Croydon Council is moving forward with the Regina Road redevelopment project, marking a significant step in the borough's housing transformation. The project, fully funded through a combination of Greater London Authority grant (£52 million), Brownfield Land Release Fund (£1.2 million), and the council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital contribution, aims to deliver 225 affordable council homes.
At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, councillors reviewed the progress of the project, which aims to replace the existing estate with 340 new homes. The Regina Road Project Update report also indicates that residents have been central to discussions about the overall feel of the estate, and that rehousing support is being provided to those temporarily relocated during the demolition and construction phases. All tenants in tower block 1-87 Regina Road were rehoused by summer 2024 into either existing Council voids or into the new build properties at Trellis Mews.
The Regina Road estate gained national attention in 2021 due to the unacceptable living conditions residents faced. The redevelopment project aims to provide safe, warm, and secure new housing for residents, addressing past failures and ensuring resident involvement in the process.
Councillor Lynne Hale, Cabinet Member for Homes, highlighted the importance of resident engagement in the project. The council has:
- Kept residents informed through regular newsletters.
- Held one-to-one sessions.
- Organised events to gather feedback, especially regarding the planning application.
Securing commitments to social value has been a core component of the procurement processes. Contributions from appointed contractors over the last six months have included:
- A paid 12-month work experience opportunity with the demolition contractor for a Regina Road Estate resident.
- Provision of online demolition and construction training to Croydon residents.
- A financial donation towards a project engagement fund day, supporting a local youth theatre group.
According to the meeting minutes, the key visible milestones have been the commencement of demolition of the first tower block earlier this year, with completion expected in the next two months, and obtaining unanimous approval from the Planning Committee for the planning application to redevelop the estate last month.
Frank Klepping, Interim Housing Delivery Lead, said the procurement process for the main build contractor commenced at the start of this year and a huge amount of progress has been made there. He added that the tender process has essentially concluded and the council is finalising the process of being able to present the successful party.
To meet the requirements of the grant from the Mayor of London, construction should begin before March 2026. The Executive Mayor said he is very confident about the timelines for this particular scheme and for making sure that the council hits those deadlines and timelines relating to the GLA fund.
The Regina Road Project Update report noted that the project contributes to the Executive Mayor’s Priority 4 by demonstrating significant investment into new Council housing stock and providing safe, well-designed new homes that are in keeping with the local area.
