Romford's former Debenhams site redevelopment
The redevelopment of Romford's former Debenhams site into new homes, a hotel, and commercial spaces was discussed by Havering Council in January 2026.
Plans for the redevelopment of Romford's former Debenhams site, which include 155 new homes, a 118-bedroom hotel, and ground-floor commercial spaces, were discussed by a Havering Council Strategic Planning Committee in January 2026. The scheme proposes demolishing the existing building at 56-72 Market Place to create a mixed-use development, with residential blocks of 12 and 14 storeys and a six-storey hotel.
No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Romford's former Debenhams site redevelopment. The project, which has been in development for five years, aims to revitalise the Market Place frontage and enhance Swan Walk. It seeks to transform the site into a mixed-use development.
Key facts
- Plans for the redevelopment were discussed by a Havering Council Strategic Planning Committee in January 2026. Source
- The project proposes 155 new homes, a 118-bedroom hotel, and ground-floor commercial spaces. Source
- The existing Debenhams building at 56-72 Market Place is planned for demolition. Source
- Residential blocks are planned to be 12 and 14 storeys high. Source
- The hotel block facing Market Place will be approximately six storeys high. Source
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