Hundreds of much-needed new homes for London have moved a step closer to completion, with the “topping out” of 240 homes on the former St Ann’s Hospital site in South Tottenham.
Not-for-profit housing association Peabody and development partner The Hill Group marked the milestone on Friday 28 February, joined by Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, and representatives from the London Borough of Haringey including its leader Councillor Peray Ahmet.
The first homes are expected to be completed this summer, with the final development finished in 2031.
The project is set to deliver up to 995 homes overall, with 60 percent affordable. The first phase, currently under construction, will provide 240 homes, including 94 affordable, along with new green spaces and commercial premises. The homes will be built around a larger Peace Garden, which is being restored and tripled in size to increase biodiversity. The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew is helping with the transformation.
The new neighbourhood, which will be known as North Gate Park, will also feature a children’s play area, electric vehicle charging points, and cycle routes to Harringay Green Lanes station. Seven historic hospital buildings, including the iconic water tower, will be preserved and converted into workspaces and commercial spaces.
The project won a Housing Design Award in 2024 for its masterplan.
Peabody was appointed by the Mayor of London in 2023 to redevelop the site. In addition to more homes, future phases are set to include a convenience store.
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said: “North Gate Park is a fantastic example of how we can create much-needed new homes while celebrating and preserving the rich history of London’s neighbourhoods. This impressive development will deliver nearly 1,000 new, high-quality homes – 60 per cent of which are genuinely affordable – and a range of amenities, making it a truly inclusive place to live. I look forward to seeing North Gate Park come to life as a thriving new neighbourhood in north London, helping to build a better, fairer London for all.”
