£161m north London housing scheme approved

A major new housing regeneration scheme at Kilburn in North West London has been approved by Brent Council’s first virtual planning committee.Peel Place, the £161m civic quarter of the South Kilburn Masterplan Regeneration Programme, will now go-ahead into construction.Developer Countryside, housing association Home Group and Brent Council are working together to deliver 308 homes, of which 41% will be for affordable housing – including shared ownership and social rented homes.As part of the civic quarter, residents will also have access to a new health centre, community hub, affordable gym, affordable workspace, and a market square.Child Graddon Lewis Architects & Designers is the architect for Peel PlaceLocated within walking distance of the bustling Carlton Vale area and a short walk from Queen’s Park and Kilburn Park stations, the first wave of new homes is expected to be ready in Q3 2021.