Construction starts on 182 new council homes in Brentford, replacing 92 ageing homes

Construction is under way on 182 new council homes as part of the regeneration of Charlton House and Albany House in Brentford, west London, replacing 92 ageing homes with energy-efficient homes for social rent.

About 30% are larger family-sized homes

Delivery partner Higgins Partnerships announced the start of construction in November, with councillors from Hounslow Council marking the occasion at a ceremony attended by the wider project team and representatives from the Greater London Authority. Around 30% of the new homes will be larger family-sized properties, aimed at meeting the borough’s growing need for affordable housing for local families. The scheme also provides ground-floor commercial space and more than 2,500 square metres of landscaped green space.

Part of a 2,500-home affordable housing commitment

The regeneration forms part of Hounslow Council’s wider housing and regeneration programme, under which the council has committed to delivering 2,500 affordable homes across the borough. Councillor Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, is among the council members driving the programme.

(Sources: PAD Magazine; Higgins Partnerships / Hounslow Council.)