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.
We completed construction of the 11 new homes in 2023. We are pleased to welcome the new residents.
Daubeney Road
At Daubeney Road, we have transformed an underused carpark into 11 new homes, including:
- seven social rent homes for local residents in housing need
- four sold outright to help pay for the project in the absence of enough government funding
Our in-house sales team, Hackney Sales, have sold and marketed the outright sale homes to local residents.
Our plans for Daubeney Road include, soft landscaping throughout, trees and a clear link between Redwald Road.
We completed construction of the 11 new homes in 2023. We are pleased to welcome the new residents.
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.
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.
- architects: Ash Sakula
- contractors: Engie (working with specialist contractor, Soilfix)
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.
Nye Bevan Estate garages
In summer 2022, we talked with local residents about a proposal to replace garages on the estate with new council homes. Since then, our cabinet has given us the go-ahead to work with a design team and residents to develop plans for these new homes on the estate.
We have been working to appoint an architect team. They will start to develop proposals and share ideas for new homes. They will also work on wider improvements in the estate.
The design process will start in early 2024. Residents will have many chances to have their say and shape the designs. Subject to this design process and gaining planning permission, the earliest we expect construction work to begin will be in 2026.
Architect: Citizens Design Bureau
Landscape: Mark Lemanski
Cost Consultant: Bristow Consulting
Planning Consultant: HTA Planning
Multi Disciplinary Engineering Consultant: XCO2
To ensure that residents are at the heart of these projects, we have created Resident Steering Groups (RSG). The groups consist of named residents. They will shape the projects, involve the wider community, and inform the design development.
We want to ensure 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 with local residents about a proposal to replace garages on the estate with new council homes. Since then, our cabinet has given us the go-ahead to work with a design team and residents to develop plans for these new homes on the estate.
We have been working to appoint an architect team. They will start to develop proposals and share ideas for new homes. They will also work on wider improvements in the estate.
The design process will start in early 2024. Residents will have many chances to have their say and shape the designs. Subject to this design process and gaining planning permission, the earliest we expect construction work to begin will be in 2026.
We will consult and work with local residents throughout the design process, to ensure 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 nearby residents inviting them to our consultation events through letter drops, newsletters and emails.
We’ll update this page with any upcoming consultations and engagements.
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Resident Steering Group
To ensure that residents are at the heart of these projects, we have created Resident Steering Groups (RSG). The groups consist of named residents. They will shape the projects, involve the wider community, and inform the design development.
We want to ensure 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 Cory Defoe. You can contact them by emailing cory.defoe@hackney.gov.uk.
Page updated on: 20 March 2024