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Planning in Harold Wood

Approved
70%
115 of 159 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of HaveringCouncil page

Around Harold Wood

Postcode districts

RM3 277 applications in the last 12 monthsRM11 435 applications in the last 12 monthsRM2 191 applications in the last 12 monthsRM12 313 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: London Borough of Havering

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About Harold Wood

Harold Wood is a suburban neighbourhood located in the London Borough of Havering, approximately 16.5 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross. Historically part of the ancient parish of Hornchurch, it became incorporated into the Hornchurch Urban District in 1926. Its proximity to the Greater London boundary with Essex makes it a notable area for planning applications in a growing suburban landscape.

Property prices in Harold Wood show an average sale price of £419,760, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Harold Wood has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harold Wood 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 Harold Wood, 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, 257 planning applications were submitted near Harold Wood. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (38), outline applications (20), discharge of conditions (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Harold Wood?
In the last 24 months, 257 planning applications were submitted near Harold Wood. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near Harold Wood?
The average planning decision time near Harold Wood is 68 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 Harold Wood?
The planning approval rate near Harold Wood is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Harold Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Harold Wood is full planning applications, with 38 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Harold Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Harold Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.