Lambeth Council and development partner London Square have unveiled plans for a town centre development project in Brixton.
The redevelopment of 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent will provide new homes, workspace, commercial space and new public realm. Pop Brixton has occupied 49 Brixton Station Road since 2015 and the former council offices at International House, 6 Canterbury Crescent, has been used as affordable workspace since 2018. The leases on both buildings run until Autumn 2023.
The redevelopment will see International House retained and refurbished to provide more than 7,800 sq m (circa 84,000 sq ft) of workspace for local businesses, 20% of which will be affordable. More than 200 new homes will also be created, half of which will be social rent and shared ownership/London Living Rent. Brixton’s street market will also be improved under the plans, with public realm enhanced.
The development partners have appointed Mutual Gain to engage with the local community, businesses and key stakeholders through a series of community workshops starting in March where they can learn more about the plans and ‘help to shape’’ the opportunity.
Councillor Danny Adilypour, deputy leader of Lambeth Council and cabinet member for sustainable growth and new homes, said: “We are committed to involving the local community 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.”
Adam Lawrence, chief executive of London Square, added: “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. This is London Square’s second project in Lambeth, following its award-winning transformation of a derelict cinema site on Streatham Hill, which had been empty for years, into new homes with shops, a café, and a community theatre.”
