Chester Road temporary accommodation

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 (Jan 2025) from Morgan Sindall is available here.

About the project

The project is currently on site.

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.

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.

We are meeting from 5.30pm on Tuesday 28th January 2025 in the new community hall at HNCP in Bertram Street. The CWG meeting itself will start at 6pm and you can also join online through this link rather than attending in person.

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 and CWGs

Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation. A number of changes were made as a result of your comments - particularly in relation to the entry and exit points for the movement of vehicles. How the construction is managed is an ongoing conversation, so please join us at a construction working group meeting if you have any queries or concerns. 

The next meeting is Tuesday 28th January,
in person at HNCP in Bertram Street from 5.30pm
or online from 6pm on Microsoft Teams Join the meeting here.