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Residents of a social housing estate in south-east London have voted overwhelmingly in favour of their homes being demolished and replaced.
Riverside has put forward proposals to regenerate Pike Close in Bromley, together with developer Countryside.
Tenants of the estate’s 92 rented homes voted 82% in favour of the plans in a ballot with an 89.5% turnout.
The 56,000-home landlord wants to build 218 new homes through the Pike Close redevelopment, setting itself a target to make 50% of these affordable.
It said all residents on the estate will only have to move once, directly into their new homes.
Under rules introduced by London mayor Sadiq Khan in July, estate regeneration schemes must include tenant ballots to qualify for Greater London Authority funding.
Pike Close is Riverside’s second successful ballot following the new requirement after a previous vote in Lambeth in December.
Carol Matthews, chief executive of Riverside, said: “I am really pleased that such a clear majority of Riverside’s Pike Close tenants said yes to our proposals.
“It means that Riverside will be able to provide overcrowded families with new homes that meet their needs, improve their living conditions and still keep the existing community together.”
James Murray, deputy London mayor for housing and residential development, said: “We are pleased to see the mayor’s policy being put into practice at Pike Close.
“Londoners who live on estates must have a real say in any plans for where they live, which is why the mayor has put ballots at the heart of his approach to estate regeneration.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Riverside to build new social housing for existing residents and other Londoners.”
The ballot was conducted by Electoral Reform Services and closed on 15 April.
Riverside said it engaged with residents through workshops, drop-in sessions and visits to existing Countryside developments.
Riverside and Countryside will submit a planning application to Bromley Council later in the year after a consultation with local residents.
The pair said their proposals “seek to improve the mix of housing on Pike Close, to address under-used spaces, including children’s play areas, and to improve community safety”.