"The first is the major upgrade of the Thamesmead area in southeast London. The development is however heavily dependent on improving transport links, and TfL is putting forward plans for a DLR extension. That would support a large housing development on both sides of the river, at Beckton and Thamesmead, unlocking potentially as many as 30,000 new homes."
"The report says that if Thamesmead is "selected as a new town, there would need to be confirmed government support for the DLR extension before it can move forward to delivery. Without this being the case, Thamesmead Waterfront's opportunity cannot be realised." They call for a commitment from the government to support the transport upgrades if the area is to receive a new town designation. The report concludes by saying "Overall, a new town designation at Thamesmead Waterfront, unlocked by a DLR extension, could optimise brownfield development, renew the wider Thamesmead area, and help to address London's acute housing pressures.""
"A second new town could also be built at the other end of London, in Crews Hill near Enfield, which would be genuinely a new town. The proposal could see as many as 21,000 new homes built linking Chase Park and Crews Hill, and is a plan that already has general support from Enfield council and the GLA."
Plans propose extending the DLR into Thamesmead to support a major upgrade and unlock up to 30,000 homes on both sides of the river at Beckton and Thamesmead. The Thamesmead upgrade depends on confirmed government support for the DLR extension and a commitment to transport upgrades before delivery or new town designation can proceed. A new town designation could optimise brownfield development, renew the wider Thamesmead area, and help address London's housing pressures. A separate proposal at Crews Hill near Enfield could deliver about 21,000 homes linking Chase Park and Crews Hill, with general local support. TfL could also take over part of Great Northern Trains.
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