Tell us what you think of our draft Thames Road Vision and Design Code

Barking and Dagenham sits within the Thames Estuary, the UK’s number one growth opportunity. Barking and Dagenham Council has ambitious plans for growth, including the creation of thousands of new homes and jobs, as set out in the draft Local Plan 2037.

Be First, on behalf of Council, have prepared the draft Thames Road Vision and Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to provide a comprehensive vision for Thames Road, to drive the transformation of Thames Road. The draft SPD provides planning guidance on how we want to see development and growth take place. 

This document supersedes the previous River Road Employment Area Supplementary Planning Document. This updated document has been informed by feedback from community stakeholders, statutory consultees and developers and specialist expertise.   

Once adopted by the Council, the SPD will shape development in the area and will be a material consideration in planning decisions.

We are also seeking feedback on the draft Thames Road Phased Parking Proposals document. This document sets out the proposed phased implementation of changes to the parking layout along Thames Road as it develops.

The period of consultation on the draft documents is from 8 August 2024 to 11:59pm on 30 September 2024.

You can also view the related Thames Road Place Strategy here.

We would like your feedback

Please take a look at the draft SPD and give us your comments and suggestions

• Read the draft Supplementary Planning Document here.
• Read the draft Parking Proposals here.
• Give us your comments below. 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 to arrange a time.