[Mike]

Looks like the old set has almost gone. I think the original plans were to use the land for extra sets. However, with ratings falling and Holby also now gone.... I do wonder whether it will be sold for housing.

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You'd struggle to get a housing development in there I think - they'd still try I'm sure but houses and privately owned land surround the site, it's boxed in and the only way of achieving that would be for the BBC to sell off more than just the Eastenders backlot.

One of my work colleagues is a neighbour (I think she lives a few doors down from where that photo was taken) - she said the BBC assured them they wouldn't sell it for someone to construct housing on it when it was no longer used, so we'll see how truthful they are.

Edit: I think they're also retaining George Street for the Tube Station set as well, as the new set doesn't have it.