Search Elm Park planning applications
24 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Elm Park · updated daily · London Borough of Havering
- Hornchurch, RM12 5NSAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing conservatory and rear storage structures and construction of a part single, part two-storey rear extension.All OtherReceived 2 Nov 2026P1248.26
- Rainham, RM13 7JDAwaiting decisionApplication for a dropped kerb to provide access to the front drivewayAll OtherReceived 23 Oct 2026P1211.26
- Hornchurch, RM12 4DAAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawfulness for proposed use of site for supported living accommodation for up to four adultsAll OtherReceived 22 Oct 2026D0411.26
- 222 Elm Park Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4PQAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.90m, and an eaves height of 2.80m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Received 19 Oct 2026Y0234.26
- 16 Cavendish Avenue Hornchurch RM12 5NSAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with an overall depth of 5m, a maximum height of 3.13m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)Received 14 Oct 2026Y0236.26
Planning in Elm Park
- Approved
- 81%
- 196 of 236 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Elm Park in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Havering's planning register.
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RM12 313 applications in the last 12 monthsRM13 291 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: London Borough of Havering
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About Elm Park
Elm Park, a suburban planned community in the London Borough of Havering, is located 14.3 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross. Originally a collection of farms, it transformed into a district centre during the 1930s with the Elm Park Garden City development, which is now a focus for regeneration. The area benefits from direct connectivity to central London via the electrified District line since 1935, and has seen significant expansion post-World War II, particularly in social housing, establishing itself as an integral part of Greater London since 1965.
Property prices in Elm Park show an average sale price of £476,002, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Elm Park area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Elm Park a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Elm Park has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elm Park 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.
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In the last 24 months, 294 planning applications were submitted near Elm Park. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (136), outline applications (88), discharge of conditions (5).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (80% success rate).