Key Points:
- Havering Council to review the final draft of the Romford Masterplan on March 6.
- The masterplan aims to revitalise Romford town centre over the next 15 to 20 years.
- Key proposals include:
- Making the River Rom more visible in the town centre.
- Reinforcing the importance of Romford Market.
- Redeveloping the Brewery to create a new entrance to Romford station.
- The plan has undergone public consultations in 2019 and 2024.
- Feedback concerns include parking, culture, and safety, with a focus on making the town inclusive and safe for all, including women and girls.
- Tomorrow’s meeting will focus solely on the masterplan as it is the only item on the agenda.
- The final decision on adopting the plan is expected at the Havering Council cabinet meeting on March 12.
Havering Council to Review Romford Masterplan in Key Meeting
Havering Council is set to review the final draft of the Romford Masterplan in a crucial meeting tomorrow, with discussions focusing on the town’s future development over the next two decades.
The place overview and scrutiny sub-committee will meet on March 6 to analyse the latest revisions of the masterplan, which has been shaped by years of public consultations and feedback.
What is the Romford Masterplan?
The Romford Masterplan is a long-term strategy aimed at revitalising the town centre, guiding its development for the next 15 to 20 years.
Key proposals include:
- Enhancing the River Rom’s visibility throughout the town centre.
- Strengthening Romford Market’s role as a cultural and economic hub.
- Redeveloping The Brewery to provide a new entrance to Romford station.
What feedback has been received from the public?
The masterplan has been shaped by two rounds of public consultation—one in 2019 and another in 2024.
Concerns raised in the most recent engagement included:
- Parking availability in the town centre.
- Cultural development and community activities.
- Safety, with an emphasis on making Romford more inclusive—particularly for women and girls.
According to council documents, amendments have been made to address these concerns, and these changes will be reviewed at the meeting.
What will happen at the meeting?
The March 6 meeting will focus exclusively on the masterplan, as it is the only agenda item.
Council members will:
- Review the final draft of the masterplan.
- Discuss public feedback and proposed amendments.
- Debate the impact of the plan on Romford’s future.
Following this meeting, the masterplan is expected to be formally adopted by Havering’s cabinet on March 12.
What happens next?
If approved next week, the Romford Masterplan will become a guiding document for town centre development, influencing housing, transport, infrastructure, and commercial growth over the next two decades.
The council is encouraging continued public engagement, urging residents to stay informed as the town’s transformation moves forward.
