Crowlands Heath Golf Centre development
Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a major residential development at Crowlands Heath Golf Centre, with parking provision raising concerns.
The Barking and Dagenham Planning Committee approved a major residential development at Crowlands Heath Golf Centre in October 2026. This scheme will deliver 300 residential units in Barking and Dagenham, as part of a larger 1,298-home project across both Barking and Dagenham and Havering. Concerns were raised regarding parking provision, despite the development being lauded for its commitment to 100% affordable housing.
The approved development at the former Crowlands Heath Golf Centre is a mixed-use project focused on providing affordable housing. It is designed to include residential blocks, green spaces, and a lake. There are no further council meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- The Barking and Dagenham Planning Committee approved the development on October 14, 2026. Source
- The development will deliver 300 residential units within Barking and Dagenham. Source
- It is part of a larger scheme of 1,298 homes across Barking and Dagenham and Havering. Source
- The development in Barking and Dagenham is committed to 100% affordable housing. Source
- Concerns over parking provision were raised regarding the new development. Source
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