Barking Thames Road

Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a new development which will see more than 150 homes and business space being created.

The scheme has been brought forward by the Be First – the organisation who’re looking to ensure 50,000 homes and 20,000 jobs are created in the region over the next 20 years.

Ahead of their involvement in the Barking & Dagenham Future Development Plans Event they’ve been given the nod for this scheme – to build 156 homes and 5,085 sq m of light industrial space at a two acre site in Thames Road, Barking. Half will be reserved for people on the council’s waiting list.

Cllr Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Social Council, said: “We’re trying to do regeneration differently in Barking and Dagenham. We’re about delivering inclusive growth and this development in Thames Road is a great example of intelligent regeneration. It will produce jobs and quality homes for people at rents they can afford, and all in a sustainable way. It’s a model for future regeneration.”

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  • 39 x one-bedroom homes
  • 77 x two-bedroom homes
  • 40 x three-bedroom homes
  • 77 will be London affordable rent and 79 affordable rent dwellings
  • Homes will be developed over four blocks rising from seven to sixteen storeys
  • 5,085 sq m of light industrial units for businesses
  • 60 x trees alongside green spaces and play areas
  • Balconies and roof terraces
  • 70% of hot water and heating will be provided by air source heat pumps

Ben Green, Senior Development Manager at Be First, added: “Be First is about building sustainable communities that create new jobs and new homes.  12 Thames Road is a statement of intent for Be First and the council, who have ambitious plans to regenerate the area.”

Register for the Barking & Dagenham Future Development Plans Event here: https://www.built-environment-networking.com/event/future-development-barking-dagenham/

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