Newham Council Approves Massive Silvertown Development: Over 7,000 New Homes, Schools, and AmenitiesNewham councillors have given the green light to a significant development in Silvertown, set to bring over 7,000 new homes to the area. The project, located on vacant land near Royal Victoria Dock, will also include a primary school, leisure facilities, shops, and restaurants. The development will be divided into four distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique features.However, concerns were raised about the number of new food and drink establishments, and their potential impact on existing town centers. Planning officers assured the council that strict conditions would prevent the developer from exceeding approved floor space for these businesses.While a minimum of 26.38% of the new homes will be designated as affordable, this is below the councils 50% target. Council officers noted that providing more affordable housing would not be profitable for the developer, but the development will still contribute significantly to affordable housing in the borough.The councils unanimous approval comes after a previous delay concerning funding for a new bridge connecting the development to the ExCel Centre. An updated report clarified that £6.3 million from the developer, previously earmarked for the councils employment team, will now go towards the bridge.

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