Elm Park, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elm Park, Havering - Greater London.
Havering - Greater London · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £495,590 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster
- LSOA: Havering 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elm Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elm Park.
- 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 Elm Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
338 planning applications found near Elm Park.
- - 449 South End Road Hornchurch RM12 5NX
4m Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Warehouse rear of 1-6 The Broadway Hornchurch RM12 4RS
Variation of condition No.6 (Use Class), No.8 (Deliveries) and No.9 (Opening Hours) of planning permission P0606.22 dated 21/06/2022 to permit Part change of use and subdivision of the premises into f
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 14 ARBOUR WAY HORNCHURCH RM12 5BS
Proposed two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 62 Coronation Drive Hornchurch RM12 5BT
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND DISABLED RAMP
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Land to the rear of 2C and 2D Woburn Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4NG
Redevelopment of the existing garage for the provision of one new home.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 291 Warren Drive Hornchurch RM12 4PW
Discharge of condition 9 from P0319.24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 291 Warren Drive Hornchurch RM12 4PW
Certificate of Proposed Lawfulness for the erection of loft conversion comprising gable wall, dormer to rear including Juliet balcony and 3No Skylights skylights to front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 52 Coronation Drive Hornchurch RM12 5BT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with a rear dormer with installation of roof lights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 16 Woburn Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4NG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 248 Elm Park Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4PQ
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 264 Elm Park Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4PQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from Use Class C3(a) (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C3(b) (supported living) for up to 2 adults
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 21 Coronation Drive Hornchurch RM12 5BL
Part single, part two storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 453 South End Road Hornchurch RM12 5NX
Change of use from Use Class C3(a) (residential) to Use Class C2 (children's home) for up to 3 children and staff
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 21 Coronation Drive Hornchurch RM12 5BL
Certificate of Lawfulness for a hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and use of garage as storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 9 Yale Way Hornchurch RM12 4BD
Certificate of Lawfulness for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 16 EASEDALE DRIVE HORNCHURCH RM12 5HJ
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3.2m, and an eaves height of 2.9m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 36 Maylands Avenue Hornchurch RM12 5BE
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 32 THE BROADWAY HORNCHURCH RM12 4RN
Application for prior notification of development from Use Class E to Use Class C3 (Dwellings) to create 2 residential flats
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 121 BENHURST AVENUE HORNCHURCH RM12 4QN
Demolish existing rear addition then proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 80 Ambleside Avenue Hornchurch RM12 5ET
Proposed gym outbuilding at the rear garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Elm Park in Havering - Greater London
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 £495,590, 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 Elm Park a particularly low-crime area.
Elm Park has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Leonard's, Hornchurch, RAF Hornchurch. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Elm Park includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ingrebourne Marshes SSSI. 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 Elm Park
In the last 24 months, 280 planning applications were submitted near Elm Park. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Elm Park may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Elm Park slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Elm Park were full planning applications (151), outline applications (108), discharge of conditions (10). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 57 medium-scale applications, 223 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.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 12 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 83 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 193 applications
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