Key Details

Overview

Gascoigne Estate West is a residential development in Barking, Greater London IG11.

Phase 1
The first phase comprises 200 units in three blocks, an outdoor communal space, including a new children’s play area. 89 one-bedroom, 88 two-bedroom and 24 three-bedroom homes. Over 60% of the homes will be affordable. All homes have access to private amenity space in the form of a balcony, terrace or garden.

Phase 2
The second phase comprises mixed-tenure homes, 228 of which will be affordable and with rents starting as low as £135 a week. Construction is planned to begin in July 2021, with completion at the start of 2024.

Sustainability
The targeted carbon reduction of 40.2% beyond Building Regulations has influenced the architectural design, which includes photovoltaic panels, a high-performance building fabric and advanced specifications. The project also includes electric car charging points and over 360 new cycling parking spaces.

History

2020 January - Demolition begins.