Wates Residential, in partnership with Brent Council, has reached a key construction milestone at the Cecil Avenue development in Wembley, London, with the building now topping out at its ninth level.

Located at the junction of Wembley High Road and Cecil Avenue, the development will deliver 237 new homes, including 87 affordable homes. A selection of properties will be available for private sale under the name The Pages.

The development will feature a publicly accessible garden and play area, commercial spaces to support local businesses, and is expected to create around 100 new job opportunities for the local community.

A new community hall will offer residents a welcoming space for events, activities and social gatherings.

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Paul Nicholls, Regional Managing Director for London at Wates, commented: "Wembley Housing Zone is a great example of what thoughtful regeneration can achieve. We're creating a place that brings together affordable housing, homes for sale, green spaces and opportunities for local people. With the topping out at Cecil Avenue, that vision is becoming reality and it's one we’re proud to be delivering with Brent Council."

Councillor Teo Benea, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property, added: "We are working closely with developers, like Wates Residential to continue to find opportunities to deliver high quality, affordable, safe and secure homes for local families...We look forward to families moving into their new homes at the end of the next year."

This milestone at Cecil Avenue, which marks the structural completion of the scheme at its highest point, follows ongoing progress at Zephaniah House (formerly Ujima House), where construction has now risen above ground level and the project is making steady headway. Once complete, Zephaniah House will provide 54 affordable homes, alongside a new workspace and café. Both regeneration projects are due to be completed by the end of 2026.