The New Barnsbury Estate redevelopment in Islington has been granted planning permission, paving way for 1,116 new homes.<\/p>\n
These include 291 replacement and 135 additional social rent properties, plus a larger community centre, improved green spaces, and new commercial units on Caledonian Road.<\/p>\n
The development will come from a partnership between Mount Anvil and Newlon Housing Trust.<\/p>\n
Cllr Santiago Bell-Bradford, deputy leader and executive member for inclusive economy, culture & jobs said: \u201cEveryone in Islington deserves a decent, secure and affordable home \u2013 and this decision shows how good planning can deliver that.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis scheme will provide more than 1,000 new, modern, safe homes that meet Building Safety Act standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlongside this, we\u2019re creating two new public parks, a larger community centre, and better connections for walking and cycling \u2013 a great example of planning delivering real benefits for local people.\u201d<\/p>\n
The approved plans are set to tackle overcrowding, provide 38% of homes at social rent, and create a greener neighbourhood with the help of two new public parks.<\/p>\n
Marcus Bate, partnerships, planning, communities & sustainability director at Mount Anvil, said: \u201cSecuring this planning approval is a just reward for residents of the Barnsbury Estate, after many years of committed collaboration between Mount Anvil, Newlon and Islington.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTogether, we\u2019ve shaped a plan that delivers 1,116 high-quality homes, a much-needed new civic building, two new public parks, and generous green open spaces for all residents to enjoy.<\/p>\n
\u201cBuilding trust with residents has been central to our mission, and the overwhelmingly positive resident vote earlier this year shows how strongly the estate residents support our proposals.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be taking this next step with our partners and Barnsbury residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ruth Davison chief executive, Newlon Housing Trust, added: \u201cThis has been a longtime coming for our residents on the Barnsbury Estate, and we thank them for keeping the faith.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow the work starts to build high quality homes, parks and a community centre fitting to the community spirit of the place.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnusually, most of the social rented homes will be delivered first at Barnsbury, so those whose home this already is, will have the benefit of the investment first.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just one of our commitments as a community social landlord, as well as ensuring families are no longer overcrowded on the estate, and that we deliver an additional 135 homes for families on Islington\u2019s waiting list.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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