Cranham, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cranham, Havering - Greater London.
Havering - Greater London · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cranham are administered by London Borough Of Havering. View the full London Borough Of Havering planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cranham
Cranham is a residential area located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 17.5 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross. Originally a rural village in Essex, it has transitioned from an agricultural community to a predominantly residential area, characterized by a mix of dense housing and a low-density conservation zone to the south. As part of Greater London since 1965, Cranham plays a significant role in the suburban landscape of east London, with ongoing planning applications reflecting its evolving character and population growth.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £592,659 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster
- LSOA: Havering 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cranham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cranham.
- 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 Cranham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Cranham.
- - Lt Upminster Depot, Communications Station Front Lane Upminster RM14 1XL
To swap out 4 x0.6m dishes with 4x 0.9m dishes on the existing mast
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 125-129 Front Lane Upminster RM14 1XN
Construction of seven dwellings (2No.x 4 bedroom semi-detached, 4 No. x 3 bedroom semi-detached and 1No. x 3 bedroom detached) with new dropped kerbs and pavement, private amenity space, on-site parki
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 43 Moor Lane Upminster RM14 1EU
Discharge of Conditions 7 of P0959.25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 91 Moor Lane Upminster RM14 1ET
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 4m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 173 Roseberry Gardens Upminster RM14 1NF
Conversion of bungalow into 2 storey house (1st floor extension), single storey side and rear extension new canopy and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 39 The Crescent Upminster RM14 1JZ
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 3.80m, a maximum height of 4m, and an eaves height of 2.50m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 52 Cranham Gardens Upminster RM14 1JQ
Construction of single storey, 3 bedroom detached dwelling with private rear garden, off street parking and cycle/waste storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 117 Avon Road Upminster RM14 1RQ
T1 - Oak - Carry out an overall crown reduction of approximately 1.5 metres to clear the encroachment to the rear doors of the public house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 95 Marlborough Gardens Upminster RM14 1SR
Certificate of Lawfulness for a loft conversion with rear dormer and roof lights to front and the construction of a front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 23 Moor Lane Upminster RM14 1EB
G1 = TO REDUCE 2 X ASH TREES BY 3.0MTRS LIGHT ACCESS GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROPERTY ENCROCHMENT
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 1 Park Avenue Upminster RM14 1JS
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with box dormer to the rear, velux window to the front and additional side window to staircase (obscured).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 6 Kingfisher Road Upminster RM14 1ER
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable alterations, loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 102 Heron Way Upminster RM14 1EF
Part single, part two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 2 ACACIA GARDENS UPMINSTER RM14 1HS
Single storey side extension, following demolition of detached garage to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 107 Front Lane Upminster RM14 1XN
Variation of condition No.4 (approved number of children) of planning permission P1821.18 dated 15/03/2019 to allow for an increase of children per day from 46 to 60 (Single storey rear extension to f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 216 Moor Lane Upminster RM14 1HQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the conversion of garage to habitable space
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 113 Moor Lane Upminster RM14 1HE
Single storey rear infill extension and porch to front, following partial demolition of single storey rear extension and integral garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 80 Ingrebourne Gardens Upminster RM14 1BW
Part single, part two storey rear extension, conversion of garage to habitable use and alterations to fenestration
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 1 Limerick Gardens Upminster RM14 1HY
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 129 Front Lane Upminster RM14 1XN
Outline application for detached dwelling house with all matters reserved
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-14
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A brief summary of Cranham in Havering - Greater London
Cranham is a residential area located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 17.5 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross. Originally a rural village in Essex, it has transitioned from an agricultural community to a predominantly residential area, characterized by a mix of dense housing and a low-density conservation zone to the south. As part of Greater London since 1965, Cranham plays a significant role in the suburban landscape of east London, with ongoing planning applications reflecting its evolving character and population growth.
Property prices in Cranham show an average sale price of £592,659, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cranham a particularly low-crime area.
Cranham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cranham. 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 Cranham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cranham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Cranham
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Cranham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cranham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Cranham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cranham were full planning applications (48), outline applications (30), tree works (6). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 80 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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