Newham Council Cabinet recently agreed to the disposal of a site in Canning Town for affordable housing to E16 Community Land Trust.
The decision is a major victory for the local community who came together over five years ago in response to extensive regeneration in the area. Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz described it as “another housing milestone in Newham”.
CLH London have supported E16 CLT over several years and this decision gives the green light for the CLT to develop detailed plans for the site with their architects, Citizen Design Bureau, and work towards a planning pre-application submission in the spring.
Plans currently include approximately nine new family-sized homes for the local community. The CLT are also in conversation with a number of potential delivery partners and are exploring options for both affordable rent and ownership homes on the site.
Elsewhere E16 CLT and the People’s Empowerment Alliance of Custom House have secured over £30,000 to transform a former pub garden in Custom House into a new community space. They will be working with members, nearby residents and architects in the coming months with a view to eventually refurbishing the building into a new community centre.
Find out more and how you can support on the E16 CLT website.