Hundreds more much-needed homes, including more than 200 for social rent, will be built as part of the regeneration of Wornington Green, after Peabody’s plans for the third and final phase of the project were green-lit by the council.  

At a meeting last week (Tuesday 4 March), the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s planning committee gave permission for up to 370 more homes. Up to 208 will be for social rent, helping those on the council’s housing waiting list as well as providing new homes for existing residents. 

The council also granted permission for the much-anticipated new community centre, adventure playground and the final phase of Athlone Gardens.  

Peabody has been speaking to those who use the existing community centre as well as the council and wider community to ensure the design meets the requirements of the local neighbourhood and residents of all ages. The centre will be bigger than existing centre and accessible from Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove, helping to bring these communities together.  

The final phase of the project will also see further enhancements to green spaces, including the completion of Athlone Gardens, and better connectivity for pedestrians. There will also be improvements to roads, a new neighbourhood square and courtyard, an outdoor area for markets and other community events, and more commercial spaces. 

James McMylor, Regional Managing Director for Development for Peabody, said: “This project will ultimately provide around 1,000 much-needed new homes for people of the Royal Borough, more than half of which are affordable, as well as a new space for community events and activities. So, we’re pleased to have the council’s backing for this final phase and we hope to make quick progress on delivering this final phase.   We’re grateful to everyone who shared their views on our plans and helped to shape the future of the neighbourhood.” 

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