Romford Town Centre Masterplan
Havering Council is considering plans for a mixed-use redevelopment of Romford's former Debenhams site.
Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee discussed plans in January 2026 for a mixed-use redevelopment of Romford's former Debenhams site. The proposals include demolishing the existing building at 56-72 Market Place to create 155 new homes, a 118-bedroom hotel, and ground-floor commercial spaces.
The scheme, which has been in development for five years, aims to revitalise the Market Place frontage and enhance Swan Walk. The plans detail two residential blocks at the rear of the site, planned to be 12 and 14 storeys high, with the hotel block facing Market Place at approximately six storeys.
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