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.

UPDATE October 2024

Please see the letter from Morgan Sindall about their activities on site before work begins here.

An update from Camden is available on this link. An online construction working group meeting is scheduled for October 29 at 6pm - email us for a meeting invite if you wish to attend.

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?
A Community Working Group helps bring together the views or concerns of the community. The Chester Road Community Working Group will be formed of residents, businesses and representatives from key local groups. 

If you would like to join the Community Working Group 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.