New Fulham scheme delivers 264 homes with 50% affordable

The London Affordable Rent homes have been allocated to households on Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s waiting list, while the Shared Ownership homes are aimed at first-time buyers priced out of the local market.

The homes are close to green spaces including Imperial Park and the Thames Path, giving residents easy access to outdoor areas.

Shared gardens and landscaped spaces encourage neighbours to meet, relax, and spend time outdoors. They have been designed with residents’ wellbeing in mind, offering places to pause, connect, and enjoy nature close to home.

In partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the gardens have been carefully designed to help wildlife thrive, creating greener surroundings for both residents and local biodiversity.

The development uses low-carbon technology, including solar panels and air source heat pumps.

Peabody is delivering the development in partnership with London specialist developer Mount Anvil.

The scheme has been supported by City Hall funding through the Mayor of London’s affordable homes programme.

Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, joined representatives from Peabody, Mount Anvil and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council to mark the completion of the homes.

Mr Copley said: “I am delighted that City Hall funding was able to help support the completion of nearly 300 new homes in Fulham, providing much needed new affordable housing in the borough.

“With a significant number of these properties available at London affordable rent levels, as well as Shared Ownership homes, this is good news for local families and the wider community as we continue to work to build a fairer, more prosperous London for everyone.”

Simon Barry, Regional Managing Director for London South at Peabody, said: “In a city where so many people are feeling the strain of high housing costs, the completion of these homes will come as good news for many local families. It’s great to see people moving in and putting down roots in Fulham, close to parks, the river, and everything this vibrant part of London has to offer.”

Marcus Bate, Partnerships, Planning, Communities & Sustainability Director at Mount Anvil, said: “We are proud to stand alongside our partners at Peabody and Hammersmith and Fulham Council to hand over these completed homes for this community. Chelsea Botanica is a landmark development for several reasons - the significant number of affordable homes we’ve delivered together, its fantastic riverside location, and outstanding sustainability credentials, to name a few. We look forward to now seeing residents move into these new homes and enjoy all this neighbourhood and community has to offer.”

Cllr Frances Umeh, Hammersmith and Fulham’s (H&F's) Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, said: “These new affordable homes are a vital addition to our borough and will help local people stay rooted in the community they know and love. I was proud to be at the groundbreaking for this Peabody development and it’s fantastic to see this long-vacant site now being transformed into 83 new homes for residents on our housing waiting list.

“These homes have been designed with sustainability and residents’ wellbeing at their heart, from low-carbon heating and solar panels to improved insulation and natural daylight. The green spaces have been shaped by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s expertise, with H&F young people contributing through a partnership programme.”