Best regeneration project – 501+ homes

The North Prospect regeneration is a 12-year, £130m transformation of one of Plymouth’s most deprived neighbourhoods into a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community.

 

Delivered by Plymouth Community Homes in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Homes England, the scheme is one of the largest housing-led regeneration programmes in the South West. It has replaced 800 dilapidated homes with more than 1,100 high-quality, energy-efficient properties, including 686 affordable homes and 477 for open market sale, alongside the refurbishment of a further 347 social rent properties. 

 

The regeneration has also achieved measurable social and economic outcomes. Crime in the area has fallen by 49%, unemployment has decreased by 3.6% and educational outcomes have improved: the number of GCSEs taken by residents has increased by 26.5%. Today, 95% of residents say they feel safe in their homes.

 

Central to the success of this project was a commitment to community. More than 70% of residents in later phases chose to return, and compulsory purchase powers were never used. North Prospect exemplifies how large-scale regeneration can be delivered with meaningful public engagement and long-lasting benefits.

 

The judges said:

“An important regeneration project delivering real, measurable transformation across social, economic and environmental outcomes. Effective long-term community engagement sets a benchmark for neighbourhood regeneration, with sustained resident support and partnership delivery”