Tenants vote in favour of north London estate regeneration

The association has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with London developer Mount Anvil to deliver the project.

Two new public parks will be created as part of the proposals, alongside communal courtyard gardens and growing areas for residents.

Since 2018 resident ballots have been required for all regeneration schemes that receive funding from the Greater London Authority.

Newlon said its successful ballot at the Barnsbury Estate is the result of a “comprehensive consultation programme” with residents that started in October 2019.

Symon Sentain, property services director at Newlon Housing Trust, said: “This result shows clearly that residents want the Barnsbury Estate transformation project to proceed.

“We believe the Barnsbury Estate transformation project is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix overcrowding and ensure that current and future residents have comfortable, beautiful homes whilst creating new affordable homes for those on Islington’s housing list.

“Working with our newly appointed joint venture partner, Mount Anvil, we will continue to engage with residents on detailed designs as we work towards submitting a planning application which we aim to make at the end of this year.”

Emma Foster, development director at Mount Anvil, said: “The ‘yes’ vote marks the start of a new chapter for the Barnsbury Estate community.

“We’re delighted that the residents want change to happen on their estate and are looking forward to beginning conversations with them about what that change will really look like and how we can leave the Barnsbury Estate with a positive, sustainable and successful legacy.”