- Location: Regina Road estate, South Norwood.
- Developers: Not specified in announcement.
- Total Units: Up to 340 new homes.
- Target Residents: For local people specifically.
- Proposal Focus: Redevelopment of existing estate.
- Status: Final planning permission granted.
- Context: Addresses local housing needs.
This significant decision comes after the plans passed a two-stage review by the Greater London Authority (GLA) in December and were unanimously approved by Croydon’s planning committee in October.
One of Croydon’s largest regeneration projects in decades, the renovation received £54 million in grant financing. It will fulfill Executive Mayor Jason Perry’s promise to construct well-thought-out, reasonably priced homes for locals and put a stop to years of underinvestment in the estate.
Last month, Lovell was named the preferred contractor for the primary renovation by Croydon Council. The demolition of 1-87 Regina Road is almost finished, and the construction is scheduled to begin later this year.
Up to 340 new dwellings, including at least 215 Council homes, will replace the current blocks as part of the Regina Road redevelopment. Green open areas, a multipurpose gaming area, enhanced security and lighting, a new preschool, a community center, and better pathways for bicyclists and walkers will also be included. It will make the town greener, safer, and more hospitable, reflecting the needs of its citizens.
The strategies for regeneration have been developed with residents at their center. A resident working group was established in 2021 in response to grave complaints regarding the estate’s living conditions. The Executive Mayor has prioritized putting renters and leaseholders at the center of Croydon’s housing services ever since he was elected in 2022.
Daniel Blundell, who has lived on Regina Road since 2011, said:
“It is amazing news that planning permission has finally been given the go‑ahead. I am really excited to watch these new homes being built.”
Cllr Lynne Hale, Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for Homes, said:
“We could not have done this without the Regina Road residents who have got behind the regeneration from the start, helping us to shape change that is right for the local area.
Thank you to the Regina Road Resident Working Group and everyone who has joined a workshop or given their views through one of the many consultations. Your input has helped us to put forward plans to create a wonderful neighbourhood that people are proud to call home.”
Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon said:
“I am committed to creating new, high-quality homes for residents in Regina Road. I am delighted we have reached this huge milestone in making sure the estate gets the homes that residents expect and deserve.
This programme has been a great example of how Croydon can overcome the legacy issues it faces. The significant grant and approval from the Greater London Authority shows its confidence in our regeneration plans. We have put residents at the heart of these plans, demonstrating how we are working with our tenants and leaseholders differently, treating them with respect and making sure their voices are always part of their housing services.”
How much of the £54m grant covers social rent versus other costs?
No public breakdown specifies how important the £54 million GLA entitlement for Regina Road estate covers social rent homes versus obliteration, construction, or structure costs.
Croydon Council’s advertisement highlights the entitlement enabling 340 homes with 215 at social rent, but omits commensurable splits typical in Affordable Homes Programme awards where social rent units attract advanced per- unit backing(£ 65k-£ 75k) than participating power.
Assiduity marks suggest 60- 70(£32- 38m) targets the 215 council homes prioritised for original residents, with remainder backing point concurrence of 1960s blocks 1- 87, community installations, and Lovell’s figure costs amid £200m total design value.
