Woodberry Down Estate Regeneration

Client: Berkeley Homes

Borough: London Borough of Hackney

Date: May 2021 - present

Comm Comm UK is delivering a phased consultation and engagement strategy for the ongoing regeneration of Woodberry Down Estate - a scheme which first gained planning permission in 2008. To date, phases 1 and 2 are completed, phase 3 is under construction and phase 4 has recently been approved. We have recently finished the consultation for the New Masterplan, revisiting the plans for the whole estate. This included a series of community workshops in spring 2023 and a series of public events and community outreach in November 2023. The final proposals for the New Masterplan were displayed for public consultation in February 2024.

To ensure a collaborative approach, the regeneration is being brought forward by Berkeley Homes in partnership with Hackney Council, Woodberry Down Community Organisation, Notting Hill Genesis and Manor House Development Trust. Comm Comm UK has liaised closely with the partners, ensuring all have contributed to the consultation programme plan. There are regular Design Committee meetings, giving partners the opportunity to input into key decisions and ensure everyone has up-to-date, relevant information. 

Since the last masterplan in 2013, the community’s needs of their homes and area has changed, as seen in the most recent ward profiles from 2021. We have used the Commonplace platform to assess the performance of previous phases of development and understand what residents would like to see delivered in the remaining phases.

The planning application is due to be submitted soon and Comm Comm UK are continuing to work with Berkeley Homes and delivery partners to ensure the community and stakeholders remain informed.