Be First

1 Be First Accelerating growth in london 's growth opportunity london 's GROWTH. Opportunity Leader's Introduction Introduction from The scale of development in Barking and Be First brings together a range of partners Be First Chair Dagenham really has to be seen to be believed. who share our vision and appetite for stepping Without doubt, Barking and Dagenham is Our blend of private and public expertise will Over the last two years we have secured up the pace and quality of growth. Though it's london 's hottest property. smooth the planning process and drive up the investment of more than 2 billion from a public sector company, it has an unrivalled quality, quantity and pace of regeneration, developers attracted by our strategic location, understanding of private sector requirements With excellent transport links, affordable land maximising the benefits for developers and the affordability and availability of land, and our and pressures.

2 Its primary focus is to work with and a can do' attitude, it's unsurprising that the local residents alike. enthusiasm for bold new ideas. developers to coordinate and accelerate their borough is growing faster than any other plans, making Barking and Dagenham not only in the capital. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a Our vision is that by 2035 we will have built at the best place to invest, but also the easiest. really special and productive relationship. least 50,000 high quality homes and brought By working together constructively, and So, I'm delighted to be leading Be First , a new Why not join us? 20,000 new jobs to the borough. It's like engaging local people, we will ensure that venture designed to knit together private and building an entirely new city and, I'm pleased development enhances our community so that public interests to capitalise on the opportunities Lord Bob Kerslake to say, we are well on the way to achieving this.

3 No one is left behind. that the area offers. Chair of the Board Be First I invite you to see for yourself. Cllr Darren Rodwell Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council 2 | Be First Be First | 3. Case study 1: Barking Riverside Gateways Barking Riverside is one of london 's largest housing development sites with outline planning approval for 10,800 homes and associated facilities. With 2km of River Thames frontage Unlocking development potential at the Thames The opportunity provide more than 50,000 high quality new it offers superb potential to provide housing in Road industrial area could release capacity for homes and 20,000 new jobs within the next 20. a new community with superb accessibility to up over 3,000 homes, modern employment Barking and Dagenham is at the heart of years, concentrated in seven growth hubs.

4 Central london in a borough where property space and community facilities and address london 's accelerating growth. prices are more affordable for london 's The borough has a clear vision and an these challenges. This site is known as Barking workforce. One of Barking Riverside's current Riverside Gateways and has been given As the capital expands ever eastwards, the ambitious strategy, building on from a recent challenges however is the oppressive entrance Housing Zone status by the GLA. borough is increasingly the focus of attention for Growth Commission report, focused on to the new development through a dated, developers and investors, attracted by the most developing and harnessing the talent of its unattractive industrial area. The contrast The Council and Be First will be seeking a affordable and accessible opportunities in the young, entrepreneurial and increasingly skilled between Barking Riverside's award winning development and investment partner to work whole of the Southeast region.

5 Population. architecture and the industrial area is stark and with us to unlock the full potential of the it also acts as a physical and perceptual barrier Housing Zone with a strong focus on place- The scale of the transformation is huge. Be First has the local knowledge and can offer between residential communities. making and transformational change. More than 400 hectares of land is available for advice and support about the emerging development and we have ambitious plans to opportunities in london 's growth borough. 4 | Be First Be First | 5. Case study 4: Dagenham Film Studios The Council has purchased a 9 acre site next to Dagenham East station and is working with the GLA on a feasibility study and business case for a major film/tv studio complex with associated uses.

6 Be First will be unlocking the full potential. Our services Be First will have the following skills and Case study 2: Case study 3: expertise building on the superb regeneration Gascoigne West Vicarage Field track record of the Council (including numerous award winning schemes and A key Barking Town Centre site is Gascoigne Vicarage Field in the heart of Barking Town over 600 units delivered for Barking and West adjoining both the Ice House Quarter Centre has just secured planning approval for Dagenham Reside);. which is the heart of the Barking Artist a transformational mixed-use regeneration. Enterprise zone and the historic Abbey Green. The scheme will provide new and enhanced Pre planning and planning services The site offers scope for 850 homes replacing retail and leisure facilities, affordable workspace, Land acquisition and site assembly a lower density estate.

7 Be First will take a hotel, a 3-form entry primary school and Development Management forward tenant decant, land assembly enhanced replacement healthcare facilities, Place-making involving local residents (including compulsory purchase), outline along with around 850 new residential units. and existing networks design and planning and selection of a Be First will be involved in supporting additional Masterplanning and design briefs development/JV partner. land assembly and supporting the development Marketing and promoting the Borough in its transformation of the town centre. Community consultation and engagement Bid writing Capital delivery Innovative funding and partnerships 6 | Be First Be First | 7. Find out more about Be First , see our development prospectus: Email: March 2017 london Borough of Barking and Dagenham.