Yes. We are committed to keeping each part of the existing estate in the best possible condition until it is demolished.

As the regeneration proposals cover up to 12 years, Catalyst will complete improvement works in some of the Blocks to improve living conditions for residents until the new homes are ready. Catalyst Housing’s Decent Homes Programme began in April 2010.

No – the new homes are being developed to at least the same size as the existing properties. The new homes will be built to Parker Morris Standard – this is the minimum standard for the size of rooms. For example, the total floor area of a two bedroom flat should be at least 73 square meters. Properties on Wornington Green were originally built to Parker Morris Standards, so the new homes will be a similar size.

Catalyst Housing is committed to a rent guarantee which aims to ensure that you do not pay more rent as a result of the new development. (See the downloadable Rent Guarantee document).

• If you move into a new home that is the same size as your old property you will pay the same rent for the new property as you paid for your original home.
• If you move to either a larger or smaller property (depending on need) than your original home, you will pay the same rent as other Catalyst Housing tenants living in the same size home locally.
• This applies to moves to other Catalyst Housing properties both on and off Wornington Green.

This does not cover your service charge or council tax, so your monthly outgoings may be more. Ask your Housing and Regeneration Co-ordinator for details.