EXCLUSIVE: Specialist developer plans two Multi Storey Van Deck Storage facilities in London

By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters

IT CURRENTLY has two applications going through planning, one 577 multi-storey van deck storage facility off Alfred’s Way in Dagenham and one capable of servicing 483 vans on the Belvedere Industrial Estate in Bexley.

The Alfred’s Way facility sits on a 2.22 acre site close to a junction joining the A13 giving access to central London. The facility there will be able to store 577 vans. In planning documents the company said: “The proposal will support the many existing distribution businesses located in the surrounding area. Development of this vacant site will establish a new, secure facility in which existing operators can consolidate and charge their delivery fleets supporting existing employment, enabling the further growth of businesses, and creation of more jobs whilst facilitating decarbonisation for existing operators.”

Meanwhile the facility off Mulberry Way on the Belvedere Industrial Estate sits on a 3.9 acre site and will be able to store 483 vehicles.

In its design and access statement to both Barking & Dagenham Council and Bexley Council, the company noted: “Commercial fleet operators have faced a chronic shortage of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

“The limited availability of dedicated charging points has hindered their ability to fully commit to decarbonisation strategies and transition their fleets to electric, a crucial step in achieving the UK’s and EU’s net zero emissions targets by 2050. As the fastest-growing provider of fleet charging infrastructure, Blue Current is contributing to the much-needed supply.

“Blue Current’s electric van charging hubs provide dedicated charging and storage facilities for last- mile fleets at carefully selected locations across the UK and Europe. Specialising in overnight bulk charging, the service minimises downtime during peak hours, taking advantage of off-peak energy rates to enable businesses to fully decarbonise their fleets.”

As well as having links to road networks the site are located within close proximity to operators who have existing operations. For example Amazon and Lidl are in close proximity to the scheme in Belvedere.

The company added: “The development will allow operators to transition to electric van fleets, relocate the storage of their vehicles from public roads and residential streets and consolidate them in a secure facility.”

The properties also provide welfare spaces for drivers including toilets, lockers and a canteen area, on-site security, secure cycle storage and plant space. The building itself is designed to be low-carbon in design and operation, targeting BREEAM Infrastructure ‘Very Good’ rating.

Blue Current is currently constructing a multi-storey van deck storage facility on Morson Road in Enfield, to be known as ChargeVault Enfield, which will have space for 434 vans. The property which is available from Q2 2026 is being marketed by DTRE and CBRE

CBRE is advising on the applications to Barking & Dagenham and Bexley Council.