Hornchurch, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hornchurch, Havering - Greater London.
Havering - Greater London · England · Town
Planning applications in Hornchurch are administered by London Borough Of Havering. View the full London Borough Of Havering planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hornchurch
Hornchurch, located 15.2 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross in the London Borough of Havering, is a suburban town known for its vibrant shopping streets and extensive residential areas. Originally part of an ancient Essex parish, Hornchurch transitioned from an agricultural economy to one influenced by nearby Romford's growth as a market town. Since becoming an urban district in 1926 and joining Greater London in 1965, Hornchurch has developed into a community hub, featuring notable institutions such as Queen's Theatre and Havering College.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £476,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Dagenham and Rainham
- LSOA: Havering 026E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hornchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hornchurch.
- 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 Hornchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
75 planning applications found near Hornchurch.
- - 69 Bruce Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4JF
Oak Make new Pollard @ approximately 8 metres from ground level and remove epicormic growth. works due to neighbours complaining about excessive shade, branches touching roof, excessive bird faeces on
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 115 Latimer Drive Hornchurch RM12 6TN
Side 115-125 G1 2 Cherry trees, reduce vertical and lateral growth by 1.0 M -2.0 M approx and thin by 10% N0 127-137 T2 Field Maple, reduce vertical and lateral growth by 1.0 M -2.0 M approx and thin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Car Park Adjacent 30 Dorrington Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4HX
Discharge of Condition 6 of P1463.24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Car Park Adjacent 30 Dorrington Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4HX
Demolition and removal of all structures and hardstanding and construction of 34 residential dwellings, creation of a new access, with car parking, landscaping and related infrastructure, including a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 8 Chiltern Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4SQ
Single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 22 Bruce Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4JE
Hi, there is a TPO on the house we bought three weeks ago, for a willow tree, however, the tree is no longer present, there is only a two foot high stump. Previous owners stated that it fell down in a
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Car Park Adjacent 30 Dorrington Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4HX
Discharge of Conditions 9 & 10 of P1463.24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Car Park Adjacent 30 Dorrington Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4HX
Discharge of conditions 18 of P1463.24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Car Park Adjacent 30 Dorrington Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4HX
Discharge of Condition(s) 16 of P1463.24
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8 Stanley Road Hornchurch RM12 4JN
Loft conversion with roof alterations and 2no. side dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 139 Suttons Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4LZ
Single Storey rear extenion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Car Park Adjacent 30 Dorrington Gardens Hornchurch RM12 4HX
Discharge of Condition 25 (PV Panels) of application reference P1463.24, for the Demolition and removal of all structures and hardstanding and construction of 34 residential dwellings, creation of a n
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 8 Webster Close Hornchurch RM12 6TF
T1 (rear grd) Oak (option 1), Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 3 metres back to previous cuts. Tree works due to south facing garden and excess shade into the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 116 Bruce Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4HY
Single storey rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion with a rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 144 Stanley Road Hornchurch RM12 4JW
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of existing C3(a) dwellinghouse as C3(b) supported living
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 11 Cedar Road Hornchurch RM12 4YL
Proposed Single storey rear extension to include the change of roof from pitched to flat and roof lantern.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 43 Bruce Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4JF
Erection of single storey rear extension together with a raised patio and under croft storage area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 43 Bruce Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4JF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use for loft conversion with rear dormer, front skylights and ground floor porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 5 Sunrise Avenue Hornchurch RM12 4YS
Single story wrap around extension and front infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 44 WAYSIDE AVENUE HORNCHURCH RM12 4LL
Single storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Hornchurch in Havering - Greater London
Hornchurch, located 15.2 miles east-northeast of Charing Cross in the London Borough of Havering, is a suburban town known for its vibrant shopping streets and extensive residential areas. Originally part of an ancient Essex parish, Hornchurch transitioned from an agricultural economy to one influenced by nearby Romford's growth as a market town. Since becoming an urban district in 1926 and joining Greater London in 1965, Hornchurch has developed into a community hub, featuring notable institutions such as Queen's Theatre and Havering College.
Property prices in Hornchurch show an average sale price of £476,002, 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 Hornchurch a particularly low-crime area.
Hornchurch has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Langtons, Hornchurch, St Leonard's, Hornchurch, RAF Hornchurch, St Andrew's Church, 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 Hornchurch includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hornchurch Cutting SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hornchurch 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.
Planning Activity in Hornchurch
In the last 24 months, 218 planning applications were submitted near Hornchurch. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hornchurch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Hornchurch slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hornchurch were full planning applications (110), outline applications (54), discharge of conditions (26). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 41 medium-scale applications, 177 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.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 179 applications
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