Decision details

Received a report on the Docklands Light Railway Limited (DLR Ltd) consultation on the details and options of extending the DLR from the Docklands / Beckton area to Dagenham.

Discussed the regeneration, development and associated public transport expansion opportunities that could arise from an extension to the DLR and, in particular, the potential negative impact on existing infrastructure of a longer-term vision of the DLR being extending up to Dagenham Heathway.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priority of “Regenerating the Local Economy” and the delivery of the London Mayor’s Transport Strategy and the Council’s Local Implementation Plan, to:

(i)  Fully support DLR Ltd’s proposal to extend the Docklands Light Railway to South Dagenham (Chequers Corner);

(ii)  The route alignment issues in respect of crossing the River Roding and Barking Riverside and the route terminus proposal, as detailed in the report; and

(iii)  Authorise the Corporate Director of Regeneration, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Resources, to approve the final terms of the Council’s formal response to DLR Ltd as set out in Appendix B to the report, subject to appropriate amendments to reflect our support for longer-term links to the London Underground District Line being achieved without impacting on existing infrastructure in the Dagenham Heathway area.