Berkeley Homes takes Aylesham Centre block to High Court

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Berkeley Homes has launched a judicial review against Southwark Council’s decision to block its 867-home redevelopment of the Aylesham Centre in Peckham. The FTSE 100 developer argues the refusal undermines Labour’s housebuilding agenda, with executive chairman Rob Perrins warning it has already shaken investor confidence. The scheme, which would have replaced a 1980s shopping centre with more than a dozen tower blocks up to 20 storeys and a new Morrisons, was rejected on heritage grounds. Local MP Miatta Fahnbulleh, a key economic adviser to Andy Burnham, had backed the campaign against the project, calling the decision a “big win” for the area. Morrisons is supporting Berkeley in the legal challenge, saying the cost includes the loss of a new town centre and much-needed affordable homes.

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The Berkeley Group Holdings plc
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Berkeley Homes' 867-home redevelopment blocked by Southwark Council on heritage grounds, leading to judicial review and shaken investor confidence.

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MorrisonsPrivate▼ Negative
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Morrisons loses opportunity for a new town centre store and affordable homes due to the blocked redevelopment, though it supports Berkeley's legal challenge.

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