Harold Hill, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harold Hill, Havering - Greater London.
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About Harold Hill
Harold Hill is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 16.6 miles northeast of Charing Cross. Recognised as a district centre in the London Plan, it offers a unique blend of residential and community amenities. Named after King Harold II, the suburb sits at the eastern edge of London's urban sprawl, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £443,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster
- LSOA: Havering 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harold Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harold Hill.
- 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 Harold Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Harold Hill.
- - 208 Dagnam Park Drive Romford RM3 9EB
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 240 Dagnam Park Drive Romford RM3 9EB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Havering College of Further and Higher Education Tring Gardens Romford RM3 9ES
Details Pursuant to Condition 19 (d) (Contamination Verification) (Plots 26.31 and communal areas for Plots 79-85 (Block W) only) of Planning Permission P0384.25 Dated 01/02/2022 Variation of conditio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Havering College of Further and Higher Education Tring Gardens Romford RM3 9ES
Details Pursuant to Condition 19 (d) (Contamination Verification) (Plots 11-13, 105 and 106 ONLY) of Planning Permission P0384.25 Dated 01/02/2022 Variation of condition No. 2 (in accordance with the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 7 Broseley Gardens Romford RM3 9BB
Certificate of Lawfulness for change of use from Class C3a (dwelling) to Class C3b (supported living for up to 3 adults)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 7 Priory Grove Romford RM3 9AS
Retention of Rear Dormer
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 1 Harkness Close Romford RM3 9NX
T6 - Ash - Fell to ground level - Tree is dead - Has been for some time - This is to prevent failing limbs or tree falling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Havering College of Further and Higher Education Tring Gardens London RM3 9ES
Details Pursuant to Condition 3 (a and c) (Materials) of Planning Permission P0883.20 Dated 01/02/2022 for Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide 120 residential dwe
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Bright Futures Nursery & 173 Gooshays Drive Romford RM3 8YJ
Demolition of existing buildings (Bright Futures Nursery and no. 173 Gooshays Drive) and the redevelopment of the Site to provide a nursery and associated facilities, alongside 5no. residential units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 22 Sudbury Close Romford RM3 9FL
Loft conversion with rear dormer, roof lights to front and gable window
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Harold Hill in Havering - Greater London
Harold Hill is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 16.6 miles northeast of Charing Cross. Recognised as a district centre in the London Plan, it offers a unique blend of residential and community amenities. Named after King Harold II, the suburb sits at the eastern edge of London's urban sprawl, making it an important area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Harold Hill show an average sale price of £443,820, 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 Harold Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harold Hill includes 6 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 Harold Hill
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Harold Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Harold Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harold Hill were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (20), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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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.