Introduction
Through our Corporate Strategy, Brentwood 2025, we have committed to a £60 million programme over seven years to deliver the next generation of modern council homes. These homes will make best use of existing, underused land in the Borough, such as garage sites, and will be built to the latest low energy standard.
Our strategy also commits us to deliver housing to meet local needs, with an appropriate mix of sizes and tenure. Some will be for affordable rent and some for shared ownership. With the average house price in Brentwood being £452,606, providing affordable housing for our residents is the key challenge to overcome.
The Council will seek to procure any future contractors(s) utilising an approved Framework in line with Local Government Procurement Legislation. Notification of any competitive process will be advertised on the Council’s website. At present there is no set timeframe for this process
This page will be regularly updated with details of new council housing that’s in development and our plans for future homes.
Brookfield Close
Ward: Hutton Central
Planning Committee Approval: June 2021
Anticipated start date: Demolition completed Summer 2024 and construction to commence Autumn/Winter 2024
Description
Redevelopment of brownfield site, including demolition of houses, bungalows and Courage Court. The development aims to provide zero carbon, affordable homes.
The site will deliver 16 houses and 46 flats, provision of open space, landscaping with above ground SUDs features and associated works.
The new houses and flats include one, two, three and four-bedroom, zero carbon (in-use) dwellings, associated amenity space, communal parking and allotments.
Zero-carbon (in use) means the amount of carbon emissions associated with the proposed dwellings and buildings operational energy is zero or negative, with any outstanding emissions being offset by renewable energy sources. The development will be 100% affordable housing.
Main contact: newcouncilhomes@brentwood.gov.uk
Current site update
The Council are now in the Pre-construction Phase, where further detailed surveys and below ground investigations take place.
These surveys will be at intervals throughout the summer but will not cause disruption through vehicular movement, site activity will be strictly for investigative purposes only.
Towards Spring 2025 we will provide further updates to advise of the plans for the construction phase, including future community liaison teams, any key dates you need to be aware of, and procedures that will be put in place to reduce the impact on neighbouring residents.
Harewood regeneration
Ward: Pilgrims Hatch
Status: Planning application approved December 2022.
Anticipated start date: Demolition planned for Spring 2025 and construction programme to be confirmed.
Redevelopment of brownfield site, including demolition of bungalows to provide 40 zero carbon (in use) affordable homes.
The main objectives for the development of this site are:
- to deliver a leading and second Zero Carbon in use development within Essex
- to deliver an increased level of quality with 100% Affordable Housing at Pilgrims Hatch, Harewood Road
- to champion the art of possibilities and redefine standards of living to provide better quality of life for occupants
- delivering much-need housing in the borough
- applying cutting edge design principles to ensure the homes meet the highest of environmental standards
- providing a higher level of affordable homes, in excess of policy compliance
Zero-carbon (in use) means the amount of carbon emissions associated with the proposed dwellings and buildings operational energy is zero or negative, with any outstanding emissions being offset by renewable energy sources. The development will include shared ownership and open market housing.
The new homes team are working closely to support residents affected by the redevelopment, and those in the surrounding area.
Current site update
Further tree works are scheduled on the site on Thursday, 27 February which will be undertaken in accordance with the approved planning permission. For your safety and welfare, do not attempt to enter the site under any circumstances as the site is potentially dangerous.
More updates will be shared to advise of the plans for the construction phase, including future community liaison teams, any key dates you need to be aware of, and procedures that will be put in place to reduce the impact on neighbouring residents.
For more information, email newcouncilhomes@brentwood.gov.uk.
Ingleton House
Ward: Ingatestone and Fryerning
Planning Committee Approval: Approved February 2024
Anticipated start date: TBC
Description: To deliver 22 Affordable, zero carbon, in use homes at Ingleton House, Stock Lane, Ingatestone, as part of our Affordable Housing Development New Council Homes Programme.
Zero-carbon (in use) means the amount of carbon emissions associated with the proposed dwellings and buildings operational energy is zero or negative, with any outstanding emissions being offset by renewable energy sources. At Ingleton House, we aim to deliver 100% affordable homes available to those on the Housing or Transfer Register.
