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Lambeth Council Reveals Housing Numbers, Costs, Timeline for Brixton

Figures on homes, space, costs and dates outline the details of current council activity in Brixton.

By Brixton News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Lambeth Council plans for 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent include around 280 new homes with 40 percent affordable, plus workspace and market infrastructure upgrades. Community engagement runs from June to September 2026 and a planning application is expected later in 2026.

Regeneration housing and workspace targets

The scheme targets delivery of approximately 280 homes at the two sites, with 40 percent set aside as affordable units. Workspace forms part of the same proposal alongside improvements to street market infrastructure. These elements appear in council documents covering the Brixton town centre regeneration scheme.

Employment space allocation

Separate council activity includes delivery of 1,750 square metres of affordable employment space with business support. The work forms part of the Brixton programme and involves renovation of a club building in a Brixton park for lease to youth charity Dwaynamics.

Tree planting scheme costs

A proposed scheme valued at 180,000 pounds covers planting of five semi-mature trees outside Brixton Recreation Ground. Most of the budget is allocated to permeable paving and underground sustainable drainage infrastructure, with the project remaining at design stage.

Facility management date and age

Brockwell Lido moved to new management on 1 July 2026 when Lambeth Council’s in-house service Active Lambeth assumed responsibility for the 89-year-old facility. The change places the lido under direct council operation.

Community asset protection period

Brixton Village and Market Row received official designation as an Asset of Community Value. The status gives the community legal rights to bid to purchase the site within six months and adds extra protections against redevelopment.

These figures and dates come directly from current council records and related announcements. Residents can review the full details on the Lambeth Council website and linked consultation pages ahead of the June to September 2026 engagement window.