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Haringey Homes
Delivering a new generation of council homes for local people
- Council homes to tackle housing need
- How we will deliver new homes
- Paying for the new homes
- Community wealth building
- Where we are building?
- Have your say
Council homes to tackle housing need
Housing is one of our top priorities.
We have an ambition to deliver 1,000 new council homes by 2022 and the first of those homes are already under construction.
For many of those in greatest need, a council home offers the only real chance of putting down roots in Haringey. That’s why we’re delivering a new generation of council homes in the borough.
How we will deliver new homes
Our preference is to build as many of these new council homes ourselves, which can include ‘infill’ on existing estates, adding to existing buildings or using land which until recently was used for other purposes.
After a generation or more of not building homes ourselves, it will take time to grow our team and ability to do this. We are also working with others to achieve our ambitions. This means, alongside council-built homes on council-owned land, we are acquiring homes built by others - either on our land, or on land owned by others.
Paying for the new homes
The Government’s decision to remove the cap on councils’ borrowing in their Housing Revenue Accounts (HRA) has made a big difference to our ability to deliver these new homes. No amount of borrowing changes the fact that due of the rent levels, every new council house needs hundreds of thousands of pounds in subsidy to stack up financially. That’s why funding for new council housing from the Mayor of London is just as important in transforming how we deliver homes in Haringey. Our successful bid for funding from the Mayor of London means that we will be receiving a £62.8m grant to deliver the council homes the borough needs.
Even with the funding from the Mayor, we don’t have all the subsidy we need. This means we will build a mix of different homes which includes some for sale on the private market. Our commitment is that we will only do this to cross-subsidise the delivery of the greatest possible number of council-rented homes.
Community wealth building
Our Borough Plan also makes a commitment to build and retain wealth in our community. Among other things, this means every public pound spent must provide maximum public benefit. We always aim to buy goods and services locally to make sure that all of Haringey - businesses and residents - benefit from this new era of council home delivery.
Where are we building
A wave of council housebuilding is starting across the borough:
- Templeton, south Tottenham - 11 council homes at council rents
- Red House site, West Green Road - 46 council homes at council rents
- Welbourne site, Tottenham Hale - 131 council homes at council rents
- 500 White Hart Lane, north Tottenham - 23 council homes at council rents and six shared ownership properties
- Plevna Crescent, south Tottenham - 16 council homes at council rents
- Rosa Luxemburg Apartments, Tottenham Hale - 104 council homes at council rents
View the site locations on Google Maps (external link)
Have your say
Coronavirus has changed the way we live, work and play. Based on government guidance, Haringey Council’s face to face engagement events have been temporarily postponed.
We are committed to delivering a new generation of Council homes for local people. To ensure we can deliver the new homes to our resident’s need, we will be asking you to share comments online to help progress some council housing schemes.
S105 Consultations
Under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985 the council has a legal obligation to consult with secure tenants where proposals may have an impact on them.
Once the Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985 consultation with secure tenants is carried out and responses considered, the council has undertaken its statutory duty.
Please click on the button below to view the council’s Housing Act 1985 Section 105 consultations:
Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985 consultations
Housing delivery - Community engagement
We are keen to ensure that new council homes meet the needs of local people. In addition to seeking your views through legally required consultations, we also invite you to comment on the designs of new homes in your area before planning submissions are made. You will find proposed housing schemes which are currently open for comment below.
Campsbourne Estate
The site containing parking bays adjacant to Wat Tyler House has been identified as a potential site to build a seven-storey building comprising of 15 new council homes to be let at council rents. The proposal involves the removal of the 24 existing parking bays.
Full details of the proposal and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Campsbourne Estate engagement website from Monday 30 November.
Campsbourne Estate engagement website
These proposals will be open to comments from 30 November 2020 until 11 January 2021.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Remington Road
The vacant land and garages on Remington Road and Pulford Road adjacent to the railway have been identified as a potential site to build 45 new council homes to be let at council rents. The proposal involves developing vacant land and adjoining garages.
Full details of the proposal and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Remington Road and Pulford Road engagement website from Monday 30 November.
Remington Road and Pulford Road engagement website
These proposals will be open to comments from 30 November 2020 until 11 January 2021.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Cranwood House
The site on Woodside Avenue currently occupied by a care home has been identified as a potential site to build 41 new homes with 32 to be let at council rents. The proposal involves demolishing the existing care home to provide a mixture of apartments, maisonettes and houses.
Full details of the proposal and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Cranwood House engagement website from Monday 23 November.
Cranwood House engagement website
These proposals will be open to comments from 23 November 2020 until 13 December 2020.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Noel Park
Land adjacent to 208 Farrant Avenue has been identified as a potential site to build a two-storey, three-bedroom home.
Land adjacent to 200 Morley Avenue has been identified as a potential site to build a two-storey, three-bedroom home.
Both homes would be let at council rents.
The proposal involves the removal of the existing garages at each location.
Full details of the proposal and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Noel Park engagement website from Monday 23 November.
These proposals will be open to comments from 23 November 2020 until 6 December 2020.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Bury Road
Land adjacent to 65 Bury Road has been identified as a potential site to build a two-storey, three-bedroom home to be let at council rent. The proposal involves the removal of the existing block of seven garages.
Full details of the proposal and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Bury Road engagement website from Monday 9 November.
These proposals will be open to comments from 9 November 2020 until 23 November 2020.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Partridge Way
Land on the corner of Partridge Way and Trinity Road has been identified as a potential site to build a nine-storey building comprising 23 council homes to be let at council rents. The proposals involve the removal of the existing block of garages and the relocation of the existing refuse/recycling storage area.
Full details of the proposal and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Partridge Way engagement website from Monday 9 November 2020.
Partridge Way engagement website
These proposals will be open to comments from 9 November 2020 until 29 November 2020.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Cornwall Road
Land between 74-84 and 88 Cornwall Road has been identified as a potential site to build two, three-storey buildings. It is proposed that Building One will comprise three one-bedroom homes and Building Two will comprise six two-bedroom homes.
Full details of the proposals and information on how to join our online engagement events can be found on the Cornwall Road engagement website.
Cornwall Road engagement website
These proposals will be open for comment from 2 November 2020 until 22 November 2020.
If you need to access the materials or provide your feedback in a different format, please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Jansons Road
A site on the corner of Jansons Road and Philip Lane has been identified as a potential site to build a three-storey building comprising five council homes to be let at council rents. Residents were asked their views on the proposal to remove the car park used by secure tenants and leaseholders which currently occupies the site.
Full details of the proposal and how to re-listen to our online engagement events can be found on the Jansons Road engagement website.
Jansons Road engagement website
The engagement period for Jansons Road closed on 16 November 2020. Comments are now being considered and residents will be made aware of the decision in due course.
If you have any questions please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Stainby Road
Land adjacent to 9 Stainby Road has been identified as a potential site to build two two-storey, three bedroom homes. Residents were asked their views on the proposal to remove the existing car park used by secure tenants and leaseholders at 1-20 Stainby Road.
Full details of the proposal and how to re-listen to our online engagement events can be found on the Stainby Road engagement website.
Stainby Road engagement website
The engagement period for Stainby Road closed on 16 November 2020. Comments are now being considered and residents will be made aware of the decision in due course.
If you have any questions please contact engagement@haringey.gov.uk or 020 8489 1443.
Scales Road:
We are proposing to build four new council homes at council rents at the end of the existing block on Scales Road. See the Scales Road project page to see the plans for Scales Road.
