Policy information sourced from Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies DPD

POLICY BC10: THE HEALTH IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT

The Council will work in partnership with NHS Barking and Dagenham and other relevant agencies to improve the health of the local population and reduce health inequalities.

Sufficient, accessible health facilities will be provided to meet the needs of residents’, and projects and programmes initiated by NHS Barking and Dagenham and other agencies will be supported to improve the efficiency of health service provision.

The health impacts of major developments should be considered from the outset and planning applications should show how the development will address these impacts and contribute to improving public health and wellbeing within the Borough.

As with other community facilities, where a loss or relocation of a health facility is proposed, the replacement use should demonstrate compliance with Core Strategy Policy CC3.

The Council will promote the objectives of the Mayor’s Food Strategy and encourage developments and other initiatives to provide fresh fruit and vegetables in the Borough, particularly in Barking Riverside and locations with existing deficiencies. This will include support for the continuation and improvements of the Borough’s markets, and the retention and expansion of allotments in the Borough.