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3.1.6 The Station Masterplan area needs to provide a range of retail units from small,
medium and large to ensure a healthy balance between independent and large
multiples. Barking is defined in the London Plan as a Major Centre. In contrast to
other comparable shopping destinations Barking has a relative undersupply of
multiple retailers 10 . This is particularly apparent in the comparison goods sector.
The town centre has a strong independent retail presence, this is a positive
quality but if Barking is to prosper it needs to attract a greater diversity of national
multiples.
3.1.7 The office fabric in Barking Town Centre is outdated and of poor quality 11 . Whilst
the office stock in the Station area is suitable for the current demand, there is a
need to improve the quality of existing accommodation and to make provision for
future demand.
3.1.8 The figures below illustrate the proposed arrangement of land uses:
Figure 13: Predominant ground floor land use
Figure 14: Predominant land use above ground floor
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