Southwark Council welcomed residents to their new council homes on the Aylesbury Estate as hundreds more brand-new council homes are finished.
The latest phase of new homes, known as Claris Court and Langley Court, is made up of 352 brand new council homes which are prioritised for Aylesbury Estate residents. This is part of the wider estate renewal, which is replacing poor quality and unsafe housing with new homes and community facilities.
Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development, said,
“It’s wonderful to be with residents today celebrating their new homes on the Aylesbury Estate.
“These brand-new council homes are high-quality, sustainably designed and come with communal gardens and fantastic roof terraces with panoramic views of London. We know that new council housing can transform lives and across the First Development Site, I’m really proud that we’ve now delivered 581 new council homes”.
Antigonie, a resident who recently moved into one of the new homes, said,
“It’s given me a new lease of life moving into these new homes. The homes are lovely inside, really spacious. I’m very happy living here”.
Mark Greenwood, Deputy Regional Director for Special Projects at The Hill Group, said,
"The completion of FDS B marks a major milestone in the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate, and we’re proud to have delivered 352 high-quality, energy-efficient affordable homes in partnership with Southwark Council. The Aylesbury Estate is not just about buildings, it’s about creating a thriving, sustainable community that will benefit generations to come. At Hill, we are passionate about tackling the housing crisis through thoughtful, design-led regeneration and this achievement is a testament to the strength of our partnership with Southwark Council and the dedication of our project team. We look forward to continuing our work on the wider transformation of the Aylesbury Estate."
Notting Hill Genesis’ chief homes officer Matthew Cornwall-Jones, said,
"We are delighted to celebrate another significant milestone in the Aylesbury regeneration, delivering much-needed affordable homes to the community.
“It is wonderful to see residents benefiting from high-quality, safe, and energy-efficient homes, reinforcing our commitment to providing affordable housing. Our ongoing partnership with Southwark will ensure that local people continue to benefit from sustainable, secure homes for generations to come."
Aylesbury residents are already benefiting from new facilities on the estate including a new community centre, health centre and library, and the 229 new council homes on the First Development Site A.
The Aylesbury Estate renewal is taking place in phases over many years and has provided 642 new council homes, 150 homes for social rent, and 45 shared ownership homes. There is also a brand new community centre, play spaces, a new library and health centre for local residents, transforming the area and providing a huge boost to the local community.