Beginnings of a timeline
1937 Kidbrooke Depot (site of Ferrier Estate) was aquired by the MoD for a Balloon Centre site
1971
1972 The Ferrier Estate was completed. It was designed by Sir Hubert Bennett of the GLC. Jacob Carter has done an interesting study (with images and models) of the estate.
1998
1999 South Greenwich Regeneration Agency (SGRA) was formed to raise educational achievement and skills,
improve employment prospects, promote racial harmony and provide significant investment to improve
the housing stock and transport links to help create a stronger sense of community.
2000 Ferrier tenants and residents survey conducted by Gill Ackrill (Independent tenant advisor for the Ferrier
Estate)
SGRA begin the masterplan for the regeneration of Kidbrooke (Towards a Vision of the Kidbrooke
Development Area)
2001 Ferrier housing needs survey carried out by Gill Ackrill (Independent tenant advisor for the Ferrier Estate)
FRAG call for a ballot to confirm that the Coun cil has the consent of the Ferrier residents prior to
demolition. 700 people signed a petition requesting the ballot [did the ballot happen?]
2004 Greenwich Housing consulted residents on the estate about being rehoused. 20% of the tenants replied,
52% of which supported the Council's proposals. That year, the government confirmed Kidbrooke a
zone of redevelopment.
2005 Greenwich Council appointed Berkley Homes to deliver the Kidbrooke masterplan
2006
South Greenwich Regeneration Agency finished its programme.
2007 Berkley Homes begin open-ended consultation in September led by LDS (local development services /
scheme?) through open days for residents and stakeholder and service provider consultation
2008 Planning application and statutory consultation for Berklely Homes development
Demolition and building of Berkley development
2009 Opening of new Thomas Tallis School designed by John McAslan + Partners
New homes built from south moving north
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