The community hall in Chadwell Heath has been derelict for more than 15 years. It is located in one of the most “geographically isolated and deprived estates in the borough”, according to developers.
Under the plans the site will be redeveloped and refurbished to create the Padnall Hall Youth Centre.
Acting on behalf of Barking and Dagenham Council, the proposals have been submitted by regeneration firm Be First, which has commissioned designs for the new site from architects RCKa.
Be First says that RCKa’s design follows consultation with young people in the area. The architects are looking to involve young people in the building of the project to support construction training and to create “a deep-rooted sense of ownership” in the community.
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