Tell us what you think of our draft masterplan

The sign at the entrance to the River Road Industrial area

Barking and Dagenham Council has ambitious plans for growth, including the creation of thousands of new homes and jobs.

To help achieve this, the Council is looking at how the industrial land in and around River Road and Thames Road could be regenerated to support business growth, deliver modern industrial buildings, and a new vibrant community.

We have prepared a draft masterplan for this area, which will guide development in the area for the next 20 years. The technical name for this masterplan is the River Road Employment Area (including Kingsway Industrial Estate) Supplementary Planning Document. It will provide guidance on how the area will be developed and we will use it alongside our the new borough wide Local Plan to determine planning applications. It is vitally important for local residents and local businesses.

We would like your views.
Please take a look at our draft plan and give us your comments and suggestions.

  • Read the draft plan here.
  • Give us your comments here. You can post your ideas and suggestions and, if you see an idea that someone else has posted, that you like, you can vote for it!
  • If you would like to talk to a member of staff about it, please email planningpolicy@befirst.london for an appointment.

Barking and Dagenham Council has ambitious plans for growth, including the creation of thousands of new homes and jobs.

To help achieve this, the Council is looking at how the industrial land in and around River Road and Thames Road could be regenerated to support business growth, deliver modern industrial buildings, and a new vibrant community.

We have prepared a draft masterplan for this area, which will guide development in the area for the next 20 years. The technical name for this masterplan is the River Road Employment Area (including Kingsway Industrial Estate) Supplementary Planning Document. It will provide guidance on how the area will be developed and we will use it alongside our the new borough wide Local Plan to determine planning applications. It is vitally important for local residents and local businesses.

We would like your views.
Please take a look at our draft plan and give us your comments and suggestions.

  • Read the draft plan here.
  • Give us your comments here. You can post your ideas and suggestions and, if you see an idea that someone else has posted, that you like, you can vote for it!
  • If you would like to talk to a member of staff about it, please email planningpolicy@befirst.london for an appointment.
  • Help us revitalise our riverside

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    Residents and businesses have been asked to give their views on a masterplan to transform industrial land in and around Barking Creek and the River Thames.

    The outline plans look to breathe new life into the area around River Road and Thames Road in a bid to boost business growth, deliver modern industrial buildings, new homes and create a new vibrant, sustainable community.

    Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Social Housing and Regeneration, said: “Barking and Dagenham’s potential for progressive growth is almost boundless.

    “And the area around Barking Creek and the Thames is ripe for regeneration – but it has to benefit local people and businesses, which is why it’s crucial residents and local employers get involved in this consultation.”

    The consultation runs from 1 December 2020 to 26 January 2021.

    To comment on the plans (the River Road Employment Area (and Kingsway Industrial Estate) Supplementary Planning Document), please go to https://oneboroughvoice.lbbd.gov.uk/river-road-masterplan


Page last updated: 01 Dec 2020, 03:19 PM