Policy information sourced from Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies DPD
POLICY BP9: RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT
Development along rivers should respect the character, opportunities and constraints of the specific site and surroundings. Riverside development is expected to:
- Where appropriate, provide access to the river and provide riverside pedestrian and cycle paths that are high quality, convenient, and safe (provided these are landward of any existing flood defence).
- Provide open space for recreation and conservation which can also be used to store excess floodwater.
- Protect and enhance biodiversity (important species and habitats) in and along the river and banks and provide, preserve and enhance wildlife corridors where appropriate.
- Orientate buildings towards the riverside.
- Incorporate clear signage, information and lighting to promote the use of waterside spaces by all.
- Preserve and enhance the waterway’s heritage.
A minimum of an 8 metre buffer strip is required between a proposed development and the top bank of any fluvial main river, 16 metres on any tidal watercourse and 5 metres for any ordinary watercourse unless fully justified, mitigated and compensated.
For more information please see the Borough Wide Development Policies DPD