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Planning in South Hornchurch

Approved
71%
183 of 250 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around South Hornchurch

Postcode districts

RM13 292 applications in the last 12 monthsRM10 309 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 South Hornchurch

South Hornchurch, located in the London Borough of Havering, is a suburban area situated 13.6 miles east of Charing Cross. Developed on former farmland and the historic RAF Hornchurch site, this locality represents a newer addition to the region's residential landscape, contrasting with the more established suburbs of Havering. Its growth offers potential insights for planning applications in an evolving urban environment.

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

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near South Hornchurch, 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, 306 planning applications were submitted near South Hornchurch. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (125), outline applications (76), discharge of conditions (21).

11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (45% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near South Hornchurch?
In the last 24 months, 306 planning applications were submitted near South Hornchurch. The approval rate is 71%.
How long do planning decisions take near South Hornchurch?
The average planning decision time near South Hornchurch is 80 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 South Hornchurch?
The planning approval rate near South Hornchurch is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near South Hornchurch?
The most common type of planning application near South Hornchurch is full planning applications, with 125 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near South Hornchurch?
You can search and track planning applications near South Hornchurch on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.