Green light given to transform Teviot Estate in Poplar with new housing, open spaces and community facilities Plans to deliver nearly 2,000 new homes as part of one of East London’s largest estate regeneration schemes have been approved by Tower Hamlets Council. The project will see the complete transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, replacing outdated housing with up to 1,928 new homes, 35% of which will be affordable, alongside new green spaces, commercial space, a purpose-built mosque and a new community centre. National planning and development consultancy Lichfields advised on the scheme, which is being delivered by a joint venture between local housing association Poplar HARCA and The Hill Group, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders. The proposals were approved by the borough’s Strategic Development Committee last week. The project is one of several that Lichfields has advised on from the earliest stages, drawing on its extensive experience in estate renewal and planning policy. Clare Catherall, Associate Director at Lichfields, said: “This is a flagship regeneration project for London and an important milestone for the Teviot community. The scale and complexity of the plans, along with the level of resident engagement, make it a clear example of estate regeneration done properly. It tackles serious housing need while improving quality of life for existing residents. We’ve worked closely with Poplar HARCA and The Hill Group to help shape a scheme that reflects local priorities and makes the best use of this part of east London.” The project follows extensive consultation with residents and secures the right for all existing tenants and leaseholders to return. As well as modern, energy-efficient homes, the masterplan includes the transformation of Langdon Park, as well as over 6,000 sqm of new public open spaces, over 7,000sqm of dedicated play spaces within the estate, and improved links across the A12 and DLR line to better connect the area with the wider neighbourhood and improve public safety. Poplar HARCA’s Director of Regeneration and Development, Paul Dooley, said: “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. The plans focus on family-sized housing to tackle overcrowding in Tower Hamlets, as well as investment in community facilities and projects that will benefit the neighbourhood for years to come. We’re excited to get started on delivering these plans and working in partnership with Hill to build a brighter future for Teviot.” Designed to address long-standing issues of overcrowding and poor-quality housing, the new homes will be built to modern space and sustainability standards. The scheme includes a significant provision of affordable housing, with a focus on larger family-sized rented homes to meet local need. Andy Hill OBE, Founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, added: “This 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.” Construction on the first phase is expected to begin in 2026. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

A major step forward has been taken in one of London’s most ambitious regeneration schemes, as the London Borough of Tower Hamlets grants planning approval for the £800 million transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, East London. The Hill Group, in partnership with housing association Poplar HARCA, has received a resolution to grant planning permission for the large-scale redevelopment, which will deliver 1,928 new homes—508 of which will be affordable. The scheme will also introduce a range of community assets, retail units, and public spaces, including a reimagined Langdon Park. The regeneration will be delivered in four phases, with the first due to commence in 2026. Phase one will provide 475 new homes, of which 44%—comprising 140 homes for social rent and 24 for shared ownership—are classified as affordable. The first completions are anticipated by 2028. Designed by architecture practice BPTW, the eight-hectare masterplan includes a diverse mix of studios, apartments, and family homes. The development will also feature five new public squares, green corridors, enhanced access to Langdon Park station, upgrades to Fawe Street Bridge and Limehouse Cut, and a more accessible pedestrian tunnel under the A12. Additional investment in lighting and CCTV aims to boost safety and reduce anti-social behaviour. Teviot residents have played an integral role in shaping the vision and design of the masterplan through a sustained consultation process. Existing social rent tenants within the regeneration zone have been assured the right to remain at social rent levels in newly built homes—a key factor in securing strong community backing for the scheme. Andy Hill, founder and chief executive of The Hill Group, commented:“This 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.” Paul Dooley, Director of Regeneration and Development at Poplar HARCA, added:“We’re proud to have secured planning permission for the regeneration of Teviot—an exemplar national project shaped through genuine community partnership. This is a real win for residents who have given their time and energy to ensure this masterplan delivers what truly matters to local people. “We’re excited to begin work and, together with Hill, build a brighter future for Teviot.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Consero, a luxury developer of Surrey’s super-prime homes, has been granted planning permission to build a boutique collection of detached homes in the highly sought-after area of Send, in Surrey, by Guildford Borough Council. The plans for the site – named Oaktrees – will deliver just four contemporary, high-end homes with Consero’s expertise as a leader in the future of luxury living and award-winning design. Located on Clandon Road, a 1960s six-bedroom detached house is being demolished to create four exceptional five-bedroom homes, spread over three floors. Each 2,800 sq ft / 260 m2 home will boast a spacious, open-plan kitchen, dining and living space overlooking the garden, separate utility, private study, separate formal living room, master bedroom with dressing room and ensuite, plus a further four bedrooms and three ensuite/bathrooms.  Outside, south-westerly facing gardens will be approximately 110 ft feet long with private parking for two vehicles at the front of each property with EV car chargers. Jason Lawrence, Managing Director at Consero, said: “We are pleased to have received approval for our planning application for this site in Send, a well-connected Surrey village with fantastic links to Guildford and access to outstanding schools. We’re bringing all our expertise and in-house architectural and design skills from building some of the country’s most beautiful homes to deliver four exceptional properties in Send.  “The collection of homes will be named Oaktrees, in reference to the ancient oaks on the site boundary, and we can’t wait to reveal more soon.” Established in 2004, Consero is a master in designing homes with timeless architecture, discretion, and impeccable detail. The housebuilder is behind some of the UK’s most super-prime homes in prestigious addresses, including the Wentworth Estate and St George’s Hill and is now bringing its knowledge and vision to a wider audience of homeowners with hand-picked sites in desirable locations. For further information on Consero, visit: https://consero.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

