Kingston Council and Vistry, the UK’s leading specialist mixed-tenure housebuilder, have secured planning permission for Phase 2 of the Cambridge Road Estate regeneration, marking another major milestone in the delivery of one of London’s largest estate renewal programmes.
The reserved matters planning consent enables the next phase of the long-term regeneration of the Cambridge Road Estate in Kingston to progress, which will deliver a total of 2,170 high-quality new homes alongside new community facilities, green spaces and improved public realm.
Designed by architects BPTW, Phase 2 will provide 383 new homes, including 94 Council Rent homes, helping Kingston Council deliver much-needed affordable housing for local residents. The plans also include more than 700 cycle spaces, around 120 parking spaces, approximately 100 new trees, and over 2,000 sq m of dedicated play space.
Phase 2 works hard to knit into Phase 1 and the existing surrounding area whilst keeping its own unique neighbourhood character. The proposals will create an attractive, well-connected, safe and sustainable place to live, work and socialise.
The public spaces are a key design driver of this phase, creating a neighbourhood green with seating and play easily accessible for residents and local people as a focal point for this community. Sustainable measures, such as Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) and Photovoltaic Panels (PVs) are proposed, alongside careful consideration of the building fabric, window sizes and orientation and prioritising of dual aspect units to create comfortable homes that will last.
The planning permission follows significant progress across the wider regeneration programme, with 250 homes already completed in Phase 1 and a further 202 homes and a new community centre currently under construction.
Delivered in partnership between Kingston Council and Vistry, the regeneration is transforming the estate into a sustainable, mixed-tenure neighbourhood, creating new opportunities for existing and future residents while investing in community infrastructure and public spaces.
Jamie Wilding, Development Director for Vistry West London, commented: “Securing planning permission for Phase 2 represents another significant step forward in the transformation of the Cambridge Road Estate. Working in partnership with Kingston Council, we are creating a vibrant new neighbourhood that will provide much-needed new homes, including affordable housing, alongside improved public spaces and community facilities for residents.”
“This milestone reflects the strong collaboration between all partners involved in the project, and we look forward to continuing delivery of this ambitious regeneration programme, which is already making a real difference for residents in Kingston.”
Councillor Emily Davey, Portfolio Holder for Housing & Co-Chair for People Committee at Kingston Council, said: “Securing planning permission for Phase 2 brings us closer to delivering even more quality new homes and a renewed neighbourhood at Cambridge Road Estate. It’s exciting to see the next phase of renewal can take shape, bringing 383 new homes, including 94 Council Rent homes, green spaces and places for children to play.
“As custodians of this regeneration, we have a responsibility to our residents to keep moving forward and deliver on our commitments. This permission is another important step towards turning those commitments into homes and a stronger community.”
The Cambridge Road Estate regeneration is one of the most ambitious estate renewal projects in the capital and forms a key part of Kingston Council’s commitment to delivering new homes, supporting existing communities and creating sustainable neighbourhoods for future generations.