Arada submits plans for 1,500 homes at Royal Docks
The Thameside West regeneration project includes a new seven-acre park and a kilometre of waterfront.
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Developers Arada have submitted planning applications for the first phase of the Thameside West regeneration project in the Royal Docks, east London. The proposals include nearly 1,500 new homes and a seven-acre waterfront park. The wider scheme, located on a 47-acre site, is valued at £2.5bn and aims to deliver over 5,000 homes upon completion.
First Stage Details
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The submitted applications focus on the initial stage of development, comprising six new buildings. These will house the new homes, alongside approximately 1,000 new trees and a kilometre of active waterfront space. A riverside walk along Bell Lane is also part of the plans. A community design group of 20 local residents has been involved in workshops to help shape a section of the public park, according to a spokesperson for Arada.
Tom Copley, the capital's deputy mayor for housing, stated that the Thameside West development will contribute to providing new homes, including social rent and family housing. He added that the project aims to transform a brownfield site into a new neighbourhood by combining affordability, design quality, and green spaces. The project is being delivered in partnership with the Greater London Authority's Royal Docks Team.
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Arada is working with Transport for London on the design for a new Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station. This station is intended to be operational by the time the first residents occupy the new homes. Architectural and engineering advice for the project is being provided by firms including Gensler and Arup, with landscape design input from Planit.
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+What is the Thameside West project?
Thameside West is a major regeneration project at the Royal Docks in east London. It aims to develop a 47-acre site, delivering over 5,000 homes and new public spaces, including a waterfront park.
+How many homes are planned in the first stage?
The first stage of the Thameside West project, for which plans have been submitted, includes nearly 1,500 new homes across six buildings. The wider masterplan has the potential to deliver over 5,000 homes.
+What public spaces are included in the plans?
The development includes a new seven-acre park, approximately 1,000 new trees, and a kilometre of active waterfront. A riverside walk along Bell Lane is also part of the proposals.
+When will a new DLR station open?
A new DLR station is planned to open by the time the first residents arrive at the Thameside West development. Arada is working with Transport for London on its design.
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