London Overground extension to Barking Riverside Winter 2015/2016 public consultation report

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London Overground extension to Barking Riverside Winter 2015/2016 public consultation report Published March 2016

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Contents

1 Executive Summary........................................................................................................ 4

2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 7

3 Background to the scheme ........................................................................................... 10

4 Methodology ................................................................................................................. 11

Scope of consultation ...................................................................................................... 11

Consultation objectives.................................................................................................... 11

Consultation tools ............................................................................................................ 11

Meetings .......................................................................................................................... 15

The online survey and questionnaire ............................................................................... 16

5 Consultation responses ................................................................................................ 17

Who responded? ............................................................................................................. 17

How did people hear about the consultation?.................................................................. 20

How many people answered each question? .................................................................. 20

Breakdown of consultation responses ............................................................................. 21

6 Responses from stakeholders ...................................................................................... 26

7 TfL’s answers to questions .......................................................................................... 34

8 Conclusion .................................................................................................................... 40

9 Next steps .................................................................................................................... 40

Appendix A1 – Copy of the consultation letter .................................................................... 42

Appendix A2 – Consultation letter distribution area ............................................................ 43

Appendix A3 – Copy of the consultation letter to Choats Road/Great Fleete Way.............. 44

Appendix A4 – Copy of the consultation letter to Sterne Close ........................................... 45

Appendix B – List of stakeholders consulted....................................................................... 46

Appendix C – Email to non-statutory stakeholders under Annex 4 of the TWA rules .......... 58

Appendix D – Email to Oyster users ................................................................................... 59

Appendix E – Consultation flyer .......................................................................................... 60

Appendix F – Press release ................................................................................................ 61

Appendix G – Press advert ................................................................................................. 63

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1 Executive Summary

1.1 Transport for London (TfL) has undertaken a public consultation on the proposal to extend the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line, to a new station within the Barking Riverside housing development. The scheme is called the Barking Riverside Extension (BRE). The consultation ran from 1 December 2015 to 24 January 2016. This report explains what TfL consulted on and why; how TfL consulted, the results of the consultation and what happens next.

1.2 The consultation was the third round of public consultation undertaken on the

proposed scheme by TfL:

TfL first consulted on the principle of the scheme in autumn 2014

In spring 2015 TfL again asked for views on the principle of the scheme and also whether people had a preference for one of two alignment options. TfL also discussed further some of the issues which had arisen from the previous consultation. More information on these consultations is provided in Section 2 of this report.

1.3 Following the spring 2015 consultation, TfL chose the preferred route alignment. 1.4 In winter 2015, TfL returned to ask for views on the extent of land required to

construct and then operate the extension; proposed construction compound locations, (for storing welfare facilities and equipment) and proposed lorry routes.

1.5 Information about the proposals was made available online along with a consultation

questionnaire, enabling people to respond. The proposals could also be viewed and commented upon at a number of consultation events, including roadshow events and meetings with residents’ associations.

1.6 Consultees were invited to give their views either by filling in the questionnaire online

or by responding via post, email or by completing a feedback form at a roadshow event. Paper copies of the consultation were available on request, together with the questionnaire. Material was also available on request in alternative formats such as large print, audio or another language. Consultees were invited to contact TfL if they had a question which required answering before submitting a response to the consultation.

1.7 The consultation was supported by a marketing campaign:

Letters explaining about the project and the consultation were distributed to over 26,000 addresses in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Over 42,000 emails about the consultation were sent to Oyster users who reside near the proposed extension route and who had signed up for updates

Letters and emails were sent to local, London wide and national statutory and non-statutory stakeholder groups

A press release

Adverts in local newspapers

Two public roadshow events, at Barking Learning Library and the Rivergate Centre, Barking Riverside

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Attendance of six residents’ association meetings to discuss the scheme

Updates on the TfL Twitter account to alert/remind people about the consultation and the roadshow events

Face to face distribution of 12,000 consultation flyers in the borough

Distribution of 900 consultation flyers between both Thames View Junior and Thames View Infant schools; and 700 flyers at Richard Carey Primary school

With the assistance of Barking Reach residents’ association, information on the consultation was provided on the Barking Reach Facebook page

1.8 At a roadshow on 14 December 2015, a resident from Sterne Close said that neither

she nor her immediate neighbours had received a consultation letter. A letter was hand delivered to all residents on Sterne Close on 18 December 2015. Please see Appendix A3.

1.9 TfL asked four questions about the proposals:

Do you have any comments on the extent of the land required for the project?

Do you have any comments on the indicative construction compound locations?

Do you have any comments on the indicative lorry routes?

Do you have any other comments about the proposals?

1.10 The consultation generated 245 responses. The majority of respondents either made comments of agreement or made no comment on the extent of land required, indicative compound locations and lorry routes. A detailed breakdown of all the results is provided in Section 5 of this report and TfL’s answers to questions is provided in Section 7. The key issues which emerged were:

Passive provision should be made for a further extension of the London Overground south of the River Thames

An intermediate station near Renwick Road bridge should be delivered with the BRE

Concern regarding existing overcrowding on the London Overground, with suggestions that capacity should be increased through additional cars and greater frequency of services

The need for traffic management controls during construction of the BRE, including minimising lorry frequency

1.11 In addition to the responses received on the Consultation Tool, by email, post and

feedback forms, TfL also took views at a number of resident’s group meetings and two roadshows. The feedback received is provided in Figures 4 and 5 in section 4 of this report. The key concerns were impacts to local residents during construction and operation of the BRE. Traffic impacts during construction were a particular concern.

1.12 Additionally, residents in the Choats Road/Great Fleete Way area, (the closest

existing residents to the proposed new viaduct), were also concerned about depreciation of their properties and the proximity of a construction compound. A map showing the location of the Choats Road/Great Fleete Way area is provided in Figure 1.

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Figure 1: Map highlighting the Choats Road/Great Fleete Way area

1.13 Everyone who contacted TfL as part of the consultation with an email or postal

address will be notified that this report is available. Consultation and engagement on the proposals is ongoing. Since the consultation closed on 24 January 2016, TfL has engaged further with rail and freight organisations and interested parties whose land or business operations may be impacted by the scheme. The consultation email address is still active and TfL continues to respond to any individual requests for information by email, by phone or in writing. TfL’s contact information is:

Freepost TfL Consultations e.bre@tfl.gov.uk t. 0343 222 1155

1.14 TfL intends to apply for powers to build and operate a railway extension through a

Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) in spring 2016. All respondents who have provided contact information will be informed when TfL submits the TWAO application.

1.15 Report structure

Section 2 is a high level explanation of what we are proposing and the history of the project

Section 3 provides the background to the scheme and explains why it is necessary

Section 4 describes how we consulted

Section 5 introduces the quantitative and qualitative approach taken in the analysis of responses, together with a breakdown of all the results

Section 6 provides a further summary of stakeholder responses

Section 7 is TfL’s answers to questions

Section 8 is the Conclusion

Section 9 explains the Next Steps

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2 Introduction

2.1 Transport for London (TfL) is proposing an extension of the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line to a new station in Barking Riverside. The scheme is referred to as the Barking Riverside Extension (BRE). The route is shown in Figure 2.

2.2 Services would operate from Gospel Oak along the existing route, before crossing the

London Underground and National Rail lines west of Barking station. It would use the existing grade separated flyover, (currently used by freight services to access the Tilbury line from the Gospel Oak to Barking line), to serve platforms 7 and 8 at Barking station. Platform 1 would remain available to London Overground trains to aid service recovery during any periods of disruption.

2.3 Eastbound services from Barking would continue for just over 2km along the Tilbury

line, used by freight and by c2c services operating between Fenchurch Street and Grays. Services would then spur to a new section of railway approximately 180m to the west of Renwick Road, before continuing east under Renwick Road Bridge and along a raised viaduct, crossing the Tilbury lines, freight terminal and Choats Road. Services would continue south, terminating at a new station at Barking Riverside.

2.4 The westbound line from Barking Riverside would run in parallel along the viaduct as

far as Renwick Road. It would then continue along the track alignment of the former westbound Tilbury freight line, merging with the westbound Tilbury passenger line, approximately 500m east of Barking Station.

Figure 2: The proposed route of the BRE

2.5 The BRE would be fully electrified. Once complete, the infrastructure would be maintained by Network Rail and TfL would operate a four train per hour service in both directions. The separate electrification of the existing Gospel Oak to Barking line

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would be complete by the time an extension to Barking Riverside became operational in 2021.

2.6 TfL undertook the first round of public consultation on the outline proposals between 8

September and 19 October 2014. The consultation sought to introduce the scheme, gather views on the principle of an extension and identify key issues which would need to be addressed through the planning phase of the scheme.

2.7 TfL received 714 responses, with 654 (91 per cent) consultees saying that in principle,

they supported an extension of the London Overground. A full report1 on the 2014 consultation was published in January 2015.

