Wates Residential has been chosen by Be First to build 386 homes in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Located by Gascoigne Road in Barking, the Gascoigne West Phase 2 development will involve the demolition of three existing blocks and the construction of five new blocks and townhouses that will contain mixed tenure homes.

With planning approval granted and enabling works due to start, construction is planned to begin in July 2021, with completion at the beginning of 2024.

As part of its design, the development has looked to reduce its carbon dioxide footprint at every level and goes over and above environmental targets, whilst seeking to meet the Biodiversity Net Gain and Urban Greening Factor for the new London Plan with green walls and wildflowers that are in line with the Borough’s local provenance list. The cumulative on-site savings of carbon dioxide also go above and beyond thanks to being part of Barking's first district heating network. Materials have also been chosen that use less carbon to produce, such as the timber frames that will be used for the townhouses.


The development will also benefit from a new temporary pocket park that is being created after close collaboration between Wates Residential, Be First and the Gascoigne Residents Forum. The park’s design has been led by the local residents and will benefit people living around the space for years to come by providing a place to relax, work outside, play and perform activities and events.

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham will benefit from the creation of 22 new local jobs, the employment of 12 new apprentices and 30 work experience placements through local schools and colleges. There will also be significant opportunities for businesses in the area with £25m earmarked for services procured through the local supply chain.