23 October 2025
Summary: A key milestone was celebrated at the Clapham Park regeneration, as partners came together to mark the topping out of 323 new homes.
A key milestone was celebrated at the Clapham Park regeneration in southwest London, a joint venture between Metropolitan Thames Valley (MTVH) and Vistry Group PLC, as partners came together this week to mark the topping out of 323 new homes at Arnold Avenue and Headlam Avenue, Clapham Park on Tuesday 21st October 2025.
The event, attended by Cllr Claire Holland, Leader of Lambeth Council, and Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing, highlights how one of London’s largest regeneration projects is continuing to deliver new homes and opportunities despite a wider slowdown in housebuilding across the capital.
The latest phase brings the number of homes now completed or started at Clapham Park since 2022 to 843, representing over a third of the 2,500 new homes included in the 2019 Clapham Park Masterplan.
More than 400 of these 843 homes will be affordable tenures, providing new opportunities for families, many of whom are original residents of Clapham Park now moving back to new, higher quality homes.
As part of the Clapham Park Regeneration Estate, Gresham House Thriving Investments Residential Secure Income LP (ReSI LP) has committed £53 million, via a forward funding agreement, for the development of 122 shared ownership homes.
By the end of 2025, all original social rent tenants will have returned to brand new or fully refurbished homes, securing continuity of the strong community spirit that Clapham Park is known for.
A transformation on a unique scale
When complete, Clapham Park will be home to over 4,200 refurbished or new homes, more than doubling the size of the original estate, with 50% of them affordable. The Masterplan also includes:
- 81 hectares of green space with mature trees, podium gardens and play areas
- New community facilities, fitness zones and social spaces
- A new commercial centre providing shops, services and employment opportunities
- One of Europe’s largest air-source heat pump powered district heating network to provide low-carbon heating and hot water to over 3,300 homes
Putting people and place first
Clapham Park is more than bricks and mortar. Alongside the new homes, the regeneration is supported by a £1 million Social Value Fund and a £2.25 million Employment and Skills contribution, ensuring that local people benefit from new jobs, training and community projects.
The Cube community centre already provides a hub for health advice, fitness classes, youth programmes, lunch clubs and mental health support, anchoring the regeneration in services that make a difference day to day.
Mel Barrett, Chief Executive of MTVH, said:
“Clapham Park is showing what is possible when partners, residents and funders share a vision. This topping out is a major milestone for the regeneration project, and represents families moving closer to affordable, sustainable homes, young people gaining opportunities through skills and jobs, and an entire community being renewed. At a time when housebuilding is slowing elsewhere, MTVH and our partners are setting the pace at Clapham Park for new homes in London and providing a model for resident-led regeneration.”
Dan King, Chief Executive of Partnerships and Regeneration at Vistry Group, said:
“I’m delighted to be at Clapham Park to celebrate the topping out of the second phase of this award-winning regeneration project. In less than three years since the partnership between Countryside and MTVH began, 850 high-quality, energy-efficient homes have already been completed or are under construction. This impressive progress is a real testament to the strength of our partnership and a great source of pride for everyone involved.”
Councillor Claire Holland, Leader of Lambeth Council, said:
“The housing crisis is severely impacting families across Lambeth. As the Leader of Lambeth Council, I am committed to ensuring we fully play our role in ensuring as many high-quality new homes can be built to provide for local residents.
“This moment was an important one for our borough, with another 323 desperately needed new affordable homes now completed at Clapham Park. This is part of a wider plan to deliver thousands more homes, with over half of them affordable.
“We can now see the future taking shape here, with affordable homes, green spaces and world-leading low-carbon energy builds all coming together to create healthier, thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods.”
Ben Fry, Fund Manager at Gresham House Thriving Investments Residential Secure Income LP, said:
“Clapham Park is one of ReSI Homes’s most significant investments to date and directly tackles the shortage of affordable housing in London. As one of the capital’s largest regeneration projects, it’s been fantastic to collaborate with partners and stakeholders to deliver high-quality homes.
The project’s strong environmental credentials, such as low-carbon heating and extensive green spaces, align with our focus on energy-efficient solutions. Equally, the inclusion of community facilities, employment initiatives, and social value contributions reflects our dedication to creating thriving, inclusive neighbourhoods.
These combined factors made the decision to invest a compelling one, and we’re proud to be working alongside Metropolitan Thames Valley, Vistry, and Lambeth Council to help deliver this transformative project.”
Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, said:
“The scale and ambition of the Clapham Park regeneration demonstrates how important working in partnership is to help tackle London’s housing crisis.
“With more than 400 affordable homes already underway and thousands more to follow, this sustainable scheme is not only delivering much-needed new homes for Londoners but giving a boost to skills and jobs in the local community. The Mayor and I will continue to work closely with Metropolitan Thames Valley, Vistry and Lambeth Council on the next phases of this project as we build a better, greener and fairer London for everyone.”
Below: Attendees celebrate the Clapham Park topping out ceremony on a roof at the estate
Below: Mel Barrett, Chief Executive of MTVH, addresses attendees
Below: Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Regeneration and Cllr Claire Holland, Leader of Lambeth Council
