Housing association Clarion Housing Group has secured planning permission for a 249-home social rented scheme in Mitcham town centre in south London.
CGI of Clarion’s Majestic Way scheme, Mitcham, south London
The Majestic Way scheme forms part of the wider £2bn Merton Regeneration programme, which will provide 2,800 homes.
Clarion’s proposals also include around 4,300 sq ft of community and retail spaces, and it has committed around £60,000 to support town-centre projects while the scheme is being developed.
Richard Cook, chief development officer at Clarion Housing Group, said: “This is a huge step forward for Mitcham and for the families across Merton who need a safe, affordable place to call home.
“Majestic Way will deliver 249 new social rent homes at a time when they are needed more than ever, alongside a stronger high street and a new community space at the heart of the town centre.”
Cook added: “This is about investing in Mitcham’s high street as much as it is about new homes. We’ve worked hard with Merton’s officers, local residents and the Design Review Panel to get this right, and we’re proud of how it has evolved as a result.
“Clarion already has a long-standing presence in Merton, and this is a clear demonstration of our continued commitment to investing in the town centre, and in the people who live and work here for the long-term.”
Construction dates and costs for the scheme have not yet been disclosed.
Last month, Clarion agreed to forward purchase 136 affordable homes in Camden, north London being developed by Arada London, part of UAE developer Arada, and make them available for social rents.
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