Land, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AE

Summary

The site extends to approximately 7.02 acres (2.84 hectares) and occupies a strategic location between a large hospital complex, a local authority public car park, and the A125 Rom Valley Way. Historically, the site comprised undeveloped sand pits before becoming the home of the Romford Ice Rink in 1987, which remained in operation until its closure in 2013.

Today, the site is predominantly cleared, with a portion to the south used for parking and largely free from overgrowth. It benefits from direct access via a roundabout from the A125 Rom Valley Way, while a secondary access route through Old Church Road and Old Church Rise has been secured through a Deed of Easement, though it is yet to be constructed. Additionally, a third construction access from Rom Valley Way is being progressed in coordination with the Highways Department.

Key Points

Planning

The site has planning permission for a hybrid phased mixed-use development of seven blocks of 2-12 storeys to include up to 972 residential units comprising:
Block A: Full permission for 146 residential units, retail/restaurant unit, a medical or neighbourhood centre, an energy centre, and parking.
Blocks B to G: Outline permission for up to 826 residential units, alongside additional amenities and infrastructure.
Planning Reference: P0615.21(date 5th September 2023)

Location