Clarion Housing Group and The Hill Group have agreed a deal to deliver 188 new social rent homes in Woolwich as part of the wider Woolwich Leisure Centre redevelopment.
The homes will be delivered through a Section 106 agreement within a major mixed-tenure scheme being brought forward by Hill in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
The wider development will deliver 557 homes alongside a new state-of-the-art leisure centre for the local community. The social rent homes will comprise a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Richard Cook, chief development officer at Clarion Housing Group, said: “This partnership with The Hill Group will deliver 188 high quality social rent homes in the heart of Woolwich, helping more people access genuinely affordable housing in a well-connected and vibrant part of London. We have a strong track record of working with Hill across a number of developments and this agreement reflects the value of long-term partnerships in accelerating the delivery of much-needed affordable homes.
“Working alongside Hill and the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we’re pleased to be supporting the wider regeneration of Woolwich town centre while providing homes that will remain affordable for local residents for generations to come.”
Cain Peters, managing director for special projects at The Hill Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome Clarion as our affordable housing partner on this landmark development in Woolwich. Delivering 557 homes in total alongside a brand-new leisure centre is a testament to what can be achieved when housebuilders, housing associations and local authorities work together with a shared purpose.
“Clarion is a trusted partner and its commitment to keeping these social rent homes genuinely affordable for local residents for generations to come aligns closely with Hill’s own values. We look forward to starting on site later this year and delivering a development that the whole community can be proud of.”
