About us
London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) is the
Government’s lead regeneration agency for the Lower Lea Valley and
London Riverside, two areas with the greatest potential for growth
in London and the Thames Gateway.
LTGDC was established in 2004 with an indicative lifespan of 10
years to tackle large dysfunctional areas in the Lower Lea Valley
and London Riverside that are unlikely to realise their potential
without significant intervention. Government considered an Urban
Development Corporation (UDC) with its ability to determine large
strategic planning applications and its powers to acquire land,
using compulsory purchase powers if necessary, was the best
structure for the task.
The two areas covered by the UDC suffer from disparate land
ownership, major environmental challenges, large scale ground
contamination, local infrastructure and access issues, significant
deprivation and serious skills deficits.
LTGDC, together with partner agencies including the local London
Boroughs, are meeting these challenges by developing a clear
strategic policy framework. This together with the investment and
delivery of key projects, LTGDC is acting as a vital catalyst to
realise the London Thames Gateway’s economic potential.