Gale Street, Tower Hamlets

Dear resident,  

We are writing to let you know that work is beginning on the redevelopment of the land between Watts Grove and Gale Street.   

Sanctuary has appointed Hadley Group as contractor to deliver 65 affordable homes on the site.  

We recognise that this site has an important history within the local community. Sanctuary is committed to managing the redevelopment carefully, responsibly and with safety as our highest priority.  

Work has now started on site, with an initial period of mobilisation and clearing the debris from the site taking place over the coming months. Main construction work is expected to begin in January 2027.  

The development will provide a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments and will bring a long-vacant site back into use, helping to meet the need for affordable housing in the local area.  

What you can expect  

As work progresses, residents may notice increased activity on and around the site, including:  

We recognise that construction work can cause disruption at times. We are committed to working closely with our contractor to minimise the impact on neighbours wherever possible and to keep residents informed throughout the project. Construction work will take place within the times approved in the planning permission granted by Tower Hamlets. Site working hours will be 8:00am–5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am–1:00pm on Saturdays.  

Keeping you informed  

We want local residents to hear important updates directly from us and to have opportunities to ask questions or raise concerns.  

We will provide further updates as key milestones are reached, including when construction begins and as the development progresses.   

We will also write to residents again before the main construction phase begins in January 2027.