Alms Housing
Southwark Council is planning new alms housing for older people, exploring feasibility with a charity.
Southwark Council is planning new alms housing for older people on two sites in Rotherhithe and North Bermondsey, with a projected completion in Q3 2029-30. The council agreed in March 2026 to work with United St Saviour's Charity (USTSC) to explore the feasibility of developing approximately 50 homes at social rent levels at 1 Ann Moss Way and 153-159 Abbeyfield Road. The project aims to replicate the community-focused principles of the Appleby Blue development.
Alms housing is specifically designed for older people, often including communal facilities to foster community and address loneliness. The planned developments in Southwark aim to provide affordable housing for older residents, drawing on the success of existing community-focused models.
Key facts
- Southwark Council is planning new alms housing for older people on two sites. Source
- The project has a projected completion timeline for Q3 2029-30. Source
- The council agreed in March 2026 to work with United St Saviour's Charity (USTSC). Source
- They are exploring the feasibility of developing approximately 50 homes at social rent levels. Source
- The sites are 1 Ann Moss Way and 153-159 Abbeyfield Road. Source
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