Haringey Council's Cabinet Member for Housing has approved plans to transform the Kings Road Car Park in N17 into nine new four-bedroom council homes. The decision, made on Monday, September 7, 2026, will see the underutilised car park redeveloped to provide much-needed family-sized social housing, alongside environmental improvements to the local area.
The project, with a total scheme cost of £3,950,256, will deliver nine three-storey homes for social rent. This development is a key part of the council's strategy to address the shortage of larger affordable homes, as four-bedroom homes are particularly in demand for families living in overcrowded or temporary accommodation. It aligns with the council's broader commitment to build 3,000 new council homes by 2031.
Councillor Tammy Hymas, Cabinet Member for Housing, approved the contract award for the construction, with Contractor A appointed to deliver the project. Contractor A was selected as the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) following a second procurement exercise conducted via the LCP Dynamic Purchasing System.
Construction is anticipated to commence shortly after site possession is granted in winter 2026, with practical completion expected by early spring 2028. The redevelopment is also expected to tackle existing issues at the site, such as anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping, through improved natural surveillance, site layout, and secure access arrangements. These environmental improvements include enhanced landscaping, improved lighting, secure access arrangements, CCTV coverage, defensible planting, and upgraded refuse facilities.
Planning permission for the redevelopment was granted in February 2026. The homes will be built to high sustainability standards, incorporating Passivhaus principles to minimise energy demand and reduce operational carbon emissions. They will feature air source heat pumps, solar photovoltaic panels, and Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems.
The decision also involved the appropriation of the land from housing to planning purposes, a legal process to facilitate the development and allow the council to override any third-party rights that might interfere with construction. Following completion, the land will be re-appropriated back to housing purposes within the Housing Revenue Account.
A consultation with existing residents addressed concerns about the loss of 40 car parking spaces and the relocation of bin stores. The loss of these spaces is noted as a concern, particularly for residents with mobility issues or carer responsibilities. Mitigations include offering residents permits for surrounding controlled parking zones, designating the new homes as car-free, and including one dedicated disabled bay for the adapted home. A formal parking survey will be conducted as part of the planning application process to assess current usage and inform future arrangements for parking provisions. The impact on local businesses is not explicitly detailed. The council will also conduct a formal parking survey and consider enhanced CCTV coverage and lighting to address anti-social behaviour concerns. The cost of re-providing bin stores will be fully covered by the council.
The project has been shortlisted for the 2026 Housing Design Awards.
Read the full decision details in the Cabinet Member Signing decisions document.