Queens Hospital Rom Valley Way Romford RM7 0AG

Undecided P0561.26
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
RM7 0AG

Description

As part of the reconfiguration of the Emergency Department at Queens Hospital, Romford, the following works are proposed: 1. New Infill Area to the current Maternity Ward to form a new Main Entrance Area for the Emergency Departments. 2. New Rooftop plantroom and chiller enclosure for the Emergency Department plus associated duct and pipe runs with maintenance access pathways, handrails and lighting, duct step-overs, companion-way ladders and edge protection. 3. Minor changes to the ground floor facade of the existing envelope of the Emergency Department- to infill the existing A&E entrance and create a limited number of new door/ window openings.

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