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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Area Information
- Admin district: Havering
- Parliamentary constituency: Dagenham and Rainham
- LSOA: Havering 028E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
49 planning applications found near South Hornchurch.
- - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 94 Hubert Road Rainham RM13 8AH
Discharge of Condition 3 of P1239.25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-04-20
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)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-25
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 - - 59 Harlow Road Rainham RM13 7UB
Erection of part single part double rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 55 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8NB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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
View full details - - 42 MANSER ROAD RAINHAM RM13 8NL
Two storey side extension, part single, part two storey rear extension and boundary treatments.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 12 Edwin Close Rainham RM13 8TL
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from Use Class C3(a) (dwelling) to Use Class C2 (supported living) for up to 2 adults
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 94 Hubert Road Rainham RM13 8AH
Variation of condition No. 4 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: P1239.25 dated 19/12/2025 to allow for addition of porch to front and alterations to bay window elements (Construction of a 5
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 2-12 Wymark Close Rainham RM13 8SW
Replacement of existing uPVC casement windows with new double glazed uPVC casement windows. Replacement of front communal door with new double glazed steel front communal door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 8 Stanley Road South Rainham RM13 8AA
Certificate of Lawfulness from Use Class C3(a) (residential) to C3(b) (supported housing) for up to 2 residents and staff
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 2 Weedon Mews Rainham RM13 7DF
Retention of one en suite bedroom formed within the roof space of the dwelling, including a storage room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 15 Frederick Road Rainham RM13 8NT
Single Storey Side/Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 73 Betterton Road Rainham RM13 8ND
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use from Use Class C3(a) (dwelling house) to Use Class C(b) (supported living)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Havering | Date: 2026-01-19
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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.
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.
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.
Planning Activity in South Hornchurch
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near South Hornchurch. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near South Hornchurch.
The average decision period of 79 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 (59), outline applications (23), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 24 medium-scale applications, 74 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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