The future of The Plough Pub, near Gallows Corner, has been in doubt since a blaze closed it in 2011. It has been the plan for a while to demolish the building and replace it with a KFC, creating around 50 new jobs.
Work was due to start last autumn but plans were not approved by Havering Council.
Work is set to start later this year
A KFC spokesman said: “We are delighted to be opening a new restaurant in Romford next summer.
“We believe that KFC will be a positive addition to the community, creating around 50 career opportunities.”*
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*Quote from the Romford Recorder