2.8 In spring 2015 TfL returned to ask for views on the principle of an extension, to

discuss further some of the issues which had previously arisen and to ask for views on two different route alignments for the scheme. The consultation was accompanied by a Route Options Assessment report2, which explained the difference between the two alignments.

2.9 TfL received 600 responses, with 531 respondents (90 per cent) stating that in principle they supported an extension of the London Overground line to Barking Riverside. Of those who expressed a route preference, the majority preferred Alignment B (55 per cent, 221), while nine per cent (36) stated preference for Alignment A. A further 28 per cent of respondents (110) had no preference, while eight per cent (31) did not support either option. A full report3 on the spring 2015 consultation was published in September 2015.

2.10 The feedback received by TfL during the spring 2015 consultation was considered

alongside an assessment of the impacts associated with the two alignment options. The assessment reviewed both routes against:

The results of the spring 2015 consultation

An operational feasibility assessment that considered the impact of the alignments on the existing rail infrastructure and operations

The construction methodology

The future maintenance requirements

An environmental appraisal that considered the impact of the alignment both during construction and in the final operational state, on local residents as well as the local environment

A review against policy objectives

2.11 This assessment concluded that Alignment B was the preferred route due to this option being further away from residential properties, having fewer impacts on

1 https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/rail/barking-riverside-extension-consult/user_uploads/barking-riverside-2014-

consultation-report.pdf

2 https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/rail/barking-riverside-extension-

consult/user_uploads/bre_route_option_assessment_report_may_2015.pdf

3 https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/rail/barking-riverside-extension-consult/user_uploads/barking-riverside-2015-

consultation-report.pdf-1

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existing residents, a reduced impact upon other rail services once operational and an ability to make passive provision for an intermediate station.

2.12 In the winter of 2015 TfL consulted for a third time, for further views before completing the TWAO application documentation for a spring 2016 submission. In particular, views were sought on:

The extent of the land required for the construction of the extension and, separately, its operation

Indicative construction works compound areas and an indicative laydown area

Indicative lorry routes

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3 Background to the scheme

3.1 Barking Riverside is the largest brownfield housing development site in east London.

It is part of the London Riverside Opportunity Area and has planning permission for up to 10,800 new homes, new schools and local community infrastructure. In September 2015 the Greater London Authority (GLA) adopted an Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) for the London Riverside area. The OAPF sets out how the Mayor of London wishes to see the London Riverside Opportunity Area evolve. More information can be found on the GLA's website.4

3.2 Significant investment in transport infrastructure is required to unlock the full

development potential of the site. As part of the planning consent for Barking Riverside, a new rail line is specifically required to serve the development’s residents and workers. In particular:

No more than 1,500 residential units are permitted before a TWAO powers to build and operate a rail or light rail extension is granted

No more than 4,000 residential units are permitted before the railway is operational

3.3 The original plan was designed around the extension of the Docklands Light Railway

(DLR) from Gallions Reach to Dagenham Dock, via Barking Riverside. DLR actively consulted key stakeholders in 2007 regarding possible route options, but with an estimated capital cost of c£700m, and without a necessary funding agreement in place, the scheme was withdrawn by the Mayor in 2009.

3.4 TfL then examined a number of alternative transport options to serve the Barking

Riverside development. This work concluded that an extension of the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking service, from its current terminus at Barking to a new station in the heart of Barking Riverside, was the optimal scheme to enable the development of the area. More information on how we reached this position is available in the Transport options summary report5, which was included in the spring 2015 consultation.

3.5 Following the decision to propose an extension of the London Overground, it was

important that those people living and working in the surrounding area, or those interested in the planning of this major new community should be able to comment on the new proposal during the planning phase, before deciding on a route alignment and prior to the application for a TWAO.

4 https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/planning/implementing-london-plan/opportunity-areas/opportunity-

areas/london-riverside

5 https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/rail/barking-riverside-extension-

consult/user_uploads/bre_transport_options_summary_report_may_2015.pdf

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4 Methodology

Scope of consultation

4.1 The consultation was planned to seek people’s views on the chosen alignment option, the extent of the land required to build and operate the extension, indicative construction compounds and indicative lorry routes.

4.2 TfL sought to include people living in and around the proposed development site or

along the line or the route, as well as people using Barking station and the Gospel Oak to Barking line. TfL also consulted with key stakeholders along the Gospel Oak – Barking line, including the neighbouring Boroughs of Newham, Waltham Forrest, Haringey, Hackney and Camden. However, this did not prevent any stakeholder or member of the public with a view on the proposals from participating in the consultation.

Consultation objectives

4.3 Public consultation forms part of the guidance on taking schemes through the Transport and Works Act 1992 process. Consultation enables affected parties to contribute to the development of a project at an early stage, improving the project and avoiding unnecessary objections following submission of an application. This approach is also consistent with TfL’s own consultation aspirations and our statutory obligations in other parts of the business. The consultation sought to:

Gather views on the extent of the land required to deliver and operate the extension, indicative construction compound locations and indicative lorry routes

Help identify any previously unidentified issues which would need resolving during the planning phase

Make clear the decision-making process and the next steps

Highlight channels through which responses to the consultation could be sent, and make participation easy and inclusive

Inform the TWAO application

Consultation tools

4.4 A range of methods were adopted to ensure that members of the public and stakeholders were aware of the consultation and how they could respond. The consultation was hosted on the online TfL Consultation Tool. Paper copies of the consultation and a questionnaire were available on request to anyone who did not have access to the internet.

4.5 Information on the proposals included:

A drawing showing the extent of the land required to construct and then operate the railway. This is shown in Figure 3 on page 13

A drawing showing proposed construction compound locations, a laydown area, access points and lorry routes. This is shown in Figure 4 on page 14

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4.6 Views were specifically sought on the extent of land, construction compound locations, a laydown area, access points and lorry routes. TfL also provided additional information, to help inform any comments. The information included:

A computer generated image (CGI) of the viaduct

A Route options assessment report, mentioned in 2.8

The Transport options summary report, mentioned in 3.4

A drawing showing how the BRE would fit with the masterplan for the site being produced by the developer of Barking Riverside

A series of factsheets

Reports into the autumn 2014 and spring 2015 consultations

4.7 A number of promotional activities were undertaken to support the consultation and let people know how they could participate:

Letters explaining about the project and the consultation were distributed to over 26,000 addresses in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Over 42,000 emails about the consultation were sent to Oyster users who reside near the proposed extension route and who had signed up for updates

Letters and emails were sent to local, London wide and national statutory and non-statutory stakeholder groups

A press release

Adverts in local newspapers

Two public roadshow events, at Barking Learning Library and the Rivergate Centre, Barking Riverside

Attendance of six residents’ association meetings to discuss the scheme

Updates on the TfL Twitter account to alert/remind people about the consultation and the roadshow events

Face to face distribution of 12,000 consultation flyers in the borough

Distribution of 900 consultation flyers between both Thames View Junior and Thames View Infant schools; and 700 flyers at Richard Carey Primary school

With the assistance of Barking Reach residents’ association, information on the consultation was provided on the Barking Reach Facebook page

4.8 Non-statutory stakeholders under Annex 4 of the TWA rules were sent a notification

about the consultation on 15 January 2016. The email is provided in Appendix C. 4.9 The primary means of collecting the views of consultees was via the Consultation

Tool, enabling participants to view the material and respond using an online survey. We also took comments at roadshows, meetings and on feedback forms.

4.10 Responses submitted using the online survey received an automated

acknowledgement. Everyone who contacted TfL as part of the consultation with an email or postal address will be notified that the report has been published.

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Figure 3: The extent of the land required to build and then operate the BRE

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Figure 4: Drawing showing proposed construction compound locations, a laydown area, access points and lorry routes

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Meetings

4.11 TfL attended six tenants and residents association meetings and held two public roadshow events. The meetings and events provided an opportunity for consultees to discuss the proposals with the project team and ask any questions before submitting a response. A summary of the meetings is provided in Table 1. A summary of the roadshow events is provided in Table 2.

