Out-Law News 1 min. read
26 Apr 2013, 2:18 pm
As well as the new homes, the development will see the construction of shops, a primary school and a health centre.
The first phase of the scheme will comprise a £110 million redevelopment at 243 Ealing Road to create seven towers reaching up to 14 storeys in height. The towers will provide 441 new flats as well as 13,330 square feet of commercial space.
Brent Council first drew up plans to redevelop the area in 2007 but the project stalled during the recession. NHG bought the site last year and has received funding from the Mayor of London's Housing Covenant for the redevelopment. It has joined up with housebuilder Hill Group, which will be responsible for the construction of the scheme.
"This new development marks the start of one of the most exciting regeneration projects in West London and is an exceptional example of the right way to build more homes in the capital," said NHG chief executive Helen Evans according to local reports.
"By working together with the Mayor of London, Brent Council and Hill we will transform this part of London into a new community, which will go some way to stemming the acute housing shortage we are experiencing across the city,” she said.
“This year has been an exciting one for Brent with a number of major projects delivering on the ground, despite the tough economic circumstances," said Brent Council's lead member of regeneration and major projects George Crane.
“The Brent Council remains committed to working with our partners to bring forward high quality new development in our growth areas and the proposals for Alperton fully exemplify this,” he added.
Work on the first phase of the scheme is due to start this spring and the first homes are expected to go on sale next year.
