Haringey Council’s Cabinet has authorised the appointment of a contractor to construct 61 new council homes on the Love Lane Estate, a move set out as the first delivery by the council under the High Road West (HRW) programme.
What the decision means locally
The homes are intended to re-house roughly half of the residents on the North Tottenham Love Lane Estate. The council says the phase forms part of its broader commitment to the site and surrounding area, including targeted investment to support resident safety and to ensure communities are not left behind during the redevelopment process. The delivery of this phase is expected to be completed in 2028.
Interim housing and rights for residents
Where possible, the council has committed to bringing empty properties back into use before the redevelopment work begins. Those properties may be used as temporary accommodation to help families facing homelessness access suitable and affordable housing while longer-term redevelopment is carried out.
“We are taking action by building 61 new council homes at High Road West to provide much needed accommodation for Love Lane residents,”
The quotation above is from Haringey’s Co-Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Tammy Hymas, who has reiterated the council’s pledge to place Love Lane residents at the heart of the programme and to guarantee a right to return.
- Number of new council homes: 61
- Population affected: around half of Love Lane Estate residents to be re-housed by this phase
- Expected completion: 2028
Council priorities and safeguards
The council emphasises that homes will be provided at council rents and that they aim to ensure properties include the space and any adaptations families need. The decision also reiterates a commitment to keep local residents safe and to make sure the community can remain cohesive during the redevelopment.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | High Road West (HRW) – Love Lane Estate phase |
| Homes to be built | 61 council homes |
| Who will be rehoused | About half of Love Lane Estate residents |
| Completion target | 2028 |
For residents and local stakeholders, the decision signals movement on a long-running site of regeneration in North Tottenham. Practical implications now centre on the timetable for works, how temporary accommodation will be allocated, and the mechanisms for ensuring those with a right to return can do so once new homes are ready.
Haringey’s announcement follows an agreement between the council and Lendlease that the council will deliver this first phase of HRW. The council’s public statements underscore the focus on delivering genuinely affordable accommodation and on returning empty homes to use where possible to help families facing homelessness.
Further information on allocation, phasing and support for residents should be available from Haringey Council as contractors are appointed and detailed plans are finalised.
