Progress Update
Since our last update in April 2026, Berkeley has continued to work closely with LBWF to finalise the Deed of Variation to the Section 106 Agreement. This process is now nearing completion and once finalised, will allow the project to formally progress into RIBA Stage 3, where the detailed design of the development will be progressed in collaboration with our consultant team.
As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement, members of the Berkeley project team met with the newly elected Lea Bridge Ward Councillors in July 2026. The discussion provided an important opportunity to hear first-hand about the issues that matter most to local residents and to agree a collaborative approach to future engagement, ensuring community feedback continues to shape the way information is shared as the project progresses.
Construction
To reassure the community, we can confirm there are currently no construction works scheduled to take place on site during 2026. As the project progresses, Berkeley will share a clear programme of works to ensure residents remain informed of planned activities and key milestones. We will shortly introduce our delivery team and provide residents with a dedicated point of contact for any queries or feedback.
Remediation Update
We recognise that remediation remains an area of interest to local residents. Berkeley remains committed to ensuring that the community is kept informed and able to engage meaningfully with the process.
Following feedback from residents, remediation workshops have been rescheduled to Autumn 2026 to avoid the summer holiday period and support greater participation. We will reach out to the community with dates once confirmed.
These sessions will provide residents with an opportunity to hear directly from the specialist consultants involved in the project, understand the proposed remediation approach and discuss the safeguards that will be in place throughout the process. Workshops will be offered both in person and online to maximise accessibility and accommodate residents’ different schedules.
Berkeley and the London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) acknowledge that there is significant community interest in the delivery and remediation of Lea Bridge Gasworks (LBGW). We are committed to providing clear information and ongoing engagement with the community as the project advances. We are therefore providing this interim update on progress and next steps.
Next Steps
Our proposals achieved resolution to grant at LBWF Planning Committee on the 3rd March 2026. A Deed of Variation to our Section 106 agreement will now need to be finalised with LBWF before planning is formally granted. This will cover updated contributions to local infrastructure and affordable housing. This will then conclude RIBA Stage 2 (the planning stage).
Berkeley has begun the process of appointing a highly experienced delivery team to prepare RIBA Stage 3 – developing detailed design for construction purposes. This includes the appointment of specialist remediation consultants. We expect to complete these appointments by the end of Spring.
RIBA Stage 4 will comprise finalising design for construction ready plans including our submission to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) for the new Gateway process under the Building Safety Act, ensuring that the site is designed safely and in line with all regulatory requirements. Berkeley require approval from the BSR before commencing onsite as well as the discharge of any pre-commencement planning conditions by LBWF.
Remediation – Process and Safeguards
The approach to remediation has been carefully considered and was approved as part of the planning process by LBWF and the Environment Agency. Before any work can begin on site, a number of planning conditions must be discharged. This means that further technical information must be submitted, reviewed and approved by the LBWF and the Environment Agency.
These conditions will cover areas such as:
This additional level of scrutiny ensures that all works are carried out safely and with appropriate controls in place to protect residents, the local environment and the wider area.
Community Engagement
We recognise that remediation can be a source of concern and we are committed to keeping the community informed throughout the delivery of this project. Berkeley intends to hold remediation workshops once the experts have been appointed so that we can ensure meaningful dialogue with the correct people. This will likely be in the Summer of 2026, ahead of any works commencing on site. These sessions will provide an opportunity to explain the process clearly, outline the safeguards in place, and respond directly to questions from residents.
Once works begin, regular Community Liaison Group meetings will be established. These will provide ongoing updates and a dedicated forum for residents to raise any questions or concerns directly with the project team.
We will continue to share updates as the project progresses. Berkeley remain committed to working closely with the community at every stage and we thank you for your engagement.
We are delighted to announce that we have secured resolution to grant at London Borough of Waltham Forest Planning Committee on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
The new proposals will provide a range of benefits. These can be summarised as follows:
We will reach out to the community in due course to arrange remediation sessions.
The agenda, committee report and further details can be found here:
We are happy to share that we have now submitted an application to the London Borough of Waltham Forest for revised proposals which, if approved, will address regulatory changes and ensure the regeneration of this brownfield development.
More details on the application can be found on the London Borough of Waltham Forest Planning Portal (ref: 252331).
The below documents summarise the updated proposals:
Thank you to everyone that was able to attend our September 2025 public exhibitions, it was great to receive your valuable feedback and get to know our community.
This community update was prepared to give you the latest news and update you on the amendments we plan to make on the Lea Bridge Gasworks development in response to recent changes in regulations. We are reviewing all of your responses and intend to submit the Section 73 application in Autumn. We will update you once the application is live and where you can view the information and provide comments to London Borough of Waltham Forest.
We are committed to continuing open dialogue with the community. To support this, we will be hosting future remediation workshops, led by our team of experts. These sessions will provide a detailed overview of our remediation programme and give residents the opportunity to ask questions directly.
Our team is available to be contacted directly at LeaBridgeGasWorks@berkeleygroup.co.uk
If you would like to find out more about our plans for the site, and how we consulted on them with the local community, please head to Our Proposals.
We also want to reassure our neighbours that we are still open to dialogue about our plans for land remediation and construction. We have launched our refreshed website which contains information about health and safety and our land remediation strategy, as well as an extensive FAQs section. If you have any further questions on any of these points, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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