Local people should help shape any proposals on estate regeneration, according to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

In a draft good practice guide, Mayor Khan recommended that Londoners be involved in any early stage of estate regeneration plans by boroughs and housing associations.

The guidelines recommend full rights be given to tenants to be rehoused on newly regenerated estates, as well as fair deals be given to leaseholders.

The draft rules, which have been developed with various councils, housing associations and residents' groups in recent months, also state any demolition/rebuilding should only proceed after other methods have been considered, and where there is no loss of social housing.


Mayor Khan said: "When done well, regeneration can be a positive way of protecting and improving housing estates in our great city. It offers the chance to improve the quality of housing and nearby public space, as well as building more and new affordable homes.

"I hope this guide will help to show that when local residents are involved from the start, and when key principles are followed, estate regeneration can help us build a city for all Londoners."

Ealing Council Leader Julian Bell said: "I share the Mayor's belief that people not buildings should be at the heart of estate regeneration plans. The Mayor's new guide sets clear standards for the housing sector and provides a commitment to estate residents that their needs will be prioritised."

To view the good practice guide, visit here.

(LM)