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Work on 2,650 new homes at former Ford Dagenham site gets underway

Demolition work has got underway on the site of the historic Ford Stamping Plant in Dagenham for a new 2,650 home development.

The 42-acre was acquired by Dagenham Dock Ltd, which is a joint venture between St Congar Land and real estate fund manager Europa Capital Partners, in early 2016 after the famous Ford Dagenham plant was shuttered in 2013.

Plans for the mixed-use development include schemes to commemorate the industrial importance of the site, drawing on its 90 year heritage as a major car manufacturing plant, and integrating with the neighbouring 3,000-home Beam Park development.

Outlining the vision for the site, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell said: “The Stamping Plant was a huge employer for generations, so we’re delighted that this new development will put into production thousands of new homes and jobs and hopefully a museum dedicated to the East London’s rich industrial heritage too.

“It’s fitting that this derelict site, which once epitomised post industrial decline, will now stand for the borough’s future as home for all, for the aspirational and inspirational without leaving anyone behind.”

Steve Taylor, director at St Congar, added: “The former Dagenham Ford Stamping Plant is a fantastic site, located within one of the most exciting growth opportunity areas in London.

“The site’s demolition has now commenced, and we are delighted to be working with the council to create thousands of much needed new homes in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.”

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