What is happening in South Kilburn

The penultimate phase of the Peel development concluded last Autumn, marked by the creation of the new Peel Plaza. This central space quickly became a community hub, celebrated with a fantastic Winter Fair in November, funded by Countryside. The event brought residents together for food, family fun, local shopping, music, and the official Christmas light switch-on by Deputy Mayor Cllr Hack.

Orwell House (formerly Peel Phase 2) is now providing 103 new homes, alongside essential amenities. The new pharmacy is already serving the community, and the Health Centre is on track to open this summer. A new café will further enhance the area when it opens this Autumn.

Looking ahead, the final phase (Phase 4) is progressing towards completion, with the first affordable, shared ownership, and private homes expected between late 2025 and early 2026. This phase is also creating opportunities through a partnership with Brent Works, with new apprentices joining the site. The completion of Phase 4 will mark the successful delivery of 328 new homes for South Kilburn.

The NWCC development is moving forward steadily. The eastern section, providing 72 affordable homes for Brent Council, is on schedule for first completions by the end of this year. The western section, which will include 23 additional Brent Council homes and private tenure properties, is entering a key construction phase with the concrete frame being built from Spring 2025 to early 2026. We anticipate the first homes in this section to be completed in late 2026, with the final homes expected in 2028.

Kilburn Park Medical Centre is moving to a brand-new, purpose-built healthcare hub situated on the Peel Plaza designed to support the growing community in the Summer 2025. Expect even more patient-focused care, a wider range of primary services, and a modern, welcoming environment right in the heart of Kilburn Park. With increased capacity, they are excited to put an even greater focus on keeping the local community healthy and thriving. The Health Centre is here for existing patients and excited to welcome new ones.

Granville Plus Nursery School is now operating from their new, purpose-built space on the ground floor of the Carlton Building. They've moved in and are welcoming children to their modern facilities, with even more room to grow in the coming months.

The Carlton Building is making steady progress! Affordable workspaces, managed by South Kilburn Trust, are coming soon to the first floor. The second floor will temporarily host the Family Wellbeing Centre for the next 12-18 months. During this time access will be via Granville Road, not Carlton Vale, during this period.

Looking ahead, the exciting new community venue, the Garden Hall, is set to open towards the end of the year. Surrounded by a landscaped garden, internal work is now underway.