Wates Residential has partnered with Orbit to bring a further 42 new homes to the London Borough of Bexley.

The partnership, which has already led to more than 700 new homes in Bexley either being built or in the pipeline, will join forces once again to redevelop a site on West Street in Erith.

The £9.4 million scheme will see vacant buildings including a former car parts warehouse replaced with a contemporary low-rise design including seven homes for London Affordable Rent, 14 homes for London Living Rent and 21 homes for Shared Ownership sale. The plans also include a car park with electric charging points and large community garden. 

The development of the site forms part of Orbit's long-term strategy for delivering high quality new homes in Erith and the wider region, and will contribute towards improvements to the quality of the streetscape and the overall appearance of the local area. 


As part of the West Street project, Wates Residential and Orbit have also pledged to provide employment and training opportunities for local residents.

It follows Orbit and Wates Residential's successful regeneration of Larner Road into the award-winning Erith Park in Bexley. The contractor has also been appointed to help deliver Orbit's proposed £95 million regeneration of the Arthur Street housing estate in Bexley, featuring 280 new homes. 

Paul Nicholls, Managing Director of Wates Residential, said: "We are delighted to be able to continue our award-winning work with Orbit, which has already led to more than 700 new homes in Bexley either being built or in the pipeline. 

"We look forward to getting started on the West Street project, which will not only deliver more crucial housing for the area but will also lead to increased employment and training opportunities for local residents."

Shina Olalekan, Head of Development at Orbit, added: "We are pleased to once again be partnering with Wates to deliver much needed affordable housing to local people in Bexley. Wates understands our aim of 'building thriving communities' and we look forward to delivering more high quality homes for local families who need them."

(CM/JG)