The planning application for the Como Street car park site proposes the delivery of 137 homes and has been put forward by Havering Council-owned Mercury Land Holdings.
According to the council the plans have been revised to include changes in the building heights, “reflecting the community’s input and the council’s willingness to listen to local residents’ concerns”.
The scheme has faced opposition, with Romford councillor David Taylor telling a planning committee in January that residents felt let down by the council’s level of consultation.
He said: “Their neighbourhood is under threat of irreversible damage to its character, and they fear this [approach] will set a precedent.”
Discussing the submission of the planning application, Councillor Graham Williamson, cabinet member for development and regeneration, said: “I’d like to thank everyone for taking the time to share their views and show support for this Como Street scheme.
“Throughout this process, the development team have made sure the project addressed local concerns and priorities.”
The planning application is for a residential-led mixed-use scheme comprising 138 homes and flexible commercial/community floorspace.
Christopher Hobbs, director of Mercury Land Holdings, said: “We are pleased to submit the planning application for the Como Street project.
“Working closely with local residents has proved to be invaluable in helping to shape our plans.
“We are committed to delivering a development that meets the aspirations of local residents whilst delivering much needed homes in the Romford area.”
The plan also includes public realm enhancements, such as hard and soft landscaping, access, servicing, vehicle and cycle parking, and refuse and recycling stores.
The application, which was received on July 3, is yet to be decided.
A decision is expected by October 27.
The move comes after plans to build 106 houses on the site of Romford’s Angel Way car park were also submitted by Mercury Land Holdings last month.
