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A ordable homes are delivered to a
Berekeley and L&Q recently celebrated a milestone in their delivery of a ordable homes
how Berkeley and L&Q are delivering a ordable housing as extensive regeneration at Kidbrooke Village continues
by Jon Massey
When the tools finally go back in the van, Berkeley Capital will have delivered around 5,400 new homes on the site of the Ferrier Estate in south-east London.
Spread over 86 acres, the project is one of the larger regeneration schemes in this part of London, kicking off in 2010. It includes Cator Park (recognised with the Sir David Attenborough award for enhancing biodiversity), two schools, a nursery, a health centre and a range of commercial spaces that have attracted the likes of Sainsbury’s, YoHome and Starbucks. It even has its own pub in the shape of The Depot on Pegler Square.
Since work began, Berkeley has delivered some 1,400 affordable homes as part of the development including 645 built in partnership with the Royal Borough Of Greenwich and housing association L&Q.
Recently council leader Cllr Anthony Okereke joined representatives from the developers and local residents to mark this milestone and officially open the latest apartments. The properties are split between London living rent, London affordable rent and shared ownership to cater for a range of needs.
“We’re hugely proud to complete our 645th affordable home and it’s fantastic to see more
households settle in,” said Justin Tibaldi, managing director of Berkeley Capital.
“Kidbrooke Village is a compelling example of successful longterm urban regeneration and has made a hugely positive difference to this part of Greenwich.
“Partnership working has been key to that success and shows what can be achieved through a shared vision and commitment to delivery.”
Neil Davis, development delivery director at L&Q, said:
“At L&Q our mission is to combine our social purpose and commercial drive to build homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of and we are very proud of what this partnership has created at Kidbrooke Village.
“While this event celebrated the completion of the 645th affordable home in this superb community and almost six years of working in partnership locally, as a housing association, we will be managing these homes for decades to come.
“So we look forward to watching the community grow even further and we will continue to provide support and exemplar services for residents.”
Currently one and two-bedroom properties are available through L&Q at Kidbrooke with threebeds expected to be released soon.
Apartments feature open-plan design and full height glazing to allow plenty of natural light in. Locally there’s an extensive children’s playground by APES (which built the award-winning facilities at the Queen Elizabeth
Kidbrooke Village is a compelling example of successful long-term urban regeneration and has made a hugely positive di erence
Olympic Park) and a concierge service for residents.
The development is also well connected, with an on-site rail link connecting directly to the likes of Lewisham, London Bridge, Waterloo East and Victoria.
Canary Wharf is about 25 minutes away with a change onto the DLR. Cyclists can reach the likes of Lewisham and Greenwich in 16 minutes and 21 minutes respectively.
key details
Shared ownership homes are currently available at Kidbrooke Village through L&Q. Prices start at £93,750 for a 25% share of a one-bed based on a full market value of £375,000. Go to lqhomes.com for more information
Square footage of The Forge, currently available to buy or rent on Westferry Road on the Isle Of Dogs 12,500
The Forge was formerly home to charity Craft Central
how £4million could be enough to buy The Forge on the Isle Of Dogs Westferry
by Jon Massey
what’s this?
The Forge on Westferry Road. Formerly the home of charity Craft Central, which collapsed into administration before being wound up is currently vacant.
tell me more
The Grade II listed building was built for CJ Mare And Co in 1860 as part of the Millwall Iron Works complex that at one time employed between 4,000 and 5,000 people engaged in the manufacture of metal parts for ships. From 1889 it was used by Joseph Westwood And Company to make steel components for bridges and similar structures.
and more recently?
Converted for commercial use as part of a housing development in 2008 and renamed The Forge, the building found a tenant in Clerkenwell-based charity Craft Central, which decided to relocate to the Isle Of Dogs in 2017.
The organisation moved east to mitigate the nancial pressure of high rents in central London, with a series of studios for makers and artists created
between the building’s columns. However, it struggled to replicate its earlier success at the new location and, with money troubles mounting post pandemic, shut its doors in February 2024.
so what now?
The 12,500sq ft building is currently available for either rental or sale, with estate agency Belcor describing it as suitable for a huge range of uses “including o ce, gym, showroom, retail and leisure”.
The property includes 10 parking spaces and features six-metre-high ceilings with “ample opportunity to create additional square footage via a mezzanine”.
This was an approach taken by Craft Central, with architects Emrys using plywood to create studios on two levels and a raked seating area to the front of the building.
anything else
The interior features a great deal of exposed brickwork and steel girders holding up the roof. While Belcor’s computer generated images of the building don’t show it, there’s also an original crane on a gantry capable of
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lifting very heavy pieces of metal from its former industrial days.
what about the location?
The Forge is eight minutes’ walk from Mudchute DLR and nine from Island Gardens DLR, both o ering direct connections to the likes of Canary Wharf, Greenwich and the City.
The building is also well served by local bus routes and Masthouse Terrace pier for Uber Boat By Thames Clippers services (although not all vessels make the stop under the current timetable).
ok, how much?
Your commercial dream in a former east London ironworks will set you back £4million if you’re looking to purchase the building. Alternatively, the rental price is listed at £26.50 per sq ft – about £331,250 for the year. Viewings are available.
Go to belcor.london for more information about The Forge
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