The Cabinet Member for Housing approved the appointment of a contractor to build 37 new homes at Woodridings Court N22. This decision will facilitate the development of much-needed affordable housing, including wheelchair-accessible properties, on disused council land.

Woodridings Court N22 Award of Construction Contract

Councillor Tammy Hymas, the Cabinet Member for Housing and Co-Deputy Leader, approved the appointment of Contractor A to undertake the construction of 37 new homes on land adjacent to Woodridings Court in N22. The decision, made at the Cabinet Member Signing meeting on Monday, 28 September 2026, also included the appropriation of the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development.

The new development will deliver 37 homes for social rent, including three properties designed to M4(3) wheelchair-accessible standards. The project aims to transform a disused undercroft car park and podium area, which has been redundant for approximately 30 years and has been subject to anti-social behaviour, into a valuable community asset. The scheme will also involve significant improvements to the public realm, including landscaped communal gardens, informal play spaces, secure cycle storage, and enhanced refuse and recycling facilities.

The decision to proceed with Contractor A followed a formal tender process. The site was initially approved for inclusion in the Council's Housing Delivery Programme in July 2019. Planning consent for 33 apartments was granted in March 2023, with a subsequent application in December 2024 for an additional storey and four more apartments, which was approved in December 2025. The project is now ready to move into the construction phase.

Councillor Hymas approved the appropriation of the land from housing to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972. This allows the Council to use its powers under Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to override any easements and third-party rights that may be affected by the development, converting them into a right to compensation. Authority was delegated to the Director of Capital Projects and Property, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, to agree and make any necessary compensation payments. Following the completion of the development, the land will be re-appropriated back to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for housing purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 and Section 19 of the Housing Act 1985.

The total scheme cost was approved, along with the issuance of a Letter of Intent for up to 10% of the contract value. Authority was also delegated to the Delivery Director for the expenditure of contingencies.

The report highlighted that delivering high-quality, much-needed homes is a key priority for the Council, and excluding this site would have undermined its ability to meet identified local needs and its commitment to increasing housing supply. Alternative procurement options were considered, but the Minor Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) was chosen for its safeguards around quality and pricing through open competition. The Council also considered proceeding without appropriating the site but concluded that this would expose the development to potential delays and legal challenges. Opting not to re-appropriate the land back to housing purposes upon completion was rejected as it would prevent the homes from being offered under secure tenancies.

The development aligns with the Council's commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes in the London Borough of Haringey and supports the wider objectives of the Housing Delivery Programme. The scheme is designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating features such as photovoltaic solar panels and air source heat pumps to reduce carbon emissions. The development is expected to contribute to the Council's goal of increasing the supply of general needs accommodation and accessible homes.

The report also noted that community engagement had been undertaken, with feedback from residents considered in the design process. The planning application was approved by the Council's Planning Committee. The construction contract will be awarded on a fixed-price basis, with a 12-month defects liability period following practical completion. Construction is anticipated to commence shortly after site possession in Autumn 2026, with practical completion expected by early Spring 2028.

The decision was made by Councillor Tammy Hymas, Cabinet Member for Housing and Co-Deputy Leader. The meeting also noted that there were no declarations of interest for this item. An exempt report containing further financial details was also considered.