Our vision for regeneration in Chrisp Street is to re-establish this treasured area as the heart of Poplar.
With Telford Homes, the market landlord and developer, we plan to revitalise the existing town centre with new homes, shops and facilities, while retaining the character and heritage that make Chrisp Street what it is.
We’re providing support to both new and existing retailers throughout regeneration. We will also kickstart a new evening economy for Poplar through the provision of new restaurants and a social and arts hub.
In July 2018, Tower Hamlets unanimously approved our regeneration plans for Chrisp Street Market. Work on site began in late 2021 and is currently on pause while we make improvements to the plans to make sure they meet the Government’s new fire safety regulations.
Features of the scheme include:
New homes
- 761 new homes: 202 for affordable rent, 23 shared ownership and 536 private sale
- 111 family homes, three bedrooms or larger, for affordable rent
- More energy efficient and greener homes that will be insulated to the highest standards and heated using air source heat pumps
- More than 90% of the two, three and four bed homes are dual aspect
- The sale of the private sale homes will help to fund the regeneration
Amenities
- A new social and arts focused hub, providing activities for younger people to enjoy
- A new food shop to support the success of the market
- New restaurants
- Pocket parks across the site with new planting
- Increased play space including beautiful new public realm, new play equipment and safe play areas co-designed with local young people
- Extended Idea Store
- Restored and accessible Festival of Britain clock tower
Compulsory Purchase Order
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets Council has made a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), which will now be submitted to the Secretary of State for their consideration. For the full documentation, please view the council website here.
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