In June, we announced that the most innovative low cost self-build housing project ever undertaken in London had taken a huge step forward with the formal granting of planning permission. Here’s how the press responded…. Lewisham council has granted planning
Planning permission granted for London’s largest ever affordable self-build housing project
Press release – 8 June: PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR LONDON’S LARGEST EVER AFFORDABLE SELF-BUILD HOUSING PROJECT The most innovative low cost self-build housing project ever undertaken in London has taken a huge step forward with the formal granting of planning
Plans approved for innovative self-build training facility and community space in Ladywell
Press release – 8 June: PLANS APPROVED FOR INNOVATIVE SELF-BUILD TRAINING FACILITY AND COMMUNITY SPACE IN LADYWELL London’s first training facility for would-be community self-builders was been granted planning permission by Lewisham Council on Thursday 7 June. The innovative facility
7 June planning committee: Church Grove project & Self-Build Hub
RUSS’s planning application for 33 affordable homes at Church Grove will be debated by Lewisham’s planning committee on Thursday 7 June. We are delighted that Lewisham Council’s planning officers have recommended our planning application for 33 affordable homes in Church
Report from the RUSS AGM 2018
The RUSS AGM at the end of April in Ladywell was busy and well-attended. The lead presentation and full minutes are presented below. A key item on the agenda was the announcement of new Co-Chairs for RUSS – Kwame Lowe
New leadership duo elected as RUSS Co-Chairs
New Leadership duo to chair London’s largest community-led affordable self-build housing project. Two enthusiastic Londoners have been elected as the Co-Chairs of RUSS, the Lewisham based community-led housing organisation that is delivering the city’s largest-ever affordable self-build housing project. Lewisham
Starting 2 May: ‘How to organise a community housing project’ – last chance to book!
From RUSS School of Community-led Housing & New Economics Foundation -LAST FEW PLACES! – Book now on Eventbrite – “A highly informative and inspiring community-led housing workshop… I recommend it to everyone!”– Rowan Riley, previous participant. How to organise a community housing
Crowdfunding success for innovative Community and Training Space
A crowdfunding initiative has successfully raised £52,598 from more than 300 backers to build London’s first training facility for would-be community self-builders. The innovative building will be constructed in Ladywell, Lewisham on part of the land set aside for a
Plans unveiled for London’s largest ever Self-Build Project
The most innovative low cost self-build housing project ever undertaken in London has taken a huge step forward with the formal submission of a planning application. The 33 home project will cost £8.6m and will be built on a one
We’re recruiting an Operations Director – deadline extended
We’re recruiting an Operations Director to join our team of Trustees, 700+ members, consultants and advisors. You’ll help to deliver our first housing development – at the same time keeping an eye on the future and day-to-day operations of the
