<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687969500/projects/royaldocksandriversideoapf/81c6ad9b-d08c-488f-99f7-d406ad80de47.jpg" /> The Royal Docks and Beckton Riverside (RD+BR) Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) has been adopted by the Mayor of London as a London Plan Guidance (LPG). Thank you to those who have taken the time to speak to us and participated in the consultation. All the feedback we&#39;ve received has been carefully reviewed to help shape the final adopted OAPF. Click<a href="https://data.london.gov.uk/dataset/royal-docks-and-beckton-riverside-oapf?_gl=1%2a15f184x%2a_ga%2aMTc0NzEwNzQwMy4xNjgzMDM1NjYw%2a_ga_PY4SWZN1RJ%2aMTY4Nzk1ODk0Ni4xLjAuMTY4Nzk1ODk0Ni42MC4wLjA."> here</a> to see the adopted OAPF and to find out more. Background The Royal Docks and Beckton Riverside is designated as an Opportunity Area (OA) in the London Plan and is one of the largest regeneration areas in London. Prepared jointly by the Greater London Authority (GLA), Transport for London (TfL), LB Newham, and the GLA Royal Docks Team, the OAPF provides a planning framework to guide emerging and ongoing development in the area and sets the context for the proposed extension of the DLR to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. The RD+BR OAPF identifies the potential, with transport and connectivity improvements in place, for the OA to provide 36,300 new homes and create 55,800 new jobs. The RD+BR OAPF is guided by the Mayor’s Good Growth objectives and has been informed by engagement with stakeholders and local communities. Funding Delivering any major new public transport scheme in the area will depend on the scale of new growth to make a strong case for investment and on the availability of funding for construction. Many of the transport schemes identified in this OAPF require significant investment and are currently unfunded. Next steps In June 2023, TfL and partners submitted a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) to Government. The business case outlines how an extension of the DLR could have a transformative effect on the area. See the full press release <a href="https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2023/june/tfl-and-partners-progress-public-transport-proposals-to-unlock-thamesmead-and-beckton-riverside">here</a>. This OAPF will support business cases and associated technical studies, to unlock public/private funding for transport improvements. This includes work related to the DLR Extension to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside.

Mayor of London adopts the Royal Docks and Beckton Riverside OAPF

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647864149/projects/royaldocksandriversideoapf/99df06a6-2497-485c-9b72-51f4a0d7104a.jpg" />As we are approaching towards the end of this round of consultation, we’d like to take a moment to thank you for your ideas so far, but also remind you to please ensure that you add any final comments on your neighbourhood, or on any theme you are interested in. We’d love to hear your thoughts for:<li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/01canning-town-and-custom-house/step1">Canning Town and Custom House</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/02royal-victoria-and-west-silvertown/step1">Royal Victoria and West Silvertown</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/03silvertown/step1">Silvertown</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/04royal-albert-dock/step1">Royal Albert Dock</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/05north-woolwich/step1">North Woolwich</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/06albert-island/step1">Albert Island</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/07beckton-riverside/step1">Beckton Riverside</a> </li>If you don’t have the time, don’t worry – you can also follow this <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/1quick-survey/step1">LINK</a> to fill in our quick surveyTo give us your feedback on the themes and respective recommendations, please follow this <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/c-the-plan/step1">LINK </a> Last but not least, we are really looking forward to hearing how you would like to get involved in delivering change in the area - Follow this <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/d-delivering-and-implementing-the-oapf/step1">LINK</a> to let us now how this strategic framework could be deliveredWe will be reporting back on what you&#39;ve said in the next few months and we will be drafting the final version of this OAPF that will be adopted as a London Plan Guidance (LPG) during summer/ autumn 2022. You can still sign up to the latest news section to be kept up to date by our team.If you have any questions – please email the team at rdoapf@london.gov.ukThanks for joining the conversation - your feedback and ideas are essential in creating the future framework for the Royal Docks and Beckton Riverside area.

Don’t miss the chance to have your say on the future of the Royal Docks and Beckton Riverside

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<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1647600072/projects/royaldocksandriversideoapf/816f6eec-c5e7-4c44-895f-6f43291c0f73.jpg" />We just wanted to let you know that we have also one survey on delivery and implementation of this strategic framework. Realising the area&#39;s potential and ensuring smooth delivery of this OAPF will rely on close collaboration and positive partnerships between the GLA Royal Docks, LB Newham, stakeholders, developers, utilities providers, and the people that live, work and play in the area. Building on the Mayor&#39;s Good Growth objectives and the Towards a Better Newham strategy we want to ensure that growth will be delivered locally, fairly and democratically. That&#39;s why we see existing communities, forums and residents as an integral part of this process.We would love to hear what delivery means to you, and how we can best include you. For instance, you could tell us how you envision yourself, or your community contributing to this process. Let us know what you think <a href="https://royaldocksandriversideoapf.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/d-delivering-and-implementing-the-oapf/step1">here</a>

In case you missed it...What does delivery mean to you?

Since we last talked to you back in 2020, we have been working hard to put together a strategic framework to guide the future growth in the Royal Docks and Beckton Riverside. Incorporating your feedback on the Vision and Principles, the Opportunity Area Framework (OAPF) will help guide where new homes and jobs are provided up to 2041.