Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink) Romford

Undecided N0015.26
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
8 Apr 2026
Postcode
RM1 3FB

Description

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P0615.21 dated 05/09/2023 to allow for an extension of time for the collation of testing results in relation to condition No.59 (Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) of 2 to 12 storeys to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) for a total of 146 residential units (Class C3), retail/restaurant unit (Class E), medical or neighbourhood centre (Class E(e), F2); energy centre (sui generis); parking, access from the southern roundabout and temporary road access arrangements. Outline application for site preparation for erection of six blocks (Blocks B to G) of up to 826 residential units (Classes C3) including up to 223 later living/extra care/residential units (Classes C2/C3); medical/hospital facility (Class C2/E(e)), flexible retail and caf�© space (Class E), gym facilities for residents and NHS Staff (Class E), Medical/neighbourhood centre (Class Ee/F2); energy centre, basement, associated landscaping, car parking, refuse storage and other associated works with all matters reserved)

2.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#233 of 282

Havering ranks #153 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 81% approved vs 90% nationally.

Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #275 of 282
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #258 of 282
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #153 of 282
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #194 of 282
43%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
25%
Change of use approved
100 decided
1,476
Total decisions
401 refused in 2025