Rom Valley Gardens Rom Valley Way

Pending N0019.26
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
RM7

Description

Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission Ref:P1492.21 dated 18/05/2023 to amend the description of the development to remove reference to the heights of the blocks and specified number of residential units within the full application (Block A) element and removing reference to the specified number of residential units including later living/extra care/residential units within the outline application (Blocks B to G) element to 'Hybrid planning application for phased mixed-use development for the provision of seven blocks (Block A to G) to include up to 972 residential units comprising: Full application (Block A) erection of residential dwellings (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 residential dwellings (Classes C3) including 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. Environmental Statement Submitted.'

Havering
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#257 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Havering is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #197 out of 292. 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 81% approved vs 90% nationally
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Havering decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
73%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #286 of 292
81%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #267 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #197 of 292
47%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #201 of 292
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