Table 1: Summary of meetings with residential groups

Stakeholder Date of meeting Approximate

attendees Main issues

Suttons Neighbourhood watch

Wed 8 Nov 2015, 1900-1930

10 Impacts to residents through construction and operation

Scratton’s Farm residents association

Tue 24 Nov 2015, 1900-1930

15 Impacts to residents through construction and operation

Traffic impacts during construction

Barking Reach residents association

Wed 25 Nov 2015, 1930 - 2030

15 Employment opportunities during construction;

Whether an intermediate station could be delivered in future without impacting on a BRE service

Traffic impacts during construction

Thames ward residents association

Tue 1 Dec 2015, 1900-1945

15 Traffic impacts during construction

Impacts to residents through construction and operation

Future bus provision

Gascoigne Estate residents association

Wed 2 Dec 2015, 1900-1915

40 No issues

Choats Road & Great Fleete Way residents

Tue 8 Dec 2015, 1930-2030

8 Depreciation of house prices Proximity of compound 2 and laydown areas

Impacts to residents through both construction and operation phases Preference for alternative alignment further east, away from existing properties Concerns about the worth of participating in the consultation process

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Table 2: Summary of roadshow actives

Event Date Approximate

attendees Main issues

Roadshow Barking Learning Library

Sat 5 Dec 2015, 1300-1700

12 Preference for ‘Creekmouth’ as a name for the new station

Impacts to Choats Road residents through construction and operation

Roadshow Rivergate Centre

Mon 14 Dec 2015, 1500-1900

50 How the BRE would integrate with the housing development

Pedestrian access around the viaduct

Parking provision, and whether commuters would use the new district centre as a car park

Journey times within Barking Riverside to the new station and from Barking Riverside to Barking

The online survey and questionnaire

4.12 The questions were structured to provide TfL with comments which could inform the development of the project and identify any unknown issues:

1. Do you have any comments on the extent of the land required for the

project? 2. Do you have any comments on the indicative compound locations? 3. Do you have any comments on the indicative lorry routes? 4. Do you have any other comments about the proposals? 5. What is your name? 6. What is your email address? 7. Please provide us with a post code 8. If responding on behalf of an organisation, business or campaign group,

please provide us with the name 9. How did you hear about the consultation?

10. Please tell us what you think about the quality of this consultation (for example, the information we have provided, any printed material you have received, any maps or plans, the website and questionnaire etc.)

11. Please tell us more about you:

I live near the Barking Riverside development

I work near the Barking Riverside development

I live near the Tilbury line

I use/travel through Barking Station regularly

I use the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line regularly

I use c2c or the Tilbury line regularly

Other, please specify

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5 Consultation responses

Who responded?

5.1 The consultation generated 245 responses, including 16 stakeholder responses. 217 responses were made on the Consultation Tool, with 28 additional responses received by email or feedback form. These results are in addition to the issues raised at the meetings described in Tables 1 and 2 in Section 4, though some consultees may also have responded at meetings and online/by email.

5.3 The stakeholder responses included contributions from a wide range of groups,

including local authorities; London Assembly groups; statutory stakeholders, including land owners, a local school and a rail interest group. Details of these contributions are included in greater detail in Section 6 of this report.

5.2 To understand the type of respondent and their relationship with the proposed

scheme, consultees were asked to respond to a series of statements under the heading “Tell us more about you”. Table 3 shows the results. All respondents could choose more than one answer if applicable, which is why the values in the per cent column are greater than 100.

Table 3: Responses received for the question “Tell us more about you”

Tell us more about you Number of

respondents %

I live near the Barking Riverside development 63 26%

I work near the Barking Riverside development 15 6%

I live near the Tilbury line 16 7%

I use/travel through Barking Station regularly 106 43%

I use the Gospel Oak to Barking London Overground line regularly

65 27%

I use c2c or the Tilbury line regularly 51 21%

Other 42 17%

Not answered 39 16%

5.2 204 of the 245 respondents provided post code information. Of these, 104 were from

the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. These included seven from the Choats Road/Great Fleete Way area, the closest existing properties to the proposed new viaduct structure. A drawing showing the geographical distribution of responses across Greater London is shown in Figure 5. A drawing showing the distribution with in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is shown in Figure 6 on page 19.

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Figure 5: Geographical distribution of responses across Greater London

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Figure 6: Geographical distribution of responses in Barking and Dagenham

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How did people hear about the consultation?

5.3 Table 4 shows the information channels through which respondents heard about the consultation. Table 5 provides a further breakdown of these results by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and then by respondents from the Choats Road/Great Fleete Way area.

Table 4: Information channels through which all respondents heard about the consultation

Information Channel

All respondents

Number of respondents %

Received an email from TfL 145 59%

Received a letter from TfL 9 4%

Saw it on the TfL website 28 12%

Read about it in the press 6 2%

Through social media 13 5%

Other 15 6%

Not answered 28 12%

Table 5: Information channels through which respondents from the local borough and Choats Road heard about the consultation. The Choats Road/Great Fleete Way results are also included in the borough count

Information Channel London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Choats Road/Great Fleete Way6

Received an email from TfL 77 6 Received a letter from TfL 9 0 Saw it on the TfL website 2 0 Read about it in the press 1 0 Through social media 3 1 Other 9 0 Not answered 4 0

How many people answered each question?

5.4 Not every respondent answered every question. Of the 245 who responded:

174 responded to Question 1: Do you have any comments on the extent of the land required for the project? Of those who responded, 92 responses effectively said ‘no comment’. Please see Table 6 for a breakdown of the results

161 responded to question 2: Do you have any comments on the indicative compound locations? Of those who responded, 108 responses effectively said ‘no comment’. Please see Table 7 for a breakdown of the results

6 These consultees are in addition to those residents who attended the meeting summarised in Table1.

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162 responded to question 3: Do you have any comments on the indicative lorry routes? Of those who responded, 110 responses that effectively said ‘no comment’. Please see Table 8 for a breakdown of the results

Breakdown of consultation responses

Table 6: Breakdown of comments on the extent of land required

Extent of land required

Comments of agreement regarding the extent of land 32

Neutral remarks noting the extent of land 7

General positive remarks 2

No issues 2

No objections 2

The use of sensitive ground which would later form parkland should be minimised

1

Don’t take more land than required 1

Create a ‘buffer zone’ to mitigate impact to residents 1

How much land is required? 1

Will people’s property be required? 1

The old Ford land might be used. (Unclear whether this comment is meant as an alternative, or in addition to the land shown in the consultation-TfL)

1

What happens to spare land after construction? 1

Land should provide enough space to park trains after operational hours 1

Land should be provided to enable trains to turn around 1

Other comments

Comments of support regarding the BRE scheme 21

The Barking Riverside housing development is a bad idea 2

Passive provision for an extension south of the River Thames is needed 2

Concern regarding operational noise from trains 1

Car park required at the new District Centre, together with A13 improvements

1

Impacts of additional passengers to Barking train station 1

Need for additional car and increased frequency of London Overground to meet demand

1

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Table 7: Breakdown of comments on the indicative compound locations

Indicative construction compounds

Comments of agreement on the construction compound locations 22

Neutral comments noting the location of the indicative compounds 5

No objection 3

No issues 2

Compounds and deliveries will need to be managed properly to mitigate impact to residents

2

Environmental mitigation to land where necessary 2

Agree – but land shouldn’t be extended further 1

Agree – but visual impact should be minimised 1

Neutral - access to the freight depot needs to be accommodated 1

Concern over proximity of compounds to residents 1

How will the land be reinstated? (‘made good’ after use) 1

Could be closer to the Barking Riverside development 1

Some of the compound locations are good and some of them are not that good

1

Ensure compound 3 does not impact on new road linking Renwick Road and Choats Road, which will be used to serve the new school.

1

Neither construction of BRE or compound 3 should impact delivery of the new district centre at Barking Riverside

1

Compensation to residents for inconvenience 1

Other comments

Comments of support regarding the BRE scheme 3

Comments regarding an intermediate station near Renwick Road bridge 2

Impact to residents from operational railway 1

Security during construction phase 1

Passive provision for an extension south of the River Thames 1

Request project makes use of river to transport materials 1

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Table 8: breakdown of comments on the indicative lorry routes Indicative lorry routes

Comments of agreement on the proposed routes 13

Congestion concern – How will traffic be managed to mitigate congestion, given River Road and Thames Road are already congested and increased congestion would hinder access to A13

9

Ensure safety of all road users (including cyclists and school children) through traffic management, driver training and safer lorries

6

Use the River Thames and/or the rail to deliver and removal materials, to minimise use of lorries and reduce risk of congestion

5

More detail required on traffic impacts (frequency, deliver hours, duration of activity over the construction phase)

3

No issues/objection 3

Behaviour of existing lorry drivers a concern 3

Alternative routes should be provided for existing traffic 2

No perceived additional traffic impact 1

Wheel wash necessary to reduce dirt on highway 1

Need to protect highway from damage 1

Will there be adequate room for lorries to turn around inside the compounds? 1

Routes should be different to those used by existing traffic 1

Compensation to residents 1

Other comments

Comments on Barking Riverside development 2

Comments of support regarding the BRE scheme 1

5.5 217 responded to question 4: Do you have any other comments about the

proposals? This number includes 31 responses that effectively said ‘no comment’). Please see Table 9 for a breakdown of the remaining results.

5.8 Respondents who preferred to email the project rather than complete the online

questionnaire or a feedback form had their comments recorded against question 4.

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Table 9: Do you have any other comments about the proposals?

