A site in the London Borough of Brent is set to be transformed into a £63 million multi-use development, boosting the provision of affordable homes and workspace.

Construction has commenced on the project which will see Minavil House, located opposite Alperton Underground station, redeveloped into 251 affordable homes, a Lidl supermarket, canal-side café and affordable workspace.

UK social landlord Clarion Housing Group will deliver the housing element of the project, while R55 Workspace CIC will manage the affordable workspace.

The proposals, which will create the tallest building in Brent at 27 storeys, include 215 shared ownership homes and 36 homes available for affordable rent, all with landscaped terraces.


HG Construction will serve as the contractor to deliver the development.

Peter Mahoney, Chief Executive of R55 Group, said: "Our plans will transform a vacant, two-storey commercial building into a vibrant community with something for everyone – affordable homes, affordable workspace, a supermarket and café next to the canal. As the tallest building in Brent, this elegantly designed scheme by FAL Architects will put Alperton on the map as well as opening up parts of the Grand Union Canal to the public, benefitting both new and existing residents."

Councillor Shama Tatler, Lead Member for Regeneration, Highways & Planning at the London Borough of Brent, added: "We're building a borough fit for the future and this redevelopment will make a great contribution to that. Like many boroughs, we need more homes for our residents and this 100 per cent affordable scheme is delivering 251 essential homes, along with affordable workspaces and job opportunities in Alperton."

The redevelopment is expected to be complete by 2022.

(CM/MH)