South Hornchurch, Havering - Greater London Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Hornchurch, Havering - Greater London.
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Planning applications in South 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 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £473,797 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Dagenham and Rainham
- LSOA: Havering 030D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Hornchurch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South 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 South Hornchurch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
326 planning applications found near South Hornchurch.
- - 36 Manser Road Rainham RM13 8NL
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed for a loft conversion with rear dormer and 3 front skylights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Land to the rear of 269 and 275 Rainham Road Stanley Road North Rainham RM13 7SH
Discharge of Condition(s) 8 of P0156.25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 17 HUBERT ROAD RAINHAM RM13 8AB
C3(b): Up to six people living together as a single household and receiving care
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 94 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8NH
Proposed single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 8 Karen Close Rainham RM13 8NU
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 4.50m, a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 2.85m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 17 Spinney Close Rainham RM13 8LR
Oak tree T21 is in the front garden of 17 Spinney Close, facing the corner of the house. Some branches now extend over the roof and brush the roof tiles when the wind blows. We would like to trim thes
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 63 Hubert Road Rainham RM13 8AD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 274 Rainham Road Rainham RM13 7TL
Would want to have a dropped kerb and new driveways to allow safe off-street parking, as the property is located on a busy main road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 94 Hubert Road Rainham RM13 8AH
Discharge of Condition 3 of P1239.25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 111 Hubert Road Rainham RM13 8AD
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 8m, a maximum height of 2.90m, and an eaves height of 2.90m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Land to the rear of Maytree Close Rainham RM13 8EP
Proposed development comprising 5 no. residential dwellings (Use Class C3), car parking and cycle parking, landscaping, children's play space, and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 35 Blacksmiths Lane Rainham RM13 7AD
Extend existing vehicular crossover
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 73 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8ND
Proposed certificate of lawfulness for the change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C3b (Supported living facility) a maximum of 4 no. residents (aged 18+) & 2 no. carers at any one time
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 59 Harlow Road Rainham RM13 7UB
Erection of part single part double rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 59 Harlow Road Rainham RM13 7UB
Single storey rear extension with an overall depth of 6m, a maximum height of 2.80m, and an eaves height of 2.60m. (PRIOR APPROVAL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 55 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8NB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land to the rear of 269 and 275 Rainham Road Stanley Road North Rainham RM13 7SH
Discharge of conditions 3.4.5.8.9.10.11.14.of P0156.25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 52 Stanley Road North Rainham RM13 8AX
Erection of a single-storey detached garden outbuilding to provide a home office, gym and storage space ancillary to the dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 10 Thorogood Way Rainham RM13 7SJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for the construction of an outbuilding to be used for home office, storage & gym.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 131 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8ND
Alterations to roof heights and ground floor side windows(retrospective) (amendment to planning application P1131.24)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of South Hornchurch in Havering - Greater London
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes South Hornchurch a particularly low-crime area.
South Hornchurch has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rainham. 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 South Hornchurch includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ingrebourne Marshes SSSI, Inner Thames Marshes SSSI. 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 South Hornchurch
In the last 24 months, 285 planning applications were submitted near South Hornchurch. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near South Hornchurch.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near South Hornchurch were full planning applications (146), outline applications (90), discharge of conditions (29). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 87 medium-scale applications, 192 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.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (38% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 87 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 9 applications
- Awaiting decision: 189 applications
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