Safety of women and girls
Havering Council recently approved a development despite concerns about its impact on the safety of women and girls.
Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the demolition of the Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford and its replacement with 106 new flats and a commercial unit in March 2026. This decision was made despite concerns raised by Councillor Joshua Chapman regarding the safety of women and girls, specifically that the enclosed nature of the proposed development could force pedestrians to take longer, less safe routes.
The committee approved the project by a vote of three to two, with one abstention, as reported in March 2026. There are currently no further council discussions or decisions scheduled regarding the safety of women and girls in relation to this specific development or the broader topic.
Key facts
- Havering Council's Strategic Planning Committee approved the demolition of Angel Way multi-storey car park in Romford in March 2026. Source
- The committee approved the project by a vote of three to two, with one abstention. Source
- Councillor Joshua Chapman raised concerns about the safety of women and girls regarding the proposed development. Source
- The development will replace the car park with 106 new flats and a commercial unit. Source
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