LATEST REDEVELOPMENT NEWS
Styles House Project Update – 26th May 2022
This is an update on the progress of Styles House New Council Homes project, as we had hoped that works would have started on site by late Spring 2022.
There are a couple of final legal matters relating to the completion of the Land exchange agreement, which have to be concluded before we can sign a Building Contract and start works on site. We are working hard with TfL to conclude these as efficiently as possible, and will be keeping you regularly updated with an indication of when we can expect things to start happening on site.
Please be assured that there has been a lot of work progressed since our last update which includes:
We are very grateful to you all for your support in developing this project so far, and would like to express our thanks for your patience while we conclude the final legal matters, which will enable us to complete the land exchange with TfL and start works on site.
We hope that this has given you confidence that the project is moving forward, but if you have any immediate queries, please feel free to contact your Development Manager,
James Adams (igloo) directly at james.adams@igloo.uk.net
Thanks again for your patience, this is an exciting project which we hope the whole Styles House community will enjoy the benefits of for years to come.
This is an update on the progress of Styles House New Council Homes project, as we had hoped that works would have started on site by late Spring 2022.
There are a couple of final legal matters relating to the completion of the Land exchange agreement, which have to be concluded before we can sign a Building Contract and start works on site. We are working hard with TfL to conclude these as efficiently as possible, and will be keeping you regularly updated with an indication of when we can expect things to start happening on site.
Please be assured that there has been a lot of work progressed since our last update which includes:
- Starting preparatory works in the garden with our community gardeners, Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST)
- Drafting a Building Contract for agreement
- Undertaking further surveys of the ground conditions and buildings
- Agreeing lease and legal terms with Utility companies
- Submitting pre-commencement planning conditions
We are very grateful to you all for your support in developing this project so far, and would like to express our thanks for your patience while we conclude the final legal matters, which will enable us to complete the land exchange with TfL and start works on site.
We hope that this has given you confidence that the project is moving forward, but if you have any immediate queries, please feel free to contact your Development Manager,
James Adams (igloo) directly at james.adams@igloo.uk.net
Thanks again for your patience, this is an exciting project which we hope the whole Styles House community will enjoy the benefits of for years to come.
march 2021
Planning Permission Granted for New Council Homes at Styles House
The Southwark Council Planning Committee gave planning permission for the new Council homes at Styles House at the meeting on 22 February. The designs developed by Styles House residents working with Bell Phillips architects were approved. These include 25 new Council homes, the demolition of the Styles House chalets and improvements to the Styles House grounds and garden. It also includes demolition of the garages and storage sheds with storage space re-provided, and changes to the TMO Hall, Office and boiler room.
For the next stage of the works to go ahead, Transport for London need to get planning permission for the office block they propose to build on top of Southwark station.
Southwark Council’s Planning Committee is on 17 March @ 18.30.
When TfL have planning permission, there are legal agreements that need to be completed before the land swap agreement, between the Council and TfL, can be completed. When this is done, the flats in Styles House that TfL own, will be owned by the Council, and the chalets will become TfL owned before being demolished. TfL will pay for the new Council homes at Styles House.
We are hoping that these steps will be completed, and when tenants have moved from the chalets, into Styles House Tower or other Council homes, work could begin in Autumn 2021. The first phase of the works will be ‘enabling works’ include improvements to the entrance of Styles House tower, demolition of the TMO Hall Office and garages, and the works to redesign and improve the garden and grounds.
Planning Permission Granted for New Council Homes at Styles House
The Southwark Council Planning Committee gave planning permission for the new Council homes at Styles House at the meeting on 22 February. The designs developed by Styles House residents working with Bell Phillips architects were approved. These include 25 new Council homes, the demolition of the Styles House chalets and improvements to the Styles House grounds and garden. It also includes demolition of the garages and storage sheds with storage space re-provided, and changes to the TMO Hall, Office and boiler room.
For the next stage of the works to go ahead, Transport for London need to get planning permission for the office block they propose to build on top of Southwark station.
Southwark Council’s Planning Committee is on 17 March @ 18.30.
When TfL have planning permission, there are legal agreements that need to be completed before the land swap agreement, between the Council and TfL, can be completed. When this is done, the flats in Styles House that TfL own, will be owned by the Council, and the chalets will become TfL owned before being demolished. TfL will pay for the new Council homes at Styles House.
We are hoping that these steps will be completed, and when tenants have moved from the chalets, into Styles House Tower or other Council homes, work could begin in Autumn 2021. The first phase of the works will be ‘enabling works’ include improvements to the entrance of Styles House tower, demolition of the TMO Hall Office and garages, and the works to redesign and improve the garden and grounds.
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 31/05/2022
