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Welcome to the Lennox Estate community engagement website on the potential for new council rent homes

Wandsworth Borough Council is looking at building new council rent homes on the northern part of the Lennox Estate. This will mean:

  • All new homes will be for council rent
  • Existing residents of Lennox Estate in housing need or looking to downsize will be given priority for allocation of the new homes
  • New and improved green open spaces and soft landscaping
  • Increase in play space and improvements to existing play areas
  • Introduction of controlled parking in order to prevent non-estate residents from parking on the estate. Free permits to be provided for existing estate residents
  • Improved pedestrian access onto Upper Richmond Road
  • New flexible community spaces

We have now submitted our planning application (Planning Application Reference: 2025/4170) and it is currently under review by the Local Planning Authority. The statutory consultation process has begun and has been extended due to the Christmas period giving you more time to review the application and provide comments. The consultation will run until 19th January 2026.

We will continue to keep you updated on progress through our newsletter. Our aim remains to deliver a development that meets the needs of local residents—both now and for generations to come.

Timeline

Winter 2024

We held a public exhibition to share the latest designs for the new buildings and green spaces. All entries to the art competition were displayed, and the winners were announced.

Autumn 2025

Preparation and refinement of the development proposals ahead of submission for planning permission.

Winter 2025/26

The application has been submitted to the Local Planning Authority (Planning Application Reference: 2025/4170) for determination.

To view the planning application online, please follow these steps:

  1. Click the link: https://planning.wandsworth.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx
  2. On the search page, enter the planning reference number 2025/4170
  3. Select the application from the search results to view full details and supporting documents



If you have any questions about the development proposals or our engagement with residents, please contact developmentteam@wandsworth.gov.uk

Guiding principles for development on the Lennox Estate

Working closely with the council, the team has developed a set of objectives that will guide proposals for your estate. Development on the Lennox Estate should contribute to:

  • Creating healthy and happy communities
  • Connecting the estate and surrounding neighbourhoods
  • Promoting a safe and secure environment
  • Making the most of amenity space and local facilities
  • Improving biodiversity and access to nature

Find out more and get involved: