Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink) Romford Data via plota.co.uk

N0024.26 Approved

Proposal

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P0615.21 dated 06/09/2023 to amend an approved plan "Temporary access and service routes for detailed area (AL) 10 A 00 10 Rv.01; as stated on the decision letter to "Temporary Access and Service Routes for Detailed Area Consented Layout RVG-ATP-A-02-DR-A-10020 Rev 1" (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 café 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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Jun 2026
Approved
30 Jul 2026

Approved on 30 Jul 2026 · Last checked 10 Aug 2026

Havering
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#251 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #202 out of 296. 47% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Havering is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 83% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
74%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #290 of 296
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #262 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #202 of 296
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #207 of 296
42%
Minor dwellings approved
156 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
29%
Change of use approved
101 decided
1,501
Total decisions
385 refused in the year to March 2026