Barking Riverside Limited (BRL) has secured planning consent to deliver up to 20,000 homes at Barking Riverside.
The approval marks a significant increase in scale for London’s largest development in single ownership, enabling an uplift from the originally consented 10,800 homes.
To date, more than 3,000 homes have been completed at Barking Riverside, with hundreds more under construction. Once complete, the development will provide more than 4,000 affordable homes, alongside extensive social infrastructure and green space.
Master developer BRL is a joint venture between housing association L&Q and the mayor of London.
Tom Copley, deputy mayor for housing and residential development, said: “Barking Riverside is one of the most significant and exciting housing developments not just in London but anywhere in the UK. It is a fantastic example of a major brownfield regeneration, supported by City Hall and partners, which is delivering for the local community in this vibrant part of east London. I welcome the news that the Barking Riverside story is set to enter its next phase, ensuring thousands of more high quality and affordable homes for Londoners in the coming years as we continue to build a better and fairer capital for everyone.”
Leigh Johnson, managing director of BRL, added: “This successful planning consent marks a genuine step change for Barking Riverside and for the role it can play in London’s growth. Yes, in relation to housing numbers, but also regarding place creation and the pace of delivery. The development offers a rare combination of scale, security and coordination, not often seen within the London market. With institutional backing and a long-term stewardship model, Barking Riverside is positioned not as a short-cycle opportunity but as a generational investment anchored in partnership. We are now positioned to de-risk, accelerate and expand.”
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, group chief executive of L&Q, said: “Delivering well-designed affordable homes and community infrastructure at scale at Barking Riverside represents our long-term plans to tackle the housing crisis in London. We believe it could be a blueprint for brownfield development across the country.
“This milestone reflects the ambition of the partnerships involved, from L&Q and the mayor of London to the many others contributing to the success of the project. Delivering these new homes and infrastructure will be an exciting next step, creating a sustainable new neighbourhood in the capital, where communities can thrive for generations to come.”
