Councillor Sarah Williams, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, approved the appointment of a contractor for a new housing development on Jansons Road, which will deliver seven new council homes at social rent. The decision also included the use of council powers to override third-party rights for the development and delegated authority for compensation payments.

Jansons Road Housing Development

The most significant decision made at the meeting was the approval of the housing construction contract for the Jansons Road development. This project will see seven new council homes built on council-owned land, previously a 13-bay car park, located in the Tottenham Central ward. The homes will comprise three 1-bedroom flats, one 2-bedroom flat, and two 3-bedroom flats, with one of the 3-bedroom flats being wheelchair-adapted. All will be let at social rent, aligning with the council's commitment to build 3,000 new high-quality council homes by 2031.

The development has a history dating back to October 2019 when the site was identified for housing. Initial planning permission for a five-unit scheme was granted in March 2021. A previous construction contract awarded in July 2021 was later terminated in 2022. A competitive tender process was launched in September 2024, leading to the identification of Contractor A for the current project.

During the consultation process, residents raised concerns about the loss of parking facilities, particularly for older individuals and those with disabilities. A parking survey indicated sufficient capacity in nearby controlled parking zones, and the council maintained that local streets could accommodate any additional parking demand. The development is designed as a car-free scheme, with a single parking bay allocated for the wheelchair-accessible flat. Concerns about construction disturbances were also addressed, with the council committing to minimising disruptions.

The approval includes the use of the Council's powers under Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016¹ to override easements and other third-party rights that may be infringed by the development. Authority has also been delegated to the Delivery Director to make payments of compensation for any genuine claims of affected third-party rights. The contract with Contractor A includes a break clause, contingent on planning submission and approval for the seven-home scheme. The council also noted that entering into the JCT Design & Build 2016 contract is subject to planning permission being granted.

The report highlighted the scheme's contribution to strategic outcomes, supporting the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, and affordable homes. The development is also committed to environmental sustainability, aiming for low energy consumption and zero carbon emissions where possible, in line with Haringey's Climate Change Action Plans (HCCAP) 2041 target. Features include green roof finishes, Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), air source heat pumps, and photovoltaic panels. The scheme will also be re-evaluated for overheating risk in line with Building Regulations Part O.

The decision was made following a review of the Public reports pack 01st-May-2025 11.30 Cabinet Member Signing.pdf and the Printed minutes 01st-May-2025 11.30 Cabinet Member Signing.pdf .