Lambeth Council Plans 500+ New Brixton Homes, Protects Market From 2025

Lambeth Council is advancing a Brixton Town Centre regeneration scheme at 49 Brixton Station Road and 6 Canterbury Crescent, proposing around 280 new homes with 40% affordable, plus workspace and market infrastructure.

Why These Plans Matter for Residents

The scheme targets central Brixton locations that residents use daily for transport, shopping and community activity. Adding homes with a set affordable portion alongside workspace and market infrastructure could influence access to housing and local trading spaces without displacing existing market functions.

Market Protections Already in Place

Brixton Village and Market Row were formally added to Lambeth Council's Asset of Community Value list in July 2025. This step gives community groups legal rights to bid for the sites if they come up for sale, providing a direct mechanism for residents to influence future ownership and operations of these longstanding Brixton markets.

Evidence From Recent Council Business

Lambeth Council's first Full Council meeting in 2025 addressed Brixton-related matters including road safety in Tulse Hill, empty shops in Brixton and a proposed £180,000 project to plant five trees outside Brixton Recreation Ground. These items illustrate the range of local priorities the council has placed on record for the area.

Next Steps for Community Input

Community engagement for the regeneration project will run through public events and workshops between June and September 2026, ahead of a planning application expected later this year. Residents can use these sessions to review details at the named sites and consider how the proposals connect to the existing Asset of Community Value protections for Brixton Village and Market Row.