Work stops on Conran’s 1,380-home estate rebuild due to second staircase uncertainty

Waterloo Estate - Romford

Joint venture latest developer to halt development since proposed ban on single-staircase in high-rises

Work on Conran & Partners 1,380-home estate regeneration in Romford has been paused because of ongoing uncertainty over the proposed second staircase rule in tower blocks.

Wates Residential and Havering Council have announced a halt to work on Waterloo and Queen Street, under which 270 homes are being demolished and replaced with 10 blocks ranging from three to 16 storeys in height.

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