The redevelopment of the former St Ann’s Hospital site in South Tottenham has reached a significant milestone, with the topping out of 240 new homes. Peabody and development partner The Hill Group celebrated the event on Friday 28 February, joined by Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, Tom Copley, and representatives from the London Borough of Haringey.
The project, known as North Gate Park, is set to deliver up to 995 homes overall, with 60 percent designated as affordable housing. The first phase, currently under construction, will provide 240 homes, including 94 affordable units, along with new green spaces and commercial premises. The first homes are expected to be completed this summer, with the entire development finished in 2031.
The development will feature a restored and tripled-in-size Peace Garden, with assistance from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to enhance biodiversity. It will also include a children’s play area, electric vehicle charging points, and cycle routes to Harringay Green Lanes station.
Seven historic hospital buildings, including the iconic water tower, will be preserved and converted into workspaces and commercial spaces. The project won a Housing Design Award in 2024 for its masterplan.
James McMylor, Regional Managing Director for Development in London North for Peabody, said: “North Gate Park is a fantastic example of how regeneration can deliver much-needed homes while creating lasting benefits for the whole community. This development not only provides affordable and high-quality homes but also revitalises a historic site, with new amenities and green spaces that will serve local people for generations to come.”
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said: “North Gate Park is a fantastic example of how we can create much-needed new homes while celebrating and preserving the rich history of London’s neighbourhoods. This impressive development will deliver nearly 1,000 new, high-quality homes – 60 per cent of which are genuinely affordable – and a range of amenities, making it a truly inclusive place to live.”
Andy Hill OBE, founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, commented: “Sustainability, heritage and community are at the heart of North Gate Park, blending contemporary homes with beautifully restored historic architecture, green spaces, and outstanding community amenities.”
Cllr Sarah Williams, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, said: “This thriving new neighbourhood will deliver hundreds of genuinely affordable homes, 154 of which will be owned by the council, alongside facilities that provide lasting benefits for the whole community. These high quality, energy efficient homes for local people are set in a landscape-led masterplan with hundreds of new trees and enhanced spaces.”
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