Update 27/11/2024

Thank you for your continued patience on our New Kent Row development.

In our last update, we advised that external works to the pavements were nearly complete and snagging to individual apartments had started. We said that the heating system in the apartments needed to be commissioned and tested before being approved, and we advised that there was a delay with the Thames Water connection; I am pleased to confirm that all these items have now been completed along with final testing and commissioning.

The only work left onsite is related to an action raised on the fire inspector’s report regarding the insulation of some ductwork on the ground floor. This is set to be complete by the end of November, we will then require the works to be signed off and documentation to be issued.

As a result of the above, handover from the contractors to Southern Housing is now estimated for December 2024. Please note that this is an estimated date and is subject to change.

As you are aware, since the introduction of the Building Safety Act, we’re also required by law to register this building with the Building Safety Regulator, as part of the new legal requirements for Higher-Rise Buildings (HRBs). This means any building over 18 meters, or 7 storeys needs to have formal approval before anyone can move-in.

We’re continuing to work with our contractor to compile all the relevant information for review and making the application. This process is taking longer than we had expected. Once our Building Safety Team has reviewed the information, they can register the building. Following this, we’ll need confirmation from the regulator that we can occupy the building.

We now estimate it will be March 2025 before you can move into your new home, please note this is an estimation and subject to change. We are very sorry that we are having to communicate further delays, we are doing everything we can to speed up the process and if we can allow occupation sooner then we will of course do so.

Next update

We will provide another update with progress on site by 20th December 2024.

If you wish to discuss your individual circumstances you can contact your sales progressor, Alisha. You can also contact us by email at sales@southernhousing.org.uk or via the link on this webpage.