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

Undecided N0029.26
Date received
24 Jul 2026
Date validated
24 Jul 2026

Description

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref: P0615.21 dated 05/09/2023 to amend the plan references "(AL) 00 00 01 RV. 04" and "(AL) 00 00 02 Rv.4" with updated plans "(AL) 00 00 01 Rv.05" and "(AL) 00 00 02 Rv. 5" (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 cafe 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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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
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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