Morris Blitz Court
In summer 2022, we talked to residents about a proposal to replace the unused neighbourhood office at Morris Blitz Court with new council homes.
Since then, our cabinet has given us permission to work on plans for these new homes.
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 and all of the new homes at Morris Blitz Court will be for social rent.
What’s happening now
We have chosen a design team and have spoken to residents throughout 2024 through on-site engagement events in June and October 2024.
Our last public event was held on 26 April 2025, from 11am until 2pm, on site at Morris Blitz Court Estate. At this event we shared the designs that we intend to submit for our planning application.
We’re working to submit a planning application in spring 2025. Subject to planning approval, we plan to start construction work in spring 2026.
We plan to build 19 new flats on the site of the unused neighbourhood office. All of these flats will be available for social rent. We also plan to make some improvements to the landscape and shared outdoor spaces on the site.
Who we’re working with
Architect: Archio
Landscape: Studio ONB
Cost Consultant: Bristow Consulting
Planning Consultant: HTA Planning
Multi Disciplinary Engineering Consultant: XCO2
Get involved
We will continue to work with residents throughout the design process to make sure the new homes:
- help those who need housing
- 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 also speak to residents who have expressed an interest in discussing the designs with us. If you’d like to find out more or express your interest in this, contact the Project Manager, Bronwen Thomas. You can contact them by emailing bronwen.thomas@hackney.gov.uk.
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