Land at Rom Valley Way (formerly Romford Ice Rink) Romford

Undecided P0668.26
Council
Date received
1 Jun 2026
Date validated
1 Jun 2026

Description

Variation of condition Nos. 1(Detailed permission - amend approved plans), 2(Outline permission - amend outline drawings), 3(Outline permission part of Phase 1 - amend approved plans), 5(Amend approved parameter plans), 8(Amend phasing plan), 9(Amend approved Design Code document), 10(Amend phasing plan and submission of details of site levels), 12(Revise approved number of units in Block A),13(Revise approved number of units in outline scheme), 26(Remove stipulated size for communal amenity and open spaces), 27(Remove floor space limit for the uses), 35(Amend approved Ecological Appraisal documents), 42(Amend approved Air Quality Assessment documents), 52(Amend approved Flood Risk Assessment documents), 68(Amend approved Fire Statement documents), 71(Amend phasing plan for Delivery and Servicing Plan: Non-Residential Elements), 72(Amend phasing plan for Delivery and Servicing Plan: Residential Elements) & 82(Rewording of condition 82) of planning permission ref: P0615.21 dated 05/09/2023 to permit the development to be constructed using a traditional build approach (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