The renewal of Cressingham Gardens
Cressingham Gardens Estate is a Lambeth Council estate in Brixton near Brockwell Park built in the 1970s consisting of over 306 homes arranged in a mix of low-density buildings with pedestrianised walkways around a central green space.
The estate was identified as needing to be renewed to bring the homes up to a standard that residents deserve now and for the future.
There are different ways of renewing estates including full refurbishment and retrofit, the demolition and rebuilding of the estate or a combination of both.
In 2017 the council assessed demolition and rebuilding as the best option for your estate, however, a lot has changed since that decision was made including changes to building regulations, the council’s commitment to net zero, substantial increases in how much it costs to build new homes as well as the Council decision to close its own fully owned and controlled housing development company Homes for Lambeth (HFL) to enable new affordable homes to be delivered more quickly and effectively.
This means we are now looking at what is the best way for the council to renew your estate.
What is Estate Renewal?
This refers to a programme to improve an estate. It could include improvements to your homes, the built environment (such as pavements or green spaces) or other local amenities. This is sometimes referred to as estate regeneration.
How does the council decide how to renew my estate?
To determine the best renewal option for your estate, the Council will undertake an Options Appraisal process which is where each of the different ways we could renew the estate are assessed against a set of important questions.
What stage of the renewal process is my estate in?
We are undergoing the Options Appraisal process for your estate from July 2024. The process is now estimated to complete in late 2026 when the Council will make a recommendation about which renewal option to take forward for Cressingham Gardens estate.
******Cressingham Gardens Estate Options Appraisal Update******
We held two events on Tuesday 2 December and Saturday 6 December to share an update on the options appraisal process for your estate.
You can view the boards presented at the events below.
Options Appraisal Update Boards
Latest News
March 2026
Ecological Surveys
Our surveyors Arup will be on the estate this Wednesday 11 March 2026 to conduct some ecological surveys as part of the ongoing Options Appraisal process.
The surveyors will carry Arup identification badges along with a Lambeth letter of authority to carry out the ecological survey works.
If you have any concerns, please contact your Resident Engagement Officers Martin Samuda on 0770 269 2041, Matty Marie on 0776 321 863 or email estateregeneration@lambeth.gov.uk.
Get Involved
Do you want to be more active in the renewal process for Cressingham estate, why not join the Resident Engagement Group?
Cressingham Gardens Team
Your Cressingham Gardens Estate team is available to help you with any estate queries you might have.
Renewal
Resident Engagement Officer - Martin Samuda
Phone: 0770 269 2041 Email:Msamuda@lambeth.gov.uk
Resident Engagement Officer - Matty Marie
Email: MMarie@lambeth.gov.uk Phone: 0776 321 8633
Housing
- Liveability Housing Officer: Wayne McEwan
- Email: WMcewan@lambeth.gov.uk, Telephone: 020 7926 6850
Independent Resident Advisor
- Public Voice- Rob Lantsbury
Email: rob.lantsbury@publicvoice.london, Telephone: 07961 532 761
Repairs and Maintenance
If you require a repair to your home or the communal areas of your block or estate or report any maintenance issues, visit the repairs page below.
Options Appraisal Process
The Options Appraisal process is used to evaluate each of the ways your estate could be renewed.This includes ongoing maintenance, refurbishment/retrofit, demolition and rebuild, or a combination of these.
You can read more about the process below.
Resident Engagement Strategy
We are committed to involving you at every step of your estate renewal process and have a series of commitments which states how we will engage with any residents affected by the estate renewal process and what you can expect from us.
More information on the Key Guarantees, Local Engagement Plan( LEP) and Estate Renewal Resident Engagement Framework(EREF) can be found below.
Newsletters and Marketing Materials
All the past newsletters and communications sent relating to the Cressingham Gardens Estate renewal project...
Trinity Rise Section 96a Application FAQs
Read more about the proposed planning changes for the Trinity Rise site below.