PHASE 5 WOODBERRY DOWN

Welcome to the consultation website for Woodberry Down Phase 5.

Woodberry Down is one of London’s landmark regeneration projects, delivered by Berkeley Homes, the London Borough of Hackney and Notting Hill Genesis in partnership with the Woodberry Down Community Organisation (WDCO) and Manor House Development Trust (MHDT).

The regeneration began after surveys undertaken by Hackney Council in the 1990’s found that the original estate of 2,000 homes needed such a range of work to bring it up to existing standards that it would not be viable. After years of collaboration with residents, a shared vision was developed to build a modern, mixed community where everyone can thrive. The visions ensures that existing and new residents have access to high quality homes across all tenures, alongside new shops, cafés, and green areas that make better use of the land.

Woodberry Down is being delivered in a series of carefully planned phases. Phase 4 demolition commences December 2025, with full scale construction starting in summer 2026. In Autumn 2025, the Masterplan outline application for the remaining Phases (5-8) was approved.

This website focuses on the consultation for Phase 5, the first phase to come forward as part of the new Masterplan.

DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE

2009 - 2015: Phase 1 (1,433 homes/566 Affordable)

Phase 1 encompassed the five Kick Start Sites, which benefitted from grant funding from the Homes and Communities Agency to deliver a significant number of affordable homes.

2011 – 2021: Phase 2 (884 homes/321 affordable)

New homes and green spaces south of Seven Sisters Road, including the 4.5 acre Spring Park and local shops.

2021 – 2025: Phase 3 (584 Homes/243 affordable)

New homes, a 2 acre park, buildings for commercial and community uses, and improved connections across the estate.

2025 – 2031: Phase 4 (511 homes/222 affordable)

The next construction phase, which will include a new central square forming the heart of Woodberry Down, with 1,215 sqm of commercial/community space.

Winter 2025: Phase 5 - Where we are today

Post-Masterplan approval, Berkeley Homes, working with the Partnership are preparing the Reserved Matters Application for Phase 5 – the last southern parcel.

Delivery Partners Involved in Woodberry Down

In regeneration, bricks and mortar are the easy part. Projects like these are years, even decades in the making, They demand incredible commitment from the people and organisations involved.

Therefore the Delivery Partners, along with Woodberry Down Community Organisation and Manor House Development Trust, formed “The Partnership” to ensure residents are directly involved in the decision making.

Hackney Council – Provides strategic leadership, planning oversight, and commitment to ensuring existing residents benefit from regeneration.

Berkeley Homes – Responsible for the design and construction of new homes, public spaces, and commercial areas.

Notting Hill Genesis – Manages affordable housing and supporting existing and new residents throughout the redevelopment.

Woodberry Down Community Organisation (WDCO) – Represents residents’ voices and ensures that the community is at the heart of decision-making.

Manor House Development Trust (MHDT) – delivering social, cultural and community programmes to strengthen local connections and opportunities.