Plans to build nearly 2,000 homes in the East End of London as part of major regeneration project, were given the go-ahead at a Tower Hamlets Council meeting this week (July, 8).
The plans, brought to Tower Hamlets Council’s Strategic Development Committee by Poplar HARCA and the Hill Group, will see 535 homes on the (1950s) Teviot Estate in Poplar knocked down and replaced by 1,928 brand new homes – nearly quadrupling the number of available homes.
The council-approved plans include 411 homes for social rent, including 202 family-sized properties.
The first phase of the scheme will deliver 44% affordable homes. Across the full development, at least 35% of homes will be affordable, based on habitable rooms, helping to meet local housing needs through a mix of social rent and intermediate housing.
To help increase this in later phases, financial reviews will be built into the legal agreement, which could enable the delivery of additional affordable housing.
The development will include shops and office space, a mosque, a community centre and nursery, and a new pub.
It will also deliver new public open spaces and play areas, improvements to Langdon Park, and upgrades to local infrastructure to improve connections across the area.
The existing homes will be demolished in phases, with construction taking place over several years across 21 building plots.
Executive Mayor of Tower Hamlets, Lutfur Rahman, said:
“Building more high-quality, genuinely affordable homes that meet the needs of our community is one of our top priorities. I’m proud that we've secured over 400 new homes for social rent - including many much-needed family-sized homes - as part of this major regeneration, working in partnership with Poplar HARCA and the Hill Group.
“At a time when many councils are struggling to deliver affordable housing, Tower Hamlets is making real progress towards our goal of 4,000 new affordable homes. This development will help tackle overcrowding and ensure more local families can stay in the borough they call home.
“Beyond housing, the scheme will bring wider benefits to Poplar helping to create a more inclusive, better-connected neighbourhood where residents can thrive.”
Cllr Kabir Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inclusive Development and Housebuilding, said:
"This regeneration will bring real and lasting benefits to Poplar. We’ve worked closely with Poplar HARCA and the Hill Group to ensure the plans reflect what local people need - more affordable, family-sized homes, better public spaces, and improved access to community facilities.
“This is about more than just new housing. It’s about creating a neighbourhood where people feel connected, supported and proud to live. By working in partnership, we’re helping to shape a future for Poplar that is inclusive, sustainable and rooted in the needs of its residents."
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.
“We would like to thank Councillors and Officers from across all services at LBTH who have helped and supported us throughout this process. We look forward to working in partnership to bring these plans forward for Tower Hamlets Residents.”
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.”
Posted on Friday 11th July 2025