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On-street bays are controlled and limited, and in the newer developments the kerbside is often private or barriered altogether. The council can suspend bays with at least seven working days' notice.

In a managed block the more important step is booking the goods lift and loading bay with the building manager, usually well before the day.

ULEZ applies here as everywhere in London, so the vehicle must meet the standard or pay daily.

Poplar sits outside the Congestion Charge zone, which stops well to the west, so that charge is not part of a local move.

Flats in modern blocks generally have lifts, but long corridors, fire doors and restricted loading bays can slow a move more than stairs would. Older terraces bring the familiar narrow hall and steep staircase. Converted warehouse units vary widely, with open interiors reached through unhelpfully tight entrances.

East India Dock Road is the main artery and congested for much of the day. Estate roads and riverside developments often have height barriers or restricted service entrances.

The roads around the Blackwall approaches are worst in the commuter peaks, so mid-morning and early afternoon are the sensible windows.

In managed buildings, lift bookings are often restricted to weekday working hours, which can rule out a weekend move entirely.