123 new homes completed in South Kilburn
The Peel development in South Kilburn now includes 123 new homes, with seven designated for social rent.
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A significant housing milestone has been reached in South Kilburn with the completion of 123 new homes. These properties are part of the Peel development, a mixed-use project that also incorporates healthcare facilities, workspace, and a public square. This latest phase brings the total number of homes delivered through the Peel scheme to 328.
Of the 123 newly completed homes, seven are designed to be family-sized and wheelchair accessible, available for social rent. An additional 30 homes are offered through shared ownership, with the remaining 86 designated for open market sale. This provision aims to address local housing needs.
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Development details
The Peel development is a collaboration between Countryside, Home Group, and Brent Council. It forms part of the broader South Kilburn regeneration programme, which commenced construction in December 2019. The project includes the new Kilburn Park Medical Centre, providing a purpose-built healthcare hub for the community. It also features affordable workspace and Peel Plaza, a public square that has already hosted various community events.
Councillor Matt Kelcher, Brent Council's cabinet member for regeneration and planning, stated that the new homes are a cause for celebration in South Kilburn, highlighting the importance of the family-sized, wheelchair-accessible social rent properties. He added that the Peel development integrates housing, healthcare, business space, and a public square, with the aim of fostering a neighbourhood where residents can live, work, and connect.
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+How many new homes have been completed in South Kilburn?
A total of 123 new homes have been completed in South Kilburn as part of the Peel development. These are in addition to previous phases of the Peel scheme.
+How many of the new homes are for social rent?
Seven of the 123 new homes are designated for social rent. These properties are family-sized and wheelchair accessible, intended to meet specific community needs.
+What other facilities does the Peel development include?
The Peel development incorporates healthcare facilities, including the new Kilburn Park Medical Centre, as well as workspace for local businesses and a public square known as Peel Plaza.
+When did the wider South Kilburn regeneration programme begin?
Construction for the wider South Kilburn regeneration programme, of which the Peel development is a part, began in December 2019.
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