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Property & Planning · LondonFormer Romford youth centre becomes nine family homes
Construction is progressing at the former Century Youth House on Albert Road, Romford, to convert the vacant building into nine family homes. Havering Council approved the plans in December 2025, with the project set to retain the historic core of the 1800s building.
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Business · LondonWingstop opens in Romford after planning approval
Wingstop has opened its first Romford restaurant at Unit 11, The Brewery, on 7 October 2026. The site was formerly occupied by TGI Fridays, which closed in September 2024. Havering Council approved the planning application for the new restaurant in April 2026.
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Property & Planning · LondonHavering Council refuses 10-person HMO in Romford
Havering Council planning officers have refused a retrospective application to continue operating a 10-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 290 North Street, Romford. The decision, made on 5 October 2026, cited insufficient communal space and a poor living environment for occupants.
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Transport & TfL · LondonGallows Corner flyover closed overnight, weekend junction shutdown announced
Transport for London confirmed that the Gallows Corner flyover will be closed overnight on 17 September and that the entire junction will be shut from the evening of 18 September until Monday morning. Diversion routes are in place and reopening is planned for the end of the month.
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Crime & Safety · LondonGrass fire near Hainault Road in Romford damages three hectares
A grass fire near Hainault Road in Romford burned through three hectares of land on 5 August 2026. The London Fire Brigade sent six fire engines and around 40 firefighters, using specialised equipment including backpack blowers to control the flames. The fire was extinguished by 3:04 pm.
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Property & Planning · All LondonHavering Council blocks Romford HMO plan over neighbour impact
Havering Council refused a planning application to convert a detached house in Romford into a seven-person house in multiple occupation. Officers said the scheme would create excessive activity and leave one room too far from the kitchen, breaching East London HMO standards.
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