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

POLICY BP1: CULTURE AND TOURISM

Proposals for new or enhanced cultural facilities (including leisure) and tourist attractions will be encouraged in town centre or other areas with good public transport, walking and cycling links. Leisure facilities will be particularly welcome in areas where there is an identified local need and, where possible, tourist accommodation should be located in close proximity to tourist attractions. Proposals which would improve access to the Borough’s rivers for recreational purposes, for example for canoeing or angling will be supported

Proposals that will result in the loss of cultural facilities (including leisure) will normally be resisted unless an appropriate replacement facility is provided within or in the vicinity of the development or, alternatively, the developer can produce evidence to the Council’s satisfaction that there is no longer a need for the facility.