Design

Passive provision for an extension south of the River Thames should be provided with the scheme

317

An intermediate station near Renwick Road bridge should be delivered with the BRE, not passive provision

12

Extend the London Overground south of the River Thames as part of the BRE scheme

10

Comments on the new station design at Barking Riverside, including the location and the provision of longer platforms

6

Alternative scheme – DLR extension to Dagenham Dock 3

Alternative scheme – London Underground extension 2

Car parking provision is necessary at Barking Riverside 2

Alternative scheme – extend to Rainham/Dagenham 1

Need to safeguard a DLR extension to Dagenham Dock 1

Alternative scheme – extend via Upney with access to Stratford 1

Additionally extend to Tilbury 1

Additionally extend the DLR to Barking Riverside 1

Construction phase

Mitigation of noise impacts 1

Use of the River Thames during construction 1

Engineering methodology 1

Lorries should only deliver at night 1

Operation phase

A need to increase train length and/or frequency to increase capacity on the London Overground

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Concern regarding future overcrowding on the London Overground 8

Concern about existing overcrowding on the London Overground 7

Impacts to Barking station with additional passengers from Barking Riverside 5

Impacts to c2c and/or freight services on the Tilbury line 3

In what travel zone would the new terminus be located 3

How did TfL decide on a 4 train per hour service for the BRE? 2

Hours of operation for the BRE 2

Services be timed to coincide with c2c trains at Barking station 1

Concern about noise impacts of new trains on residents 1

General comments

General positive comments 67

Comments on programme delay/build it now 7

Provision needed for cyclists at the new station and Barking Riverside development

4

Questions about the rationale for the scheme 4

Traffic impacts of Barking Riverside once the BRE is built on the wider environment and/or need for A13 capacity improvements

3

Suggestions of ‘Creekmouth’ as a name for the new station 3

7 This theme includes 12 responses which stated, or strongly inferred, that the proposed station should be

built in a cutting/underground rather than on a viaduct.

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Comments about bus routes and/or frequency 3

Will river services be included in the transport planning for Barking Riverside?

3

Other environmental impacts 3

Further comments on the Barking Riverside housing development 3

Comments about the TWAO procedure 2

TfL need to engage with local residents 2

Consider a bridge to Thamesmead (including rail, pedestrian and cycling provision).

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No objection 2

Objection – waste of money 1

Bad idea – development and extension will just add to crowding 1

Comments on archaeology 1

CGI image used in consultation should be more accurate 1

Confirm whether the design provides grade separation 1

Confirm whether the line is double tracked on the single viaduct 1

Concern about impact of any future intermediate station on c2c services 1

Desire that BRE share any intermediate station with c2c services 1

5.8 TfL received 155 responded to the question 10: Please tell us what you think about the quality of this consultation (for example, the information we have provided, any printed material you have received, any maps or plans, the website and questionnaire etc.). Table 10 provides a breakdown of the comments received. The feedback will be used by TfL when planning future consultations.

Table 10: Feedback on the consultation

Comments on consultation

Excellent/very good 93

“No comment” 10

Positive remarks, with reasons given 9

Good/fine, no further remarks 9

Poor/could be better 7

Consultation not properly publicised 4

Suggestions for improvements (e.g. level of detail, comments on drawings and notice periods for staff attended events)

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Too technical 4

Other comments 4

Adequate 3

No explanation of the wider borough context/impacts 3

Consultation material good, but project appears a done deal 3

Concern that those without internet access are excluded 1

Hasn’t addressed previous Key Issues, such as impact to Barking station 1

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6 Responses from stakeholders

The following responses are summaries.

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 6.1 The delivery of the BRE and subsequent realisation of new homes, jobs and

improved connectivity with the rest of the borough and London is a key priority for the Council. The many benefits of the BRE include:

The development of further phases of Barking Riverside, providing much needed additional, affordable housing for the borough and for London;

The generation of significant numbers of new jobs - including temporary construction jobs and permanent jobs in servicing the area, and a boost to the local economy through increased local retail spend. In addition, the proposals would also help transform the area's image as well as attracting development interest.

The provision of enhanced links to Central and North London and significantly reduced journey times for people living and working in the area.

Route Alignment

6.2 The Council support the proposed route alignment which will ensure that the potential for noise disturbance to residents is minimised. It also has the advantage of allowing for the provision of a second rail station. The council continue to make the case for a second station near Renwick Road which would enable improved access to public transport services for residents from the Thames View and Great Fleete estates. Station Options

6.3 The Council are keen that the station building and the square in which it will sit is of high quality and should provide as much active frontage as possible. They believe the station should be in zone 3/4, the viaduct areas need to be put to good use whilst retaining a degree of permeability and expect the station to be manned at all times whilst services are operating. Scheme Construction

6.4 Further details of the plans for construction of the Overground extension are required in order that the Council can be confident that the works will not be unduly disruptive, both in terms of impact on residential amenity and the highway network. In particular, appropriate steps should be taken to minimise the disruptive impact of the construction period in the proposed construction compound and lay down area adjacent to the residential area on Choats Road. Where possible, night time works should be kept to a minimum and any impact appropriately mitigated.

6.5 As part of the TWAO application, the Council require TfL to produce a Construction Logistic Plan to ensure that appropriate lorry/servicing routes are in place at the outset of construction. As part of this, consideration will need to be given to other lorry movements in the area. The Council are currently producing a Freight Plan for the area which will set out a range of measures to mitigate the impact of local lorry movements / operations. The Council encourage further consideration to be given to

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the use of the rail network and the River Thames to transport construction materials and reduce the number of lorry trips in the area. Scheme Operation

6.6 The Council are keen to understand in more detail how the proposed Overground extension would impact the existing rail timetable, particularly peak period C2C services and freight services and whether the addition of a new station at Beam Park on the Tilbury Line would result in the need for additional changes.

6.7 The Council are keen to understand how the additional demand generated by the Overground extension would impact the operation of Barking station and the use of platforms 7 and 8 in particular. The Council believes C2C's franchise commitment to refurbish Barking station remains the best opportunity to address this issue. Future Expansion

6.8 The Council are supportive for a further extension of London Overground services across the river Thames to Abbey Wood station in Bexley.

6.9 The Council remains fully supportive of the scheme which is crucial to the

development of Barking Riverside and our wider aspirations for growth in Barking and Dagenham. The Council are keen for the Transport and Works Act Order to be submitted at the earliest opportunity and will work closely with TfL to ensure this.

Cllr Jane Jones (Valence ward, Barking and Dagenham) 6.10 The councillor believes the BRE is a much needed project not just for the new homes

and residents but for those who already live in this area and have for far too long been cut off from all the major transport links by the River Thames and the A13.

6.11 The Councillor suggests "Creekmouth" as a name for the proposed new terminus, as the station would be built very near to the site of the village that once existed there.

6.12 There will be concern from the local residents about noise, dirt and traffic disruption. Construction would need to be well managed to reduce any impact as much as possible.

The London Borough of Bexley 6.13 The Council continue to support in principle the BRE proposals. The Council also

supports the principle of a further extension from Barking Riverside crossing the Thames and welcome the inclusion of that further extension in the Mayor’s London Infrastructure Plan 2050 and the recent GLA publication “Connecting the Capital”.

6.14 The Council would welcome further discussions with TfL on how such an extension might be delivered to complement its emerging growth strategy – whilst recognising it this is likely to be a project for the longer term.

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The Royal Borough of Greenwich 6.15 The Royal Borough supports the BRE proposals. The extension is essential for the

continued growth and development of London and the sub-region through the development of Barking Riverside. The extension will also provide the opportunity for a further extension across the River Thames to Thamesmead and/or Abbey Wood.

6.16 The Royal Borough believes that a package of river crossings, with integrated public transport, is needed in south and east London to support growth and development. The new terminus should be carefully designed and orientated so as to accommodate the future extension to Thamesmead and Abbey Wood.

6.17 The extension of the London Overground from Barking Riverside south of the river to Thamesmead and Abbey Wood would also create the opportunity to integrate the railway into the existing network in a way that could create an extended outer orbital route around London. It should not preclude the opportunity to further extend the DLR network to south London.

Valerie Shawcross – London Assembly Transport Committee response 6.18 The London Assembly Transport Committee support the BRE proposal, because

Barking Riverside is the largest housing development in east London, with plans for up to 10,800 new homes, and new healthcare, shopping, community and leisure facilities.

6.19 On a recent visit to the site, Assembly Member saw that transport infrastructure is crucial to such redevelopment. At present, without public connections fully in place, car use in the area is relatively high. Any new transport infrastructure needs to be fully linked to the rest of the transport network so residents can travel easily for work and leisure. The proposal to extend the Overground should provide such links via the interchange at Barking with existing National Rail services and the District and Hammersmith & City London Underground lines.

