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Southwark Council rejects Berkeley Group housing plans over affordable housing levels

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What happened

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Southwark Council rejected Berkeley Group’s plans for phases 2 and 3 of the Bermondsey Place development, which involves constructing eight new blocks. The council stated that the revisions included a low level of affordable housing that fails to meet the need for social and intermediate homes in the borough.

From propertyweek.com

Why it matters

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The rejection blocks over 1,000 new homes and hundreds of jobs within a designated regeneration area. Berkeley Group noted that the council charges £30m through its Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 requirements for the project.

From propertyweek.com

Who's involved

  • LondonThe location where the rejected property development is situated
  • BellwayA British property development company that may benefit from market shifts

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BellwaySpeculative

    Bellway might see increased sales or investment opportunities due to the setback in the local market.

Coverage

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