Chelsea's World's End Estate to receive £20m refurbishment

Summarised from BBC London's report · Updated 25 Oct, 10:44 · Archive

Kensington and Chelsea Council plans a £20m refurbishment of 750 homes across seven tower blocks at the World's End Estate.

Kensington and Chelsea Council has earmarked £20m to refurbish the World's End Estate in Chelsea. The scheme will cover 750 homes across seven tower blocks and includes replacing kitchens and bathrooms, renewing roofs, redecorating communal areas, and a separate £3.8m lift renewal programme. Work to interiors, roofs and communal areas is estimated to cost £16.5m, with work due to start in March 2028 and be completed one year later. The lift renewal programme is estimated to start in February 2028.

Over £500,000 has been earmarked for electrical and fire safety improvements. The heat network will also be upgraded to comply with new Ofgem regulations requiring individual billing for energy use. The council notes that the age and condition of the existing metering system means it cannot currently support individual heat billing and will require significant investment to upgrade.

Leaseholders will be asked to contribute towards the repairs, although the contribution amount has not yet been confirmed. Residents most affected by the works will receive tailored support, including respite and the option to temporarily live away during construction.

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• Chelsea's World's End Estate to get £20m refurbThe council plans to improve 750 homes, in seven tower blocks, including new kitchens and bathrooms.BBC London · 25 Oct, 09:33

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