Council Planning Approves Hornchurch Car Park Conversion to New Homes Despite Local Objections.

Residents voiced their objections to the possible development of a Hornchurch car park into a series of houses. However, the development was approved at a council Strategic Committee on Thursday 8 May.

The proposed development for Dorrington Gardens car park includes 34 homes, including a mixture of houses and apartments. The development will include car parking, play areas and amenity space.

Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Development and Regeneration, said:

“This review by the Strategic Planning Committee is a key milestone for the project’s approval process, and one we welcome, although not being specifically built by Havering Council.

“The Committee evaluated the proposal’s compliance with planning regulations, its benefits to the community and any potential concerns raised by local residents for an asset which was not being fully utilised.”

Garry Green, Director, Mercury Land Holdings, said:

“This scheme is the fourth project for Mercury Land Holdings that we have acquired from Havering Council as part of the Asset Disposal Scheme to create much-needed homes for local people in Havering.

“We welcomed the opportunity to showcase the proposals for the scheme which is an imaginative repurposing of the existing car park site into the proposed housing development for local people.

“Our schemes will provide more choice and flexibility for Havering residents looking to rent locally.”

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