Partner sought for Barking Power Station regeneration

The City of London Corporation has launched a search for a long-term development partner for the former Barking Power Station site in Dagenham Dock. CBRE will manage the selection process for the 42-acre site as part of the corporation’s Markets Sites Regeneration Programme.

The corporation is seeking a partner with experience in large-scale regeneration and industrial development. It has identified data centres, industrial and logistics facilities, cold storage and open storage as potential uses. No preferred development mix has been announced.

In parallel, the corporation is progressing short-term lettings with local industrial operators. These would bring parts of the site back into use while longer-term redevelopment plans take shape.

Chris Hayward, policy chairman of the City of London Corporation, said the search was aimed at securing a partner that could attract investment and create employment for local people. The corporation is working with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to ensure future plans reflect local priorities.

Councillor Dominic Twomey, leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, said: “The council wants to see this site transformed into a hub for investment, innovation and high-quality jobs that benefit local people.”

Separately, the City Corporation continues to work with the Greater London Authority, Newham Council and market traders on the proposed relocation of Billingsgate and Smithfield markets to Albert Island in the Royal Docks.