Lambeth Council and its development partner, London Square, have announced a development project that will provide new homes, workspace and commercial space in Brixton town centre.
The project will see the redevelopment of 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent, the current site of International House and Pop Brixton, as well as improvements to surrounding market infrastructure and the public realm.
Residents, businesses, and key stakeholders from across Lambeth will be invited to take part in workshops where they can learn more about the development and help to shape the opportunity.
The community workshops will be led by engagement specialists, Mutual Gain, who will work to ensure the diversity of the area is represented and local people have input.
Cllr Danny Adilypour, Lambeth Council deputy leader and cabinet member for sustainable growth and new homes, said: “We are committed to involving the local community in these exciting plans for the centre of Brixton, which will deliver genuinely affordable housing, space for local businesses and better facilities for residents.”
“I am looking forward to hearing the views of residents and businesses who can help shape the final proposals. Their contribution will be vital to making sure the project reflects the views of local people.”
“This is a real chance to deliver affordable homes and workspace in a way that places environmental sustainability, active citizenship and training and job opportunities for local residents at its heart.”
The project will deliver more than 200 new homes, half of which will be delivered as social rent and shared ownership/London Living Rent. The former council offices at International House will be retained and refurbished, providing more than 7,800 sqm of workspace for local businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups, with 20% secured as affordable workspace.
Improvements will also be made to Brixton’s street market through the provision of a new car park, storage space and waste compound facilities, while climate resilience measures such as tree planting, landscaping and the introduction of Sustainable urban Drainage Systems (SuDs) will also be implemented.
The public workshops are the initial stage of engagement on the scheme, with community consultation events expected to take place from March 2023 and followed by the submission of a planning application later this year.
London Square chief executive, Adam Lawrence, said: “This is an opportunity for local people to help shape this landmark project that will bring significant investment into central Brixton and more jobs for Brixton residents.”
“Our focus is to work with Lambeth and the local community to provide well-designed affordable homes of the highest quality for local people and families – with attractive green public spaces to improve the surrounding area.”
