December 2020

Plans to create a mixed use business and residential development in Barking were approved by the Barking and Dagenham Council’s planning committee this week (Monday, 21 December). It means 156 new high quality affordable homes for rent will be built alongside 5,085sqm of light industrial space in Thames Road, Barking. Councillor Cameron Geddes, Cabinet Member […]

The Council plans to restrict unauthorised traffic along Station Parade, Barking from January 2021 in response to residents’ concerns about road safety. The improvements outside Barking Station will be introduced for an 18-month trial period and are designed to reduce traffic danger for the thousands of people who work, live or travel through the area

Plans to transform one of east London’s largest 1960s housing estates into a new model for green urban living were approved by Barking and Dagenham Council’s planning committee this week. The council’s approval of two planning applications from its regeneration arm, Be First, means over 900 new homes at rents and prices ordinary working Londoners

Residents and businesses have been asked to give their views on a masterplan to transform industrial land in and around Barking Creek and the River Thames. The outline plans look to breathe new life into the area around River Road and Thames Road in a bid to boost business growth, deliver modern industrial buildings, new

The council approved plans from Be First to build affordable new homes at Marks Gate last night (30 November). The members of the planning committee voted to support the application for permission to build the first phase of 81 high quality, affordable homes for the council, and approved the construction of up to 219 more

A development at Brocklebank Lodge in Becontree Avenue which will feature 53 new homes for local residents, including 15 for people who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), was hailed by the Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Councillor Darren Rodwell, as highly innovative. Cllr Rodwell said: “Housing needs for people with ASD are unique and