Newham council has approved planning permission for the redevelopment of land to the north of the Royal Albert Dock.

ABP (London) Investment Lmited made the hybrid application, which received a resolution to grant planning consent by the council's Strategic Development Committee, for a part outline and part detailed planning application to develop a floor area of more than 430,000 sq. m.

The outline component of the application will see the delivery of a comprehensive business-led mixed used development of more than 370,000 sq. m, including up to 845 new homes.

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This will include retail, financial and professional services, food and drink areas, community, cultural and leisure facilities, as well as new highways and landscaping, public realm improvement works and the development of public open spaces.

The detailed part of the of the application includes more than 60,000 sq. m of floor space comprising of businesses and serviced apartments, access and connectivity improvements

The proposals will also include restoration of the existing Grade II Listed Dock Manager's Office and Central Buffet, which will provide restaurant and leisure uses.

The permission is subject to a section 106 legal agreement. The agreement which is still being negotiated would see ABP provide the council with the equivalent of 35 per cent affordable housing.

(CD)