A recent proposal by Tal Arc Ltd aimed to convert Queens Court, an office block in Romford, into 47 residential flats. However, Havering Council rejected the application for prior notification, demanding a full planning application instead. Key concerns included the flood risk to the ground floor units, insufficient waste collection provisions, and adverse effects on local parking and traffic conditions. The council emphasized the need for satisfactory mitigation information, raising doubts about future occupiers' safety. This decision reflects the council's cautious approach towards urban development in flood-prone areas.
In the absence of satisfactory information, it would be likely that the future occupiers of the site would suffer from flood risk, which would unacceptably impact on their safety.
The proposal would harm existing residents' access to parking and the flow of traffic in nearby streets.
Havering Council's planning team refused to grant prior approval, arguing that a full planning application was needed due to potential flood risk and other concerns.
The architecture company's plan included 47 new flats, but it was met with significant objections from the council on various grounds.
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