The Regina Road farm, criticized for a long time for its bad living conditions, will now undergo significant transformation as part of the ambitious Croydon regeneration plans.
Regina Road Estate currently has 87 units, and all residents living from 1 to 87 have been transferred to new homes while the planning process is carried out.
This regeneration will deliver at least 225 new houses of the Council, green spaces, a preschool and community facilities.
At the same time, the demolition of the first tower block, 1-87 Regina Road, is underway and is expected to be complete in autumn.
In July 2024, residents were invited to present themselves to comment on the plans, and in November, the Council held a meeting in which the councilors raised significant concerns before receiving the prior request.
Regina Road’s reurbing took an important step forward when the Croydon Planning Committee reviewed the current proposals at the last meeting prior to the application, before presenting the final plans for the heritage.
The meeting last week, which was open to the public and available to see online, allowed the councilors to examine the plans, provide comments and raise any concern before the formal application is presented in the summer.
The committee generates positive comments and shared useful ideas about things that must be observed before the final presentation.
Updated plans have been formed thanks to the comments of local residents, as well as the design team, which includes designers, landscape architects, planning, trips and environmental consultants.
The redevelopment project will involve replacing existing blocks with new homes and is part of the executive mayor of Croydon Jason Perry, to build high quality properties that residents may be proud to call home.
The Council will continue to work closely with residents on plans for the future of heritage before presenting formal planning.
The contractor awarded Camemons, which manages the demolition, has prepared the site, including the building wrapper to minimize noise, dust and vibration levels through the time.
Residents will continue to receive regular updates as work progresses.
The Coleman are also committed to supporting the local community, offering learning ships, work experience and local employment opportunities for the project.
Croydon’s executive mayor Jason Perry said: “I am pleased to see Regina Road’s plans in the future.
“We have the legs listening to residents and thank everyone who has contributed their views to help shape the future of the farm.
“This regeneration is more than replacing buildings; it is about creating houses of which residents may feel proud and ensure that their voices are part of the process.
“We are investing in the future of this community, fulfilling our promises and building a better standard of living for all.”
