Bexley Riverside

Bexley Riverside is an Opportunity Area in South East London at the heart of Thames Gateway.

History

The four constituent towns are Belvedere, Erith, Slade Green and Crayford.

Slade Green Depot (from 1899) and A206 (from 1922) have provided strategically important contributions to London’s logistics capability.[1][2]

Future

The area has good transport access with linkages to Europe and is a current target for environmental improvement, intensification, and renewal. There are safeguarded wharfs in Erith, and future development plans include inter-modal freight transfer facilities.[1][3]

The Bexley Riverside Opportunity Area contributes significantly to the London Borough of Bexley growth strategy. Statements describe the intention to deliver 16,500 new homes and 7,500 new jobs across all four towns.[4] The Greater London Authority requires a minimum of 4,000 new homes and indicates employment capacity is 7,000.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "The London Plan: Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London" (PDF). Mayor of London. Archived from the original on 2 June 2010. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "A206". Sabre. SABRE - The Society for All British and Irish Road Enthusiasts. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Opportunity and Intensification Areas: Bexley Riverside". Mayor of London, London Assembly. Greater London Authority. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "Bexley Growth Strategy: Direction of Travel Document". London borough of Bexley. Retrieved 10 February 2017.

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