Planning permission approved for 66 new council-led homes
19th March 2025Avanti Architects’ proposal for 66 new council-led social rent homes for the London Borough of Haringey was unanimously approved earlier this month, contributing towards Haringey’s ambitious goal of delivering 3,000 new council homes by 2031.
Working alongside Oobe landscape architects, this exemplary scheme (which will become part of the Sir Frederick Messer Estate) offers 100% social rent tenure homes for the borough; this includes 40% family units (3-bed apartments) and 10% wheelchair-accessible home. These new homes will also be dual or triple-aspect, improving daylight and ventilation throughout.
As an infill development on an existing estate, optimising unused space while balancing development with public realm improvements was crucial from the start. The new scheme will only use 27% of the site footprint, minimising open space loss.
Aligning with Haringey’s net-zero goals, the scheme will be car free with a new pedestrian gateway avenue. A 100% green roof coverage and solar panels added, achieving a 10% biodiversity net gain and 89% carbon reduction on-site.
This project stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved in addressing London’s social housing crisis, marking a significant step in the right direction.
Congratulations to all involved for reaching an important milestone in this project!
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“This site is yet another exemplary contribution to the council homes that our borough so badly needs. All 66 homes will be social rent with 80% being 2 bed or more and 38% 3 bed it’s really going to deliver for families in desperate need. We’re delivering incredibly sustainable and airtight homes which will reduce both carbon emissions and our residents’ bills.”
Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning (Deputy Leader)
