Plans filed for £800m redevelopment of Poplar’s Teviot Estate

Hill Group and Poplar Harca have submitted a planning application for an £800m redevelopment of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, E14. The joint venture will provide around 1,900 homes – 35% of which will be affordable – over five phases. Detailed plans have been submitted for the first phase of development. Phase 1 is set to deliver 475 homes, 45% of which will be affordable. Subject to approvals, the project is scheduled to start in April 2025, with the first homes expected to be completed by 2028. The entire project is forecast to be completed by 2042. Poplar Harca launched a search for a joint venture development partner for the estate regeneration in 2020.  The masterplan, designed by architect BPTW, covers 20 acres and offers a range of homes from studios and flats to family houses. The regeneration will feature shops and commercial spaces, as well as a multi-use community centre. Andy Hill, group chief executive at the Hill Group, said: “The regeneration of Teviot is going to change the lives of thousands of residents, bringing high-quality homes and improved wellbeing. “The community has been at the heart of the plans since conception and we are committed to delivering on our promises to residents, collaborating to create an improved neighbourhood for all. “We know that people not only want better quality, energy-efficient homes, but also improved access to jobs, more support for young people and less fear of crime, so we are pleased to reach this important milestone in rewriting the future for this community.” Paul Dooley, director of regeneration and development at Poplar Harca, added: “It is one step closer to delivering more affordable homes and community facilities for Tower Hamlets residents. “In partnership with the Hill Group, the project has already made a real impact in terms of social value. Local residents have been instrumental in shaping these plans and we are committed to making sure this exciting programme of regeneration reflects the things that matter most to them.” Image © the Hill Group and Poplar Harca