Work on the final phase of the Green Man Lane estate regeneration in West Ealing is set to restart after Ealing Council agreed a new deal with its partners following the collapse of the original contractor and developer.
The project, launched in 2005, set out to replace the 1970s-built estate, which had been blighted by crime and anti-social behaviour, with modern housing and improved community facilities. So far, 507 homes have been completed, but the last stage – delivering 413 more – stalled in 2023 when lead contractor Real went bust.
The agreement between Ealing Council, housing association giant A2Dominion and Green Man Lane LLP will see work resume following the appointment of a new construction partner. No details have been released on when Ealing Council anticipates the work to commence or finish.
Of the new homes, 127 will be let at “genuinely affordable” rents to A2Dominion tenants, with the council securing 75% nomination rights for socially rented properties for the next 60 years.
The rest of the homes will include 54 at intermediate rent for eligible renters such as key workers, 52 for shared ownership and the remainder for private sale.
Councillor Peter Mason, leader of Ealing Council, said: “Once this final phase is complete at Green Man Lane, almost 400 more local families will have a safe, secure place to call home. We are fulfilling our pledge to create strong and thriving communities filled with pride, identity and purpose, where residents can build better lives.”
Earlier phases brought a new primary school, community centre and cafe. A new church hall is planned for phase four.
Doreen Wright, A2Dominion’s commercial director, said: “This final phase will complement the diverse housing offering and provide more affordable homes for the people of Ealing.”
