Dock Infill Planning Application

A Reserved Matters Application was validated and made available to the public on 3/6/22 seeking permission for works comprising the infilling of part of Pontoon Dock. 

The map above shows the character areas of Silvertown and the partially filled area of Pontoon Dock (hatched).

The application seeks approval for the infilling of the area along the western part of Pontoon Dock using surplus materials created during the Phase 1 earth works. These earth works are necessary to create a level site for development. 

The reclaimed land created by the dock infill will be used for the development of new homes, including affordable homes, and public spaces.

Our approach

The infill process involves sectioning off the identified area with a new dock wall. Water is then drained and is replaced with surplus materials from the wider Silvertown site. Layers of earth are then added until it reaches ground level. This land will then be used for future construction.

This approach allows us to develop the site in a more sustainable way through the on-site retention and re-use of surplus materials from the Phase 1. This will help us minimise the waste produced by the development and reduce the volume of vehicle trips required in and out of the site.  

As part of the infill proposals, several habitat mitigation and protection measures will be put in place and a significant amount of new aquatic habitat will be included during infill works and after, to compensate for any habitat loss.

For more information on the dock infill and the site's other enabling works, please visit the Let's Get Started page.