Last updated: 25 March 2024
Next review: 12 January 2025
Lea Bridge sits in the south-west of the borough. It is identified in the emerging Local Plan as an area where a significant increase in housing, employment space, jobs, and infrastructure investment is expected over the next 15 years.
The area has an active and diverse community as well as strong history, and is characterised by its mix of waterways and green spaces including the Lee Valley Regional Park, Dagenham Brook, and the River Lea. It is also known well for its industrial land, eclectic range of businesses, and residential areas.
In 2022 the Council published the Lea Bridge Area Framework which aims to help create a fairer and more equal neighbourhood and realise local benefits of potential development and investment. This includes new play space and open space improvements, climate adaptation initiatives, health facilities, community spaces and social infrastructure..