New homes completed at Barkingside Yard in London. The project offers affordable units for social rent, aiding Redbridge residents.
Twenty-three homes are now finished, with ninety-eight homes to be available overall by the summer. These homes have one to three bedrooms and are allocated for social rent to people on Redbridge Council’s list.
The Greater London Authority helped fund the project which transformed the site from a builder’s yard into family homes. Eight of these homes include three bedrooms.
Three homes are wheelchair accessible and another seven include accessible bathrooms, providing important features for people with mobility needs. The homes are also conveniently close to Barkingside station, allowing for quick commutes to central London in under 45 minutes.
Sheppard Robson and ECE Architecture both helped design the project, which aims to improve the local area. Improvements include upgraded parking, new crossings, solar lights, and better public cycle parking.
The project prioritizes sustainability by incorporating air source heat pumps, green roofs, and new allotments and gardens. These additions should enhance overall biodiversity in the area.
An event was held to celebrate the latest stage of the project, attended by people involved. The development is primarily car-free, except for Blue Badge parking, and provides ample cycle storage.
As part of its planning agreement, the development also contributes to Fairlop Waters Country Park. Redbridge Council has welcomed the new homes, believing they will help ease the housing crisis.
Officials are impressed with the overall quality of the homes. They believe that residents deserve high-quality homes, and state that these new builds provide exactly that type of housing.