Almost 600 new homes are to be built on the Woodberry Down Estate in Hackney.

The plans, which were approved by Hackney Council, for the third phase of the regeneration of the estate will see nearly double the number of new homes for social rent built compared to original plans.

The Planning Committee first approved the phase – which includes 117 homes for social rent and 126 for shared ownership – in April, subject to confirming Section 106 obligations, which set out the contributions that the developer must pay and control levels of affordable housing, and a decision from the Mayor of London.

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However, as these were still outstanding when the Council adopted its new Local Plan – which sets the overall planning policy framework for the borough – in July, the plans needed to be reconsidered by the committee against the new policies.

Following the decision, the application will be sent to the Mayor of London for approval, and Section 106 obligations with developer Berkeley Homes will be finalised.