feb 2019 20.9 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.