new dental school and healthcare facility at Maritime House in Barking
Barking and Dagenham Council has approved a change of use for the new dental school and healthcare facility at Maritime House.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee unanimously approved a change of use application for the new dental school and healthcare facility at Maritime House in October 2026. This decision allows Queen Mary University London to transform the former office building at 1 Linton Road for educational and healthcare uses.
The facility is expected to provide flexible educational and healthcare services, including free dental care for the community. This project by Queen Mary University London aims to establish a new dental school and healthcare facility in Barking.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee approved a change of use application in October 2026. Source
- The decision was made on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Source
- Queen Mary University London is opening the facility at Maritime House. Source
- The facility will provide free dental care for the community. Source
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