Barking and Dagenham, situated in East London, is a borough undergoing significant regeneration. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in manufacturing and engineering. Notable landmarks include the Grade I listed Eastbury Manor House and the Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club Arena. The borough has 14.6% Green Belt coverage, influencing development policies.
In the last year Barking and Dagenham decided 713 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 66% (well below the national average of 88%) and 86% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Barking and Dagenham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
14.6% of Barking and Dagenham is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt around Barking and Dagenham contains open parkland and farmland buffers near Chadwell Heath and Marks Gate which are sensitive to expansion pressures from London.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Large areas of the borough lie within Flood Zone 3 due to its position on the tidal Thames, making sequential testing a routine requirement for development proposals.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Barking and Dagenham, situated in East London, is a borough undergoing significant regeneration. The area is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in manufacturing and engineering. Notable landmarks include the Grade I listed Eastbury Manor House and the Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club Arena. The borough has 14.6% Green Belt coverage, influencing development policies.
In the last year Barking and Dagenham decided 713 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 66% (well below the national average of 88%) and 86% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Barking and Dagenham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
14.6% of Barking and Dagenham is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to very high levels of scrutiny.
Development within the Green Belt surrounding London is highly sensitive and politically contentious. The Green Belt around Barking and Dagenham contains open parkland and farmland buffers near Chadwell Heath and Marks Gate which are sensitive to expansion pressures from London.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Large areas of the borough lie within Flood Zone 3 due to its position on the tidal Thames, making sequential testing a routine requirement for development proposals.
Where constraints permit, we can develop proposals that manage flood risk thoughtfully to give applications the best chance of approval. Learn more about development risks in flood risk areas here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
