Official documents, clearly labelled. We link to the originals so you can see the proposal in the project team’s own words.
12 sources · Primary material, directly linked
The 12-page consultation document. Sets out the feasibility study, eight design principles, conceptual illustrations, the changing mix of boats and homes, and the next engagement stages. The factual starting point for this campaign.
Read the original sourcehttps://cms-live.royaldockswaterways.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/October-2026-Royal-Victoria-Dock-Floating-Residential-early-ideas_compressed.pdfWebpage; publication date not stated
Explains the project and its intentions. The FAQ gives approximately 100 boats and homes as an indicative possibility, explicitly saying nothing has been decided. Also addresses lighting, management and ownership of the water.
Read the original sourcehttps://royaldockswaterways.com/explore/royal-victoria-dock-west/projects/floating-residential/The official consultation page with the feedback form. This is where responses go to the project team; this campaign does not submit consultation responses on anyone's behalf.
Read the original sourcehttps://royaldockswaterways.com/have-your-say/The wider vision covers Floating Residential, Floating Wellness and Floating Park. Its resources section links the original vision report. These are distinct elements; this campaign focuses on Floating Residential.
Read the original sourcehttps://royaldockswaterways.com/explore/royal-victoria-dock-west/The official record of early feedback. Includes both hopes for the wider vision and concerns. The October document draws on that feedback; concern is not evidence that a predicted impact has occurred.
Read the original sourcehttps://cms-live.royaldockswaterways.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3.-RVDW-Early-Engagement-Report_RevB.pdfReport date on the quality-assurance page; PDF page numbers differ from printed pagination
The wider vision’s environmental framework and tracker. Printed page 15 (PDF page 16) sets out habitat and water-quality objectives; printed page 33 (PDF page 34) anticipates detailed delivery plans. These intentions are not project-specific evidence of an outcome.
Read the original sourcehttps://cms-live.royaldockswaterways.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RVDW-Environmental-Strategy-and-Tracker.pdfNational Heritage List entry 1393528 records the Grade II dockside cranes. This supports the dock's heritage context; it does not by itself determine whether the floating residential proposal is acceptable.
Read the original sourcehttps://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1393528Webpage; publication date not stated
The official FAQs identify the GLA as freeholder, Royal Docks Waterways as long leaseholder, and Newham as local planning authority. They describe the purpose of generating income for dock infrastructure.
Read the original sourcehttps://royaldockswaterways.com/explore/royal-victoria-dock-west/Webpage; publication date not stated
The official vision FAQs say projects need planning permission. The current exercise is early engagement on feasibility. No planning application reference is asserted in this library.
Read the original sourcehttps://royaldockswaterways.com/explore/royal-victoria-dock-west/Contextual design guidance; not a planning approval
Guidance on the dock’s character, ecology, access, safety and stewardship, referenced by the Environmental Strategy. A wider design framework, not a final layout for Floating Residential.
Read the original sourcehttps://cms-live.rvdwactivated.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/231207_2303_WADG.pdfThe council’s official planning-policy page links its Local Plan, policies map and adoption documents. Read alongside the council’s newer Local Plan examination material. This is policy context, not a Floating Residential planning application.
Read the original sourcehttps://www.newham.gov.uk/planning-development-conservation/planning-policy-local-plan/2Submission documents, evidence and examination records for the newer Local Plan. Use the council’s live record to check the status and wording of emerging policy; do not treat every submitted document as adopted policy.
Read the original sourcehttps://www.newham.gov.uk/planning-development-conservation/newham-local-plan-examination/3Official proposals describe intentions, not proven outcomes. Our concerns are labelled as campaign positions. Conceptual illustrations are not final plans. Dates describe the document where known; otherwise we show when the webpage was checked. Sources were checked on 8 October 2026.
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