Locations
London Thames Gateway offers a broad range of affordable sites, as well as existing premises with high amenity for environmental sector businesses. There is over 5.5 million sq ft of industrial space available, in units from 1,000 sq ft.
Masterplans are in place to direct potential uses and Planning Authorities are actively supporting new investment into the area. Rental prices are typically 20-30% less than those of west London with all the benefits of a London location.
London Sustainable Industries Park
One day, every major city in the world will have its own sustainable industries park to support the development of new environmental technologies, supply renewable energy, and recycle and process waste. London will be the first.
At Dagenham Dock, the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation is leading the world in developing the first of a new breed of business parks to accommodate, support and grow environmental technology businesses and sustainable industries. The London Sustainable Industries Park will enable businesses to develop synergies, maximise resource efficiency and innovation and minimise waste.
The London Sustainable Industries Park, with the Thames Gateway Institute for Sustainability at its core, will become the focus of global sustainable technology innovation, attracting international business opportunities, collaboration and recognition. And with the largest market in the UK on its doorstep it offers unrivalled business opportunities for forward looking sustainable industries.
Design & Build Opportunities
Dagenham Dock
Size: 0.5 - 5 acre plots and 20,000 - 230,000 sq ft
Tenure: Mix Freehold and Leasehold
Description: Dagenham Dock comprises 329 acres (133 hectares) of industrial land located in a major development corridor between the A13 and the river Thames. The area has existing glass, plastic and wood recycling facilities and has been identified as a prime location for redevelopment as a centre for environmental and recycling industries. Its proximity to the river and safeguarded wharves also provide the perfect conditions for river based operations. The Sustainable Industries Park, currently being developed by the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation, will offer both freehold and leasehold options for companies developing, manufacturing and distributing products such as hydrogen fuel cells, photovoltaic cells, wind turbines and recycling appliances.
Accessibility: Dagenham Dock has direct access onto the A13 express-way, via a new road bridge over the High Speed 1 rail link. Dagenham Dock mainline station is a two minute walk, providing services to Fenchurch Street in 20 minutes. By road, central London is 10 miles, the A406 North Circular three miles and the M25 six miles.
Amenities: Dagenham Dock has a number of river wharves and railheads which are available to use through agreement with operators.
White Hart Triangle
Size: 14,000 - 225,000 sq ft
Tenure: Virtual Freehold or Leasehold
Description: The White Hart Triangle comprises in excess of 1 million sq ft (90,000 sq m) of new warehouse, distribution industrial and office units over 50 acres (20 hectares) of previously unused land in an established industrial area of south east London. The £80 million project is a joint venture between Tilfen Land, the LDA and Greenwich Council. The first phase of units is almost fully occupied, but design and build packages for further phases are available on a leasehold or freehold basis.
Accessibility: With an ideal strategic location in the heart of the Thames Gateway, companies can service both the City and West End whilst having the benefit of easy access to the M25 and the national motorway network. Connections will be greatly improved when the proposed Thames Gateway Bridge and Docklands Light Railway extension are completed.
Veridion Park
Size: 60,000-300,000 sq ft
Tenure: Virtual Freehold and Leasehold
Description: Veridion Park will see 67 acres developed into 680,000 sq ft of B1, a, b, c and B8 use space designed to meet the needs of a wide range of small to medium sized enterprises. The development has opportunity craigfor bespoke design features. Veridion Park offers easy access to the markets of Central London and Docklands whilst enjoying a landscaped suburban environment. An £8 million investment in the brand new 50,000 sq ft Thames Innovation Centre within phase I further enhances the park's offer.
Accessibility: The nearby A2016 and A206 provide a dual-carriageway link from Veridion Park to Junction 1A of the M25. Further proposals include the Thames Gateway Bridge (which will provide links to the A406 North Circular Road and London Olympic Zone) and a new Crossrail Station at nearby Abbey Wood. From early 2009, Woolwich town centre will connect to London City Airport via the Docklands Light Railway in around 10 minutes.
For more information on London Thames Gateway sites and properties, please see the interactive map and the Gateway to London Business Property Service.