The new homes team are working closely to support residents affected by the redevelopment, and those in the surrounding area.
Current site update
More updates will be shared to advise of the plans on the next phase, including future community liaison teams, any key dates you need to be aware of, and procedures that will be put in place to reduce the impact on neighbouring residents.
Willingale Close
Ward: Hutton East
Planning Committee Approval: February 2022
Anticipated start date: January 2025
Description: Demolition of existing garages and construction of 3 x three-bedroom, zero carbon (in use) affordable homes with landscaping and parking. Zero-carbon (in use) means the amount of carbon emissions associated with the proposed dwellings and buildings operational energy is zero or negative, with any outstanding emissions being offset by renewable energy sources.
Current site update
We have instructed contractors Hill Group to commence erecting hoarding around the perimeter of the site from the 27th January 2025 and embark on demolition in February 2025. For your safety and welfare please do not attempt to enter the site for your safety as the site is potentially dangerous. Over the coming weeks there will be activity on the site whilst these structures are sequentially dismantled and new boundaries are installed.
More updates will be shared to advise of the plans on the next phase, including future community liaison teams, any key dates you need to be aware of, and procedures that will be put in place to reduce the impact on neighbouring residents.
Main contact: newcouncilhomes@brentwood.gov.uk
Highwood Close
Ward: Brentwood North
Planning Committee Approval: Approved March 2024
Anticipated start date: TBC
Description: To deliver 12 new, affordable, zero carbon, in use homes at the northern end of Highwood Close, as part of our Affordable Housing Development New Council Homes Programme.
Zero-carbon (in use) means the amount of carbon emissions associated with the proposed dwellings and buildings operational energy is zero or negative, with any outstanding emissions being offset by renewable energy sources. At Highwood Close, we aim to deliver 100% affordable rented homes available to those on the Housing or Transfer Register.
Main contact: newcouncilhomes@brentwood.gov.uk
Sir Francis Way
Ward: Brentwood West
Planning Committee Approval: March 2023
Anticipated start date: TBC
Description: Demolition of existing garages and construction of 4 x three-bedroom, three storey houses with associated car parking along with alterations to existing car parking and bin stores.
Main contact: newcouncilhomes@brentwood.gov.uk
Whittington Mews
Ward: Hutton North
Planning Committee Approval: June 2019
Completion: February 2022
Description: Three new homes have been completed at a former garage site at Barnston Way. In April 2019 a planning application for the demolition of existing garages and construction of three new homes with access to adjacent playing fields was submitted and granted approval by our Planning Committee in June 2019.
Following the development of technical design, a competitive tender was held, and the construction contract awarded to SEH French Limited. Whittington Mews consists of three townhouse style properties. Two of these are fully adaptable with ground floor level entry bathrooms. The internal specification is to a high standard with integrated storage, cycle provision and air source heat pumps. Each dwelling has onsite parking provision with electric vehicle charging and landscaping.
View the Local Lettings Plan for 1-3 Whittington Mews (PDF).
Crescent Road
Ward: Brentwood West
Planning Committee Approval: June 2022
Start date: March 2022
Completed: November 2022
Description: Conversion and refurbishment of two storey dwelling into two affordable housing units.
Works on site are now completed to convert this vacant Edwardian, Council owned property into 2 x 2 Bedroom affordable homes by the appointed contractor Colnesett Ltd.
The building is sub-divided using ground floor and first floor as existing obvious divisions.
Entrance to the building is controlled via private access from a new, shared lobby extension. Small structural alterations were required internally to facilitate the sub-division together with the more wholesale refurbishment.
Internally, the quality of the refurbishment is high with new finishes throughout. Mechanical and electrical installations have been replaced, and new kitchens and bathrooms installed.
All new appliances and heating systems will be included to target carbon reduction through use, where available.
The properties are now occupied.
View the Local Letting Plan (LLP) for 17 & 17a Crescent Road (PDF).
Main contact: newcouncilhomes@brentwood.gov.uk