Policy information sourced from the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan

SP8 Planning for integrated and sustainable transport

1.

The Council will continue to follow the Mayor’s Transport Strategy through delivery of its Local Implementation Plan (LIP) and supporting programmes. This will be achieved by:

  • seeking improvements to and, where necessary, safeguarding existing land and buildings used for active travel (walking and cycling), public transport or related support functions critical for delivering the borough’s strategy for improving the transport network and services, as set out in the Local Implementation Plan and borough-wide Transport Strategy Topic paper
  • We recognise the borough’s unique position as a rail freight hub containing several areas with rail freight infrastructure and excellent links to the continent and nationally. We will support the enhancement of these freight facilities and safeguard existing sites to promote modal shift of freight from road to rail or river. The proposed Dagenham Freeport and the City Markets relocation at Dagenham Dock are key opportunities to do this. The rail sites at Castle Green also allow for future growth opportunities
  • seeking to adopt a multifaceted approach to sustainable transport which recognises the inter-relationship between successful placemaking, health and wellbeing, and the environment. We will develop an integrated, joined-up system that allows people to travel easily both within the borough and between other inner and outer London boroughs, prioritising active travel on key desire lines connected to new and existing public transport hubs
  • exploring the feasibility and business case of wider strategic schemes to improve the A13 and a potential future link across the River Roding that aim to reduce severance and improve environmental conditions
  • improving public transport access across the borough and into the town centres in respect of Policy DMD3: Development of Town Centres. This will include identifying locations for new bus priority infrastructure as well as the upgrading of existing services to meet future growth aspirations
  • supporting for consolidation of deliveries in town centres, logistics hubs and in new masterplans, with low or zero emission last-mile deliveries
  • working with rail operators, river freight operators, TfL and other partners to improve the operation and capacity of all stations, and maximising the use of rail sites, as well as safeguarded wharves in respect of Policy SP5: Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth
  • expanding the borough’s network of ‘School Streets’ where all motor vehicles, except those belonging to residents and school staff, are restricted from the immediate area during school drop-off and pick-up.

2.

The Council will work to support the delivery of the Mayor’s two strategic targets by 2041:

  • 75% of all trips (based on the citywide target of 80%) in Outer London to be made by walking, cycling or public transport
  • the Mayor’s Vision Zero ambition to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries on the roads.

3.

In order to support the borough’s growth, the Council will seek schemes which are car-free or provide the minimum necessary level of parking provision in line with the London Plan 2021 parking standards. This will be supported by further development of local public transport networks and sustainable modes of travel such as wider footpaths, good cycling infrastructure and well-designed public realm walking and cycling routes.

4.

We will also support developments to include the installation of electric vehicle charging points and supporting infrastructure, in line with London Plan 2021 targets. This will be further supported by the borough’s emerging EV vision.

5.

In line with the borough’s Walking and Cycling Strategy the Council will support new and planned schemes such as Cycle Route CFR10, and the Barking to Chadwell Heath cycle route, which will reduce severance and improve connectivity across the borough. The Walking and Cycling Strategy also identifies existing routes to be upgraded, ensuring routes follow the Healthy Streets approach and are along key desire lines, which feed other transport modes.

6.

The Council will seek a sustainable approach to freight by working with developers, local businesses, river and rail freight operators, and other partners to reduce highway congestion and environmental impacts. This will include the development of a Freeport on the River Thames to support planned industrial intensification and promote the enhancement and intensification of existing rail served sites within the borough.

For more information please see the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan