Ballot
Investment in Alton will help to create a better living environment where people can stay, grow, and prosper. We are committed to delivering what's best for the Alton and the people within it. These new community-focused proposals put residents' needs at the centre of our plans and we're gathering your views and feedback at every stage, including a ballot - the results of which confirmed resident support for the plans.
Alton estate says Yes to better future in ground-breaking ballot
In the largest regeneration ballot of its kind, over 1,400 residents voted on plans for up to 650 new homes, together with a new library, GP surgeries, youth facilities, Family Hub, improved shops, green spaces and access around the estate.
Aydin Dikerdem, Wandsworth Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, said: “This is a momentous day for the Alton. For too many years this estate has suffered from lack of investment, but now we have a clear decision from the people who live here that they want real change and we’re committed to delivering that.
“I would like to thank everyone who voted in the ballot and made their voice heard – it was crucial that we asked you directly about the future of where you live so that we can work together to make this a better place for everyone. We’re ready to start building affordable homes and better community facilities, so we’ll update residents soon on the next steps and how you can get involved.”
The council will now move to the next stage in finalising the detailed plans to build better community facilities and high-quality affordable new homes, with major repairs to some existing blocks.
Central to the scheme is our plan to build family-sized homes prioritised for Alton residents experiencing overcrowding. The ballot will enable us to bring GLA grant into the scheme, helping us to deliver our target of over 50 per cent affordable housing.
Why residents voted yes
Angus, a resident in Alton East said: “I voted yes because the long overdue proposals to improve the Alton much better reflect the needs of the residents of the estate.”
Mick, a resident living in Alton's Tangley Grove, said: “I’ve lived on the Alton for over 50 years, and I voted yes because something needs to change.”
Alton Renewal Plan
Council rents are set boroughwide and we guarantee this will continue, so this means your rent will not go up as a direct result of the regeneration scheme.
Development will be phased to do the work in the best order to reduce noise and disruption.
The ballot follows more than a year of improvements across the estate delivered by the council as part of the Alton Renewal Plan. These include opening the Roehampton Family Hub, bringing more events and the council’s annual jobs fair to Roehampton this year, installing outdoor murals designed and painted by residents, expanding the community mini-bus service and resurfacing roads and pavements.
Local MP Fleur Anderson said: “This is fantastic news for our community. Alton residents have waited far too long for the investment they deserve, and I am delighted that they have now had their say and backed these plans so strongly. The ‘Yes’ vote is a clear message that people want change - new homes, better health facilities, modern community spaces and a revitalised shopping parade. This is a huge step forward!”
About the ballot
The residents’ ballot closed yesterday (16 October) and was run independently by Civica Election Services, following rules set by the Greater London Authority (GLA). Civica will now write directly to residents to formally confirm the ballot result.
Civica received responses from 41.5% of the 3,395 residents who were eligible to vote in the ballot between 22 September and 16 October. 82.4% voted ‘yes’, 17.6% voted ‘no’ and 3 ballot papers were invalid.
Engagement
Local residents have been involved in the plans at every stage.
We have outlined a high level plan (below) that shows the key activities that will be happening and when. Dates are always subject to change, depending on a number of factors, but we will try to stick to them as much as we can, and update you of any changes as we progress.
The first thing that will happen is around the Early Improvement Plan. As we said previously, the buildings under the Early Improvement Plan, also known as Block A - the old Co-op building and the old Boys Club, will be the first buildings to be designed in detail, submitted for Planning at the end of 2025. These existing buildings will make way for the new Community Hub and a new residential building behind it, along with public realm improvements.
Whilst the Early Improvement Plan is getting started on site, the main masterplan will be designed in parallel, and submitted for Planning in Spring 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Alton Renewal Plan is a complex programme of change for the estate and although we have tried to
explain everything as clearly as possible there may be unfamiliar words or phrases that could do with a little more explanation.
We have created a document which contains answers to the questions we most frequently get asked about the plans for new homes and community facilities, and those we think will be most useful for residents.
These FAQs were updated in November 2025 with further explanations based on feedback from residents following the successful ballot process.
If you haven't found the answer to your specific question here, please contact us:
Twitter - @AltonRenewal
www.wandsworth.gov.uk/roehampton
The FAQs were created in July 2025 and subsequently updated in September and November 2025.
Engagement Boards
You can download copies of the engagement boards which explain the ballot, please click on the links below. The exhibition boards are large files, so they are available to download individually.
Landlord Offer
The Landlord Offer is the official name for the document which explains the proposed changes to the Alton if you vote ‘yes’. It is called the Landlord Offer because Wandsworth Council is the landlord who manages most of the homes and facilities on the Alton, including the areas which there are plans to change.
You can download a copy of the Landlord Offer document by clicking on the link below.
Section 105 booklet
Wandsworth Council want to hear your thoughts on the changes to council housing as part of the Alton Renewal Plan. This booklet for council tenants sets out how we will manage the new homes and changes which will be made if residents vote ‘yes’ in the upcoming ballot.
The law (Section 105 of the Housing Act) says we must tell our council tenants about significant changes to council housing in your area, and find out your thoughts before we go ahead.
You can download a copy of the Section 105 booklet by clicking on the link below.