Peabody revises plans for Holloway Prison
Peabody and partner London Square have launched a fresh consultation over new plans for 980 homes at Holloway Prison, N7.
The historic site is set to be reopened with a 1.5-acre public park and women’s building. Some 60% of housing will be affordable, with 42% dedicated to social rent.
The scheme is the first major site to come forward as part of the Ministry of Justice estates sale announced in 2015. Peabody acquired the site from the Ministry of Justice in 2018, paying £82m for the 10-acre site on Parkhurst Road.
Peabody and partner London Square have launched a fresh consultation over new plans for 980 homes at Holloway Prison, N7.
The historic site is set to be reopened with a 1.5-acre public park and women’s building. Some 60% of housing will be affordable, with 42% dedicated to social rent.
The scheme is the first major site to come forward as part of the Ministry of Justice estates sale announced in 2015. Peabody acquired the site from the Ministry of Justice in 2018, paying £82m for the 10-acre site on Parkhurst Road.
The plans have been designed by AHMM architects and refined following engagement earlier this year.
Dick Mortimer, Peabody’s executive development director, said: “Over the past couple of years, we’ve discussed various options for the site, and have listened to the priorities of local people, the GLA and Islington Council.
“We want to provide lots of much-needed, family-sized social homes, but also put dedicated affordable homes for older people in the heart of the community next to the park. The women’s building will also be a vital part of the neighbourhood and we’re looking forward to more discussions around how we can recognise the legacy of the place throughout the design of the wider scheme.”
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