6.20 Passengers have a right to expect a high-quality, metro-style service on the extension. Overcrowding is relatively high on Barking-Gospel Oak services, certainly compared to other parts of the Overground network. TfL should be seeking to address this by delivering more frequent and/or higher capacity transport services.

6.21 TfL has said that it might be desirable to further extend the Overground south of the Thames, to Thamesmead and Abbey Wood, although this is not being actively planned. The London Assembly Transport Committee would welcome further details on the scope of any possible future extensions, and encourage TfL to consider this as part of an integrated transport strategy for south east London.

Valerie Shawcross – London Assembly Labour Group response

6.22 The London Assembly Labour Group supports the extension and is delighted TfL agree that Alignment B was the best route option.

6.23 The London Assembly Labour Group welcome the fact that any future intermediate station would be located near the Thames ward neighbourhoods. The London Assembly Labour Group also believe that Barking & Dagenham Council have plans to build around 5,000 homes near the area, but at the moment a lot of the land is

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designated as strategic industrial land. Therefore any future plans for new homes are not guaranteed.

6.24 The London Assembly Labour Group believe that an intermediate station could be used as a catalyst to build more homes in the area and hopes TfL will reconsider its decision not to construct an intermediate station as part of the BRE scheme.

6.25 The London Assembly Labour Group continue to be disappointed that the scheme will not be extended south of the river. Immediately south of Barking Riverside is Abbey Wood station, which is on the South Eastern rail network and will soon welcome Crossrail. It will be a missed opportunity if such an obvious connection is not made. The London Assembly Labour Group hope that TfL will reconsider its decision not to extend the line south of the river.

Caroline Pidgeon Leader of the London Assembly Liberal Democrat Group Deputy-Chair, London Assembly Transport Committee

6.26 The London Assembly Liberal Democrats are supportive of regeneration in East London and are excited by the huge potential in this region. The London Assembly Liberal Democrats welcome the proposed extension and consider it essential to provide the Barking Riverside Development with the transport links it will require.

6.27 The London Assembly Liberal Democrats are pleased with the commitment that the station will have step-free access and consider this to be an essential requirement. The London Assembly Liberal Democrats also urge that the design includes measures to assist people with sensory impairment, such as hearing aid induction loops and tactile surfaces.

6.28 The London Assembly Liberal Democrats welcome the inclusion of secure cycle parking and recommend that this is done on a scale commensurate with the likely high level of cycling that should result from the Barking Riverside Development.

6.29 The London Assembly Liberal Democrats would like to see an Overground river crossing from Barking Riverside to Abbey Wood station built as part of a series of new crossings east of Tower Bridge. The London Assembly Liberal Democrats accept this is beyond the scope of the scheme consulted on, but suggest that the infrastructure for the extension to Barking Riverside be designed in such a way as to facilitate a further extension across the river.

Port of London Authority (PLA) 6.30 The PLA has no objection in principle to this and notes that the station at River Road

would be in close proximity to the River Thames.

6.31 The PLA note that in order to carry out the works it is proposed that there would be three construction compounds. Compound three is shown indicatively on the drawings as including an existing jetty and adjacent riparian land. that the PLA are surprised that the construction factsheet makes no specific reference to the role that the river could play in transporting materials to and from the site by water – the only reference being “TfL would further seek to minimise vehicle movements through

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working with Network Rail and others to ensure that as much of the construction material as practicable can be taken to and from the site by rail and other means to minimise deliveries by lorry.”

6.32 The same approach as was taken with the Northern Line Extension is required: where TfL confirm their commitment to maximise the use of the river.

London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority 6.33 The positive factors regarding the proposed rail link to Barking riverside are:

It will provide a facility to alleviate much of the road traffic which will be imposed upon the area during the second phase of the residential build both within the construction industry for its tradespersons and for those already living there.

It is hoped that this will reduce attendance times for fire appliances using the congested roads both during construction and long term.

An opportunity to promote/consider the fitment of sprinklers /suppression systems in newly constructed properties where, through consultation, it would be deemed to be beneficial to the needs of the occupants.

6.34 The following concerns need consideration:

In addition to the construction of 10,800 properties, the proposed rail extension will also have an additional impact on risk to the existing flood plain.

The proposed construction has the possibility of further restricting an already questionable water supply for firefighting operations at some of the existing major risks in the area, for example, large recycling and refuse centres in the vicinity of Thames road where the LFB has attended many fires over the last ten years.

During the site clearance and construction stages of this major project there will be a long term increase in construction traffic on the already heavily congested A13. This will affect both eastbound and westbound traffic at the junction of Thames road in close vicinity to Barking Fire station. It is anticipated that this will have an impact on fire appliance attendance times.

Additional inter agency work for local authority building control and fire service consultation.

Historic England 6.35 Historic England note that the proposed alignment would pass over an area of

significant buried archaeological potential connected with the prehistoric Thames-side landscape. Archaeological assessment of the peats and gravels in this area has revealed a wealth of early prehistoric evidence for palaeo-channels, gravel islands, a wider Thames together with peat layers which have the potential to preserve human cultural material (including settlement and wooden trackways) from the Mesolithic through to later Prehistory, around 7,000 BC to 500BC. Should such structures survive, they may, depending on the level of preservation be of national importance.

6.36 There is very high potential that such material could be removed by development

which requires foundations at depth or piling.

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6.37 In order to minimise specific impacts on the archaeological resource an evaluative

phase of work, which closely models the geo-archaeological and archaeological deposits within the two preferred routes and stations, will be necessary. Such evaluation often has to be carried out at depth and requires a combination of

Modelling using currently available borehole and test-pit data

New targeted boreholes

Evaluation trenching at depth

Specialist analysis, C14 dating and publication of evaluation results

Recommendations for full excavation or preservation in-situ where appropriate Built Heritage

6.38 Having reviewed the Historic Environment Record, Historic England can advise you that there are no listed buildings or conservation areas on the line of the proposed route. Conclusion

6.39 It must be noted that this advice is based on the information that has been provided to us and does not affect our obligation to advise on, and potentially object to any specific development proposal which may subsequently arise from this proposed Overground extension, and which may have adverse effects on the environment.

London Forum of Civic & Amenity Societies 6.40 The London Forum of Civic & Amenity Societies are broadly supportive of the

project. The land take at Barking Riverside station for subsidiary commercial activity is a matter for local planning, but the station should include passive provision for a subsequent extension south across the Thames.

6.41 Wherever possible rail should be used for the removal of spoil and delivery of

materials.

6.42 It is disappointing that only passive provision is being made for the intermediate station at Renwick Road. Disruption to existing services would be minimised by completing the station as part of the initial project.

Montagu Evans, on behalf of Legal and General 6.43 Legal & General is the freehold owner of the Freight Terminal (the Property) which is

leased in its entirety to DB Schenker Rail (UK) Limited (DBS).

6.44 Legal & General broadly supports the regeneration proposals for Barking Riverside. However the Fund has a number of concerns regarding the selected alignment for the proposed extension which passes over part of the Property in the form of a new railway viaduct. These concerns are as follows:-

Part of the land will need to be acquired by TfL to build the viaduct, which will impact the business

The Consultation documents indicate a three year construction period for the Scheme and it is evident from the published Scheme drawings that there will

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be the potential for significant disruption to the use of the western section of the Property whilst the viaduct is being built.

The use and occupation of a nearby construction compound, and adjoining land shown will have an impact on the property

The completed scheme has the potential to create adverse environmental impacts unless mitigation measures are put in place

6.45 Whilst broadly supporting Barking Riverside regeneration proposals, Legal &

General has responded to the Consultation to highlight its concerns and to request further engagement with TfL to address these concerns.

Savills, on behalf of Thames Water Utilities Ltd

6.46 Thames Water have no comments to make to the above consultation. They would however like to remind TfL that Thames Water will have a number of assets within the construction area and as such early consultation with Thames around the protection of assets during and following construction is critical.

High Speed 1 (HS1)

6.47 HS1 Ltd holds the 30 year concession from the Government to operate, manage and maintain High Speed 1 (HS1), the 109 kilometre high speed rail line connecting St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel.

6.48 HS1 is supportive of the principles behind the proposed London Overground extension to Barking Riverside, and has already been engaged in discussions with your project team on the proposed implications to HS1. HS1 has both surface and subsurface assets in the area in which the viaduct is proposed. It is understood that piers and foundations to support the new viaduct will be located both between and adjacent to the two subsurface tunnels, as well as also being located within the area of HS1’s surface interest. HS1 raise the following concerns:

If foundations are proposed to be located between the HS1 tunnels then a survey will need to be carried out in advance to confirm the exact locations of the two tunnels and the nearby cross passage which links the two tunnels

The survey will require HS1 possessions. A significant notice period should be factored into the BRE programme

A Licence from HS1 will be required if TfL need to come on to HS1 land to carry out any Ground Investigations/Boreholes

Relevant reports will need to be the subject of an engineering assessment by the developer which will then be subject to review and acceptance by the HS1 Engineer

The Consultation document refers to land required for construction which includes some of HS1’s surface interests. HS1 are keen to understand whether TfL are seeking powers to acquire this land and how the construction of the viaduct would affect freight services using these surface lines.

