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Where we are building

Andover Estate

Name

Andover Estate, N7

Start date

March 2021

Expected completion date

January/February 2026

Description

We are building:

  • 42 new homes
  • an affordable workspace
  • a new commercial/community space.

We are also:

  • revamping existing play areas and creating a new one
  • carrying out extensive public realm works including installation of new lighting
  • planting new trees and shrubs.

Progress

22 of the 42 new homes have completed and are now occupied. We are anticipating the remaining 20 homes to be completed end of February 2026.

Total number of new homes

42 council homes

Size of new homes

  • 6 x 1 bed homes
  • 22 x 2 bed homes
  • 14 x 3 bed homes

Main contact

Beaumont Rise

Name

17-23 Beaumont Rise, N19

Start date

September 2019

Expected completion date

2026

Description

Building 27 new homes, including 17 supported housing units with staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

Total number of homes

27 new homes. 10 new council homes for rent and 17 for supported housing 

Size of new homes

  • 17 x supported living accommodation homes
  • 10 x two-bed homes

Main contact

Bemerton Estate south

Name

Bemerton Estate south

Expected start date

To be confirmed.

Expected completion date

To be confirmed.

Status

Planning application approved September 2025.

Description

We have completed three consultations with local residents about what could be built.

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Total number of homes

84 new homes

Main contact

Elthorne Estate (ball park and community centre)

Name

Elthorne Estate (ball park and community centre), N19

Start date

February 2021

Expected completion date

January 2026 

Description

We are building new homes on two sites:

  • the sunken sports pitch
  • existing St Johns community centre.

We are improving:

  • estate roads
  • public realm
  • play facilities

We are also building a new multi games court at Zoffany Park.

Total number of homes

46 new homes for up to 167 people.

  • 16 council homes
  • 22 market sale
  • 8 shared ownership

Size of the new homes

  • 9 x 1 bed homes
  • 31 x 2 bed homes
  • 5 x 3 bed homes
  • 1 x 4 bed homes

Main contact

Park View Estate

Name

Park View Estate, N5

Start date 

January 2021

Expected completion date

February 2026 

Progress

20 of the 31 new homes have been completed and are now occupied. We are anticipating that the remaining 11 homes to be completed by August 2025. 

Description

Building new homes around the estate, plus a new community space, extensive landscaping and environmental improvements.

Total number of homes

31 new council homes.

Size of new homes

  • 8 x 1 bed homes
  • 3 x 2 bed homes (wheelchair)
  • 20 x 2 bed homes

Main contact

Vorley Road

Name

Vorley Road

Expected start date

Spring 2027

Expected completion date

Winter 2029

Description

Building 79 new homes on the site for a former bus stand and old council office building. The new homes will be delivered across three blocks. The scheme will also include a new library and medical centre at ground and first floor level, and improvements to public realm.

Status

Planning approved January 2026 

Total number of homes

79 new homes.

  • 33 council homes
  • 7 shared ownership
  • 39 market sale

Size of new homes

  • 32 x 1 bed homes
  • 36 x 2 bed homes
  • 11 x 3 bed homes

Main contact

Harvist Estate

Name

Harvist Estate

Expected start date

Summer 2026

Expected completion date

Summer 2028 

Description

Development of 24 high-quality homes for social rent on the Harvist Estate, completing work on a previously stalled scheme. 

Status

Planning permission granted in January 2019. A new planning application is required for the redesign of dwellings.  

Size of new homes

  • 3 × 1-bedroom homes 
  • 12 × 2-bedroom homes 
  • 5 × 3-bedroom homes 
  • 4 x 4-bedroom homes 

Main contact

 

St John's Mansions

Name

St John's Mansions

Start date

September 2024

Expected completion date

June 2026 

Description

Refurbishment of a vacant building to create 19 self-contained flats of medium-term, supported temporary accommodation, specifically designed to support individuals who have experienced homelessness. Staff will be on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Status

Refurbishment underway 

Size of new homes

  • 3 × 1-bedroom homes 
  • 12 × 2-bedroom homes 
  • 5 × 3-bedroom homes 
  • 4 x 4-bedroom homes 

Main contact

 
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