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Planning in Emerson Park

Approved
77%
257 of 319 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Emerson Park in the last 24 months, from London Borough of Havering's planning register.

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Around Emerson Park

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About Emerson Park

Emerson Park is a suburban neighbourhood in the London Borough of Havering, situated 15 miles northeast of Charing Cross. Developed from two large housing estates on the former Nelmes manor, construction began in 1895 for the Emerson Park estate and in 1901 for the Great Nelmes estate. The area is well-connected by the Emerson Park station, which opened in 1909, and has seen significant residential development, including a small housing estate called The Witherings, established after the demolition of the Nelmes mansion in 1967.

Property prices in Emerson 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 Emerson 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 Emerson Park a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Emerson 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, Emerson 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Emerson Park, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 475 planning applications were submitted near Emerson Park. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (88), outline applications (24), tree works (22).

13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Emerson Park?
In the last 24 months, 475 planning applications were submitted near Emerson Park. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Emerson Park?
The average planning decision time near Emerson Park is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Emerson Park?
The planning approval rate near Emerson Park is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Emerson Park?
The most common type of planning application near Emerson Park is full planning applications, with 88 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Emerson Park?
You can search and track planning applications near Emerson Park on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.