Rotherhithe and Cherry Gardens new homes development
Southwark Council has approved plans for 380 new key worker homes in Rotherhithe and Cherry Gardens.
Southwark Council's Executive approved plans on 13 October 2026 for approximately 380 new homes for key workers on two sites in Rotherhithe and Cherry Gardens. The council will procure a Development Partner to deliver the affordable housing. The Rotherhithe New Road site may also include a new Family Hub, while the Cherry Gardens site could incorporate commercial space.
The project, led by Southwark Council, aims to address the growing affordability crisis for essential staff. The development is planned across two locations: the Rotherhithe New Road site and the Cherry Gardens site.
Key facts
- Southwark Council's Executive approved plans for 380 new key worker homes on 13 October 2026. Source
- The council will procure a Development Partner to deliver the affordable housing. Source
- The Rotherhithe New Road site may include a new Family Hub. Source
- The Cherry Gardens site could incorporate commercial space. Source
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