262-home mixed-use redevelopment at 3 Gallions Close, Barking

The site and its surroundings

The 0.7-hectare vacant brownfield site was formerly a dairy distribution centre and is surrounded mainly by industrial uses.

“The application site comprises 0.7ha of brownfield land and it sits on a corner junction between Thames Road and Gallions Close. The site is currently vacant but was most recently used as a dairy distribution centre (Use Class B8) with ancillary offices. The site comprises of areas of hard standing, a range of structures, and a brick-built building. The structures and building range between 1 to 1.5 storeys in height.”

Officer report

Earlier permission

The existing permission allowed 233 homes and non-residential floorspace, while a related application would amend the development description.

“The subject s73 application has been submitted seeking planning permission for the development of the site without complying with conditions subject to which the previous planning permission 21/01180/FULL was granted. Those conditions are outlined in Appendix 6 of this report.”

Officer report

What people said

Six objections were received, including concerns about archaeology, piling, dust, noise, overlooking, congestion, overspill parking and the need for a controlled parking zone.

“Further objection: I am writing to object to the proposed variation of conditions on the above application on the grounds of parking overspill, traffic congestion, noise, and pollution impacts. Parking Overspill and Congestion The development is described as car-free, yet in practice this means residents and visitors will inevitably park in neighbouring streets. Barking Reach is already under pressure from residents and commuter parking linked to Barking Riverside Station.”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

A local resident urged refusal, while the applicant’s agent defended the affordable housing, play space contribution, parking arrangements and proposed early works.

The committee’s decision

The committee agreed the reasons for approval and delegated permission subject to completing the legal agreement and applying the recommended conditions.

“The s73 application was therefore recommend for approval, subject to the recommended conditions and signing of a deed of variation to the existing s106 legal agreement, and therefore…”

“Delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Inclusive Growth (or authorised Officer) in consultation with the Head of Legal Services to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a legal agreement based on the Heads of Terms identified at Appendix 5 and the Conditions listed in Appendix 6 of the report; and…”

Minutes

Additional safeguards

A late consultation led to an additional requirement for an approved glint and glare assessment before photovoltaic panels were fixed.

“In addition to the published report a circulated supplementary report was presented detailing a late consultation response from London City Airport (LCA) and a further public objection, the details of which were addressed by the SDMO in their planning assessment of the application, and which had resulted at the request of LCA, of an additional condition requiring, prior to the fixing in place of photovoltaic panels, the submission of a “Glint and Glare Assessment” to be…”

Minutes