Bromley-by-Bow gasworks approved for 2,150 homes and park

Plans have been approved to transform the Bromley-by-Bow gasworks in east London into 2,000 homes and a riverside park. This project aims to breathe new life into the historic site, which contains the UK's largest collection of Grade II-listed gasholders. The gasworks, which are now mostly unused, are a significant part of London's industrial history. Similar projects have taken place at gasworks in places like King's Cross and Bethnal Green. The new development at Bromley-by-Bow will include 2,150 homes spread across 13 residential buildings, with some built within the existing gasholder frames. In addition to housing, the site will open to the public for the first time in 150 years. Seventy percent of the area will become open space, featuring a 4.2-acre park filled with wildflowers along the River Lea. The Berkeley Group company St William, known for converting gasholders, is leading the project. They have collaborated with Newham council and Historic England to preserve the heritage of the site while addressing housing needs in the area. Work is expected to start later this year, marking an important step in the regeneration of this historic part of London.