Central Somers Town, Plots 5 and 6

Closes 10 Nov 2025

Opened 10 Nov 2022

Overview

illustration of Plots 5 and 6 Plots 5 and 6 are two new blocks of residential housing being built adjacent to Coopers Lane estate, on the northern end of Purchese St open space. The development will provide 34 new council homes, along with a new community hall and community garden for Coopers Lane estate. Due to be ready Dec 2024/Jan 2025.

Why your views matter

This page is designed to provide a place to share information and images of proposed developments, events and notes of public meetings, and provide a channel for your feedback. 

Find out more about what's happening locally.

We are meeting with local residents throughout the construction of Plots 5 and 6 and the landscaping of Purchese Street open space. Information about the design of the space is available on Have Your Say Today - Purchese Street Open Space - Commonplace

On Weds August 14th we have a consultation event in Polygon Rd open space
Drop by between 1pm and 4pm to have a chat!
Help pick names for 'Plots 5&6' - the 2 new blocks of housing on Purchese Street open space.

Email Plots5and6@camden.gov.uk for further details of anything mentioned on this page.

Find out more through Events and Related links (below)

Events

  • Naming of the new homes at Plots 5&6

    From 14 Aug 2024 at 09:00 to 4 Sep 2024 at 17:00

    The shortlist of suggested names for the 2 new blocks are:
    - Mary Shelley House
    - Ruth First House
    - John Dowling House
    - George Padmore House
    - Edith Vance House
    - Amy Levy House
    You can view the biographies in our 'related documents' section below.
    You can indicate a preference for two names at most - email your preferences to Plots5and6@camden.gov.uk

Areas

  • St Pancras and Somers Town

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Community and living
  • Environment
  • Housing
  • Leisure
  • Policing and public safety