Welcome to the 4 Estates Forum

The 4 Estates Forum is an umbrella group for all residents (whether tenants, leaseholders or freeholders) on the Barkantine, Kingsbridge, St Johns and Samuda Estates on the Isle of Dogs. It was set up in response to the Project Stone proposal by our landlord One Housing Group and their development partner Argent; which could have meant the demolition of our homes (currently just over 2,000 homes) and replacing them with over 9,000 new homes. In November 2017 the new Chief Executive of One Housing group, Richard Hill, announced that Project Stone is not going to be pursued.

 

As an alternative to Project Stone, One Housing Group has started a series of conversations with residents in four areas for residents to decide the future of their blocks which could range from doing nothing, to refurbishing the blocks or demoliishing the blocks and replacing them with new homes.

 

These areas are:

If you live in these blocks, click on the relevant tab above to look at what is happening in your area.

 

On the Barkantine Estate, at Kedge House, Starboard Way and Winch House, residents in May 2021, voted 88% in favour of regeneration, on a turnout of 94%. The current summary situation os as follows:

• Architect – PRP
• Developer – Mount Anvil
• Homes to be demolished – 72 homes
• Homes to be built – 426 homes
• Planning application outcome due – 2025
• Anticipated start on site – 2026
• Anticipated completion date for Phase One – 2028
• Overall anticipated completion date – 2031 

• Architect – PRP
• Developer – Hill Partnerships
• Homes to be demolished – 84 homes
• Homes to be built – 347 homes
• Planning application outcome due – 2025
• Anticipated start on site – 2026
• Overall anticipated completion date – 2031 

On the Kingsbridge Estate, residents in November 2022, voted 85% in favour of regeneration, on a turnout of 88%. The next round of consultation on the estate is on hold until April 2025 and the current summary situation os as follows:

• Architect – Haworth Tompkins
• Developer – To be confirmed
• Homes to be demolished – 134 homes
• Homes to be built – 323 homes
• Planning application outcome due – 2026
• Anticipated start on site – 2028
• Anticipated completion date – 2034

On the Samuda Estate, the project has been expanded to include all nine blocks but the recommencement of the consultation is postponed. Riverside have promised consultation with residents on the future of the Samuda Estate, will begin in 2026, and that it will be for the whole of the estate. In the meantime, Riverside Housing have told us that they have undertaken a full report on the condition of the blocks on Samuda to identify the essential work that needs doing, including renewing the lifts at Kelson House. The essential works that need to be carried out will take about 18 months. . 

 

Whilst these conversations are ongoing, the Forum will promote discussions, debates and negotiations with any, and all, public sector, voluntary sector or private sector entities which are already playing a part (or could, or would wish to, play a part) in the future of the Barkantine, Kingsbridge, St Johns and Samuda Estates.

 

The Forum will not make decisions about the individual estate or blocks as that is a matter for the residents concerned. The Forum will instead encourage all residents to input into the future of their homes.