The Investment Programme
Indicative Timeline 2025–2035
This approach is based upon the following assumptions:
All blocks on the Golden Lane Estate will require decanting (apart from Stanley Cohen) to accommodate window refurbishment
City of London Corporation can accommodate decanting of 2 blocks at a time using separate contracts and different principal contractors
Decanting is based upon a rolling programme of 6 flats/maisonettes at a time for a period of 6-8 weeks
Works will be delivered as part of competitively tendered packages consisting either of a single block or groups of blocks as indicated below
Crescent House
Crescent House is being refurbished as part of the Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal Programme. Because the building is over 18 metres tall, it is classified as a Higher Risk Building under the Building Safety Act 2022, meaning the works require approval from the Building Safety Regulator as well as standard planning permission. The work, which include fire safety upgrades, full electrical replacement, new mechanical ventilation, communal redecorations and building fabric repairs, are designed to keep the building safe, warm and in good condition for the long term. Planning permission and listed building consent have already been obtained for the window refurbishment and roof works. Because the works require planning permission and other formal approvals, some details are not yet finalised and may still change. Construction is expected to start on site in December 2027 and complete in October 2031. Residents in some flats will need to move to temporary accommodation while works are carried out. All residents will need to temporarily move to alternative accommodation while works are carried out. Residents will be moved to a similar flat and kept informed well in advance.
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Phase |
Estimated Dates |
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Feb 2025 – Jul 2026 Fire doors: TBD |
Design and approvals: planning and listed building consent |
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Jul 2026 – Jan 2027 |
Tender process, finding and appointing a contractor (including statutory consultation with leaseholders about costs) |
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Jan 2027 – Dec 2027 |
Design and approvals: Building Regulations sign-off (Gateway 2) |
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Jan 2028 – Mar 2028 |
Contractor prepares to start on site |
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Apr 2028 – Oct 2031 |
Construction works on site |
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Jul 2028 |
Residents begin moving to temporary accommodation |
Cuthbert Harrowing House
Cuthbert Harrowing House is being refurbished as part of the Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal Programme. The proposed works include window refurbishment, mechanical ventilation, fire safety systems, roof replacement, electrical upgrades and general building fabric repairs. As the works require planning permission and other formal approvals, some elements remain subject to consultation and may still change. Construction is expected to start on site in late 2027 and complete in March 2029. Residents will need to move to temporary accommodation while works are carried out in their part of the building.
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Phase |
Estimated Dates |
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May 2026 |
Informal resident consultation event |
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July 2026 |
Resident consultation on proposed planning and listed building application |
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November – December 2026 |
Planning and listed building consent decision expected |
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January 2027 – July 2027 |
Tender process (including Section 20 consultation with leaseholders) |
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September – October 2027 |
Contractor mobilisation |
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November 2027 – January 2028 |
Construction works commence |
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March 2029 |
Construction works complete |
Great Arthur House
Great Arthur House is being refurbished as part of the Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal Programme. Because the building is over 18 metres tall, it is classified as a Higher Risk Building under the Building Safety Act 2022, meaning the works require approval from the Building Safety Regulator as well as standard planning permission. The proposed works include fire compartmentation, a new sprinkler system, window refurbishment, full electrical replacement and communal redecorations. The full scope is still being developed through surveys, so some details may change. Roof replacement works are being carried out first, separately, and are expected on site from August 2026. The main construction works are expected to start in May 2029 and complete in May 2032.
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Phase |
Estimated Dates |
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2025–2026 |
Surveys, investigations and design work |
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Oct 2026 – April 2027 |
Design and approvals: planning consent (Gateway 1): this is likely to be done as two separate applications, the first for the roof and the second for all the internal works |
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May 2027 – Dec 2027 |
Tender process, finding and appointing a contractor (including statutory consultation with leaseholders about costs) |
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Dec 2027 – Dec 2028 |
Building Safety Regulator approval (Gateway 2) — required before construction can begin |
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Jan 2029 – April 2029 |
Contractor prepares to start on site |
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May 2029 – May 2032 |
Construction works on site |
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May 2032 |
Construction works complete |
Basterfield, Bayer, Bowater and Stanley Cohen Houses
These four blocks are being refurbished together as a single programme (Phase 2C) as part of the Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal Programme. All four buildings are classed as Higher Risk Buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022, meaning the works require approval from the Building Safety Regulator as well as standard planning permission. The proposed works include window refurbishment, mechanical ventilation, fire safety upgrades, full electrical replacement, roof replacement and building fabric repairs. Some details are not yet finalised and may still change. Construction is expected to start on site in November 2031 and complete in May 2035. Residents will need to move to temporary accommodation while works are carried out.
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Phase |
Estimated Dates |
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Aug 2025 – Nov 2025 |
Fire safety surveys and reports, including an assessment of the external walls and a review of fire risk across the building |
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Apr 2026 – Dec 2027 |
Design and approvals: planning and listed building consent |
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Jun 2028 – Dec 2029 |
Tender process, finding and appointing a contractor (including statutory consultation with leaseholders about costs) |
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Jun 2030 – Jun 2031 |
Building Safety Regulator approval (Gateway 2) — required before construction can begin |
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Jul 2031 – Nov 2031 |
Contractor prepares to start on site |
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Nov 2031 – May 2035 |
Construction works on site |
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May 2035 |
Construction works complete |
Hatfield House and Cullum Welch House
Hatfield House and Cullum Welch House are being refurbished together as a single programme (Phase 2D) as part of the Golden Lane Estate Major Works Renewal Programme. Both buildings are classed as Higher Risk Buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022, meaning the works require approval from the Building Safety Regulator as well as standard planning permission. The proposed works include window refurbishment, mechanical ventilation, fire safety upgrades, full electrical replacement, roof replacement and building fabric repairs. Some details are not yet finalised and may still change. Construction is expected to start on site in September 2031 and complete in September 2025.
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Phase |
Estimated Dates |
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Sep 2025 – Sep 2026 |
Fire safety surveys and reports, including an assessment of the external walls and a review of fire risk across the building |
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Mar 2028 – Nov 2029 |
Design and approvals: planning and listed building consent |
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May 2030 – Jan 2031 |
Tender process, finding and appointing a contractor (including statutory consultation with leaseholders about costs) |
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Mar 2031 – Nov 2031 |
Building Safety Regulator approval (Gateway 2) — required before construction can begin |
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Nov 2031 – Apr 2032 |
Contractor prepares to start on site |
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May 2032 – Oct 2035 |
Construction works on site |
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October 2035 |
Construction works complete |