The bulldozing of the site, between Chippenham Road, Kings Lynn Drive and Dartfields, began in July and was carried out over 14 weeks.
This morning (October 28), Havering Council confirmed the work is now finished.
It represents the start of phase two of the Harold Hill Town Centre regeneration programme alongside phase one – The Family Welcome Centre, and phase three – the Farnham and Hilldene scheme.
The new development will feature shared green spaces, including community gardens and play areas designed to foster community engagement and support wellbeing among residents.
The project is part of a joint venture between Havering Council and Wates Residential, which aims to deliver 3,500 new homes across 12 estates in the borough.
On October 15, our reporter headed down to the site and saw that the demolition work appeared to be finalised.
The site, surrounded by a blue fence perimeter, was barren apart from three or four large piles of rubble and a few traffic cones scattered across the land.
According to a Havering Council statement in July, crews would have used ‘concrete nibblers’ – a crushing method rather than an impact-based one – to reduce noise and vibration during demolition works.
Environmental monitoring would have also taken place throughout the process, with the council saying work would stop immediately if thresholds are breached.
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Havering Council leader Cllr Ray Morgon said : “It’s exciting to see the latest phase of this new development.
“The transformation of Chippenham Road is a key part of our Harold Hill masterplan, ensuring regeneration that benefits Havering residents, businesses and future generations.”
Paul Nicholls, regional managing director for London at Wates Residential, added: “We’re proud to be progressing with this vital regeneration.
“Clearing the site at Chippenham Road is a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering high-quality homes and vibrant communities.”
As part of the regeneration scheme, The Alderman pub in Chippenham Road is also set to be demolished.
However, landlady Sandy Wyatt previously told the Recorder that she, alongside her regular customers, have all been “left in the dark” by Havering Council.
Sandy, who also lives at the pub, said: “It’s not right – I’d rather know whether this is closing in December or next March because I’ve got to sort myself out and so do the customers.
“Nobody knows a thing.”
A council spokesperson said details are still being negotiated with the head-lessee of the pub and a demolition timetable will become clearer once negotiations have concluded.
