Where we are building
Andover Estate
Name
Andover Estate, N7
Start date
March 2021
Expected completion date
Late Summer 2025
Description
We are building:
- 42 new homes
- an affordable workspace
- a new commercial/community space.
We are also:
- revamping existing play areas and creating a new one
- carrying out extensive public realm works including installation of new lighting
- planting new trees and shrubs.
Progress
22 of the 42 new homes have completed and are now occupied. We are anticipating the remaining 20 homes to be completed in late Summer 2025.
Total number of new homes
42 council homes
Size of new homes
- 6 x 1 bed homes
- 22 x 2 bed homes
- 14 x 3 bed homes
Main contact
Beaumont Rise
Name
17-23 Beaumont Rise, N19
Start date
September 2019
Expected completion date
2026
Description
Building 27 new homes, including 17 supported housing units with staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Total number of homes
27 new homes. 10 new council homes for rent and 17 for supported housing
Size of new homes
- 17 x supported living accommodation homes
- 10 x two-bed homes
Main contact
- Souad Akbur: souad.akbur@islington.gov.uk
Bemerton Estate south
Name
Bemerton Estate south
Expected start date
To be confirmed.
Expected completion date
To be confirmed.
Status
Planning application approved 2nd June 2025
Description
We have completed three consultations with local residents about what could be built.
Total number of homes
84 new homes
Main contact
Elthorne Estate (ball park and community centre)
Name
Elthorne Estate (ball park and community centre), N19
Start date
February 2021
Expected completion date
October 2025
Description
We are building new homes on two sites:
- the sunken sports pitch
- existing St Johns community centre.
We are improving:
- estate roads
- public realm
- play facilities
We are also building a new multi games court at Zoffany Park.
Total number of homes
46 new homes for up to 167 people.
- 16 council homes
- 22 market sale
- 8 shared ownership
Size of the new homes
- 9 x 1 bed homes
- 31 x 2 bed homes
- 5 x 3 bed homes
- 1 x 4 bed homes
Main contact
Park View Estate
Name
Park View Estate, N5
Start date
January 2021
Expected completion date
August 2025
Progress
20 of the 31 new homes have been completed and are now occupied. We are anticipating that the remaining 11 homes to be completed by August 2025.
Description
Building new homes around the estate, plus a new community space, extensive landscaping and environmental improvements.
Total number of homes
31 new council homes.
Size of new homes
- 8 x 1 bed homes
- 3 x 2 bed homes (wheelchair)
- 20 x 2 bed homes
Main contact
Vorley Road
Name
Vorley Road
Expected start date
Spring 2027
Expected completion date
Winter 2029
Description
Building 79 new homes on the site for a former bus stand and old council office building. The new homes will be delivered across three blocks. The scheme will also include a new library and medical centre at ground and first floor level, and improvements to public realm.
Status
Subject to planning.
Total number of homes
79 new homes.
- 33 council homes
- 7 shared ownership
- 39 market sale
Size of new homes
- 32 x 1 bed homes
- 36 x 2 bed homes
- 11 x 3 bed homes
Main contact
Harvist Estate
Name
Harvist Estate
Expected start date
Summer 2026
Expected completion date
Winter 2027
Description
Development of 24 high-quality homes for social rent on the Harvist Estate, completing work on a previously stalled scheme.
Status
Planning permission granted in January 2019. A new planning application is required for the redesign of dwellings.
Size of new homes
- 3 × 1-bedroom homes
- 12 × 2-bedroom homes
- 5 × 3-bedroom homes
- 4 x 4-bedroom homes
Main contact
- Jonathan Mortimer: jonathan.mortimer@islington.gov.uk
St John's Mansions
Name
St John's Mansions
Start date
September 2024
Expected completion date
March 2026
Description
Refurbishment of a vacant building to create 19 self-contained flats of medium-term, supported temporary accommodation, specifically designed to support individuals who have experienced homelessness. Staff will be on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Status
Refurbishment underway
Size of new homes
- 3 × 1-bedroom homes
- 12 × 2-bedroom homes
- 5 × 3-bedroom homes
- 4 x 4-bedroom homes
Main contact
- Peter Hall: Peter.hall2@islington.gov.uk