Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates regeneration plans
Lambeth Council has halted regeneration plans for the Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates, opting to retain them as council housing.
Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided on 21 October 2026 to halt regeneration plans for the Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates. The council will now retain the properties as council housing stock. This decision followed an options appraisal which concluded there were no financially viable or affordable renewal options for the estates beyond basic maintenance.
The options appraisal that informed the decision estimated substantial long-term maintenance costs for both estates. Central Hill estate is projected to require approximately £53 million for maintenance over 30 years. Cressingham Gardens is estimated to need around £30 million for maintenance during the same 30-year period.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council's Cabinet decided to halt regeneration plans for Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates on 21 October 2026. Source
- The council will retain Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates as council housing stock. Source
- An options appraisal found no financially viable renewal options for the estates beyond basic maintenance. Source
- Central Hill estate is estimated to require £53 million for maintenance over 30 years. Source
- Cressingham Gardens estate is estimated to require £30 million for maintenance over 30 years. Source
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