Thames Gateway Interim Plan Development Prospectus - EUKN

Rainham Village and Rainham West
A2.18 Rainham Village has a unique historic character, on the edge of Rainham
Marshes yet just two miles east of Dagenham. It is characterised by some fine
buildings, small shops and pubs, green squares and gardens. This identity will be
enhanced with sensitively-designed new development. The village will continue
to be a place for people to bring up families in safe and sustainable
neighbourhoods within a short commute of central London. West of the village,
along the A1306, there are plans to redevelop the existing industrial land for
predominantly residential and mixed use. Some 2,500 new homes will be built in
the combined area.
A2.19 At the site of the existing Rainham station, a new public transport interchange
will be constructed to facilitate linkages between various modes of transport,
including metro-style c2c services, the East London Transit and bus services.
There is the potential to accommodate a new public library, community
resources, offices, shops and cafés, as well as residential units in the new
building, which will span the rail line.
Rainham Marshes
London Riverside Conservation Park
A2.20 The area identified as the London Riverside Conservation Park is located beside
the Thames at the eastern extremity of London Riverside, between Rainham and
Purfleet. Rainham Marshes, together with Wennington Marshes and Aveley
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