Local elections: where do the candidates stand on the redevelopment of International House in Brixton?
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 …
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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
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.
Join the community discussion
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
