Wandsworth says it’s on course with 1,000 homes pledge

Wandsworth council says it is on target to complete the building of 1,000 new homes in the borough by 2029.

The local authority says half the programme is completed, with new homes either occupied or under construction.

It adds that remaining proposed homes have planning consent, or are at the design, community engagement and pre-planning stages.

Aydin Dikerdem, cabinet member for housing, said: “Every new council home built is a family off council waiting lists or out of overcrowded housing, and I am pleased that works are progressing well on these schemes.

“These homes will be prioritised for local residents, giving families a chance for a council rent home in the area in which they have already laid roots, and we are providing a variety of housing that is necessary to cater for different accessibility needs.”

Works have recently completed at Colson Way in Furzedown, where there will be eight new homes for supported housing, which will cater for Wandsworth residents with learning difficulties who can live independently.

This land was previously the site of underused lock-up garages and has been transformed into the new supported housing flats with a communal garden.

A similar scheme at Bessborough Road has recently been approved by the council’s planning committee. Once built, this will provide eight supported accommodation homes, including two which will be fully wheelchair accessible.

The largest project in the programme, Randall Close, will provide 106 new homes and is expected to be completed in early 2025.

A council spokesman said: “We are committed to working closely with communities, going above and beyond the consultation required for development, to ensure that all new homes built not only benefit the future residents but also provide a tangible benefit for communities through things like new landscaping, facilities and other local improvements.

“With the incredible progress made, the programme is on track to deliver over 1,000 homes by 2029.”

The Wandsworth Conservatives have been approached for a comment.

Pictured top: Wandsworth town hall (Picture: Google Street View)