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Southwark Council has approved plans for key worker housing on the Cherry Gardens site, part of which Orchard Hill College leases.

Southwark Council's Executive approved plans in October 2026 to develop approximately 380 new homes for key workers on two sites, including the Cherry Gardens site. The council will procure a Development Partner to deliver the housing, which aims to address the growing affordability crisis for essential staff, and the Cherry Gardens site could incorporate commercial space.

Orchard Hill College currently leases part of the 25 Cherry Gardens Street site, which is now subject to these development plans. No further discussions or decisions specifically regarding Orchard Hill College or the Cherry Gardens site are currently scheduled in the supplied material.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council's Executive approved plans for approximately 380 new homes for key workers. Source
  2. The decision was made on 13 October 2026. Source
  3. The Cherry Gardens site could incorporate commercial space. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 14 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

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