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Thames View Infants School 6.49 As probably the biggest employer in the locality, Thames View Infants School urge

TfL to change the Thames View Estate station into an actual part of the scheme - more than passive provision. The site chosen is ideal but the school fear that without it being "proposed" here and now, it will get forgotten over time. There is a great demand for this station at local level with growing local council support too. It is very much needed!

Railfuture 6.50 Railfuture continue to support the development of this vital project both to enable the

delivery of much-needed additional housing and as a precursor to an outer-orbital/cross-river mainline rail link.

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7 TfL’s answers to questions

This section sets out TfL’s response to the key issues raised during the consultation. The responses provided here reflect TfL’s position based on information available as of February 2016. The proposed extension is still under development. It is possible circumstances influencing these proposals may change through the course of developing the designs and the TWAO approval process.

Question Response

Would it not be better to provide passive provision for a future extension south of the River Thames with the current station design?

The principle of the extension is to unlock the development potential of the Barking Riverside site. To inform the design of the railway, TfL undertook a detailed assessment of the local constraints and a review of existing technical information. This concluded that a route alignment diverging from the Tilbury line and utilising a viaduct between Renwick Road and Barking Riverside represents the optimal solution in providing a new rail connection to Barking Riverside, to unlock the creation of 10,800 homes.

Passive provision for a future extension to the south via Barking Riverside could only be achieved through the provision of an underground station to serve the site. However, this would significantly increase the cost of the project and would not deliver any additional new homes.

The London Infrastructure Plan (2050), commissioned by the Mayor, noted an aspiration of a further extension to Thamesmead and Abbey Wood which would support regeneration south of the River Thames. However, no further details are available as no feasibility assessment has been undertaken and no political commitment or funding exists. The proposed track alignment to Barking Riverside would not prejudice an extension the BRE south in future.

Why not build an intermediate station as part of the BRE scheme, rather than provide passive provision?

A station at Renwick Road is not proposed to be delivered as part of the project, as it is not required to enable the development of Barking Riverside. However, the chosen alignment would provide passive provision for the future delivery of station in the vicinity of Renwick Road. Construction of a second station would be subject to future passenger demand, funding and separate consent.

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Why not build an intermediate station as part of the BRE scheme, rather than provide passive provision?

A station at Renwick Road is not proposed to be delivered as part of the project, as it is not required to enable the development of Barking Riverside. However, the chosen alignment would provide passive provision for the future delivery of station in the vicinity of Renwick Road. Construction of a second station would be subject to future passenger demand, funding and separate consent.

Will TfL increase the capacity of the London Overground services between Gospel Oak and Barking to address problems with crowding? Would four trains per hour be sufficient?

In 2013 TfL secured funding with the Department for Transport to electrify the railway. This work will allow the current two carriage diesel trains to be replaced with four carriage electric trains from 2017 / 2018. The new trains will relieve congestion and provide more capacity on the Overground services between Gospel Oak and Barking. Together with these changes, a service of four trains per hour is deemed sufficient to cope with the anticipated demand.

In addition to the proposed extension, TfL is investigating the feasibility of increasing peak frequencies on the Gospel Oak – Barking line. However, as the railway between Gospel Oak and Barking is part of the national rail network that links the port at Tilbury with the Midland mainline, London Overground services must share this link with rail freight operators. This limits TfL’s ability to increase service frequencies.

Are there any improvements to Barking station planned as part of BRE?

Overground services will transfer from platform 1 and will share use of platforms 7 and 8 along with c2c services. This will enable services to operate on the Tilbury line towards Barking Riverside. TfL is currently applying its transport demand models as well as a detailed station model, to predict demand for interchange at the station and is working closely with Network Rail and c2c to identify the impacts of the scheme.

While there are no improvements currently planned at Barking Station as part of the Barking Riverside Extension project, c2c is developing a set of unrelated proposed enhancements as part of their franchise agreement.

Is there an impact on c2c services if the Overground shares the same tracks?

Under the 2015 timetable, a clock face service with regular intervals cannot be accommodated during a two hour period of the morning peak. We are currently working with Network Rail and c2c to develop a timetable that works for all parties.

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Passive provision for longer platforms should be included in the new station design, as it is vital to the future development of services.

The platforms at the new station would be designed to accommodate the new four car electric trains due to be introduced on the route from 2017 / 2018 and include passive provision for 5 car trains.

Will TfL need to take residential property and demolish houses in order to get the extent of the land needed for the project?

TfL will not need to acquire or demolish any residential property.

What happens to the land after construction?

The land will be returned in a condition previously agreed with the landowner.

How does TfL plan to manage construction lorries, (including the timing and frequency of deliveries and for what duration during the construction phase; driver training and lorry safety requirements)?

TfL’s plan for the safe management of lorries and deliveries will be described in the Code of Construction Practice (CoCP), which will form part of the TWAO application and will be available during the statutory consultation. We expect deliveries to take place between 0800-1800, Monday to Friday and 1000-1300 on Saturday.

No deliveries would normally take place on a Sunday. In the event that a delivery needed to be received outside of these hours, TfL would always seek prior agreement with the local council and any other relevant organisation.

TfL anticipates a maximum of ten lorries per hour on each route during the peak construction phase. This would be made up of five lorries per hour per direction to each of the construction sites. For the majority of the construction phase, the number of lorry movements would be significantly less.

TfL recently consulted on additional safety measures as part of the ‘Safer Lorry Scheme’ and details can be found at tfl.gov.uk/roads-safer-lorries. Lorries over 3.5 tonnes are already banned across London unless they are fitted with required safety equipment, including correct mirrors and side guards. The scheme covers every road in Greater London, except motorways, and

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operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

TfL would also require that suppliers sign up to FORS (Freight Operator Recognition Scheme), a code of practice that seeks to improve standards in the industry, including safety standards.

How would construction lorries impact the A13 and the wider road network; and what does TfL plan to do to minimise congestion?

TfL plans to make use of the strategic road network (M25, A13 and A406) to ensure construction lorries are not using unsuitable routes to access construction compound areas. The railway would be used to transport materials as much as possible, to minimise the use of the highway. The anticipated traffic impacts will be reported in the Environmental Statement, which will form part of the TWAO application and will be available during the statutory consultation. Given the limited number of lorry movements, TfL does not anticipate any congestion impacts as a result of construction.

I am worried about the operational noise from the new trains. Would the new track on the Tilbury line be installed closer to people’s homes than the existing railway?

The new track would be laid in between existing tracks and would be no closer to residential property than the existing railway. The new trains will be electrified and run more quietly than existing diesel trains. The impacts of a new railway are being assessed as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment, which will identify any areas which may require mitigation measures.

Will TfL continue to work with BRL, to ensure that the proposed construction compound at the bottom of Renwick Road does not impact use of the new road planned for the new school, or construction of the new district centre?

TfL is working with BRL to integrate the delivery of the BRE with the phasing of development at Barking Riverside, ensuring that construction of the project does not conflict with the progression of development across the site.

TfL is assessing the likely environmental effects of the BRE proposal as part of a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006). This will examine the proposals and describe the likely significant environmental effects associated during both the construction and operation of the BRE. The EIA will consider a number of environmental topics, including the impacts of noise and vibration during construction and operation.

The EIA will also consider the impact of the construction and operation of the project upon the local highway / pedestrian networks to establish effect of the scheme on all transport users, including impacts of construction to Riverside School.

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In addition, TfL is aware of BRL’s commitment to deliver the proposed road in advance of the commencement of BRE construction. It is anticipated that traffic management measures will be put in place by TfL to ensure that the construction of the BRE does not adversely impact the operation of the proposed road. Any potential impacts on the highway/pedestrian network; the proposed road and the Riverside School will be reported within the Environmental Statement (ES), with mitigation measures proposed where appropriate.

Why is TfL planning a rail link to support a housing development?

The rate of delivery of new housing supply in London has not kept up with demand. Whilst demand is for 49,000 new homes to be built a year, in 2014 only 28,000 new dwellings were completed. The scale of this problem will grow given that London is a fast growing city with a population that is expected to grow from 8.6 million people to over 10 million by 2036. In response to this, the Mayor of London has identified the provision of sufficient housing to meet current and future demand a key priority, and the London Plan has set a minimum target to deliver 42,000 new homes a year in London to 2025.

Barking Riverside is the largest single development site within the London Riverside Opportunity Area (OA) which is identified as an area of brownfield land suitable for residential-led redevelopment. London Riverside along with 37 other OAs across London are expected to accommodate around two thirds of London’s supply of new homes by 2031. Significant investment in transport infrastructure is required to unlock the full development potential of Barking Riverside, and a new rail line is specifically required to serve the development’s residents and workers.

