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Planning in Romford

Approved
73%
272 of 356 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by London Borough of HaveringCouncil page

Around Romford

Postcode districts

RM2 191 applications in the last 12 monthsRM1 283 applications in the last 12 monthsRM11 431 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 Romford

Romford is a prominent town situated in east London, approximately 14 miles northeast of Charing Cross. As part of the London Borough of Havering, it serves as one of Greater London's key metropolitan centres, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Romford 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 Romford, 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, 513 planning applications were submitted near Romford. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (73), tree works (41), outline applications (33).

15 planning appeals were lodged, of which 6 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (43% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Romford?
In the last 24 months, 513 planning applications were submitted near Romford. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Romford?
The average planning decision time near Romford is 72 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 Romford?
The planning approval rate near Romford is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Romford?
The most common type of planning application near Romford is full planning applications, with 73 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Romford?
You can search and track planning applications near Romford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.