City of London Corporation seeks partner for Barking Power Station site

The City of London Corporation has started looking for a long-term development partner to transform the 42-acre former Barking Power Station site in Dagenham Dock, east London. City members approved the search, which is a major milestone in the Corporation's Markets Sites Regeneration Programme. The appointment process is being managed by commercial property advisers CBRE and is expected to attract organisations with a strong record of delivering large-scale regeneration and industrial development.

The Corporation describes the site as a rare chance to secure land of exceptional scale, with options that include data centres, industrial and logistics use, cold storage and open storage. The aim is a major destination for investment, employment and economic growth, providing high-quality jobs for local people.

While the longer-term plans develop, the Corporation is agreeing meanwhile lettings with local industrial operators. These will bring parts of the site back into productive use and support its ongoing stewardship.

Policy Chairman Chris Hayward said the Corporation wants a partner with the vision, expertise and ambition to unlock the site's potential. Councillor Dominic Twomey, Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, said the council wants the site to become a hub for investment, innovation and good jobs. The Corporation is working closely with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to make sure plans fit local priorities.