The provision of the Barking Riverside Extension would stimulate the creation of a new community at Barking Riverside by enabling the full development potential of 10,800 homes on the site to be realised, as a result of increased public transport connectivity.

Achieving the full development of the Barking Riverside site would have significant positive effects, expanding local and regional housing provision and accommodating future population growth, contributing towards the aspirations of the Mayor of London as set out within the London Plan.

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Can the CGI of the viaduct used in the consultation be updated to show the presence of overhead cables used to power the new electric trains?

The CGI does show the cables, though they’re difficult to tell apart from the existing pylon cables in the background. Additional images, from different locations and different angles will be published in the Design and Access Statement (DAS). The DAS will form part of the TWAO application and will be available during the statutory consultation.

Will there be provision for cycling?

TfL plans to provide cycle parking facilities at the new terminus, with CCTV. The terminus design and location would be fully integrated with the planned cycle routes contained within the Barking Riverside Masterplan for the housing development.

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8 Conclusion

8.1 TfL believes that to support the level of housing development required at Barking Riverside, an extension of the London Overground is clearly required.

8.2 The principle of the scheme had 90 per cent support in both the autumn 2014 and

spring 2015 consultations. The project continues to have the support in principle of local residents, political stakeholders, industry and national statutory and non-statutroy stakeholders.

8.3 The consultations undertaken to date have also identified a number of issues that TfL is considering. TfL continues to review the scheme though design progression and through continuous engagement with the affected parties. The issues include:

The impacts to local residents; particularly to those in the Choats Road/Great Fleete Way area who have concens about construction and opertional impacts

Construction impacts to residents in the wider Barking Riverside area, from construction traffic in particular

The full environmantal impacts of the scheme

Impacts to other rail and freight services using the Tilbury line

Barking station’s ability to accommodate the expected additional passengers using an Overground train from Barking Riverside

Any increased crowding on the existing London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking service generated by the extension.

8.4 TfL anticpates making an TWAO application for powers to construct, operate and

maintain the BRE in spring 2016. All respondents who have provided contact information will be informed when TfL submits the TWAO application.

9 Next steps

9.1 TfL will continue to engage with local residents, businesses and landowners and involve them in the progress of the proposals, seeking ways to mitigate any impact where practicable. TfL will continue to liaise with rail and freight operators and explore methods of accommodating a London Overground extension with existing services.

9.2 Once TfL applies for the TWAO, there will be a statutory 42 day period where representations, supporting comments or objections can be submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport. Following the statutory consultation into the proposed extension, the Secretary of State may require a public inquiry into the proposals and would appoint an independent inspector to conduct it. Should a public inquiry be required, TfL expects that it would take place locally, later in 2016.

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9.3 The procedure relating to TWAO inquiries is very similar to that for major planning inquiries and is likely to involve:

Those who wish to participate in the public inquiry being required to submit statements of case, summarising the evidence they intend to give

A pre-inquiry meeting, held by the Inspector, to discuss administrative arrangements for the public inquiry. An independent programme officer will be responsible for these arrangements and for co-ordinating the public inquiry.

Documents called ‘proofs of evidence’ being prepared and submitted by each

participant’s witness or witnesses four weeks before the public inquiry starts or other time as required. At the public inquiry, witnesses can be questioned about their evidence.

After the end of the public inquiry the Inspector will submit a report to the

Secretary of State for Transport with the Inspector’s recommendations.

The Secretary of State will decide whether to make or refuse the application for the TWAO, or to make the TWAO with modifications. The Secretary of State’s decision, expected late in 2017, will be given in writing and will be accompanied by the Inspector’s report. It will also be advertised, and those who participated in the inquiry will be sent a copy of it.

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Appendix A1 – Copy of the consultation letter

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Appendix A2 – Consultation letter distribution area

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Appendix A3 – Copy of the consultation letter to Choats

Road/Great Fleete Way

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Appendix A4 – Copy of the consultation letter to Sterne

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Appendix B – List of stakeholders consulted

AA DriveTech

ABC Catering & Party Equipment Hire Ltd

Action for Blind People

Action for Children

Action on Hearing Loss (RNID)

Age UK London

Angel AIM

Arqivia WiFi

Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE)

Association of Disabled Professionals

Association of Waterways Crusing Clubs

Automobile Association (AA)

Baker Street Quarter Partnership Ltd

Balfour Beatty plc

Barking & Dagenham Safer Transport Team

Barking and Dagenham NHS Care Commissioning Group

Barking and Dagenham Chamber of Commerce

Barking Reach Residents' Association

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Belsize Park Residents' Association

Better Bankside

Bexleyheath Town Centre BID (Bexley)

BGORUG

Brent Cross Shopping Centre

Brentwood Bus & Rails User' Association

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British Deaf Association (BDA)

British Gas

British Hospitality Association (BHA)

British Marine

British Museum

British Red Cross

British Sky Broadcasting Ltd

British Waterways

British Youth Council

Brixton BID

BT Group plc

BT Openreach

Bus Watch West Haringey

Cable & Wireless Communications

Camden Safer Transport Team

Camden Town Unlimited

Campaign for Better Transport

Campaign for Clean Air in London

Canals and Rivers Trust

Canary Wharf Group

Capita

Caroline Pidgeon AM

CCG City and Hackney

Central London Connexions

Centre for Cities

Centre for London

Changemakers

Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)

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Choats Road residents group

City Year London

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)

Clapham Transport Users Group

Clear Channel UK Ltd

Colt Technology Services Group Ltd

Colt Telecommunications Nominees Ltd

Community Transport Association (CTA)

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Construction Youth Trust

Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Ltd

Corona Energy

Corringham Light Railway

Costain

Council for Disabled Children

Crossrail Ltd

Croydon BID

Cyclists Touring Club (CTC)

Cubic Transportation Systems Ltd

DABD (UK)

David Lammy MP

DB Schenker

Department for Transport (DfT)

Disability Rights UK

Disabled Motoring UK

Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

Disablement Association of Barking & Dagenham

Dong Energy UK

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DRSL

Dunbar Management Investments Ltd

E on UK

E11 BID

Ealing Broadway BID

East Community Transport

East London Business Alliance

Easynet Ltd

EDF Energy

Edmonton CLP

EE

EEF (Engineering Employers' Federation)

End Violence Against Women

Energetics Networked Energy

English Heritage

Environment Agency

Envision

Fawcett Society

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

Fibernet UK Ltd

Fitzrovia Partnership

Freighliner

Freight Transport Association (FTA)

Friends Life

Friends of the Earth

Fulcrum Pipelines

Gamma Telecom Ltd

Garratt Business Park BID

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Gas Transportation Co Ltd

Gascoigne Estate Residents' Association

Gatwick Airport

Gazprom Energy

GB Railfreight

GDF Suez Energy Ltd

Girlguiding UK

Global Crossing (UK) Telecommunications

Goldstein Ween Architects

Greater London Authority (GLA)

Greater London Forum for Older People (GLF)

Greater Thames Marshes

Guide Dogs

Hackney Safer Transport Team

Hainault Business Park BID

Hammersmith London

Haringey Safer Transport Team

Harrow Macular Disease Society

Heart of London Business Alliance BID

Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd

Highgate Society

Highways England

Historic England

Historic Royal Palaces Enterprises

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

HS1 Ltd

HS2 Ltd

Hutchinson 3G UK Ltd

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Ian Duncan Smith MP

Inclusion London

Independent Disability Advisory Group (IDAG)

Independent Pipelines Ltd

Independent Power Networks Ltd

Independent Shoreditch

Inland Waterways Association

InMidtown BID

Institute of Advanced Motorists

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Institution of Engineering and Technology

InStreatham

Irwin Mitchell

JC Decaux Ltd

John Biggs AM

John Cryer MP

John G Russell (Transport) Ltd

Joint Committee of the National Amenity Societies

Jon Druddas MP

Kimpton Industrial Estate BID (KIPPA)

Kingston First BID

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Level 3 Communications Ltd

Lewis Silkin LLP

Living Streets

LNG Portable Pipeline Services Ltd

London and Partners

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

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London Borough of Bexley

London Borough of Brent

London Borough of Camden

London Borough of Havering

London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Redbridge

London Borough of Waltham Forest

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)

London City Airport

London Civic Forum

London Councils

London Cycling Campaign

London Cycling Campaign (Camden)

London Cycling Campaign (Haringey)

London Cycling Campaign (Waltham Forest)

London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority

London First

London Luton Airport

London Riverside BID

London TravelWatch

London Visual Impairment Forum (LVIF)

