"In September Hackney Council gave the green light to the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration masterplan. This has been a long time in the making, as the Woodberry Down regeneration officially began 20 years ago. Developers Berkeley Homes have now been given the go-ahead to complete the final stages, officially known as phases 5-8. Berkeley sought permission to build up to a 3,083 new homes in the area across the four phases, of which the developer said 43 percent would be affordable."
"Originally built as a 100 percent social housing estate in 1949, the final stages of the development plan want to see the demolition of 692 social rent units, which will be replaced with 583 new social units. The plans also include 950 square-metres of space for local community use. Some concerns about the plans were expressed by the Woodberry Down Community Organisation (WDCO), with locals particularly worried about the reduction in social homes, and the potential loss of biodiversity in the area."
In September 2025 Hackney Council approved the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration masterplan, concluding a 20-year redevelopment. Berkeley Homes received permission for phases 5–8 to deliver up to 3,083 new homes across four phases, with 43 percent designated as affordable. The plan proposes demolition of 692 social rent units and construction of 583 replacement social units, plus 950 square metres for local community use. Local group WDCO raised concerns about reduced social housing and potential biodiversity loss. Upon completion the redevelopment will contribute £12 million towards local infrastructure including roads and drains.
Read at Time Out London
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