SNG and Vistry Group celebrate construction of 654 homes at Northwick Park regeneration scheme
SNG and Countryside Partnerships, (part of Vistry Group) marked the start of construction on the first phase of a major regeneration initiative in the London Borough of Brent which will deliver 654 new homes, with more than half of these affordable.
Guests from SNG, Vistry Group, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Brent Council all gathered on Thursday 24 October for a traditional groundbreaking ceremony. The event celebrated the progress of work on ‘Northwick Parkside’ a joint venture partnership between SNG and Countryside Partnership which is delivering the first phase of the wider Northwick Park regeneration scheme. The overall masterplan for Northwick Park will deliver 1,600 new homes and a range of community facilities when fully complete.
Of the 654 homes being delivered in the first phase of the scheme, 323 will be affordable homes – 50% of the total - and funded by the Mayor of London through the Greater London Authority’s (GLA’s) Affordable Homes Programme. These homes will be offered across a range of affordable tenures, including Social Rent, London Affordable Rent, London Living Rent, Intermediate Rent (for key workers), and Shared Ownership.
The remaining homes will be available for private sale or rent, with proceeds reinvested to further the JV partners’ mission of providing affordable housing for those in need. The private sales homes will be sold by Countryside Homes, and customers can register their interest at northwickparkside@countrysidehomes.com.
The private and Shared Ownership homes are expected to launch for sale in Spring 2025, with completion of the homes then expected from 2026 to 2028.
Matt Bird, SNG’s Regional Managing Director (London and East), commented: “It’s fantastic to be working with Vistry Group on this first phase of a project that will transform Northwick Park into a thriving new community. This is SNG’s largest London development project to date and shows the scale of the ambition to work with partners to deliver the good, affordable homes that Londoners need. Partnership has been key, and we appreciate the substantial support from the GLA through their Homes for Londoners: Affordable Homes Programme 2016-2023.”
Daniel King, Managing Director of Vistry West London, said:
“We are excited to officially mark the commencement of our Northwick Park regeneration scheme, which marks a significant milestone in our mission to deliver high-quality, affordable homes to meet the capital’s considerable need. Through our partnership with SNG and with the Mayor of London, we are not only addressing the local housing shortage but also creating a vibrant community with new amenities and opportunities for residents and key workers. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this regeneration will bring to the area.”
Councillor Neil Nerva, Cabinet Member for Community Health and Wellbeing at Brent Council, said: “This is an exciting step in the redevelopment plan and a fantastic example of council-led place making community partnership. I’m really pleased that this project will not only deliver much needed new homes, commercial units and a replacement nursery, but also a significant expansion of the University of Westminster Harrow Campus, which includes more space for teaching and sports facilities and student accommodation.
Tom Copley, the Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, commented: “I’m delighted that the first phase of work has started at Northwick Parkside to deliver 654 new, high-quality homes in Brent, over half of which will be genuinely affordable.
“Supported by funding from City Hall, this impressive development supports the Mayor’s mission to deliver more high-quality, genuinely affordable homes across the capital, helping to make London a better, fairer place for everyone.”
This first phase will not impact existing properties at Northwick Park, and local key workers will have the opportunity to live in the new affordable homes.
Future phases of Northwick Park will be developed following extensive consultation with current residents. While there are no confirmed dates for future phases, the initial phase sets the stage for a major transformation in the area. When fully complete, the Northwick Park development will include public amenity spaces, student accommodation, commercial space, and a new nursery.