The TwelveTrees Park development is set to give the derelict land a facelift

A SITE in London is set for a major facelift after exciting plans to transform one of Newham’s biggest regeneration sites were announced at the weekend.

TwelveTrees Park will deliver over 3,800 homes, with 40% affordable homes including socially rented family homes, with over 750 homes already under construction.

The project will be delivered by the Greater London Authority, London Borough of Newham, Berkeley, Homes England, Peabody and Transport for London.

London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing Tom Copley and Mayor of Newham Rokhsana Fiaz OBE joined the celebrations and shared their support for brownfield regeneration.

The partners were given a tour of the site, visiting new affordable homes and a new footbridge providing access to West Ham station, which are the first parts of the development to be delivered. Forty-five affordable homes will be delivered to Peabody later this year, with another 65 to follow in March.

Tom Copley, London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, said: “I’m delighted to be here today to celebrate the huge progress being made at TwelveTrees Park to unlock unused industrial land and deliver thousands of new, high-quality, real estate. affordable homes in Newham.

“With more than 3,800 new homes to be delivered – 40% of which are truly affordable – alongside improved pedestrian routes, transport links, fantastic green spaces and a new community centre, this development will make a real difference for the local area and embodies our mission to build a better, greener and more prosperous London for all.”

This progress follows a major regeneration investment announcement by Homes England, the Greater London Authority and Berkeley in February. TwelveTrees Park was one of three projects to receive funding to drive delivery and undertake major infrastructure works on site.

Harry Lewis, Divisional Director of Lands and Development at Berkeley Capital, said “By prioritizing the delivery of affordable homes, transport infrastructure and community facilities, we are ensuring that local people really feel the benefits of this disadvantaged regeneration.

“With thousands of mixed-use homes going forward at pace, TwelveTrees Park is playing an important role in providing the homes Londoners need and giving hundreds of families in Newham a new home.”

The 26-acre site has been derelict for a decade, but is now unlocking a host of opportunities for the borough under the New Labor government’s commitment to speed up housing delivery and a brownfield approach.

When completed, it will include a new West Ham station entrance bridge, a 1,000-pupil secondary school, a 4.5-acre public park with Wi-Fi, community centre, retail space and 1,200 employment opportunities with full time.

Phil Jenkins, Executive Director of Development at Peabody, said: “It’s fantastic to see the remarkable progress at TwelveTrees Park, which is testament to the hard work of all partners involved.

“The transformation of brownfields into much-needed new homes – 40% of which are affordable – is great news for the borough. TwelveTrees Park will become a vibrant and well-connected hub with good local amenities and employment opportunities for local people. Residents will benefit from a balance of large green spaces and fast links to central London.

“Crucially, we will provide much-needed affordable family housing that meets local needs.”

Isabel Coman, Director of TfL Engineering and Asset Strategy said: “Good transport links are vital to help unlock new homes and growth and we are delighted to help support this new development in West Ham, providing more than 3,800 houses – 40 per each. from which they will be accessible.

“Last year we successfully oversaw the installation of two bridges over the Tube and DLR lines to support the new station entrance, which was achieved without disruption to passenger services.

“Once complete, the new station entrance will transform the site’s connectivity, making it easier to take public transport to work or to visit friends and family across the city.”