Mixed science and homes project planned for Camden

Camden Council has secured planning consent for the regeneration of Camley Street, a major mixed-use scheme that will deliver 401 homes, new employment space, and community facilities in a well-connected part of north London.

The scheme, a partnership between Camden Council, Ballymore and Lateral, brings together two brownfield sites and will provide 50% affordable housing, alongside a focus on innovation-led commercial space and public realm improvements. It is part of the council’s Community Investment Programme, which aims to deliver inclusive growth and long-term investment across the borough.

Located between Camden Town and King’s Cross, the Camley Street masterplan is designed to integrate with surrounding neighbourhoods including Agar Grove, Elm Village and Maiden Lane. New streets and public green spaces will link the development to Regent’s Canal and create future connections to the proposed Camden Highline.

The plans include creative maker spaces, affordable business units, and a science and technology hub tailored to support the UK’s growing life sciences and innovation sectors. A public “mixer space” will host training and education programmes, including initiatives aligned with Lateral’s STEM for Life programme.

The development is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and training opportunities, including apprenticeships and placements for local schoolchildren. Camden Council has emphasised that the scheme is designed to ensure local residents benefit directly from new employment in high-growth sectors.

Councillor Nasrine Djemai, cabinet member for new homes and community investment, said the development would deliver much-needed energy-efficient, affordable family housing, while supporting Camden’s innovation economy. “The life science, technology, and digital industries are booming in Camden,” she said, “and we want to ensure our residents have access to the jobs created by them.”

Landscape-led and car-free, the scheme prioritises walking, cycling and biodiversity. It includes new play spaces, green routes, and public squares that promote health and wellbeing while reducing traffic impact.

John Mulryan, chief executive officer at Ballymore UK, said the planning decision demonstrates how public and private sectors can collaborate to deliver high-quality places. Rob Beacroft, co-founder of Lateral, highlighted the project's potential to blend innovation and community, saying the new neighbourhood will offer affordable workspace and public-facing facilities to support early-stage ventures and community learning.

The first homes at Camley Street are expected to be completed by late 2030.