RM7 Former Car Park, London Road, Romford

A now cleared and secure site of about 0.41 hectares (1.02 acres) with frontage to London Road and Spring Gardens.

The planning consent is for 88 flats that comprises: 37 x 1 bedroom apartments, 34 x 2 bedroom apartments, 15 x 3 bedroom apartments and 2 x 4 bedroom apartments, with a total gross internal area (GIA) of approximately 7,843 sq m (84,422 sq ft) over six floors. The consent also provides for 56 car parking spaces (9 allocated for DDA - Disability Discrimination Act) and 160 cycle spaces.

Romford is a large, vibrant market town and commercial hub in East London, located 14 miles north-east of Charing Cross. Situated within the London Borough of Havering and London Fare Zone 6, it is celebrated for its historic 13th-century market, bustling nightlife, and excellent transport links. There is an abundance of open green spaces in the proximity of this site, that includes Cottons Park and Westlands Playing Fields. The Chase Nature Reserve and Family Golf and Leisure Park are also nearby. The surrounding area is mainly residential. The site is also well served by local schools, including Crowlands Primary School and also St Edwards Church of England Academy.

The site occupies a prominent position on London Road with Spring Gardens. Frequent bus services from London Road serve the town centre and the train station. Road connections are also good with the nearby A12 connecting to J28 of the M25 to the east and M11 and A11 to the west.