The Printworks development in London’s Elephant and Castle, developed by First Base and owned by English Partnerships, has got the go-ahead.

The mixed-use development has been granted planning permission for 164 homes, 42% of which will be available for key workers or social housing. First Base and the council have worked with residents to launch a competition to design the area around Printworks. A significant proportion of the £275,000 of Section 106 Funds (money from private negotiations between the developer and the planning authority) available in the area has been allocated to the competition to improve the look of the surrounding streets.

The scheme is supported by English Partnerships, the Housing Corporation, the Greater London Authority and the Department of Communities and Local Government.