Hackney housing scheme nears completion

A London residential development is progressing toward completion as part of efforts to deliver new homes and affordable housing in the capital.

The Wimbourne Street development, in Hackney, was recently visited by Tom Copley, the deputy mayor of London for housing and residential development, who toured the site alongside Hackney mayor Caroline Woodley, Hackney Council representatives and construction partner Higgins Partnerships.

The project will deliver 59 new homes across two buildings, Wimbourne North Block and Wimbourne South Block, on a previously underused infill site.

Of the homes, 27 will be for council social rent, 12 for shared ownership and 20 for outright sale, providing a mix of housing options for local residents. 

Designed by architects Mikhail Riches, the scheme will also include a café or commercial space, a children’s playground and new landscaped areas.

Deputy mayor Copley said: “It was a pleasure to visit the Wimbourne Street development in Hackney, where 59 new homes will provide a much-needed affordable housing boost. 

“This once underused site will help people put down roots in their local area and deliver new commercial and green space for the community to enjoy. 

“This regeneration supports our work to build a better and fairer London for everyone.”

Declan Higgins, chief executive for Higgins Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome the deputy mayor to Wimbourne Street to see the progress being made. 

“This development is not only delivering much-needed affordable homes but also creating a high-quality place that will benefit both new and existing residents for years to come. 

“Alongside delivering new homes, we have been working closely with the local community to provide training and employment opportunities, ensuring the development delivers lasting social value to the area.”

The development forms part of Hackney Council’s Housing Supply Programme, which aims to repurpose smaller urban sites to help address London’s ongoing housing shortage.

Mayor Woodley added: “It was brilliant to join Tom Copley, deputy mayor of London for housing, Dame Meg Hillier MP and Higgins at Wimbourne Street, where beautifully designed new council homes are nearing completion and residents will soon be moving in. 

“These are some of the 1000 council homes we’re delivering across Hackney, all prioritised for local people in housing need.”

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