Wates Residential and Brent Council have celebrated the topping out of a Cecil Avenue development, which is delivering a further 237 mixed-tenure homes to the Wembley Housing Zone.
Construction has now reached the ninth level, the development’s highest point. Located at the junction of Wembley High Road and Cecil Avenue, this scheme will include 87 affordable homes and a range of properties available for private sale under the name The Pages.
The development will also feature a new community hall, a public garden and play area along with commercial spaces to support local businesses. It is expected to create around 100 new job opportunities for the local community.
This milestone at Cecil Avenue follows ongoing progress at Zephaniah House (formerly Ujima House), where construction has now risen above ground level. 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.
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, said: “Brent, like many local authorities across the country, is facing a housing crisis. 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. This development will also provide a community hall, garden and play area for families to enjoy. We look forward to families moving into their new homes at the end of the next year.”
