Local elections: where do the candidates stand on the redevelopment of International House in Brixton?

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Local elections: where do the candidates stand on the redevelopment of International House in Brixton? - Brixton Buzz
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The 3Space project in International House is currently home to London’s largest affordable workspace and a hub for community support, used by over 100 charities and community organisations.

Lambeth Council recently approved planning permission for a 288 home development that will see the closure of International House and Pop Brixton.

Ahead of the elections, local community campaign group Save Nour, Save Brixton have asked where Lambeth candidates stand on this issue:

THE LABOUR & CO-OPERATIVE PARTY

Clare Holland, Councillor & Leader of Lambeth Council – Oval

In favour of redeveloping IH:

Says the redevelopment will deliver social housing (*though none is planned at the International House site itself)

Supports relocation plans for tenants (*tenants dispute the adequacy and viability of the support received so far)

THE LABOUR & CO-OPERATIVE PARTY

Danny Adilypour, Councillor & Lambeth’s Deputy Leader – Streatham Common & Vale ward

In favour of redeveloping IH:

Argues the scheme will deliver needed affordable workspaces

(*International House is currently London’s biggest affordable workspace)

THE GREEN PARTY

Scott Ainslie, Councillor – Streatham St. Leonard’s Ward

Against redeveloping IH:

Voted against the redevelopment

Stated he would try to reverse the sale of International House

Raised concerns about loss of community space & the impact on Black & Global Majority residents

THE GREEN PARTY

Carlotta Allum, Candidate Brixton Windrush

Against redeveloping IH:

Has vocally opposed the redevelopment of International House

Supported tenants at the hearing protest

INDEPENDENT PARTY

Joanne Scott, Candidate Brixton Windrush

Against redeveloping IH:

Has vocally opposed the redevelopment of International House

Supported tenants at the hearing protest

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Lambeth Borough Council Elections – Thursday 7 May 2026

Background

Agenda and recording of Planning Committee held 24th March 2026 – Agenda for Planning Applications Committee on Tuesday 24 March 2026, 7.00 pm | Lambeth Council

Full planning application and associated reports here.

The petition, launched by the Save Nour campaign, has gained over 1,000 signatures.

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Planning Application for Pop Site and International House (2025)

More about the proposals

Greens say they will overturn Labour plans for the redevelopment of International House and Pop Brixton

Two towers, 288 homes and the end of Pop Brixton: major redevelopment plans submitted for Brixton Station Road and International House site

Petition launched to save Brixton’s community-focused International House from redevelopment

Save Nour campaign group react to Lambeth Council approving the redevelopment of International House

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