Chase Cross, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chase Cross, Havering - Greater London.
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About Chase Cross
Chase Cross is a district located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 0.8 miles east of Collier Row and 2 miles north of Romford. Historically linked to Hainault Forest, which was cleared for agriculture in the 1850s, the area saw significant housing development in the 1930s. This evolving landscape makes Chase Cross a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Greater London.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Romford
- LSOA: Havering 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chase Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chase Cross.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chase Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Chase Cross.
- - 79 Kingshill Avenue Romford RM5 2SA
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.55m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Highfield Towers Hillrise Road Romford RM5 3DG
Removal of existing cladding & brickwork system and installing new insulation to the resistance to fire with an A1 fire rated external rainscreen cladding & brick slip system. Removal and replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 27 KINGSHILL AVENUE ROMFORD RM5 2SB
Single storey rear extension with steps and installation of side window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 142 Kingshill Avenue Romford RM5 2SA
This tree is located in a strip of neighbouring land with conservation protection at the rear fence line of this address. T1 - Ash - Crown Reduce by 2.5 Metres and shape - Due to crown encroaching on
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 7 Hawkhurst Gardens Romford RM5 3LT
Part single/part two storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land North of 1 Pinewood Road Havering-atte-Bower Essex RM4 1PH
Discharge of Condition 2 of P0333.23.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 169 Clockhouse Lane Romford RM5 2TJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and gable window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 169 Clockhouse Lane Romford RM5 2TJ
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.9m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of Chase Cross in Havering - Greater London
Chase Cross is a district located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 0.8 miles east of Collier Row and 2 miles north of Romford. Historically linked to Hainault Forest, which was cleared for agriculture in the 1850s, the area saw significant housing development in the 1930s. This evolving landscape makes Chase Cross a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Greater London.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chase Cross a particularly low-crime area.
Chase Cross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Havering-atte-Bower. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chase Cross includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Chase Cross
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Chase Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chase Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Chase Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chase Cross were outline applications (19), full planning applications (18), tree works (5).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Romford planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.