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New DLR station moves closer after plans submitted for major new housing development

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Place, T. (2026, September 30). New DLR station moves closer after plans submitted for major new housing development. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/new-dlr-station-thames-wharf-royal-docks-b1299070.html

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Arada has submitted plans for a major housing development near the Royal Docks that includes nearly 1,500 flats across six buildings, with around 35% designated as affordable housing. The project also features social rent housing in the first two buildings and includes a public park, over 1,000 trees, and waterfront amenities. Transport for London (TfL) is working on finalizing designs for a new DLR station called Thames Wharf to support this development, though no specific opening date has been set.

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Arada London, in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), has submitted plans for a major housing development named Thameside West near the Royal Docks. The project includes nearly 1,500 flats across six buildings, with around 35% designated as affordable housing, including social rent homes and family units. Construction is set to begin in early 2028. The plans also feature a public park, approximately 1,000 trees, and a kilometre of waterfront space for cafes and restaurants. Additionally, TfL aims to build a new DLR station called Thames Wharf, which could open when the first residents move in, although no official opening date has been announced yet. Deputy Mayor Tom Copley emphasized that this development will help address London's housing crisis by providing much-needed affordable homes and high-quality living spaces.

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Around 35% of the homes will be offered as affordable housing, with this first phase to include nearly 1,500 flats across six buildings. asserted

phase → offer → buildings

The station could open in time for the first residents to move into the neighbourhood, although an opening date has not been announced. uncertain

date → open → neighbourhood

TfL finished the feasibility design stage of the project in July, and is finalising these designs before looking to secure funding. asserted

TfL → finish → funding

Arada has said that the first two buildings of the development will be entirely social rent housing, including three and four-bedroom family homes. asserted

buildings → say → homes

The submitted plans also include a public park, around 1,000 new trees and a kilometre of waterfront, as well as space for cafés and restaurants on some ground floors. asserted

plans → submit → floors

Construction on the site is due to begin in early 2028, according to the Architects' Journal. uncertain

Construction → begin → Journal

TfL has confirmed that no public consultation will be necessary for the construction of Thames Wharf station, but that feedback will be sought on any planning permission applications associated with it. asserted

feedback → confirm → it

A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to be working with Arada London and other partners on the design development of a potential new DLR station called Thames Wharf, which would support future growth and regeneration in the Royal Docks. asserted

which → say → Docks

This work will help ensure the proposal is sufficiently developed should funding opportunities be secured. asserted

opportunities → help → ?

While there is currently a significant funding gap for the station, we continue to explore potential external funding sources with partners to support its future delivery." asserted

we → be → delivery

Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, said “Tackling London’s housing crisis is the Mayor’s top priority and Thameside West will help deliver the new homes Londoners deserve, including much needed social rent and family housing. “By combining affordability, high-quality design and generous green spaces, Thameside West will transform a key brownfield site in the Royal Docks into a thriving new neighbourhood and help build a better, fairer London for everyone.” asserted

West → say → everyone

New DLR station moves closer after plans submitted for major new housing development

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