North Ockendon, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Ockendon, Havering - Greater London.
Havering - Greater London · England · settlement
About North Ockendon
North Ockendon is the easternmost settlement in Greater London, situated 18 miles east-northeast of Central London within the London Borough of Havering. As a dispersed community located in the Metropolitan Green Belt, it offers a unique blend of suburban and rural character. Historically an ancient parish in Essex, North Ockendon is notably the only inhabited area in Greater London that lies outside the M25 motorway, making it a distinctive locale for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £543,828 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Hornchurch and Upminster
- LSOA: Havering 024E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Ockendon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Ockendon.
- 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 North Ockendon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near North Ockendon.
- - Ladyville Lodge Fen Lane North Ockendon Upminster RM14 3PR
G1 - Mixed species, including: Poplar, Pine, Leylandii, Apple, Sycamore. Prune all trees to give a minimum 2m to overhead BT wires. Remove all major deadwood over driveway. Reason - General maintenanc
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 7 Ockendon Road, North Ockendon Upminster RM14 3PT
First floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Old Post Office, Ockendon Road Upminster RM14 3PP
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed 4m rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Upweys Fen Lane North Ockendon Upminster RM14 3PR
Conversion of roof space to habitable use, including an increase in roof height, one rear dormer and two front dormers
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - Upweys, Fen Lane North Ockendon, Upminster RM14 3PR
Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Upweys, Fen Lane, North Ockendon Upminster RM14 3PR
Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of new out building
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of North Ockendon in Havering - Greater London
North Ockendon is the easternmost settlement in Greater London, situated 18 miles east-northeast of Central London within the London Borough of Havering. As a dispersed community located in the Metropolitan Green Belt, it offers a unique blend of suburban and rural character. Historically an ancient parish in Essex, North Ockendon is notably the only inhabited area in Greater London that lies outside the M25 motorway, making it a distinctive locale for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in North Ockendon show an average sale price of £543,828, 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 North Ockendon a particularly low-crime area.
North Ockendon has one conservation area within its boundaries: North Ockendon. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 North Ockendon includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 North Ockendon
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near North Ockendon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near North Ockendon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near North Ockendon were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.