Haringey will purchase 29 new homes in Wood Green to ease housing pressures, offering high-quality, energy-efficient accommodation for families and individuals affected by London’s growing homelessness crisis
In a move to tackle the housing crisis and provide long-term, stable accommodation for local families, Haringey Council has approved the purchase of 29 new homes in Wood Green. The decision was confirmed at a Cabinet meeting, where plans to acquire the new homes as part of a wider redevelopment project on Mayes Road were given the green light.
The newly approved homes form part of a near-completed scheme being developed by Weston Homes, which includes a total of 54 market-rate homes and six commercial units. Of the 29 homes set to be purchased by the council, 19 will be family-sized, helping to meet the growing demand for larger, affordable homes across the borough.
Cllr Sarah Williams, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, said the initiative comes at a crucial time for the borough and the country more broadly. “We are seeing a homelessness emergency across the UK, felt most sharply here in London, where it’s estimated that 183,000 people are living in temporary accommodation,” she said.
“Haringey has managed to keep its temporary accommodation numbers relatively stable despite the pressures, even with a projected 13 per cent increase in requests for support by year-end. This is largely thanks to schemes like this, which provide stable and secure homes for families in our community,” she added.
The new homes will not only offer much-needed space for families but also align with the borough’s environmental priorities. Each property will be built to high energy efficiency standards, with the potential to connect to a District Energy Network. Additional features such as private balconies, rooftop communal terraces, and cycle storage will help ensure quality living spaces that promote sustainability and community wellbeing.
“This important acquisition will also bring much-needed family-sized accommodation for Haringey residents with children and the new homes will be energy efficient too, helping keep bills low.”
-Sarah Williams, Deputy Leader
The announcement was accompanied by further news of progress on smaller but equally impactful housing initiatives. At the same meeting, the Cabinet approved the delivery of three new three-bedroom family homes at Grasmere Court, N22. Among them is a specially designed property that will cater to a family with complex disabilities. Developed through the council’s bespoke housing programme, the home was co-designed with the intended occupants in mind, highlighting Haringey’s commitment to inclusive and responsive housing design.
The acquisitions and new builds reflect the council’s broader ambition to deliver a new generation of council homes. Haringey has set an ambitious target of building 3,000 new council homes by 2031. More than 2,000 of these homes are already under construction or have been completed, showing that the borough is making steady progress towards achieving that goal.
“These aren’t just houses; they’re homes for real people who need a safe and secure place to live,” said Cllr Williams. “We’re proud of the progress we’re making and determined to continue addressing the housing needs of our residents head-on.”
As the housing crisis continues to place growing pressure on local authorities, Haringey’s proactive approach offers a glimmer of hope—demonstrating that with careful planning, investment, and compassion, meaningful solutions are possible.
