Site plan, noting building heights.

Landscaping and public realm

The development has been put together with a focus on regenerating the site, from its history as an industrial estate to a nature led community.

Re-wilding of the River Rom
The current proposal demonstrates the shared aspiration to re-naturalise the River Rom, carving out a new riverside park within the proposal. The park is served by a sustainable, urban neighbourhood with a streets first approach. Courtyard block typologies have been developed in line with the Romford Town Centre Masterplan to enclose amenity space and provide active frontages onto the public realm.

Transport

Transport for the site will be provided in accordance with the London Plan, with a focus on sustainable modes of transport.

Given the context of the site, nearby to strong transport links to get around Romford and get into the centre of London, the scheme is car-free. This means there will be no car parking spaces for residents of the site, other than a very small provision for blue-badge holders.

There will be formal controls in place to prevent overspill or kerb parking, including an on-site team and bollards in place.

Sustainable travel options will be championed across the site, with a high level of long-stay cycle parking in all buildings, as well as Sheffield stands throughout the site to provide ample space for visitors.

Vehicle access
The main vehicle access will be taken via Davidsons Way. Alternations and improvements to the existing junction are proposed as part of the application at the Seedbed Centre to the south.

The development will be served from the proposed junction, with a separate emergency access along the northern boundary.

Transport strategy plan.