Chester Road temporary accommodation

Closes 1 Sep 2026

Opened 22 Dec 2021

Overview

The re-development of a former hostel at 2 Chester Road will provide 50 new temporary homes for families, with common areas, staff room and office. The buildings will be 3 and 4 storeys in height. The project also includes enhancements to the public footpath to the north and a new public courtyard for the residents of Chester Road.

Latest community update (Nov 2024) from Morgan Sindall is available here.

UPDATE from LBCamden October 2024

About the project

Planning permission was granted on 11th May 2021 under reference: 2020/3461/P. Please visit: https://planningrecords.camden.gov.uk for full information on the planning permission.

Morgan Sindall is currently finalising the contract to deliver the building with Camden and we expect to provide an update shortly about a start on site date. 

Join the 2 Chester Road Community Working Group?
The Chester Road Community Working Group is open to local residents, businesses and representatives from key local groups.  

If you would like to join a Community Working Group meeting for 2 Chester Road, please email us at 2ChesterRoadHostel@camden.gov.uk

Concerns about anti social behaviour at the site

Reporting crimes and anti-social behaviour

Call 999 to report a crime that is taking place or about to take place
The police number for non-emergencies is 101 (24 hours) or www.met.police.uk/report
Crime Stoppers – anonymous crime reporting - 0800 555111

The local Police Safer Neighbourhood Team can be contacted on
CamdenHighgate.SNT@met.police.uk Tel 
0208 733 6323 (based at Kentish Town police station)

The Responsive Security Patrol (including CCTV) – operates every day and can witness activity, intervene, or contact the police and report back to the Neighbourhood Housing Officer, on 020 7974 4444 between the hours of 4pm and 4am

The Community Safety & Emergency Management Service will also help to manage issues around antisocial behaviour. Request advice and assistance on 020 7974 4444 or communitysafety@camden.gov.uk

Why your views matter

Chester Rd Construction Management Plan

Thank you to everyone who took part in our consultation on the draft CMP for the 2 Chester Rd site earlier this year. After reviewing the comments and feedback Morgan Sindall produced an alternative Site Logistics Plan to address the concerns raised. The finalised CMP has been reviewed by colleagues in planning ahead of a start on site.

Get in touch at 2ChesterRoadHostel@camden.gov.uk

Areas

  • Highgate

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Community and living
  • Housing