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<\/a><\/p>\nIts St William business has secured full planning from Newham Council for a comprehensive package of enabling and remediation works, which are essential ahead of the vast Beckton Riverside residential development.<\/p>\n
The first phase of early works will cover 30 acres of derelict former gasworks land, out of use since the 1960s.<\/p>\n
Dean Summers, managing director of St James & St William, said: \u201cThis marks a significant step forward for this complex, long-term regeneration site.<\/p>\n “There is still a long way to go to bring this project into delivery, and we continue to work closely with the council, GLA, Homes England, and local stakeholders to develop a viable scheme that unlocks the site\u2019s enormous potential.<\/p>\n \u201cBerkeley Group is ready to invest over \u00a3250m in the first phase to remediate the 30-acre site, strengthen flood defences, upgrade local infrastructure, and begin creating a sustainable new neighbourhood in East London.”<\/p>\n He added: “The result of this partnership would include 2,900 homes, high-quality community facilities, a riverside park, and a network of welcoming public spaces, including a new stretch of Thames riverside that has been fenced off for generations.<\/p>\n \u201cUnlocking this key site would also be the catalyst for further investment in the surrounding opportunity area and strengthen the case for the DLR extension to Beckton and Thamesmead.\u201d<\/p>\n Construction could begin in 2028 with first homes due in 2030.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n