Lillington and Longmoore Gardens

Lillington Gardens was one of the largest comprehensive redevelopments in post-war London. Built by Westminster City Council, it was designed by Darbourne and Darke to provide approximately 780 dwellings for 2000 people. It was a mixed development which included old people's dwellings, shops, surgeries, a community hall, library and pubs. It was developed in three phases, of which Phase I (covering the NE part of the site) won an open competition in 1961. The Church of St James the Less is located at the centre of the estate, successfully incorporated into the overall design. The adjoining Longmoore Gardens was designed in a similar style by Westminster City Council architects in the 1980s.