Newsletter August 2025

Newsletter August 2025

Dear Residents,

You may have noticed increased activity on the estate over recent weeks by the Council’s development partner, Vistry (formerly Countryside). This newsletter is to update you on the current works. We will continue to provide regular updates as the scheme progresses.

Enabling Works

The installation of hoarding around the boundary of the construction site is now almost complete (see image below). We recognise that walking routes around the estate have been altered. These changes are in place to ensure everyone’s safety, and we are working with residents to minimise any inconvenience. For the duration of the enabling works a pedestrian path has been maintained to the south of the site, on the east side of Apsley House.

As part of the hoarding works to the south of the site, adjacent to Aylward Street, some small trees have been removed (shown in red on the image). We understand that this may be a concern. The completed scheme will include improved landscaping, with new planting to replace and enhance the current loss of trees and green space.

Next Steps

Before demolition begins, Vistry has been carrying out surveys of the pram sheds and the adult social care unit to enable safe demolition to meet statutory requirements such as the pre-demolition planning conditions. This is sent to the council’s planning team for approval of the Demolition Construction Management Plan. This plan sets out the demolition methodology, working hours, vehicle movements, and waste management approach.

While these approvals are being agreed, there will be less on-site activity. Demolition works are expected to start in early November 2025 and will take approximately three months to complete.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these important works are carried out.