London Voluntary Service Council

London Wildlife Trust

London Youth

LoveWimbledon BID

Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership

Lyn Brown MP

Margaret Hodge MP

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MENCAP

Merlin Entertainments Group

Merton Chamber of Commerce

Metropolitan Police

Metropolitan Police - Community Police

MiNet/ROTA

Morris Visitor Publications

Multiple Sclerosis Society

Muscular Dystrophy Campaign

National Association of Boat Owners

National Autistic Society

National Children's Bureau (NCB)

National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)

National Grid

National Union of Students

Natural England

NCVO

Neighbourcare St John's Wood & Maida Vale

Network Rail

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited

New West End Company (NWEC)

Newham Safer Transport Team

NHS CCG Camden

NHS Newham CCG

Nissan

NNB Generation Co Ltd

North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC)

North London Strategic Alliance

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Northbank BID

Npower

Office of Road and Rail

Paddington BID

Parkinson's UK

Parsons Brinckerhoff

Partnership for Young London

Passenger Focus

Peabody

People First

Plusnet

Port of London Authority

Powerscroft Road Initiative for Neighbourhood Community & Environment

Princes Trust

PwC

Quadrant Pipelines Ltd

RAC Foundation for Motoring

RADAR

Rail Delivery Group (RDG)

Rail Freight

Railfuture

ReachActive

Residential Boat Owners Association

Rethink

Richard Tracey AM

Road Haulage Association (RHA)

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Royal London Society for the Blind (RLSB)

Royal Mail Group

Royal National Institute for the Blind

Royal Yachting Association

RSPB London Office

Savills

SCOPE

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE)

Scottish Power Energy Retail Ltd

Scratton’s Farm Residents' Association

SGN

Skanska UK plc

Society of London Theatre (SoLT)

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Somerset House Trust

South Bank Employers Group

South Eastern Power Networks Plc

Stansted Airport

Stella Creasy MP

Stratford Renaissance Partnership

Stroud Green Residents Association

Student Central

Surf Telecoms Limited

Sustrans

Suttons Neighbourhood watch

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Tate Modern

Team London Bridge BID

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Telefonica UK

Thales Rail Signalling Solutions Ltd

Thames View Primary School

Thames Ward Residents' Association

Thames Water

The Association of Guide Dogs for the Blind

The Crown Estate

The Electricity Network Company Ltd (GTC)

The London Legacy Development Corporation

The Oil and Pipelines Agency

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

The Secretary of State for Transport

The Who Cares? Trust

Thomas Pocklington Trust

TM Treasury

Tommy's

Total Gas & Power

Toyota

Transport Focus

Transport for All

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)

Turner & Townsend

UK Broadband

UK Chamber of Shipping

UK Citizens

UK Power Networks Holdings Ltd

Uprising

Utility Assets Ltd

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Valerie Shawcross AM

Vauxhall One BID

Victoria & Albert Museum

Victoria BID

vInspired

Virgin Atlantic Airways

Virgin Media

VISION 2020UK

Visit Britain

Waltham Forest Safer Transport Team

Waterloo Quarter BID

Westfield Management Company UK Ltd

Westminster City Council

Whizz-Kidz

WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff

YMCA England

Young Minds

Zac Goldsmith

Zayo

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Appendix C – Email to non-statutory stakeholders under

Annex 4 of the TWA rules

Have your say on a London Overground extension to Barking Riverside I am writing because Transport for London (TfL) would like to know what you think about proposals to extend the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking rail line to Barking Riverside. An extension would help enable the delivery of up to 10,800 new homes, many of which would be affordable, as well as a new school and healthcare facilities. TfL is currently undertaking a consultation on the proposals, prior to submitting a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO), for powers to construct, operate and maintain the railway. The consultation finishes on Sunday 24 January 2016. For further details about the scheme, including how to respond to the consultation, please visit the consultation website at tfl.gov.uk/barking-riverside. TfL anticipates making a TWAO application in early 2016. Once TfL applies for a TWAO, there will be a statutory period of consultation; when representations, supporting comments or objections can be submitted to the Secretary of State for Transport. Following this, the Secretary of State for Transport is likely to require a public inquiry into the proposals, and will appoint an independent inspector to be the Chair. Should a public inquiry be required, TfL expects that it would take place at a point in autumn 2016. After the end of the inquiry the Inspector will submit a report with recommendations to the Secretary of State for Transport, upon which the Secretary of State will decide whether to make or refuse the application for the TWAO, or to grant the TWAO with modifications.

TfL anticipates that the Secretary of State’s decision will be published in 2017. Subject to permission being granted, a contractor would be appointed to carry out the works. Construction would be expected to start in 2017 with the BRE operational in 2021.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to receiving your views. Yours sincerely

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Appendix D – Email to Oyster users

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Appendix E – Consultation flyer

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Appendix F – Press release

Consultation gets underway on new rail link to Barking Riverside

03 December 2015

A detailed public consultation has begun on plans to build a vital new rail link to Barking Riverside, east London's largest housing development site.

The proposed 4km extension will see the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line extended to serve a new station at the heart of the development.

It will mean a wide range of benefits for people in the local area and beyond, including:

Up to nearly 11,000 new homes being built, many of which are affordable, along with a new school and healthcare facilities;

The construction of a new district centre with commercial and leisure facilities;

Four trains an hour to Barking where customers can connect with District and Hammersmith & City Tube services, and c2c services into Fenchurch Street station.

The consultation will focus on the details of the extension's proposed route, including the amount of land required to build the extension, its operation and proposed construction locations. It will be the last consultation before Transport for London (TfL) seeks permission from the Secretary of State for Transport to start construction.

The Government has agreed to provide a loan of 55 million to support the extension to Barking Riverside and the provision of this loan means that funding is available to cover the full cost.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP, said: `Barking Riverside is the largest housing development in east London, but without extending London Overground services it cannot reach its full potential. Our proposals for extending the railway line to this part of the Capital enjoy huge public support and will help to breathe life into a fantastic new community for London.'

TfL's Managing Director of Planning, Richard de Cani, said: `This consultation is the last phase before we approach Government for permission to build this extension of London Overground services. This important new piece of London's transport network will help unlock the potential for almost 11,000 new homes to be delivered on the Barking Riverside site.'

Full details of the route, along with the opportunity to respond to the final consultation, is available online here: www.tfl.gov.uk/barking-riverside

Local residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in this consultation and make their views known. The consultation ends on Sunday 24 January 2016.

Subject to the outcome of this consultation, TfL will make a Transport and Works Act Order application for powers to build and operate a railway extension in March 2016. If approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, construction could begin in late 2017 with trains running by the end of 2021.

Barking Riverside is the largest housing development in east London, with planning permission for up to 10,800 new homes, as well as healthcare, shopping, community and leisure services. The

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area is one of The Mayor of London's Opportunity Areas for housing growth, plans which cannot be realised without this new transport infrastructure.

Notes to Editors

The proposed extensions of London Overground to Barking Riverside and Old Oak are part of TfL's vision of creating better rail services in London to meet the needs of the city's rapidly growing population and to support new jobs, homes and economic growth.

The Gospel Oak to Barking route, which is already part of London Overground, is being electrified by Network Rail and due to be completed in 2017. The new four-carriage electric trains will run on the route after electrification has been completed, replacing all two-carriage diesel trains, and will provide improved journey times and more capacity.

A previous consultation in spring this year, available here, asked whether people were supportive in principle of the extension and to provide feedback on their preferred route option.

Alignment B was chosen as the preferred option - out of the 600 people who responded, 55 per cent said they were in favour of the alignment B route.

It would mean that both lines would run in parallel along a single viaduct. The viaduct would pass over the freight terminal and Choats Road before dropping under the power lines and continuing into Barking Riverside. This alignment would tie-in to the Tilbury line slightly further west and would require more changes to the freight yard

However, by crossing the Choats Road to the east on a single viaduct, it is possible to increase the distance between the existing residential areas and the operational railway.

In autumn of 2014 TfL consulted on the principle of extending the London Overground line to Barking Riverside. There were 715 responses, with 90 per cent of respondents replying that they supported the scheme in principle. A copy of the 2014 consultation report is available here

London Overground services are being increased by 25 per cent through the introduction of a fifth car to trains across the network and should be completed by the end of this year.

Earlier this year the West Anglia routes to Cheshunt, Chingford and Enfield Town joined TfL's integrated network as part of London Overground. Rail services between Liverpool Street and Shenfield will also joined the TfL network and will see radical improvements in preparation for the line carrying TfL-run Crossrail services in 2017.

TfL's transformation of underused suburban rail links into the highly popular London Overground has seen passenger numbers rise by 400 per cent since 2007 and the network become one of the most reliable and popular in the UK.

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Appendix G – Press advert

The advert appears in the following local papers on the following dates: Barking & Dagenham Post – 2nd Dec, 16th Dec, 6th Jan Barking & Dagenham Yellow Advertiser – 26th Nov, 10th Dec, 7th Jan