{"id":7642,"date":"2025-09-08T08:47:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=7642"},"modified":"2025-09-08T08:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T08:47:16","slug":"go-ahead-for-500m-london-beds-and-sheds-docks-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/go-ahead-for-500m-london-beds-and-sheds-docks-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Go-ahead for \u00a3500m London beds and sheds docks scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Developer Regal has secured unanimous planning approval for a \u00a3500m mixed-use development at Orchard Wharf in London Docklands.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme next to the mouth of the River Lea on the northbank of the Thames will comprise a safeguarded wharf and logistic centre, over 200 affordable flats and accommodation for around 1,400 students.<\/p>\n<p>These will be contained in seven mid-rise buildings, the tallest rising to 30 storeys.<\/p>\n<p>Works will also include raising the Thames river wall and construction of a new pontoon structure for vessel docking and unloading.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by Howells and worked up with Montagu Evans, the project will provide over 7,400 sq m of public open space, landscaped gardens, play areas and community facilities.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_487275\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-05-at-08.43.52.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-487275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2024-06-05-at-08.43.52.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1040\" height=\"782\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Orchard Wharf site next to East India Dock Basin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Regal planning director Steve Harrington said: &#8220;This is an important step towards delivering new affordable homes and high quality student accommodation in Tower Hamlets while ensuring the long-term future of the wharf as a sustainable logistics hub.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Orchard Wharf exemplifies our commitment to creating places that balance housing need, economic opportunity and community benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Construction is due to start in early 2026, with Regal managing work packages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"494158\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agd-equipment.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGD002_AGD-MPU_Pilers_300x250_2.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"485184\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vpgroundforce.com%2Fgb%2Fshoring-equipment%2Fmajor-projects%2F%23+%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Groundforce Major Projects MPU Ad 300_250px.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/SFHjrv9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developer Regal has secured unanimous planning approval for a \u00a3500m mixed-use development at Orchard Wharf in London Docklands. The scheme next to the mouth of the River Lea on the northbank of the Thames will comprise a safeguarded wharf and logistic centre, over 200 affordable flats and accommodation for around 1,400 students. 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