WELCOME TO
Oval Village
When built in 1877, the largest gas holder on this site was the biggest of its kind in the world - a magnificent feat of Victorian engineering and working monument to the great pioneers of British power.
Now, the historic site's redevelopment (and restoration) heralds a new phase in its history: with new homes, jobs, shops, cafes and a proud and tight-knit community.
This is a community website, created for people living in and around Oval Village. When construction is complete it will be handed over from Berkeley to the local community.
ABOUT OVAL VILLAGE
1877
When built, the largest gas holder on this site was the biggest of its kind in the world - a magnificent feat of Victorian engineering and working monument to the great pioneers of British power.
2019
Now, the historic site's redevelopment (and restoration) heralds a new phase in its history: with new homes, jobs, shops, cafes and a proud and tight-knit community
Latest News and Events
Project Milestones
JUNE 2018
Oval Gas Works planning permission granted
DECEMBER 2018
Tesco Kennington planning permission granted
FEBRUARY 2019
Construction commences
JULY 2019
Project Office installed along Montford Place
AUGUST 2019
Temporary Tesco store opens and demolition of Tesco on Kennington Lane
SEPTEMBER 2019
Demolition of Axis building

NEW HOMES
Over 1,309 new homes (35% affordable over 409 affordable homes)

COMMUNITY SPACE
Two designated community spaces as well as community fund, community plan and employment and skills plan

THE GENERATOR
A flexible co-working space for small businesses

JOBS
When complete, Oval Village will support 1,400 full time jobs

HERITAGE
Retention and refurbishment of Grade II listed gas holder

PUBLIC REALM
Three new public spaces: Cutler's Way, The Lime Grove and Gas Holder Place

COMMERCIAL SPACE
Approx 160,000 sq ft commercial or flexible commercial space including retail

NEW CONNECTIONS
New pedestrian and cycle routes, unlocking an impermeable site and integrating it with the surrounding area