Community
Connection and community are at the heart of Dockside Canada Water
From day one, we've been working closely with the local community to ensure that Dockside benefits everyone.
We have forged strong connections, and this work continues. At Dockside, you can be part of a fantastic community and contribute to it in a meaningful way.
We have forged strong connections, and this work continues. At Dockside, you can be part of a fantastic community and contribute to it in a meaningful way.
Planning & Consultations
Outline planning permission for the masterplan was granted March 2022 and detailed permission for Canada Dock eastern dock edge, One and Two Dockside was granted September 2023.
In December 2024 the team submitted a Planning Application to Southwark Borough Council which includes detailed proposals to bring forward Dockside Canada Water’s, Plot B, (ref 24/AP/3718). The planning statement for Plot B can be found here.
You can view the applications which have been submitted and approved to date by following the links below:
We look forward to continuing to work with local people on our vision for the future of Dockside.
You can view the applications which have been submitted and approved to date by following the links below:
We look forward to continuing to work with local people on our vision for the future of Dockside.
Get involved
Thank you to all those who have taken part in our consultation for proposals for Plot B at Dockside Canada Water, providing invaluable feedback as the design has progressed.
We are pleased to announce that our planning application for Plot B has now been submitted and validated by planning officers at Southwark Council (ref: 24/AP/3718).
The application will be reviewed by the Council as part of the statutory consultation process and then presented at Planning Committee. If you would like to find out more about our proposals or view any of the planning documents, they can be found on the Council’s planning portal here.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has engaged with us since summer 2024 on the proposals for Plot B, as well as on the wider masterplan over the past few years.
We have met with hundreds of members of the local community and stakeholders across our public exhibitions, local meetings and pop-up events. Your insight into the local area and constructive feedback on our proposals has been considered in shaping our developed proposals for Plot B.
The application will be reviewed by the Council as part of the statutory consultation process and then presented at Planning Committee. If you would like to find out more about our proposals or view any of the planning documents, they can be found on the Council’s planning portal here.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has engaged with us since summer 2024 on the proposals for Plot B, as well as on the wider masterplan over the past few years.
We have met with hundreds of members of the local community and stakeholders across our public exhibitions, local meetings and pop-up events. Your insight into the local area and constructive feedback on our proposals has been considered in shaping our developed proposals for Plot B.
From the outset, it has been our ambition to learn all we can about the area, to understand local needs and aspirations, and to build lasting relationships with the community that has warmly welcomed us.
Tapping into local knowledge and networks has helped shape what we are building, and we have looked for opportunities to support everything from health & wellbeing to biodiversity, as well as creating employment opportunities for local people.
We’re linking these buildings into their local context and offering businesses an opportunity to really connect with the community and the place.
Meaningful engagement
The community at Canada Water is one of its best features. We have worked closely with local groups and we continue to do so. This is vitally important.
From the designs for the dock edge to the amenities at street level, to the meanwhile uses that will be popping up while we build - everything is being done with the input, involvement and cooperation of the local community.
Health & Wellbeing Fund
Our Health & Wellbeing Fund was set up in partnership with Decathlon UK in 2022 to support grassroots organisations in Canada Water and Rotherhithe.
Over a five year period, the fund will provide £200,000 to local initiatives and community groups in the local area with the goal of encouraging participation in sport and play for people of all ages.
Find out more about some of the local groups and clubs that have been supported by the Fund since its inception here.
Find out more about some of the local groups and clubs that have been supported by the Fund since its inception here.
Community investment work
Stave Hill Ecological Park
This local nature reserve helps nature to thrive in all kinds of ways.
Community action
Take part in local community initiatives such as Canal Clean Up Days.
Support local schools
Get involved at local schools such as the Alfred Salter Primary School.
Help grassroots organisations
Support local groups delivering essential programmes in the community.
