Newham Council approves 7,000-home Silvertown Quays redevelopment

Newham councillors have approved the Silvertown Quays project, a 7,172-home development in east London including shops, restaurants, a school and leisure facilities. The scheme will deliver at least 26.38% affordable housing, below the borough’s 50% target, due to viability constraints. A revised agreement also secures £6.3m in developer funding for a new bridge to the ExCel Centre by reducing contributions to the council’s employment team. "This is an exciting moment for Silvertown", said Jess Wallis, development director for Lendlease. "The first homes are ready; new residents are moving in; and the new cycle bridge will make it easier for everyone, new and long-standing residents alike, to connect with the wider city. From the beginning, we’ve focused on delivering affordable homes early and making sure local people feel the benefits right away. Silvertown’s future is being built with and for the local community".

Architects' Journal (16/12/2025)   The Standard (13/12/2025)