Clarion Housing Group and The Hill Group have agreed a deal to deliver 188 new social rent homes in Woolwich as part of the wider redevelopment of Woolwich Leisure Centre in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The homes will be delivered through a Section 106 agreement within a mixed-tenure scheme led by Hill in partnership with the local authority. The wider development will include 557 homes alongside a new leisure centre for the community.

Clarion has acquired the social rent units, located in Blocks D and E, ensuring they remain affordable for local residents. The homes will comprise a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments aimed at people on the local housing waiting list.

Situated in Woolwich town centre, the scheme benefits from strong transport links, with Woolwich Arsenal DLR and the Elizabeth line station both within walking distance, offering direct access to central London. Residents will also have access to new leisure facilities, as well as nearby shops and amenities.

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The agreement marks Clarion's first development in Greenwich, expanding its presence in southeast London.

Richard Cook, Chief Development Officer at Clarion Housing Group, said: "This partnership with The Hill Group will deliver 188 high-quality social rent homes in the heart of Woolwich, helping more people access genuinely affordable housing in a well-connected and vibrant part of London.

"We have a strong track record of working with Hill across a number of developments and this agreement reflects the value of long-term partnerships in accelerating the delivery of much-needed affordable homes.

"Working alongside Hill and the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we're pleased to be supporting the wider regeneration of Woolwich town centre while providing homes that will remain affordable for local residents for generations to come."

Cain Peters, Managing Director for Special Projects at The Hill Group, added: "We are delighted to welcome Clarion as our affordable housing partner on this landmark development in Woolwich. Delivering 557 homes in total alongside a brand-new leisure centre is a testament to what can be achieved when housebuilders, housing associations and local authorities work together with a shared purpose.

"Clarion is a trusted partner and its commitment to keeping these social rent homes genuinely affordable for local residents for generations to come aligns closely with Hill's own values. We look forward to starting on site later this year and delivering a development that the whole community can be proud of."

The homes will be built to high sustainability standards and connected to a district heat network powered by air source heat pumps, helping to reduce carbon emissions and improve long-term energy efficiency.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the first homes scheduled for completion in 2029.