The Barking and Dagenham Local Plan 2037 sets out the Council’s long-term vision for development in the Borough up to 2037.

View our supplementary planning documents for guidance.

Find out how Barking and Dagenham protect biodiversity and wildlife in the area.

The Development Plan is used when assessing planning applications.

Article 4 directions remove permitted development rights within a certain area. You may need to seek planning permission to carry out building work in these areas.

Tree preservation orders (TPOs) are used to protect selected trees. TPOs are usually made if the removal of a tree or group of trees would have a significant impact on the environment or public enjoyment. You need to apply for permission to carry out any works to a protected tree.

Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest whose character or appearance it is considered important to preserve or enhance.
The conservation areas guide explains what it means to live in a conservation area and shows the location of the four conservation areas in Barking and Dagenham.

We have advice notes to give an idea on the developments we want to encourage in the area. These will be useful for planners, developers, architects, facility managers.

View register of previously developed land no longer in use that’s suitable for residential and mixed-use development.

The panel aims to improve the quality of buildings and places for the benefit of local people.

The Planning Committee makes decisions on larger planning applications or ones that may have a significant impact on the local community.

The Local Plan is supported by a wide range of monitoring documents and evidence.