change of use application
Barking and Dagenham Council approved a change of use application for a new dental school at Maritime House in October 2026.
Barking and Dagenham Council's Planning Committee unanimously approved a change of use application for Maritime House in October 2026. This decision allows Queen Mary University London to open a new dental school and healthcare facility at the former office building at 1 Linton Road, Barking. The new facility is expected to provide free dental care for the community.
A change of use application is a formal request to alter the permitted use of a property. In this instance, the approval permits the transformation of Maritime House from an office building to one accommodating flexible educational and healthcare uses.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council approved a change of use application for Maritime House on 14 October 2026. Source
- The approval allows Queen Mary University London to open a new dental school and healthcare facility. Source
- The new facility will be located at the former office building at 1 Linton Road, Barking. Source
- The new facility is expected to provide free dental care for the community. Source
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