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Planning in Rainham

Approved
68%
133 of 191 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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About Rainham

Rainham is a town located in Havering - Greater London, England.

Property prices in Rainham show an average sale price of £473,797, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Rainham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rainham 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 Rainham, 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, 260 planning applications were submitted near Rainham. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (56), outline applications (44), discharge of conditions (6).

12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rainham?
In the last 24 months, 260 planning applications were submitted near Rainham. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rainham?
The average planning decision time near Rainham is 75 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 Rainham?
The planning approval rate near Rainham is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rainham?
The most common type of planning application near Rainham is full planning applications, with 56 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rainham?
You can search and track planning applications near Rainham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.