A significant milestone has been reached in the regeneration of Wembley as Brent Council and Wates Residential mark the structural completion of Zephaniah House.

Located on the former Ujima House council building site on the north side of Wembley High Road, the development is a key component of the Wembley Housing Zone and is scheduled for final completion by the end of 2026.

The project will deliver 54 high-quality affordable homes alongside a new café and dedicated workspace designed to support local businesses and residents. To celebrate the progress, representatives from Brent Council and Wates Residential were joined by Tom Copley, London's Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, and Krupesh Hirani, London Assembly Member for Brent and Harrow.

Zephaniah House sits across from the Cecil Avenue development, situated on the former Copland School site. Cecil Avenue reached its own structural completion in September 2025 and is expected to be finished by the end of this year. That project will provide 237 homes, including 84 affordable units and private sale properties branded as 'The Pages', as well as a public garden, play area, and commercial spaces.

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The collaborative effort is also providing significant social value to the Brent area. Wates Residential has already issued nearly £129,000 in Community Chest grants to local groups, with a total of £300,000 pledged over the course of the development. Additionally, the scheme has supported local employment, with 362 Brent residents employed on the project so far.

Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, said: "Delivering new, affordable and high-quality homes for Londoners is our top priority. I'm really pleased to be working closely with Brent Council and other partners to support families into housing where they can put down vital roots in the local community. It's exciting that 54 new affordable homes will be completed at Zephaniah House by the end of this year, supporting wider regeneration in the local area, as we build a better and fairer city for everyone."

Cllr Teo Benea, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property, said: "Reaching this milestone at Zephaniah House is a real achievement and a reminder of why this work matters so much. Building new affordable homes is among the most important things we do as a council because it changes lives for years to come. A decent, genuinely affordable home gives families security, dignity and a foundation for people to put down roots in their community. At a time when too many families are being held back by the housing crisis, this is how we tackle inequality and build a fairer Brent."

Cllr Fleur Donnelly Jackson, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "We have always been clear that our ambition is to deliver as many affordable homes as we can. Zephaniah House will help reduce our waiting list and give families the chance to live in high quality homes within their own community. This is what it looks like when a council commits to tackling the housing crisis head on."

Pip Prongué, Executive Managing Director, Wates Residential, said: "Delivering at this pace is a fantastic achievement in a period when housing delivery has been difficult across the sector and it reflects the commitment of everyone involved. Our partnership with Brent Council is a major part of this success. We share a clear ambition for Wembley and that shared focus is helping us create places where communities can thrive."