The first images have been revealed showing what the homes and street scenes at Bellway’s new Elemore development in Easington Lane, near Houghton le Spring, will look like when work is complete. The CGIs have been released by the housebuilder ahead of the launch of the development on Saturday 31 May. Work started on the 135-home scheme inMay,and the first residents are expected to move into their completed properties in November. Elemore is taking shape on a 12-acre site south of Murton Lane where the Forest Estate housing development stood until it was demolished in the early 2000s. The new development will be made up of two to four-bedroom properties all featuring solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. Emma Chesterton, Sales Director for Bellway North East, said: “Elemore will be a very desirable place to live as it is in a fantastic village location that is well placed for transport links, with the A19 just a 10-minute drive away. “These CGIs bring our vision to life so that people living nearby and potential buyers can get a feel for what the finished development, which is transforming a disused brownfield site, will look like. “Elemore has been carefully and thoughtfully designed so that our new residents will be able to enjoy the outdoors and feel that they are living in a spacious and sustainable location. “It features a variety of house styles to suit a wide range of needs and budgets, which will help to meet the significant demand for high-quality and energy-efficient homes in the area.” Planning permission to develop the site was granted in October last year and when complete there will be 21 two-bedroom, 58 three-bedroom, and 56 four-bedroom properties. A network of footpaths and cycleways will be integrated into the site, and public open space, a pond and a village green are planned. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Family-owned housebuilder Beal Homes has submitted plans for a £120m development which would bring much-needed new homes to a popular community in Hull.  Beal has submitted an application for full planning approval for more than 400 new homes on a 38-acre site in Sutton-on-Hull.  The proposed development would provide a significant contribution to Hull City Council’s required quota of new homes.  The Government has set a national target to build 1.5 million new homes during the current Parliament to meet growing housing demand. Responding to the Government’s targets, Hull City Council has adopted its own Housing Growth Strategy for 2025-2031, which sets out plans to add almost 6,000 new homes to the city’s housing stock from 2025-31.  If approved, the Beal development will bring up to 418 new, high-quality homes to a site which is allocated for residential development in Hull’s Local Plan. House types will include two-bedroom starter homes, three-bedroom homes for growing families, and four-bedroom detached properties, reflecting local demand and catering for a wide range of homebuyers. The plans include areas of public open space, including the creation of a green corridor along the southern boundary of the site, to create a scenic walking route and act as a natural buffer between the development and adjacent housing.  A thoughtfully-designed attenuation pond will also provide a practical drainage function, while enhancing the landscape as an attractive natural focal point.  Beal’s plans include the retention of existing hedgerows and trees, as well as the planting of additional trees to deliver a net gain in biodiversity of at least 10 per cent.  To promote accessibility, and ease pressure on the local road network, the plans include the creation of two access points to the development off Danby Close and East Carr Road, with Beal also proposing to facilitate the extension of the existing local bus route to enhance public transport in the area.  Beal Land Director, Chris Murphy, said: “This proposed development has been designed to create a seamless blend between urban, city living and the natural surroundings on a site allocated for housing in the Hull Local Plan. “Everything from the mix of house types, to the positioning of green spaces and public footpaths, aims to create a well-balanced development which creates a sense of community and connection, and integrates naturally into the existing residential area.” Sutton-on-Hull is a close-knit village-style community within the city boundary, located three miles north of Hull city centre. The proposed development would bring much needed new, modern homes to the area, which has seen little development for the past 50 years.  Beal Chief Executive, Richard Beal, said: “There is a growing demand for high-quality new homes in Hull, and the Sutton area, in particular, has seen very little new housing in recent years. “This application sets out our proposals to bring more than 400 much-needed homes to the city, at a time when the council is under increasing pressure to achieve higher housing targets. “Our plans include a wide range of house types, including starter homes to enable the next generation of Hull residents to take their first step onto the housing ladder.”  East Yorkshire-based Beal is the region’s leading independent housebuilder, having delivered scores of prestigious developments across Hull, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for almost 60 years. The business is at the forefront of regeneration across the region, having delivered, or currently delivering, many of the area’s most significant residential developments. Beal has won a host of awards in recognition of the quality of its homes and developments and was recently awarded the top five-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the fifth consecutive year in recognition of its exemplary customer service. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Thames Valley has received unanimous approval from Adur District Council’s planning committee for Phase 2 of the Malthouse Meadows development in West Sompting. The next phase of the project will deliver 91 new homes, including 27 designated as affordable housing for those not served by the open market. Alongside the residential development, the plans feature a 9-acre community orchard and several areas of public open space designed to promote wellbeing and biodiversity. Malthouse Meadows has been created with an emphasis on green infrastructure. The orchard will be planted with approximately 2,000 trees and hedges, including more than 120 fruit trees. Once completed, the orchard will be managed long-term by The Sompting Estate. The development will also include a pocket park at the entrance and pedestrian access to further surrounding green areas. Homes will range from one-bedroom maisonettes to four-bedroom detached family houses. Several properties will be designed for adaptability, allowing them to meet residents’ changing needs over time. Each home will be equipped with electric vehicle charging points and will use air source heat pumps for low-carbon heating. In addition to new housing and green space, the development includes significant investment in local infrastructure through a Section 106 agreement. This includes £595,000 for improvements to pedestrian, cycling and bridleway routes, £90,000 for traffic calming measures along West Street, and £431,708 towards upgrades to the A27 corridor and A259/A283 junction. Dan Castle, Managing Director for Persimmon Homes Thames Valley, said: “Work is progressing on our popular Phase 1 scheme at Malthouse Meadows and we are delighted to have been given the green light to continue building here. The community orchard will provide a valuable asset to the community for generations to come and create a lasting legacy in West Sompting.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals