20,000 new homes are being built in a new riverside east London neighbourhood

"Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) has now been granted planning permission by the local council to build up to 20,000 more new homes for up to 50,000 more people. The approved proposals also includes two new public parks, an additional health facility, up to three more schools, two new community centres, enhanced riverfront access and environmental protection and improved walking and cycling infrastructure."

"Creating new environmental habitats has been one of the big priorities in the development project. Thus far, it has resulted in one of London's largest water vole populations and established bat, bird and reptile species in the area."

"Outline plans for Barking Riverside were approved back in 2018, but more detailed plans have had to be approved in phases. The detailed proposals for the 20,000 homes were submitted back in 2024, in what was the UK's largest application for a single site."

Barking Riverside is a major east London development that has welcomed 7,000 residents over eight years and now has planning permission to expand significantly. The approved expansion includes 20,000 new homes accommodating up to 50,000 additional people, along with two public parks, a health facility, three schools, two community centres, enhanced riverfront access, and improved walking and cycling infrastructure. Currently, over 3,000 homes are completed with hundreds under construction, and 4,000 affordable homes will be available upon completion. The project prioritizes environmental protection, creating one of London's largest water vole populations and establishing bat, bird, and reptile habitats. Existing amenities include five schools, community hubs, cycling routes, green spaces, an Overground station, and a Thames Clippers pier.

Read at Time Out London