Decision details

Received a report on the development options for the South Dagenham (West) area of the Borough which the Council would wish to be included in the London Development Agency’s master plan for the area. 

Also noted an update on the Planning Inspectorate’s consideration of the application for the compulsory purchase of properties in the area, and the steps taken in an attempt to accelerate the Planning Inspectorate’s reporting timetable.  In this respect, officers undertook to review the option of using “Powers of Well-Being” and to advise relevant Members accordingly.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving its Community Priorities of ‘Regenerating the Local Economy’, ‘Improving Health, Housing and Social Care’ and ‘Raising General Pride in the Borough, to:

1.  The promotion of the development of South Dagenham (West) as an environmental exemplar; and

2.  Any future developments in the area being in accordance with the environmental and development standards and requirements as set out in the report.