Beam Park development in Havering being carried out by Countryside

The government is looking to include a rail station at a 4,000-home regeneration scheme in east London as part of its emergency housebuilding measures to unblock stalled developments.

The housing ministry is currently working with the Greater London Authority, Havering council and Transport for London to pull together funding for the new station at Beam Park under its New Homes Accelerator programme.

Kevin Delve, managing director for Vistry East London, said the announcement will “unlock a complex site and maintain momentum” at the project, which is being delivered by Countryside Partnerships, part of Vistry, and housing association L&Q.

Beam Park external completed

More than 1,000 homes have already been completed at the development

Beam Park is one of three regeneration schemes in London delivering more than 3,000 homes, with 50% committed for affordable housing and 25% suitable for families.

To date, 1,158 units have been completed alongside a new primary school, nursery, health centre, retail units and open spaces.

A further 520 homes are set to be handed over to BeFirst, the regeneration company owned by Barking and Dagenham council.

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