We have been consulting with residents to find out their views about the future of the Farnham and Hilldene Estate since 2016.
The Farnham and Hilldene shopping area is a key place for Harold Hill's residents and businesses.
In March 2021, the Council’s cabinet committed to significant investment in the area to ensure it continues to be a beacon for the neighbourhood and the whole community to enjoy.
In addition to redeveloping Farnham and Hilldene Estate two neighbouring sites, Chippenham Road and the old library site, were added to be delivered as a single masterplan vision.
We have begun to explore what benefits the investment could bring to the area, its residents, businesses and the wider community.
Sites:
- 1 - Family Welcome Centre and Medical Centre
- 2 - Chippenham Road
- 3 - Farnham and Hilldene Estate
Wider Estate:
- 2 - St George's Parish Church and Centre
- 3 - Harold Hill Library
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There are regular community consultation meetings held to engage with residence, neighbours and businesses.
We are committed to working together with the community to deliver this ambitious project.
We are carefully planning the regeneration of this area and proposing to deliver the project in a number of phases.
Phase 1 - Family Welcome Centre and Health Centre.
Phase 2 – Chippenham Road.
Phase 3 – Farnham and Hilldene Estate. This estate is also proposed to have a number of sub phases. This would be done in order to keep a majority of the shops open and minimise the impact on local businesses.
The process will take a significant number of years. Construction of the Phase 1 is earmarked to start in Summer 2024.
This masterplan vision is aiming to deliver a number of new community facilities, environmental improvements and high quality homes including affordable housing.
For further information please see our next section ‘The story so far’.
If you’d like to discuss the project, book a call or meeting with our Regeneration Officer or find out more you can contact us at regeneration@havering.gov.uk.
"I can’t say a bad word about the way it was handled. The officers were fantastic. We feel very settled and grateful."
Elizabeth, a former Farnham Road resident, commenting on her move from the site to enable regeneration
- July 2016 - First residents consultation meeting
- September 2016 - Second residents consultation meeting
- October 2016 - Cabinet approve ’12 Sites’ regeneration programme
- November 2016 - Third residents consultation meeting
- February 2017 - Fourth residents consultation meeting
- September 2017 - Fifth residents consultation meeting
- October 2017 - Sixth residents consultation meeting
- February 2018 - Seventh residents consultation meeting
- June 2018 - Residents are updated on the regeneration scheme
- October 2018 - Local residents encouraged to have their say on regeneration programme
- February 2020 - Public consultation online for the regeneration of the area
- March 2021 - Cabinet approve the regeneration of Harold Hill Town Centre, including a new Family Welcome Centre
- July to August 2021 - Public consultation online and drop in sessions held on the design proposals for the regeneration of the area - View the consultation boards from the sessions held
- November 2021 – Further round of drop-in events announced to update on proposed redevelopment
- January 2022 – Harold Hill Town Centre public consultation report
- January 2022 - Update newsletter for residents and businesses
- March 2022 - Designs revealed for new family centre
- June 2022 - Local residents encouraged to have their say on next stage of regeneration
- June 2022 - Public consultation boards from June drop in sessions
- June 2022 - Public consultation report
- July 2022 - Family Welcome Centre planning consent granted
- November 2022 - Updated public consultation boards
- April 2023 - Update to neighbours close to the new Family Welcome Centre site
- June 2023 - Demolition starts on new Family Welcome Centre
- July 2023 - Leaflet on the public consultation for phase two of the Harold Hill masterplan: Chippenham Road
- July 2023 - Phase 2 Harold Hill Town Centre Masterplan: Chippenham Road consultation boards
- July 2023 - Phase 2 Harold Hill Town Centre Masterplan: Chippenham Road public consultation survey
- August 2023 - Newsletter to Farnham and Hilldene residents about estate improvements
- November 2023 – Update newsletter to Farnham and Hilldene residents
- November 2023 – Letter invite to Harold Hill shopkeepers
- February 2024 - Update newsletter to Farnham and Hilldene residents
- April 2024 - Public consultation on the second phase of the Harold Hill Regeneration Masterplan – Chippenham Road
- April 2024 - Exhibition boards for the public consultation
- June 2024 - Meet the construction team at Family Welcome Centre
- June 2024 - Farnham and Hilldene public consultation opens
- June 2024 - Farnham and Hilldene consultation display boards
- July 2024 - Phase 1 Councillors visit Family Welcome Centre construction site
We are excited to invite you to join our community conversation about the future of Harold Hill town centre.
Your insights and opinions are crucial as we embark on plans to regenerate and revitalise the heart of our town.
We see Harold Hill town centre as a family-friendly, safe, and sustainable thriving place for local businesses, shoppers, visitors, and residents.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a vibrant town centre that meets the needs and ambitions of everyone who lives, works, and visits here.
Your feedback has already helped us to shape Phase One and Phase Two of the wider Harold Hill Regeneration Masterplan.
Before we prepare our plans for Phase Three, we want to know your priorities for the town centre.
We need your input to shape the future of Harold Hill town centre.
Together, we can transform Harold Hill town centre into a place we are all proud of.
Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Drop-in days
- Wednesday 26 June, 12noon to 5pm at Harold Hill Library
- Thursday 27 June, 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Harold Hill Library
Contact 0800 652 9460 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm) or regeneration@havering.gov.uk for more information.
Target start dates
- Family Welcome Centre – Summer 2024
- Chippenham Road – Winter 2025
- Farnham and Hilldene Phase 1 – Spring 2026
- Farnham and Hilldene phase 2 – Spring 2027
- Farnham and Hilldene Phase 3 – Summer 2029
- Farnham and Hilldene Phase 4 – Autumn 2031.
Please note that all dates are indicative and subject to change.