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Search the Public Notice PortalThe lake on the site of a golf course earmarked for a 1,250 home redevelopment could be brought back into use for kayaking.
Crowlands Heath Golf Course, which straddles both the boroughs of Havering and Barking and Dagenham, is planned to be replaced with around 1,250 new homes by developing firm Homes4Life, led by director Marc Pennick.
In March, Barking and Dagenham Council reconfirmed its approval of the sale of the site between Crow Lane and Wood Lane in Dagenham to Homes4Life in a cabinet meeting.
Plans for the site include social housing and homes for “key workers” - particularly those in the NHS, running paths, paddle courts, multipurpose sports facilities, a community centre and shops.
A spokesperson for Homes4Life told this paper that Mr Pennick plans to bring the lake on the site back into use for London Kayak School.
They said: "Following meetings with London Kayak School, the lake on the site will also be brought back into use, with 2,000 memberships for students at the local school, free of charge, which will become part of the curriculum and Duke of Edinburgh awards.
"Marc Pennick has personally underwritten the costs for the next five years for the local school."
The spokesperson also revealed that a planning application outlining the proposal in full is expected to be lodged next Wednesday (May 27).
In January, representatives from Homes4Life, including Mr Pennick, presented the proposal to Havering Council's strategic planning committee but were met with disapproval from Councillor Viddy Persaud.
She said she "objects" to the proposal and claimed she had seen an "overwhelming response" from residents with a similar view.
Cllr Timothy Ryan, also a Rush Green and Crowlands ward councillor at the time, added that he too was "very deeply concerned" about potential problems with traffic and local wildlife.
Mr Pennick said the development would be run by an "experienced on site management company" who will run a day to day operation.
He added at the time: "With families looking for safe, clean and outdoor space to connect with each other this would be the destination and a wonderful place to live as well.
"This development would deliver homes for the young, families and the vulnerable that all integrate together."
