A planning application has been submitted for the regeneration of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, East London. The c. €936m redevelopment by The Hill Group and Poplar HARCA will provide c. 1,900 new homes with 35% affordable, over over four phases. This will be complemented by new open green and play spaces, shops, community and faith facilities, alongside improved infrastructure. This will be complemented by new open green and play spaces, shops, and community and faith facilities, alongside improved infrastructure.
The partnership has submitted an outline planning application for all phases of the masterplan, including detailed proposals for the first phase of development. Phase 1 is set to deliver 475 homes, 45% of which will be affordable. Subject to approvals, the project is scheduled to start on site at the end of 2025, with the first homes expected to be completed by 2028. The entire project is forecast to be completed by 2042.
The proposals include benefits for local residents such as an improved mosque at the heart of the development, green open spaces, landscaping with green corridors, a new public square, and a variety of homes. The plan also features new shops, commercial spaces, a multi-use community centre, and improved infrastructure and public realm design for safer streets.
Andy Hill OBE, Group Chief Executive at The Hill Group commented: “The regeneration of Teviot is going to change the lives of thousands of residents, bringing high-quality homes and improved wellbeing. The community has been at the heart of the plans since conception, and we are committed to delivering on our promises to residents, collaborating to create an improved neighbourhood for all. We know that people not only want better quality, energy-efficient homes, but also improved access to jobs, more support for young people and less fear of crime, so we are pleased to reach this important milestone in rewriting the future for this community.”
Paul Dooley, Director of Regeneration and Development at Poplar HARCA, added: “I am really pleased to reach this significant milestone for this important regeneration scheme. It is one step closer to delivering more affordable homes and community facilities for Tower Hamlets residents. In partnership with The Hill Group, the project has already made a real impact in terms of social value. Local residents have been instrumental in shaping these plans and we are committed to making sure this exciting programme of regeneration reflects the things that matter most to them.”
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