Interested in what developments could be coming to Barking and Dagenham?
Check out this overview of three of the most significant planning applications lodged or determined over the last 30 days.
Please note that this list is non-exhaustive - further information is available on the council's planning portal.
Submitted
What: Demolish the existing building to erect a three-storey building providing six one-bedroom flats and a three-storey house.
Where: 219 Morley Road, Barking, IG11 7DH
When: Application validated - March 3
Reference: 21/01776/FULL
Further information: The current building is part one-storey, part two-storey.
It has been vacant for some time, having previously been used for industrial purposes.
Granted
What: Build a three storey building to provide three self-contained flats in the rear yard area of a chicken shop takeaway.
Where: 145 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HX
When: Application approved - March 10
Reference: 22/00079/FULL
Further information: One flat would have a single bedroom, while the others would have two bedrooms.
The Admiral Vernon pub and Barchester Park View Care Home are located near the proposed site.
What: Demolish the existing buildings and structures to build up to 3,502 homes as one aspect of a mixed-use development.
When: Outline planning permission granted - March 14
Where: Former Dagenham Stamping And Tooling Operations Site, Chequers Lane, Dagenham, RM9 6SA
Reference: 21/01808/OUTALL
Further information: This scheme - known as Dagenham Green - also features shops and restaurants; pedestrian and public transport connections; and land for a secondary school.
The Greater London Authority (GLA) will now consider the plans, about which further information can be found here.
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