Nick Williams

Consultation gets underway on latest plans for the Gascoigne neighbourhood

Local people are being invited to give their views on the designs for the latest phases of new homes in the Gascoigne neighbourhood. The plans, developed by the Council’s regeneration organisation, Be First, set out ideas for more than 440 top quality new homes set in an attractive green landscape. They focus on three areas. […]

Consultation gets underway on latest plans for the Gascoigne neighbourhood Read More »

Landmark development in heart of Barking approaches half-way point

Building work on a new affordable housing development in the heart of Barking is gathering pace. The new development in Linton Road, which will feature 169 affordable homes, has hit a significant milestone with frames of two lower story blocks now complete and the main 21 storey tower has reached 11 floors. Iain Ferguson, Commercial

Landmark development in heart of Barking approaches half-way point Read More »

Intelligent industrial-resi development is future of regeneration

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

Intelligent industrial-resi development is future of regeneration Read More »

Council to trial measures to make Station Parade safer

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

Council to trial measures to make Station Parade safer Read More »

Plans for new model 21st Century urban development agreed

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

Plans for new model 21st Century urban development agreed Read More »

New homes and better green spaces will be massive boost for Marks Gate

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

New homes and better green spaces will be massive boost for Marks Gate Read More »

Unique ‘One Borough’ development gets green light

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

Unique ‘One Borough’ development gets green light Read More »