Hill go-ahead for £850m North London estate rebuild | Construction Enquirer News
Summary
Enfield Council has approved a revised plan for an £850m redevelopment of the Edmonton estate, set to deliver 795 new homes, including 270 affordable units, starting this summer.
Why It Matters
This redevelopment project is significant as it addresses the urgent need for affordable housing in North London. By accelerating the construction timeline, the council aims to provide modern homes and improve community facilities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents. This initiative reflects broader trends in urban regeneration and housing policy.
Key Takeaways
- Enfield Council's plan accelerates the delivery of affordable housing.
- The project will replace 795 aging properties with modern homes.
- Construction for the first phase is set to begin in early summer.
Enfield Council cabinet has approved revised phasing for the £850m, 20-year overhaul of the Edmonton estate, clearing the way for construction of the first 270 affordable homes to start in early summer. In total, the phased redevelopment of the Joyce Avenue and Snell’s Park estates will replace 795 ageing properties with modern homes, around half set to be genuinely affordable. Plans, first approved two years ago, also include a community centre, nursery, energy centre and upgraded parks and landscaping. The council has agreed a faster build-out plan that will bring hundreds of affordable homes forward earlier than originally planned. Block D will be one of five projects in the first phase building plan Hill Group has now been formally appointed to deliver the opening phases, with preparatory works already underway. Masterplan designed have been delivered by HTA Designs Under the shake-up, the next phase will deliver 220 homes instead of the 148 originally earmarked, accelerating the supply of new council and affordable homes for existing residents. Cllr Ayten Guzel said: “Achieving the promises the Council made to residents at the time of the ballot is our priority. “This is a major step forward for those residents and for Joyce and Snell’s Park. By agreeing the contract with Hill and revising the phasing of the scheme, we are not only delivering on those promises, but speeding up the programme to bring forward more council homes, more quickly. “Working with Hill on these...
