Sunday email
Planning

Planning in Romford

In the last month Romford had 33 new planning applications and 34 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of its middle, more than the middle Havering area (7). That makes it the 1st busiest of 18 Havering areas for planning. The biggest scheme decided was Approved: 3 new homes at 10 Hornford Way Romford (3 homes). Of the decisions, 16 were approved and 0 refused, while 100% were approved across Havering.

RM1, Havering · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romford

Share this
33new applicationslast 31 days
34decisions16 approved, 0 refused
1 of 18Havering rank1st is the busiest
100%approval rateHavering: 100%

New applications

  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Rear extension at 31 Bridport Avenue Romford

    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.50m, and an eaves height of 2.50m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

    31 Bridport Avenue Romford RM7 9HL
  • Planning application0.75 miles

    Demolition at 24 Beechfield Gardens Romford

    Erection of an outbuilding to be used as ancillary habitable accommodation. Demolish existing out-building.

    24 Beechfield Gardens Romford RM7 0EJ
  • Planning application0.75 miles

    New shared house (HMO) at 59 Wolseley Road Romford

    Retrospective Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a six-bedroom, six-person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4), including internal reconfiguration to provide enhanced communal living, dining and kitchen accommodation, with no extensions or external alterations.

    59 Wolseley Road Romford RM7 0BS
  • Planning application0.75 miles

    Loft conversion at 23 Beechfield Gardens Romford

    Certificate of Lawfulness for changing of roof profile from hip to gable, Loft conversion with a rear dormers incorporating a Juliet balcony and three front roof lights.

    23 Beechfield Gardens Romford RM7 0EJ
  • Planning application0.8 miles

    Loft conversion at 114 Mashiters Walk Romford

    Certificate of Lawfulness for hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer

    114 Mashiters Walk Romford RM1 4BS
  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Rear extension at 33 Heather Drive Romford

    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.75m, and an eaves height of 2.55m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

    33 Heather Drive Romford RM1 4SP
  • Planning application1.4 miles

    Rear extension at 62 Saunton Road Hornchurch

    Single storey ground floor part side and part first floor rear extension

    62 Saunton Road Hornchurch RM12 4HB
  • Planning application1.4 miles

    Rear extension at 62 Saunton Road Hornchurch

    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.27m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

    62 Saunton Road Hornchurch RM12 4HB
  • Planning application1.0 miles

    Planning application at 4 Albany Road Hornchurch

    Garage Conversion to habitable space

    4 Albany Road Hornchurch RM12 4AF
  • Planning application1.2 miles

    Rear extension at 47 Hazelmere Gardens Hornchurch

    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5.50m, a maximum height of 2.97m, and an eaves height of 2.94m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

    47 Hazelmere Gardens Hornchurch RM11 2AS
  • Planning application0.4 miles

    Planning application at 17A Mawney Road Romford

    Erection of bi-folding gates and boundary fencing to a shared drive between 17A and 17 Mawney Road

    17A Mawney Road Romford RM7 7HL
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    Rear extension at 47 Elmhurst Drive Hornchurch

    Single storey front, two storey side and single storey rear extensions including front porch and garage conversion into a habitable room.

    47 Elmhurst Drive Hornchurch RM11 1NY
  • Planning application0.75 miles

    New shared house (HMO) at First Floor, 290 North Street Romford

    Retrospective change of use to Sui Generis to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for up to 10 occupants

    First Floor, 290 North Street Romford RM5 3AB
  • Planning application1.4 miles

    Loft conversion at 62 Saunton Road Hornchurch

    Certificate of lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and gable window, the erection of a front porch and outbuilding to rear for use as gym following demolition of existing outbuilding

    62 Saunton Road Hornchurch RM12 4HB
  • Planning application0.25 miles

    Planning application at 9 Bridge Close Romford

    Variation of condition no.1 (Use of premises) of planning permission ref: P1090.25 dated 14/10/2025 to permit the continued use of premises (Continued use of premises as a place of worship and assembly/community use (Use Class F1/F2)

    9 Bridge Close Romford RM7 0AU
  • Planning application0.2 miles

    Change of use at Verve Apartments, 5 Mercury Gardens Romford

    Variation of condition No.2 & 3 of planning permission ref: J0026.15 dated 28/10/15 to amend the wording of the relevant conditions (Change of Use from (Class B1 (a)) to residential use (Class C3) for 115 proposed new flats J0026.15 Conditions(s) 2 and 3)

    Verve Apartments, 5 Mercury Gardens Romford RM1 3FD
  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Loft conversion at 65 Eddy Close Romford

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front, obscured glazed window in gable wall & extension to existing soil vent pipe

    65 Eddy Close Romford RM7 9HR
  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Rear extension at 65 Eddy Close Romford

    Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.90m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)

    65 Eddy Close Romford RM7 9HR
  • Planning application1.2 miles

    Change of use at 93 ALBANY ROAD HORNCHURCH

    Certificate of Lawfulness for the change of use of the existing dwellinghouse as a small childrens home (C2) for a maximum of two children aged 11-17

    93 ALBANY ROAD HORNCHURCH RM12 4AG
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Rear extension at 48 Park End Road Romford

    Ground floor part first floor rear extension.

    48 Park End Road Romford RM1 4AU
  • Planning application0.7 miles

    Change of use at 104 Pretoria Road Romford

    Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from use class C3 (dwellinghouse) to C3(b) (supported living)

    104 Pretoria Road Romford RM7 7AT
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    Loft conversion at 206 PETTITS LANE NORTH ROMFORD

    Certificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer

    206 PETTITS LANE NORTH ROMFORD RM1 4NX
  • Planning application0.7 miles

    Loft conversion at 34 Lake Rise Romford

    Hip to gable roof alterations including extension of rear dormer and new front rooflights

    34 Lake Rise Romford RM1 4DY
  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Rear extension at 25 Netherpark Drive Romford

    Construction of part first floor rear extension

    25 Netherpark Drive Romford RM2 5RJ

Decisions

Plus 10 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Romford’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
Rear extension15
Loft conversion9
New shared house (HMO)4
Change of use3
Outline plans2
Demolition1
Extension1
New homes1

Romford against Havering

Last monthRomfordMiddle Havering area
Applications and decisions677
New applications333
Decisions344
New homes applied for00
Approval rate100%100% (all Havering)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
Romford673334160
Rush Green104660
Gidea Park83550
Collier Row82660
Chase Cross83550
Ardleigh Green50550
Becontree Heath11000
See every Havering area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Havering page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

Live in Romford?

Type your postcode to see everything right round your own street, or get it every Sunday evening by email. Free.

Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Romford?

In the last month there were 33 new applications and 34 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romford, ranking it 1st of 18 Havering areas. The middle Havering area had 7.

Are planning applications approved in Romford?

In the last month 16 were approved and 0 refused near Romford (100% approved). Across Havering, 100% of decided applications were approved.

What is the biggest planning application in Romford?

In the last month, the biggest was 3 new homes at 10 Hornford Way Romford: 3 homes, approved on 6 Oct.