Ground surveys for the Lisson Grove Programme will take place across Lisson Green from 12 October to December 2026. The surveys will help us understand the ground and what is below the surface, which will support the development of our plans.

The map below shows where we plan to carry out the surveys, please note that some locations may change if we find underground services or other obstructions.

What to expect

Specialist contractors will drill a small number of holes to check the ground. They will put temporary barriers around each work area. After the work, they will make the area safe and repair the surface.

There may be short-term restrictions near work areas. These may affect small sections of pavement and some parking bays. The contractor will keep safe access to homes, entrances, bin stores and paths wherever possible. They will provide another safe route when needed.

Access routes

Small sections of pavement may close for a short time during the surveys. The contractor will provide a safe alternative route. Where possible, one side of the pavement will stay open. This will help residents and visitors move around safely, including wheelchair users who need dropped kerbs.

The contractor will keep housing entrances and bin stores clear. Some parking bays may close for up to five days during the survey work.

Safety and Equipment

Some surveys will take a short time. Others may take longer because of the depth of the hole or the ground conditions. At a small number of locations, monitoring equipment may stay in place for several weeks. This will help the contractor continue to check the ground. Any equipment left on site will be safe and clearly marked.

Noise

There will be some noise while drilling equipment is in use, but Lucion Group will keep noise and disruption as low as possible. After the work, the contractor will make each area safe and repair the surface.

Temporary welfare unit at Greenside Green

From 12 October, Lucion Group will use a small part of Greenside Green for around seven weeks. The team will have a temporary welfare unit with an office and toilet. Fencing will surround the unit, and the area will remain locked and only open to the contractor’s team.
The contractor will keep the area as small as possible. They will protect the grass while they work and repair any damage afterwards.

For general information about the surveys or the Lisson Grove Programme, contact the Church Street regeneration team:

Phone: 020 7641 2968
Email: [email protected]
Visit us: Regeneration Space, 56 Church Street, NW8 8ET, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Website: www.churchstreet.org/lisson_grove

If you have questions or concerns during the survey work, contact Lucion Group:

Matt Allhusen
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0797 631 9022

Thank you for your patience while this work takes place.

Residents Help Name New Street

As new buildings, community spaces and roads start to rise from the ground at Site A, we asked Church Street residents to help us name these new parts of the neighbourhood. Residents joined a workshop on 23 September to share their ideas for the new street and public green spaces, the first to be created as part of the major regeneration project.

In collaboration with the project's landscape architects, residents discussed planting ideas and how the new public spaces could reflect Church Street's culture, character and history.

Following the ‘nature’ theme, which was chosen by residents, street names inspired by the diverse plant life and environments reflecting Church Street's different communities were suggested by attendees. This followed the same process used when shortlisting building names for Site A.

Feedback from the session will help shape the look, feel and identity of Site A.

We are writing to let you know that ground investigation works will begin in the proposed Lisson Grove Programme area in September. We expect the works to take around ten weeks.

The surveys will take place around:

• Greenside Community Centre
• Small sections of pavement on Lilestone Street and Mallory Street
• Gayhurst House and Penn House

Indicative survey locations, final locations will be confirmed and displayed on site before works start

The Regeneration Space at 56 Church Street will close for one day on Monday 14 September. We will carry out improvement work while it is closed. It will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 15 September as usual. If your enquiry is urgent, visit us at 4 Lilestone Street, London NW8 8SU, from 9.30am to 5pm. 

Church Street Masquerade Brings Colour, Creativity And Community Together

From 10 to 15 August, Church Street came alive with colour, music and creativity as residents took part in the annual Church Street Masquerade, delivered by Dendê Collective as part of Westminster’s Inside Out Festival.

Over five days, local residents joined free creative workshops at Penfold Age Well Centre, designing and making giant masks and costumes, learning performance skills and helping to prepare for a community walkabout. Participants came together to share ideas, learn new skills and celebrate the diverse cultures that make Church Street unique.

The week culminated in a vibrant masquerade performance through the neighbourhood, showcasing the creativity and enthusiasm of residents. The event transformed Church Street into a lively celebration of community spirit, with colourful costumes, striking masks and joyful performances enjoyed by participants and spectators.

A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the Church Street Masquerade such a memorable event.

Update on Lilestone Street Community Hub

Community Comes Together For Church Street Design Day

Thank you to everyone who came to our recent Design Day and helped shape the future of Sites B and C in Church Street. Residents, businesses, traders, community groups and local visitors came along to see the latest plans for Sites B and C and share their views on the designs.

Over the past year, the project team has worked closely with the local community to develop the Stage One design brief and concept designs. The Design Day gave local people the opportunity to see the progress made so far and provide feedback on the emerging proposals.

People viewed the latest plans, spoke to the design team and shared what they liked, what could be improved and what local people need. This feedback will help shape the next stage of the design. This builds on the collaborative work that has taken place over the past 12 months.

Take a look at the emerging design concepts below and tell us:

• If the emerging designs are moving in the right direction
• How we can make the plans feel even more like Church Street

Share your feedback on the Sites B & C proposals here:

We’ll keep working with local people and will share more updates in the coming months.

Residents from the CSRCG have recently visited visual mockups of Site A. These visual mockups show what key parts of the new building will look like.