Romford Masterplan
Havering Council recently approved a major Romford development, raising questions about safety, affordable housing, and heritage within the strategic plan for the area.
In March 2026, Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford, to be replaced by 106 new flats and a commercial unit. This decision, made by a narrow vote of three to two with one abstention, faced concerns from local councillors regarding safety, affordable housing, and the impact on local heritage.
Councillor Joshua Chapman, who called in the application, expressed disappointment that his concerns about the safety of women and girls and the lack of affordable housing were not fully addressed. The Romford Masterplan is a strategic plan for the area's development, against which such applications are assessed.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the demolition of Angel Way multi-storey car park in March 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The car park will be replaced with 106 new flats and a commercial unit. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- The decision was made by a vote of three to two, with one abstention. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Local councillors raised concerns about safety, affordable housing, and heritage. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Councillor Joshua Chapman called in the application. Source 1 Source 2
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