The Romford Masterplan, the comprehensive vision for the future development and regeneration of Romford Town Centre, will be presented to Cabinet for adoption at the 12 March 2025 Cabinet meeting.
The Romford Masterplan is a Supplementary Planning Document that will support the Local Plan, and aims to transform the area into a more vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive community.
It will serve as a planning policy document, influencing private landowner developments within Romford, with financial contributions from these landowners expected to fund public space improvements.
This plan, shaped by community feedback and Council priorities, will also protect Romford's unique character and history, creating an attractive mixed-use town centre.
Key features include:
- re-naturalising the River Rom
- greening the town centre
- improving the public spaces – in particular the Market Place
- retaining retail and leisure and supporting a mix of uses
- attracting inward investment
- supporting the delivery of infrastructure
- creating safer routes into the town centre.
Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration, said:
“The Masterplan, which has been subject to extensive public consultation and refinement, aims to revitalize Romford by focusing on key areas such as the Market, the River Rom, and public spaces.
“73 percent of residents that participated in the most recent consultation expressed continued support for the plan, which is very encouraging.
“Approval by the Cabinet will underscore the Council's commitment to improving Romford's appeal as a place to live, work, and visit.”
It follows the presentation to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 6 March 2025, which gave the overall recommendation to support the Masterplan.