Croydon Council and Greystar unlock delivery of more than 800 new homes in town centre

Croydon Council has issued final approval for more than 800 new homes in the town centre, following the signing of the Section 106 agreement for Greystar’s One Lansdowne development. This marks a major step forward for housing delivery in the borough.

One Lansdowne, at 1–5 Lansdowne Road and 30–32 Wellesley Road, has been brought forward by Greystar, a global leader in rental housing, and will transform a long-vacant site near East Croydon station into a thriving mixed-use community. The scheme will deliver 806 new build-to-rent homes, including 116 affordable homes and 92 three-bedroom family homes, alongside co-working space, shops and new public areas designed for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Set across two buildings designed by HTA Design, the development will create high-quality homes supported by shared amenities such as a gym, concierge and rooftop gardens. It will also provide disabled car parking and extensive cycle parking, alongside new green spaces and children’s play areas for residents and the wider public. The open spaces will improve connections between East Croydon station and the town centre and creating a more welcoming environment for pedestrians.

The approval follows close discussions between Croydon Council and Greystar to address some of the viability challenges that have previously held back development at the site.

Jason Perry, Executive Mayor of Croydon, said: “The One Lansdowne development shows how by working in partnership with developers, we can open up vacant brownfield sites and deliver the new homes that Croydon needs. We welcome the benefits it will bring to the town centre, with the children’s play area, green spaces and improved connectivity from East Croydon to the town centre. Developments such as this are what my Croydon Growth Plan is all about – attracting new investment into the borough and realising Croydon’s potential as London’s key growth area.”

Dan Thompson, Managing Director – UK Development, Greystar, said: “This approval marks another important milestone for One Lansdowne, bringing forward much-needed new homes for Croydon at a time when demand for high-quality, professionally managed rental housing continues to rise. The project will transform a long-vacant site into a neighbourhood where people can live well, stay longer and feel part of a connected community. Our integrated approach – bringing investment, development and operations together under one roof – allows us to deliver efficiently and with care, even in a challenging market.”

One Lansdowne represents one of the largest housing approvals in Croydon in recent years and forms part of the borough’s wider Growth Plan regeneration strategy. It builds on Greystar’s track record in the area following the successful delivery of Ten Degrees in 2021, which provides 545 rental homes and is fully occupied.