Policy information sourced from the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan

SPP5 Dagenham East

4.

In this area there is indicative capacity for 1,123 new homes and approximately 57,293 sqm additional industrial floor space 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.

5.

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 Trajector y in Appendix 4):

Dagenham East Transformation Area (as shown on the Policies Map)

6.

To deliver our vision, development proposals should be consistent with the principles listed below:

  • A residential-led mixed-use development at Ibscott Close Estate and highways land at Rainham Road South/ Ballards Road (site allocation XE) which should aim to deliver outstanding design and have regard to its local context, making a positive contribution to the local character and neighbourhood
  • A new media, science and technology cluster is planned alongside the expanded development of new homes that are well integrated with existing residential neighbourhoods
  • London’s newest and largest film studios and surrounding ancillary uses
  • Special education needs school provision
  • Improvements to the environmental quality and public realm in the district centre
  • Improvements to the green infrastructure network including
    1. new green infrastructure grid route – Wood Lane and Rainham Road North,
    2. Reede Road, Rainham Road and Foxlands Crescent, and
    3. linkages to Thames Chase Community Forest

Dagenham Village

7.

Dagenham Village is the historic heart of Dagenham, and the design will need to respond to this unique and sensitive development context. Development proposals must comply with Local Plan policies and have regard to the Dagenham Village Conservation Area Character Appraisal (or its updated equivalent) to preserve or enhance the borough’s historic environment.

8.

The Council will support and enable the delivery of infrastructure to support communities in Dagenham East and Village to ensure development is sustainable. The Council will also support development that contributes to:

  • flood defences including measures to reduce flood risk at Dagenham East Station and numerous defence structures along the Wantz Stream
  • transport and connectivity improvements, including the new C2C station at Dagenham East and Dagenham East Station Accessibility Scheme
  • digital infrastructure enhancements including telecommunications and fast broadband
  • healthcare facilities (e.g. new primary care hub)
  • early years facilities
  • parks and open spaces
  • community centres and faith spaces
  • children’s play and youth facilities.

For more information please see the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan