Haringey Council Approves 37 New Affordable Homes at Woodridings Court N22
Haringey Council has approved plans to build 37 new affordable homes at Woodridings Court N22, transforming a disused site into much-needed housing. The decision, made by Councillor Tammy Hymas, Cabinet Member for Housing and Co-Deputy Leader, on Monday, 28 September 2026, will see a contractor appointed to construct the new homes on council-owned land adjacent to Woodridings Court.
The development aims to repurpose a derelict undercroft car park and podium area, which has been unused for approximately 30 years and has been a site for anti-social behaviour. To address these challenges, the new scheme will involve significant improvements to the public realm, including landscaped communal gardens, informal play spaces, secure cycle storage, and enhanced refuse and recycling facilities. These measures, along with increased natural surveillance, are designed to deter future anti-social behaviour.
The new development will provide 37 homes for social rent, including three properties specifically designed to M4(3) wheelchair-accessible standards. Alongside the new homes, the project will include significant improvements to the public realm.
The project has been in development since July 2019. Planning consent was initially granted in March 2023 for 33 apartments, with a further application approved in December 2025 for an additional storey and four more homes. The contractor, Contractor A, was approved for appointment on Monday, 28 September 2026, marking the final step before construction can begin. Construction is anticipated to commence shortly after site possession in Autumn 2026, with completion expected by early Spring 2028.
Councillor Hymas approved the appropriation of the land for planning purposes, a necessary step to facilitate the development. This process allows the council to override any easements and third-party rights that might be affected by the construction, converting them into a right to compensation. The land will be re-appropriated back to the Housing Revenue Account for housing purposes upon completion of the development.
The scheme is designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating features such as photovoltaic solar panels and air source heat pumps to reduce carbon emissions. The development is expected to contribute to the council's goal of increasing the supply of general needs accommodation and accessible homes in the borough.
Community engagement has been undertaken throughout the design process. This included pre-application community engagement exercises, online events, letters circulated to residents and local stakeholders, dialogue with ward councillors, and meetings with various council teams and the Planning Authority. Residents raised concerns regarding scale, height, parking, green space, and waste and recycling. Feedback received during the engagement process has been considered carefully, and several changes to the scheme have been made to reflect these comments.
The development is located near an active Network Rail line, which imposes strict limitations on building design, construction methodology, and ongoing maintenance, requiring careful coordination with Network Rail. The scheme also includes utility diversions.
This development aligns with the council's commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes and supports the wider objectives of the Housing Delivery Programme. Further details on the decision can be found in the Decisions 28th Sep 2026 document.