Styles House redevelopment proposal
Building New Council Homes at Styles House
Since the development of Southwark Underground Station, Styles House residents have lived with uncertainty as various plans to build over the station and develop the Platform Building have been proposed. In 2016 we, the Styles House TMO, voted to take ownership of the development of new Council homes at Styles House so that we could maximise our influence and ensure our needs were at the heart of any development of the estate. We have worked with the Council and a project team to develop plans, which have been driven by resident comments, for new Council homes and upgrades to the Styles House estate generally. We know that the development is likely to be disruptive to existing residents so we have worked very hard to ensure that the development will result in improvements across the estate that can be enjoyed by all residents.
September 2020 Update
Planning
The TMO plans for Styles House new council homes was submitted for planning approval on 27th March 2020. Due to Covid and requests for additional information the Planning Authority requested an extension of time for drafting their recommendation report, which was granted. A new target date was set at 30th September however it is likely that this will need to be extended to Mid-November.
Land Transfer
In order to progress with the scheme, Southwark Council needed to agree a Land Transfer Agreement with TFL. As you will all be aware, TFL has been severely impacted by COVID due to less people using public transport. Since March decisions at TFL have been focused on COVID relief, rather than development. Recently, we did however secure agreement from TFL to enter into this agreement.
Programme
The next step in the process is Stage 4 design and establishing a package of early works. We envisage the next stage of work to last approximately 9 months. During this time there will be more consultation events on the design and construction programme.
Procurement
Following on from TFL entering into the Land Transfer Agreement, the Council have been progressing with extensions to the Design Team appointments. We hope to have the team back by the end of October.
Planning
The TMO plans for Styles House new council homes was submitted for planning approval on 27th March 2020. Due to Covid and requests for additional information the Planning Authority requested an extension of time for drafting their recommendation report, which was granted. A new target date was set at 30th September however it is likely that this will need to be extended to Mid-November.
Land Transfer
In order to progress with the scheme, Southwark Council needed to agree a Land Transfer Agreement with TFL. As you will all be aware, TFL has been severely impacted by COVID due to less people using public transport. Since March decisions at TFL have been focused on COVID relief, rather than development. Recently, we did however secure agreement from TFL to enter into this agreement.
Programme
The next step in the process is Stage 4 design and establishing a package of early works. We envisage the next stage of work to last approximately 9 months. During this time there will be more consultation events on the design and construction programme.
Procurement
Following on from TFL entering into the Land Transfer Agreement, the Council have been progressing with extensions to the Design Team appointments. We hope to have the team back by the end of October.
Improved entrance to the existing block, including new double doors, improved ramped wheelchair access, new energy saving lighting and flooring
A new larger & more flexible TMO Hall, office and kitchen and a new community room
UPDATED 24/09/2020
