Redical has appointed HUB to deliver the next phase of the transformation of The Liberty Romford shopping centre, which could see up to 110,000 sq m of new residential space delivered.
The shopping centre is at the heart of Havering Council’s masterplan for the future of the town and working with Redical and its on-site team, HUB will now engage with the local community and other stakeholders, including retailers at the shopping centre, to develop proposals to enhance the properties and land surrounding The Liberty Romford.
Consultation on the plans, which could also include the creation of modernised retail space adjacent to the residential, will be conducted throughout the spring and summer, ahead of Redical and HUB submitting a planning application in the autumn.
Stephen Daniels, head of asset management and regeneration at Redical, said: “Building on our work to transform The Liberty Romford, the addition of residential will bring a different dimension to the centre, one with the potential to significantly enhance the contribution it makes to Romford, economically, socially, and practically. HUB shares our vision and commitment to getting this right for Romford, and the team’s experience will be vital in realising The Liberty’s full potential and delivering the council’s vision.”
Damien Sharkey, managing director of HUB, added: “HUB is a strong advocate for the transformative power of regeneration that benefits communities, and our focus is on helping shape outstanding places. Romford offers fantastic transport links, an established community and sense of place, and plenty of opportunity.
“There is significant potential for us to support Redical’s good work in making this bustling community hub even better than before, and we look forward to contributing to its next phase of additive development. We will now be working with the community and the shopping centre’s occupants to decide how we can best bring forward the next chapter for The Liberty.”
