Policy information sourced from the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan

SPP6 Dagenham Heathway and Becontree

7.

In this area there is indicative capacity for 1,990 new homes in the Plan period. Within the Tall Building Locations identified on the Policies Map, buildings up to 50 metres may be appropriate. Outside of these locations, developments over 18 metres would not generally be appropriate due to the low density and sensitivity of this area.

8.

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):

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

9.

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

  • a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment of Dagenham Heathway shopping centre to comprise of modern retail accommodation which better ser vices the needs of local residents
  • ensure that the redevelopment of the shopping centre provides continuity of trade by encouraging the retention of existing retailers in the new scheme
  • improved public realm and permeability of the shopping centre to provide a more accessible and pedestrian friendly environment
  • deliver a coordinated approach with the surrounding area, including incorporation of the Lidl store, Iceland store and BT locations
  • improvements to transpor t and connectivity, with new cycle lanes, improved bus priority and improved road junctions including Gale Street and Reede Road
  • Dagenham Heathway station access improvements
  • deliver outstanding design and have regard to its context, making a positive contribution to local character within its neighbourhood
  • minimise car par king in the location in line with Policy DMT 2 to create liveable or low-traffic neighbourhoods, with measures to improve safety, health and air quality.

Becontree Estate

10.

All development (including any extensions) must integrate with the existing character of the area and enable preservation and restoration of the historic fabric of the estate. A detailed design code is being prepared to support the delivery of the Local Plan to supplement this Policy. The Council will also support development that contributes to:

  • inclusion of the urban ‘set pieces’ and street types that are unique to the area
  • improvements to the public realm, including regreening and tree planting, street furniture, signage and lighting
  • improvements to Parsloes Park, including the expansion of sports facilities
  • rationalised car-parking and improved cycle links to the new Elizabeth Line connection at Chadwell Heath
  • retention of local shops and ser vices unless applications are able to justify that they no longer meet a community need
  • improvements to shopfronts and reintroduction of awnings
  • improvement to the green infrastructure network, including the east-west green grid route (Porters Avenue and Parsloes Avenue)
  • improvements to transport and connectivity, including Becontree Station access improvements
  • creation of liveable or low-traffic neighbourhoods, with measures to improve safety, health and air quality including measures to reduce speeding and rat-running
  • digital infrastructure improvements e.g. fast broadband
  • early years facilities, primary and secondary school places
  • special education needs school provision
  • parks and open spaces
  • indoor and outdoor sports facilities
  • community centres and faith spaces
  • children’s play and youth facilities.

11.

Development proposals will be expected to demonstrate how they deliver comprehensive and co-ordinated redevelopment and accord with Area Policy SPP6, having regard to any relevant supplementar y planning document for the area. Development proposals should include a statement setting out how they align with the strategy for the area.

For more information please see the Barking & Dagenham Local Plan