Frequently asked questions about the Eric Street Development

What's happening with the Eric Street Development?  

  • Windermere House: ESDL is on track to complete 40 new homes in early 2026. The contractual completion date is the end of January. 
  • Buttermere House:  Work is progressing with East End Homes expected to take handover of the homes and common parts in March 2026.   
  • Coniston House:  Final contractual completion of all the homes will be February 2027 although the two fingers (Southern Grove and Maplin Road) are anticipated to come across in late September / October 2026 subject final sign off.

Who will move into the new homes? 

The new homes will be allocated to residents of Tower Hamlets who qualify for social housing.  

What about green spaces? 

Work has already started on the areas at Windermere House and should be completed by December 2025. 

The gardens at the front of Buttermere House will be reinstated and some improvements to the area at the rear of Coniston House will also be undertaken. We’re working to finish improving the green spaces at Coniston House just before final completion in February 2027.  

There are still empty homes at Coniston House — what's happening with them? 

There are a number of empty homes on the top floors and ground floor. On the ground floor, works are being programmed so that remediation can start as soon as we have undertaken the required risk assessments. Whilst all the homes are empty, EEH will undertake cold water pipework replacement. This will take place in both leasehold homes and those owned by EEH. We'll be in touch on an individual basis with residents who are affected to agree the timeline and scope of works over the coming weeks. 

How will residents continue to be updated about the project and have their say?  

We do this in a number of ways:

  • From November, surgeries will be held at the Mile End office by appointment only (rather than drop-in).
  • We issue letters and newsletters, and send text messages. 
  • Regular in-person resident meetings are held, the next one is on 26 November at 5:45pm. 
  • Residents can call 020 7517 4700, email Customer.Services@eastendhomes.net, or submit an enquiry via our Contact us page. We will also keep our website updated. 

We encourage all residents to get in touch via their preferred method of communication and be involved in shaping plans for their estate.