Aylesbury CPO approved for site 1b/c

15 November 2018

On 14 November 2018, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed Southwark Council’s application for a Compulsory Purchase Order of homes on the First Development Site of the Aylesbury regeneration.

Cllr Johnson Situ, cabinet member for growth, development and planning, said: “We welcome the Secretary of State’s decision to confirm the CPO and remain committed to delivering the quality homes and outstanding community facilities our residents deserve. This is a big step forward for Aylesbury regeneration plans but we also recognise this may be difficult for those involved. We remain committed to see the next phase of the regeneration move forward on this site

“In this phase there will be 842, high quality homes built, including specialist housing for older people and homes for people with learning disabilities, as well as a community facility and new public open spaces. Just this past week planning committee approved a revision to the scheme which will see an increased number of social housing and shared ownerships in the first phase to help give more options for tenants and resident leaseholders.

“We would now encourage all leaseholders in phases 2 and 3 of the regeneration to proactively engage with the council to enable us to work with them to buy back their homes. Resident leaseholders in particular should get in touch so we can support them through the range of rehousing options the council has on offer.”
 

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