Harold Wood, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harold Wood, Havering - Greater London.
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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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster
- LSOA: Havering 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harold Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harold Wood.
- 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 Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Harold Wood.
- - 10 Jacobs Avenue Harold Wood Romford RM3 0WR
Single storey rear extension. Part garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 10 King Alfred Road Romford RM3 0QL
Single storey outbuilding to rear for use as gym, following demolition of existing outbuilding to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 6B Hamilton Drive Romford RM3 0UU
2 x single storey, 1-bed, semi-detached dwellings with habitable roof space and amenity space, works to existing property including boundary treatments to front, and partial demolition to allow for cr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 14 Ethelburga Road Romford RM3 0QP
Construction of a new single storey rear conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 42 Rosslyn Avenue Romford RM3 0DJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 17 Station Road, Harold Wood Romford RM3 0BP
Installation of a fully retractable electrical awning to the shopfront
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 17 Station Road Harold Wood Romford RM3 0BP
Discharge of conditions 6 & 7 of P0049.25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Former St Benards Centre Peel Way Harold Wood Romford RM3 0JD
Discharge of Condition 3 of P0254.23
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - FLAT 5 JAI APARTMENTS, 56 ATHELSTAN ROAD ROMFORD RM3 0QH
conversion of existing duplex flat into 2x 1-bedroom flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 17 Station Road Harold Wood Romford RM3 0BP
Installation of 1x hand-painted fascia sign with external LED strip illumination, awning and projecting sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 17 The Drive Harold Wood Romford RM3 0DU
Oak Tree - Tree Preservation Order 01 2021 - T1 - Inspection of Tree for ongoing maintenance and health assessment was carried out by Oakleys Tree & Garden Services (Jason 07947 630800) on 29th Septem
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 35 Avenue Road Romford RM3 0SS
Single storey rear extension, first floor side infill extension, single storey front infill extension, and conversion of garage to habitable space.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 15 The Drive Harold Wood Romford RM3 0DU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 9 & 9A Oak road Romford RM3 0PH
Retrospective application for two storey side extension and extension to detached store
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 25 Upland Court Road Romford RM3 0TT
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two semi-detached 4-bed dwellings with basements, associated parking and amenity areas
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Firwood Lane Romford RM3 0FQ
0862 - Common Oak Lateral prune to clear building by approx 2-3m. Tree height 10m, tree spread 9m. - Following findings from a tree survey.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Harold Wood Hospital Romford RM3 0AR
Details Pursuant to Condition 17(Archaeological Investigation) of Planning Permission P1279.23 and Appeal Reference APP/B5480/W/24/3339526 dated 18/08/2024 for Demolition of existing structures and co
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 17 Station Road, Harold Wood Romford RM3 0BP
Single storey rear extension (involving the demolition of the single storey rear extension), rear external access stairs to first floor, alterations to shop front and extract ducting (Part retrospecti
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Periwinkle Court, 57 St Clements Avenue Romford RM3 0JJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for removal of existing cladding and insulation products to selected areas of the facades of Periwinkle Court, Downey House, Baneberry Lodge and Denmark Lodge. Selected areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 9 Whitmore Avenue, Harold Wood Romford RM3 0WY
Single storey side/rear extension including roof lights to existing kitchen area at ground level, and first floor side/rear extension above existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Harold Wood in Havering - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harold Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harold Wood includes 3 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 Wood
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Harold Wood. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Harold Wood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Harold Wood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harold Wood were full planning applications (42), outline applications (16), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 medium-scale applications, 63 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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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.