INDUSTRY NEWS 5


Countryside Partnerships and L&Q to build 405 homes in Dagenham


Vistry, through its Countryside Partnerships brand and L&Q have received planning approval from Barking and Dagenham Council for Phase B of their ambitious Beam Park regeneration project in East London. Designed by architects PRP, this latest phase will deliver 405 high quality new homes, as part of the transformative, circa 4,000- home eight-phase masterplan. Following this planning consent, construction work on the new homes, which will be delivered in a mixture of two-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses, is expected to commence in early 2027. These homes will be designed to prioritise sustainability through air source heat pumps, wastewater heat recovery systems and low energy lighting. A new green space with sustainable drainage features will also be delivered as part of the phase, in line with the 58% of the wider masterplan that has been allocated for open spaces.


This latest milestone follows the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s recognition of Beam Park as part of the New Homes Accelerator, and refl ects how istry and


L&Q are focused on housing delivery on the 72 acre former Ford manufacturing plant site, which is one of London’s largest active construction sites. Beam Park is believed to be one of only three schemes in London with over 3,000 homes that are offering 50% affordable housing as well as 25% family homes – helping to meet the critical demand for high-quality homes in the area. Construction is “progressing swiftly on the rest of the masterplan,” said Vistry, with 520 new homes due to be delivered in Phase C of the scheme in the coming months. he fi rst two phases of eam Park have now been completed, delivering 1,158 new homes and community facilities including a new health centre, nursery, primary school and green spaces including Central Park, a riverside open space that includes a range of play facilities for children.


When fully complete, the Beam Park scheme will have extensive facilities including two schools, retail spaces, a nursery, a multi-faith centre and two state-of-the-art energy centres, while 58% of the development has been allocated for open space.


Dandara in the running for fi ve housebuilding awards in 2026


Dandara has been shortlisted for fi ve major accolades at this years Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in housebuilding, site management and construction quality.


The independent housebuilder has secured nominations across four developments in the highly competitive Development of the Year categories. The shortlisted developments are: • Old Sarum in Salisbury, Wiltshire — Social Housing (1-50 homes)


• Pearmain Place in Crowborough, East Sussex – New Homes (51-100 homes)


• Braeburn Fields also in Crowborough, East Sussex — New Homes (101-150 homes)


• Foxhall Gait in Kirkliston, Scotland — New Homes (101 -150 homes)


In addition, Scotland’s Colin Watson has been shortlisted for one of the construction industry’s highest honours – site manager of the year. Watson manages The Pines development in Wallyford, East Lothian, a thriving community that has proved hugely popular with buyers. he fi nalists will represent andara at the awards ceremony, which will take place at London’s Nobu Hotel on Friday, 25 September.


Designed to celebrate the very best the industry has to offer, the Premier Guarantee Excellence Awards recognise quality, consistency and dedication across the sector. Spanning 14 categories, the awards “shine a spotlight on inspirational people and projects throughout the property industry,” said Dandara. With only four nominees shortlisted in each Development of the Year category, Dandara is proud to be recognised alongside some of the UK’s leading housebuilders.


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