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Westfield reveals major regeneration plans for Croydon's Whitgift Centre
Overview
Developer Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield has shared early pre-application plans for the regeneration of the Whitgift Centre in south London, promising a site that looks nothing like the current location. The proposal includes between 3,000 and 4,000 homes in residential towers ranging from 12 to 45 storeys, a public square named 'The Forum' for up to 2,000 people, and new green space called Whitgift Park. A formal outline planning application is expected to be submitted in 2027.
Key points
- Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield purchased the Whitgift Centre, Green Park House, and parts of the Allders building for £31.5m in July.
- The regeneration plans feature between 3,000 and 4,000 homes to ensure the project's financial viability.
- Proposals include 'The Forum', a public square capable of hosting events for up to 2,000 people.
- Plans also incorporate a new green space provisionally named Whitgift Park.
- Residential buildings are proposed as a series of towers ranging from 12 to 45 storeys, alongside lower-rise blocks.
- A formal outline planning application is intended to be submitted in 2027.