More than 300 genuinely affordable homes could move a step closer under proposals being considered by Ealing Council next month.
A report published ahead of an upcoming decision considers plans for the future of 6 stalled housing sites around the borough. Building suddenly stopped at those 6 stalled sites in 2023 when companies went out of business.
Separately, on 7 October, the council’s cabinet will consider a plan for the next stage of the proposed Mandeville Parkway development in Northolt, which is expected to deliver 100 new council homes for social rent.
If agreed, the proposals would support the council’s ambition of tackling the housing crisis by building more genuinely affordable homes across the borough.
Council leader Peter Mason said: “Everyone benefits when more people have a secure, genuinely affordable home. The right home gives people the foundation they need to stay healthy, support their families, and play a full part in their community.
“These proposals are about making progress towards more affordable homes across our 7 towns, whether that means finding a way forward for stalled sites or moving ahead with new developments such as Mandeville. There is still much more work to do, but these are important steps towards giving more local people access to a home they can afford.”
Stalled housing sites
The stalled sites are at the Chesterton and Evesham Close and Wood End in Greenford; Norwood Road and Shackleton Road in Southall; and Dean Gardens in West Ealing; all of which were being built by Henry Construction. It also includes the Southall Market car park development, which was originally being built by 4 Square Services. Between them, they were originally expected to create 230 homes, including 174 homes for London Affordable Rent.
Work stopped at all of the sites after the collapse of both contractors in 2023. Since then, the council has been carrying out technical, legal, and financial checks to find the best way forward. It is now proposing to market the sites to test interest and explore viable options for restarting the schemes.
No decision is being sought on selling any of the sites. Instead, the council would gather information and offers before bringing a further report back to cabinet with recommendations on what should happen next.
Mandeville Parkway development
Cabinet will also consider plans for the next stage of the Mandeville Parkway housing development in Northolt. The proposals, which include a mix of apartments and townhouses of different sizes, will provide much-needed new homes by making better use of land around the Northolt Park estate. Under the proposals, the public space around the development will be improved, creating a more attractive environment for the wider community.
The development would also include new landscaping, play space and communal outdoor areas. The homes were to be designed to high, energy-efficiency standards to help cut carbon emissions and reduce fuel bills for future residents.
The report asks for approval to start the process of finding the right contractor and funding needed before construction can begin. A further report would go to the council’s cabinet before any construction contracts were awarded.
Subject to future approvals, planning permission, and procurement, construction at Mandeville could begin in 2028, with the homes then expected to be ready in 2030.
Councillor Louise Brett, deputy leader of the council and cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes, said: “With more than 6,000 local families waiting for a council home, there is a clear need for more genuinely affordable homes across our borough. In response, we are running one of London’s largest council homebuilding programmes and last year we provided more new affordable homes for rent than any other London borough. This next step for Mandeville will keep the scheme on track and help us to continue building the homes local people need.”
