Green light for 405 new homes at Beam Park regeneration site

L&Q and Vistry, through its Countryside Partnerships brand, has received planning approval from Barking and Dagenham Council for the next phase of the Beam Park regeneration project in East London.

Designed by architects PRP, this latest phase will deliver 405 high-quality new homes, as part of the transformative masterplan, with around 4,000 homes.

Construction on the new homes, is expected to start in early 2027.

These homes will all be designed to prioritise sustainability through air source heat pumps, wastewater heat recovery systems and low energy lighting.

A new green space with sustainable drainage features will also be included, in line with the 58 per cent of the wider masterplan that has been allocated for open spaces.

This latest milestone follows the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s recognition of Beam Park as part of the New Homes Accelerator, and reflects how L&Q and Vistry are focused on housing delivery on the 72-acre former Ford manufacturing plant site, which is one of London’s largest active construction sites.

Beam Park is one of only three schemes in London with more than 3,000 homes, offering 50 per cent affordable housing as well as 25 per cent family homes – helping to meet the critical demand for high-quality homes in the area.

Construction on the wider site is making great progress, with 520 new homes to be delivered on another part (Phase C) in the coming months.

The first two phases of Beam Park have now been finished, delivering 1,158 new homes and community facilities including a new health centre, nursery, primary school and green spaces including Central Park, a riverside open space that includes a range of play facilities for children.

When it’s completed, Beam Park will have two schools, retail spaces, a nursery, a multi-faith centre and two state-of-the-art energy centres.

David Lewis, Executive Group Director for Property & Investment at L&Q, said:

“We are delighted to secure planning permission for this next phase of development at Beam Park and continue the delivery of much needed affordable homes. This is already a growing, successful community and we are grateful for the support of our partners and residents for believing in our joint vision for sustainable regeneration.”

Kevin Delve, Managing Director for Vistry East London, commented:

“Securing planning approval for Phase B marks another significant step forward in delivering the vision for Beam Park, through the delivery of 405 high-quality new homes. Working in partnership with L&Q and Barking and Dagenham Council, we are continuing to transform this former industrial site into a vibrant, inclusive community that meets local housing needs and creates long-term benefits for residents.”

Andrea Carpentieri, Associate Director at PRP, added:

“Our vision for this phase is deeply rooted in creating a landscape-led, connected, and vibrant community that respects Dagenham's industrial heritage while championing cutting-edge sustainability. Achieving this unanimous planning approval for Beam Park Phase B is a fantastic milestone that brings over 400 new high-quality and sustainably designed homes closer to reality."