Ballymore has secured approval to build 1,685 new homes on an industrial brownfield site on the north bank of the River Thames, to the east of Thames Barrier Park.
It expects to begin construction in 2027.
The consented scheme, also known as Unex, will also include a new primary school, more than 13,500 sq m of light industrial and flexible workspace, a new riverside park and a range of ground-floor retail and community spaces.
Designed by Howells, the architecture is said to respond to the Royal Docks鈥� industrial heritage 鈥渢hrough a palette of brick tones and varied building typologies, from riverside mansion blocks and townhouses to contemporary co-living buildings, creating a layered and distinctive new neighbourhood鈥�.
Plans for a sister site at Knights Road in West Silvertown were submitted in 2024 and are currently awaiting determination. These proposals comprise 1,667 homes alongside 4,000 sq m of light industrial and flexible workspace, designed by Allies & Morrison.
Ballymore group managing director John Mulryan said: 鈥淪ecuring consent for Thames Road is a significant milestone and a strong endorsement of the ambition and care that has shaped these proposals. Our commitment to the Royal Docks spans decades, and this approval allows us to build on the success of Royal Wharf while continuing to respond thoughtfully to the area鈥檚 evolving character and needs.
鈥淩oyal Wharf has demonstrated what high-quality brownfield regeneration can achieve, becoming an international benchmark for new town delivery since its completion in 2020. With planning now in place for Thames Road, we are excited to move forward and prepare to begin construction next year.鈥