UK: Housebuilder The Hill Group and housing association Poplar HARCA have secured planning permission for the £800 million regeneration of the Teviot Estate in Poplar, East London.
Approved by Tower Hamlets Council at its Strategic Development Committee on 8 July 2025, plans will deliver 1,928 new homes over four phases, including 508 affordable homes as well as public amenities, community facilities and major improvements to the public realm.
Designed by architects BPTW, the masterplan spans eight hectares and will include a mix of studios, apartments and family-sized homes.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with phase one delivering 475 homes – 44 per cent of which will be affordable, including 140 homes for social rent and 24 for shared ownership. The first completions are targeted for 2028.
The development will also include five new public squares, landscaped green corridors, a fully redesigned Langdon Park, and upgraded connections to Langdon Park station.
Further improvements will be made to Fawe Street Bridge and the Limehouse Cut Canal, alongside the delivery of a new mosque, shops, play areas and enhanced community spaces. Upgrades to lighting and CCTV infrastructure will support public safety and aim to reduce anti-social behaviour.
The regeneration follows a consultation process with Teviot residents. Social rent tenants within the regeneration boundary have been guaranteed the right to return to the new development on equivalent rent terms.
Developers say the project is expected to generate over £240 million in social value through community programmes and local investment, including a new pontoon on the Limehouse Cut Canal to enable water-based sports.
More than £400,000 has already been invested in pre-committee initiatives, with further funding planned over the project’s lifespan.
Andy Hill OBE, group chief executive of The Hill Group, said: “This is a landmark moment for Teviot and a major step forward in delivering lasting change for the community.
“Securing planning permission means we can now move forward with our shared vision, which prioritises creating high-quality homes and improved communal spaces that reflect the needs of residents. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Poplar HARCA and the local community to bring these plans to life.”
Paul Dooley, director of regeneration and development at Poplar HARCA, said: “We’re proud to have secured planning permission for the regeneration of Teviot, a nationally exemplar project, shaped in genuine partnership with the community. This is a real win for residents who gave their time and efforts to make sure this masterplan delivers the things that are important for local people.
“The plans include a mix of affordable homes, with a strong focus on family-sized housing to tackle overcrowding in Tower Hamlets, as well as investment in community facilities and projects that will benefit the neighbourhood for years to come. We’re excited to get started on delivering these plans and working in partnership with Hill to build a brighter future for Teviot.”
Avia Pierre, Teviot resident, said: “Getting the green light tonight means the world to all of us. We’ve spent years working together to reach this point. It’s not just about new buildings. It’s about creating a future our families can grow into and be proud of.”
Teviot resident, Lucy Searle said: “We’re excited for safe, welcoming homes, more green spaces and the chance to strengthen the community we already love. We’ve had a real say in shaping these plans and now we can’t wait to see the things we’ve asked for and truly need become a reality.”
Completion of the full regeneration is expected by 2042.
Highlights:
• The £800 million regeneration of the Teviot Estate in Poplar has been approved by Tower Hamlets Council, enabling the delivery of 1,928 new homes over four phases.
• Phase one will deliver 475 units starting in 2026, and 44 per cent of those earmarked for social rent and shared ownership.
• The masterplan, designed by BPTW, spans eight hectares and features five new public squares, green corridors, a redesigned Langdon Park, and better connectivity to local infrastructure.
• Teviot residents were central to the consultation process, with a right-to-return guarantee for social rent tenants.
• The regeneration is projected to deliver over £240 million in social value through community programmes, green infrastructure, public safety upgrades, and a new canal pontoon for water sports.
