A housing association has partnered with a developer to construct almost 150 homes on the rooftops of an property in east London.
A complete of 142 new homes can be developed on the Eric Estate in east London (image: Gracewood Group)
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EastendHomes and Gracewood Group will construct 142 homes on high of the Eric Estate in Mile End #UKhousing
EastendHomes, which owns 4,000 homes in Tower Hamlets, has entered a three way partnership with Gracewood Group so as to deliver what it’s calling “the biggest airspace improvement scheme within the the UK”.
A complete of 142 new homes can be developed on the Eric Estate whereas additional property regeneration work can be being carried out.
Almost 80% of the brand new homes can be for reasonably priced rented or homeownership tenures and can embody studio, one, two and three-bed room flats.
The homes will add two storeys to 5 present low-rise blocks, whereas an additional 11 flats can be developed in a former storage house.
No demolition work can be wanted as a part of the venture and present residents will stay of their homes whereas the work is carried out.
Plenty of London-based social landlords have just lately introduced plans to develop homes on the roofs of present developments, together with Sutton Housing Society and the Newham Council-owned Populo Living.
New permitted improvement rights got here into power on 1 August which imply constructing homeowners can add two storeys to their buildings with out submitting a planning software.
EastendHomes confirmed the Eric Estate scheme was topic to full planning permission.
Steve Inkpen, director of particular tasks and new enterprise at EastendHomes, mentioned: “This scheme is now underway and as soon as accomplished will present a lot-wanted new homes for many who want them in our space.
“It is great that almost 80% of them can be reasonably priced and that Gracewood can be working with residents to enhance the property.
“Outside house is essential to our residents too and by offering play areas and higher landscaping, the scheme will considerably enhance the realm.”
Charles Pear, director at Gracewood, mentioned: “This is an thrilling and far-anticipated venture that may set a precedent for future airspace developments, one thing we consider varieties a part of the answer to the UK’s housing scarcity.
“This work in Mile End will additional improve the Eric Estate, offering a lot-wanted, new, high quality homes utilizing modern trendy building strategies.
“We are proud to be working with a nicely-revered native housing association to present genuinely reasonably priced homes for native folks.”
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