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Lambeth Council Figures Detail Brixton Regeneration and Asset Bids

Proposals list nearly £7 million in heating separation costs, around 280 new homes and a 96-bedroom hotel among current decisions.

By Brixton News Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Lambeth Council has set out specific figures for several Brixton decisions, including the designation of Brixton Village and Market Row as assets of community value that allow a six-month bid window and a proposal to spend nearly £7 million on heating system separation at Brixton Rec and International Rec.

Asset Designation Details

The council has formally designated Brixton Village and Market Row as assets of community value. This step gives the local community a legal right to bid for purchase of the sites within six months. The designation appears in recent council records and directly affects two established market locations in central Brixton.

Heating Infrastructure Cost

Council papers show a proposal to spend nearly £7 million to separate the shared heating system between Brixton Rec and International Rec. The work is described as necessary to support scaled-back housing development on the affected sites. No other spending totals are listed in the current proposals.

Regeneration Site Targets

Plans name two specific addresses for regeneration: Pop Brixton at 49 Brixton Station Road and International House at 6 Canterbury Crescent. These sites are expected to deliver approximately 280 new homes, of which 40 percent would be designated affordable, together with workspace and public realm improvements. The figures are presented as the current target for the combined scheme.

Hotel and Tower Proposals

Lambeth Officers have recommended approval for a 96-bedroom hotel at Dorrell Place through redevelopment of the Superdrug site. Separately, a public representation hearing is scheduled for the planned Hondo Enormo-Tower at Pope’s Road, with a council decision expected on 21 July 2026. Both items carry numerical details on bedroom count and decision date.

Next Steps for Residents

Anyone wishing to submit a community bid for Brixton Village or Market Row must act within the six-month period set by the asset designation. Details on the heating separation works, the 280-home target and the 21 July 2026 hearing are available through Lambeth Council planning records and the listed source documents.