Families move into new homes in Fulham

People are now moving into 264 new homes we’ve built with Mount Anvil at Chelsea Botanica in Fulham.

Published: 03/03/2026

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More than half of the homes are affordable, including 83 for London Affordable Rent and 50 for Shared Ownership.

The London Affordable Rent homes are for people on Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s housing waiting list. These homes will help local families stay close to their jobs, schools and support networks.

Shared Ownership gives first-time buyers a more affordable way to get on the property ladder. Buyers purchase a share of their home and pay rent on the rest.

What this means for local families

Simon Barry, Regional Managing Director for London South at Peabody, said: “In a city where so many people are feeling the strain of high housing costs, the completion of these homes will come as good news for many local families. It’s great to see people moving in and putting down roots in Fulham, close to parks, the river, and everything this vibrant part of London has to offer.”

Cllr Frances Umeh, Hammersmith and Fulham’s (H&F's) Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, said: “These new affordable homes are a vital addition to our borough and will help local people stay rooted in the community they know and love. I was proud to be at the groundbreaking for this Peabody development and it’s fantastic to see this long-vacant site now being transformed into 83 new homes for residents on our housing waiting list.

“These homes have been designed with sustainability and residents’ wellbeing at their heart, from low-carbon heating and solar panels to improved insulation and natural daylight. The green spaces have been shaped by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew’s expertise, with H&F young people contributing through a partnership programme.”

Green spaces and lower energy use

The homes are close to Imperial Park and the Thames Path, giving residents easy access to green spaces.

We worked with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to design shared gardens that support wildlife as well as residents.

The development also includes solar panels and air source heat pumps to help reduce energy use.

Backed by City Hall

Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, said: “I am delighted that City Hall funding was able to help support the completion of nearly 300 new homes in Fulham, providing much needed new affordable housing in the borough.

“With a significant number of these properties available at London Affordable Rent levels, as well as Shared Ownership homes, this is good news for local families and the wider community as we continue to work to build a fairer, more prosperous London for everyone.”

Marcus Bate, Partnerships, Planning, Communities & Sustainability Director at Mount Anvil, added: “We are proud to stand alongside our partners at Peabody and Hammersmith and Fulham Council to hand over these completed homes for this community. Chelsea Botanica is a landmark development for several reasons - the significant number of affordable homes we’ve delivered together, its fantastic riverside location, and outstanding sustainability credentials, to name a few. We look forward to now seeing residents move into these new homes and enjoy all this neighbourhood and community has to offer.”