Policy information sourced from the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan

SPP4 Chadwell Heath and Mark’s Gate

7.

In this area, there is indicative capacity for 4,750 new homes in the Plan period. Within the Tall Building Location identified on the Policies Map, heights up to 50 metres may be appropriate. Outside of the Tall Building Location, development taller than 18 metres would not generally be appropriate due to the low density and sensitivity of the area. The redevelopment of the area is also a good oppor tunity to work collaboratively with the London Borough of Redbridge to discuss the oppor tunity for a potential public realm strategy.

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This policy allocates the following sites as identified on the Policies Map (with fur ther details and requirements for individual sites available in the site proformas in Appendix 2 and in the Housing Trajectory in Appendix 4):

Chadwell Heath Transformation Area (as shown on the Policies Map)

9.

Development proposals should be consistent with the following principles:

  • comprehensive delivery of a new liveable mixed-use neighbourhood is planned – optimising the development potential arising from the Elizabeth Line – to deliver new homes and jobs that are integrated with existing neighbourhoods
  • intensification and modernisation of industrial activities and integration of these with, potentially, new media, film and gaming uses as part of a mixed-use neighbourhood including residential. Innovative new typologies that enable the co-location of industrial and residential uses will be encouraged and supported in the appropriate locations
  • new homes supported by expanded social infrastructure, including two primary schools and one secondary school
  • development that is seamlessly woven into the surrounding context with an appropriate massing strategy that responds to the existing context and urban grain through:
    1. focusing larger-scale development, including buildings significantly taller than prevailing heights scaling upwards to the heart of the area
    2. focusing smaller, lower-scale buildings on the perimeter to respond to the existing terraced housing.
  • establishing a ‘sense of place’ and local identity through the creation of distinctive character areas across the neighbourhood, each defined by location, density, form and materiality
  • improvements to Freshwater Road and Selina’s Lane for vehicular access and public transport
  • improvements to the pedestrian environment and connections throughout the area, including markers for intuitive wayfinding and links into the existing surrounding neighbourhoods
  • improvements to the green infrastructure network, including a green spine through the area connected to a variety of public realm spaces including parks and squares which are pedestrian and cycle friendly and integrated with existing street and movement patterns
  • enhancement and refurbishment of buildings with local heritage value.

10.

The Council is committed to delivering employment space alongside new homes. Development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they deliver a comprehensive and co-ordinated deliver y strategy that accords with Area Policy SPP4 (having regard to any supplementary planning document for the area), Policy DME1 and London Plan 2021 Policy E4. Development proposals should include a statement setting out how they align with the strategy for the area.

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Proposals resulting in the net loss of industrial floor space across the Transformation Area will only be suppor ted in accordance with Policy DME1, and will be expected to robustly demonstrate why this is justified through, for example, reprovision elsewhere in the borough, a significant demonstrable uplift in the number and quality of jobs, and/or other significant material benefits that demonstrably meet the Council’s regeneration aspirations as set out in this Local Plan.

Marks Gate and Padnall Lake Transformation Area (as shown on the Policies Map)

12.

A masterplan document will be developed to inform the strategic vision for the area. Major development proposals should seek to contribute to the following objectives:

  • delivery of improved sustainable transport connectivity to surrounding neighbourhoods and open spaces, including east west connections throughout Marks Gate, and in par ticular connections across the A12 and towards Chadwell Heath Station.
  • enhancements to public realm, streetscape and open spaces, including maximising oppor tunities for greening to reflect the landscape character of the wider area.
  • Improving the vibrancy and facilities offered within the local centre.

13.

The Padnall and Reynolds Court and Padnall Hall site will be subject to estate renewal, seeking to:

  • enable delivery of new, high-quality homes with an improved public realm
  • improve sustainable transport links throughout the sites
  • provide supporting commercial and community uses.

14.

The Padnall Lake site will have a significant focus on placemaking activity to create a more liveable residential area. Development in this location must contribute to:

  • enabling delivery of more homes set in an improved public realm
  • reconfigured and better located open space that improves quality, access and function
  • providing small-scale community uses
  • enhancing areas for wildlife and biodiversity around Padnall Lake.

For more information please see the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan