A now cleared and secure site of about 0.41 hectares (1.02 acres) with frontage to London Road and Spring Gardens.
The planning consent is for 88 flats that comprises: 37 x 1 bedroom apartments, 34 x 2 bedroom apartments, 15 x 3 bedroom apartments and 2 x 4 bedroom apartments, with a total gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 7,843 sq m (84,422 sq ft) over six floors. The consent also provides for 56 car parking spaces (9 allocated for DDA - Disability Discrimination Act) and 160 cycle spaces.
Location
Romford is a large, vibrant market town and commercial hub in East London, located 14 miles north-east of Charing Cross. Situated within the London Borough of Havering and London Fare Zone 6, it is celebrated for its historic 13th-century market, bustling nightlife, and excellent transport links. There is an abundance of open green spaces in the proximity of this site, that includes Cottons Park and Westlands Playing Fields. The Chase Nature Reserve and Family Golf and Leisure Park are also nearby. The surrounding area is mainly residential. The site is also well served by local schools, including Crowlands Primary School and also St Edwards Church of England Academy.
The site occupies a prominent position on London Road with Spring Gardens. Frequent bus services from London Road serve the town centre and the train station. Road connections are also good with the nearby A12 connecting to J28 of the M25 to the east and M11 and A11 to the west.
Accommodation
Freehold site of about 0.41 Hectares (1.02 Acres)
Private ownership - 63 units - 694 sq ft (64.47 sq m) Average size unit
Shared ownership - 9 units - 745 sq ft (69.21 sq m) Average size unit
Affordable rent - 16 units - 1,059 sq ft (93.38 sq m) Average size unit
Total - 88 units - 67,388 sq ft (net internal)
* 88 flats comprises 37 x 1 bedroom apartments, 34 x 2 bedroom apartments, 15 x 3 bedroom apartments and 2 x 4 bedroom apartments
** 56 car parking spaces and 160 cycle spaces
Terms
Tenure - Freehold
Guide Price - £5,500,000
Planning - London Borough of Havering (01708 433100) www.havering.gov.uk
The property is to be offered with planning consent for the 'redevelopment of vacant former car park site to provide residential development of 88 self-contained units of part 4, 5 and 6 stories. Includes provision of communal amenity areas, parking, landscaping and access arrangements.’ Includes provision of communal amenity areas, parking, landscaping and access arrangements'. Reference - P1609.19 - CIL No.1033 Date Granted - 7th May 2021
N.B - A Certificate of Lawfulness dated 9th June 2025 provided by the Council states 'Development permitted by application ref: P1609.19 at the time of this application being made had commenced. There is no breach of Condition 1 (Time Limit) on the approved application as the meaningful start was carried out within the time limit period.'
Buyer's Fee - A Buyer's Fee of £3,000 (inclusive of VAT) is applicable to the successful purchaser of this lot. If you have not made the successful bid for the property, the Buyer's Fee will be refunded to you.
Specification
- Freehold site of about 0.41 Hectares (1.02 Acres)
- With full planning consent for 88 flats/56 car parking spaces - over 6 levels
- Prominent location with frontage to London Road and Spring Gardens
- Excellent transport links with Romford Station nearby
- Vacant possession