Works to the development at the Becontree Estate in Dagenham recently got underway, with Mulalley Director Eamon O’Malley visiting the site, along with Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, Cllr Darren Rodwell, and Iain Ferguson, Commercial Director of Be First.

The 56 new homes include 32 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom flats plus 13 three-bedroom houses. The development also includes retaining a locally listed former library which will be put to future community use.

Cllr Rodwell said: “It’s great to see work getting underway. The use of a conventional street layout but with modern design reflects the way we in Barking and Dagenham are building new developments on historic principles to create places people want to live in.”

Eamon O’Malley said: “We’re delighted to assist the Council by building these fantastic new homes for their residents. Barking and Dagenham has always been a special place and it’s a credit to the Council that they are continuing to invest in their community at this difficult time.”

The development is due to be finished in 2022.