The Hill Group and housing association Poplar Harca have received a resolution to grant planning permission for revamping the Teviot Estate in Poplar, east London.
The approval, granted by Tower Hamlets Council, marks a milestone for what is described as one of London鈥檚 most ambitious estate regenerations.
The 拢800m redevelopment is expected to deliver 1,928 new homes, including 508 designated as affordable. They will be delivered over four phases, alongside community facilities, including shops and a new, as well as public spaces and a re-landscaped Langdon Park.
The first phase is scheduled to start on site in 2026, delivering 475 new homes, of which 44% will be affordable (140 for social rent and 24 for shared ownership), with first completions expected by 2028.
Designed by architect BPTW, the masterplan spans eight hectares and includes a mix of studios, apartments and family homes. There will be five new public squares, landscaped green corridors, improvements to the Fawe Street Bridge and Limehouse Cut, improved access to Langdon Park station and a more accessible foot-tunnel under the A12. Investment in lighting and CCTV should also improve safety and reduce anti-social behaviour.
Hill and Poplar Harca have consulted with Teviot residents in shaping the design and vision of the masterplan. Social rent residents living within the regeneration area are guaranteed the right to remain on social rent if they choose a new home within the new development. This has resulted in overwhelming local support for the project, they claim.
Andy Hill, founder and chief executive of The Hill Group, said: 鈥淭his is a landmark moment for Teviot and a major step forward in delivering lasting change for the community. Securing planning permission means we can now move forward with our shared vision, which prioritises creating high-quality homes and improved communal spaces that reflect the needs of residents. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Poplar Harca and the local community to bring these plans to life.鈥�
Paul Dooley, director of regeneration and development at Poplar Harca, said: "We鈥檙e proud to have secured planning permission for the regeneration of Teviot, a nationally exemplar project, shaped in genuine partnership with the community. This is a real win for residents who gave their time and efforts to make sure this masterplan delivers the things that are important for local people.鈥�
He added: 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to get started on delivering these plans and working in partnership with Hill to build a brighter future for Teviot."
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