ASO Project

In 2017, an independent stock condition survey identified that Alice Shepherd House and Oak House could benefit from significant change. By 2018, resident feedback, gathered through day-to-day interactions and events, confirmed this view. 

Alice Shepherd House, in particular, has long-standing maintenance issues that would require extensive and disruptive repairs. Residents also raised concerns about anti-social behaviour and security. 

In March 2019, we launched a “Getting to Know You” survey to understand what residents valued and what they wanted to see improved. This feedback shaped the next stages of consultation. 

A Resident Steering Group, comprising volunteer tenants and leaseholders, was formed to ensure residents remain at the heart of the regeneration process. The group appointed an Independent Resident Advisor (Lee Page, TPAS), a Resident Advocate (Mike Tyrell), and an architectural firm (PRP) to support the journey. 

Following the Mayor of London’s good practice guide, Better Homes for Local People (2018), a range of options were explored, costed, and assessed. The preferred option, demolition and redevelopment, was selected based on resident support and feasibility. 

Over the years, designs and supporting information have been presented at consultation events, in residents’ homes and over the phone during one-to-one discussions.  

Through the consultation process a range of options for change have been presented to the community and the resident steering group. The community have scrutinised these and provided feedback, comments and suggestions to us. This has led to meaningful changes to the design and consideration of additional options and variations. 

In February 2022, an offer was presented to residents ahead of a formal vote.