Peter Landman reports from Newham Council’s April Cabinet meeting

The Newham Council plan for regeneration of the Carpenters Estate has been submitted to the London Legacy Development Corporation for approval.

After approval the next stages will be preparation of specific plans and agreements between developers and local authorities for the building of 1,858 new homes (a mix of houses, maisonettes, and flats, 50 per cent of which are affordable), refurbishment of 317 existing homes, and designation of non residential and education space.

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