Green light given to £800m Teviot Estate transformation

The Hill Group and housing association Poplar HARCA have received a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, east London.

The approval, granted by Tower Hamlets Council at its Strategic Development Committee, marks a major milestone for one of London’s most ambitious estate regenerations.

The £800 million redevelopment will deliver 1,928 much-needed new homes, including 508 new affordable homes, marking an increase of 65%. The homes will be delivered over four phases, alongside vital community facilities, welcoming public spaces and a fully re-landscaped Langdon Park.

This follows extensive consultation with Teviot residents, who have played a central role in shaping the design and vision of the masterplan. Social rent residents living within the regeneration area are guaranteed the right to remain on social rent if they choose a new home within the new development. This community-led approach has resulted in overwhelming local support for the project, which will deliver a safer, greener, and more inclusive neighbourhood.

The regeneration will provide new open spaces and play areas, shops, community and faith facilities, including a new mosque, and significant investment in local infrastructure. The first phase will now start on site in 2026, delivering 475 new homes, of which 44% will be affordable (140 for social rent and 24 for shared ownership), with first completions expected by 2028.

Designed by architects BPTW, the masterplan spans eight hectares and includes a mix of studios, apartments and family homes. The regeneration will prioritise high-quality public realm, with five new public squares, landscaped green corridors, improvements to the Fawe Street Bridge and Limehouse Cut, improved access to Langdon Park station and a safer, more accessible foot-tunnel under the A12. A major investment in lighting and CCTV will further improve safety and reduce anti-social behaviour.

Andy Hill OBE, founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, comments: “This is a landmark moment for Teviot and a major step forward in delivering lasting change for the community. Securing planning permission means we can now move forward with our shared vision, which prioritises creating high-quality homes and improved communal spaces that reflect the needs of residents. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Poplar HARCA and the local community to bring these plans to life.”

Paul Dooley, Director of Regeneration and Development at Poplar HARCA, adds: "We’re proud to have secured planning permission for the regeneration of Teviot, a nationally exemplar project, shaped in genuine partnership with the community. This is a real win for residents who gave their time and efforts to make sure this masterplan delivers the things that are important for local people.

“The plans include a mix of affordable homes, with a strong focus on family-sized housing to tackle overcrowding in Tower Hamlets, as well as investment in community facilities and projects that will benefit the neighbourhood for years to come. We’re excited to get started on delivering these plans and working in partnership with Hill to build a brighter future for Teviot."

The project will generate over £240 million in a national exemplar social value programme across its duration, supporting a wide range of community programmes and investments. This includes enhancements to Langdon Park and a new pontoon on the Limehouse Cut Canal, increasing access to water-based sports and activities. £427,000 has already been invested pre-committee to support projects that make a positive impact on the local community.

The Teviot regeneration is an example of partnership-led, community-backed estate renewal, a model Poplar HARCA and The Hill Group believe is vital to tackling London’s housing challenges. The full regeneration is expected to be completed by 2042.