In Clapton Park we’re making the most of underused council land at 5 locations.
At Daubeney Road and Mandeville Street, we have replaced unwanted eyesores and underused space to build 22 much-needed new homes. 18 of the new homes are for social rent or shared ownership.
We’re replacing the old boiler house on Pedro Street and the garages at Nye Bevan Estate and Blackwell Close to create new homes and make improvements to the estate.
Mandeville Street
At Mandeville Street, we have transformed empty garages into 11 new homes, including:
five social rent homes for local residents in housing need
six homes for shared ownership for people living or working in Hackney who can’t afford to buy outright but won’t be prioritised for social housing
We’ve rethought the street to link the neighbourhood with surrounding areas. This change makes the previously dark passage feel safer, open and greener. The new mews provides better access for cyclists and pedestrians. It also includes new trees, landscaping and planting to create a welcoming environment.
What’s happening now?
We completed construction of the 11 new homes in 2023. We are pleased to welcome the new residents.
As part of the plans we’re creating a new permanent community garden on Redwald Road to replace the temporary community garden which has been using the Daubeney Road site.
Clapton Park residents have started a new gardening group for residents to help engage with neighbours and build a closer community while maintaining allotments across the estate.
For more information or to get involved with the gardening group, please come into the Clapton Park Neighbourhood Office or call us on 020 8356 6300.
The new homes at Daubeney Road have been constructed using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) which has a number of environmentally friendly benefits including a reduction in the carbon footprint, site waste and site noise.
But it’s not just about housing. These plans are creating improved public spaces, better amenities for existing residents and a fair recovery from the pandemic – including three new schools and a state-of-the-art new leisure centre, and providing training and employment opportunities for Hackney residents.
At Daubeney Road and Mandeville Street alone, we have worked with a number of apprentices, paid work placements and provided jobs for local people. In Mandeville Street, all site operatives are Hackney-based.
Pedro Street
There have been some delays with the project due to the clean up operation taking longer than expected. We have completed the clean up and we are regularly monitoring the ground.
We will be sure to keep local residents updated when we start ground-up construction.
What’s happening now?
There have been some delays with the project due to the clean up operation taking longer than originally expected. We have completed the clean up are regularly monitoring the ground.
We’ll keep local residents updated when we start ground-up construction.
contractors: Engie (working with specialist contractor, Soilfix)
Nye Bevan Estate garages
In summer 2022, we talked to residents about a proposal to replace garages on the estate with new council homes. All new homes at Nye Bevan Estate will be for social rent.
Since then, our cabinet has given us permission to develop plans for these new homes on the estate.
We have also:
appointed a design team
engaged with residents throughout 2024 through the Resident Steering Group
had on-site engagement events in June and November 2024
Designing the new homes
We aim to submit a planning application in spring 2025. Subject to planning approval, we will then start construction work in spring 2026.
Based on the early proposals, we expect to build 9 new terraced houses on the site of the garages. All of these will be available for social rent.
We also plan to make some improvements to the landscape and shared outdoor spaces on the site.
To make sure that residents are at the centre of these projects, we have created Resident Steering Groups (RSG). The group consists of named residents. It helps to:
shape the project
involve the wider community
inform the design development
We want to make sure this group is representative of the local community and will compensate members for their time and input.
To find out more about being part of the Resident Steering Group and to express your interest, contact the Project Manager Bronwen Thomas. You can contact them by emailing bronwen.thomas@hackney.gov.uk.
Blackwell Close garages
In summer 2022, we talked to residents about a proposal to replace garages on the estate with new council homes.
Since then, our cabinet has given us permission to develop plans for these new homes on the estate. All new homes at Blackwell Close will be for social rent.
Since then, we have:
appointed a design team
engaged with residents through on-site engagement events in June and November 2024
Designing the new homes
We aim to submit a planning application in spring 2025. Subject to planning approval, we will then start construction work in spring 2026.
The plans include 18 new flats on the site of the garages, which will all be available for social rent.
We also plan to make some improvements to the landscape and shared outdoor spaces on the site.
This is one of 14 locations across Hackney that will make up a new programme to build around 400 new homes. 75% of these 400 new homes will be council homes for social rent.
We will consult and work with residents throughout the design process, to make sure the new homes help those in need and improve the estate for everyone.
Residents will have many chances to get involved and have their say.
We will write to local residents inviting them to our consultation events through letter drops, newsletters and emails.
We’ll update this page with any upcoming consultations and engagements.
To make sure that residents are at the centre of these projects, we have created Resident Steering Groups. The groups consist of named residents. They will shape the projects, involve the wider community, and inform the design development.
We want to make sure this group is representative of the local community and will compensate members for their time and input.
To find out more about being part of the Resident Steering Group and to express your interest, contact Celine Mionnet. You can contact them by emailing celine.mionnet@hackney.gov.uk.