Barratt London and Places for London have exchanged contracts on a new development site in High Barnet. This is the second project unlocked by the West London Partnership, a collaboration established in June 2024 to deliver over 4,000 new homes across West London.
The High Barnet development will deliver approximately 300 new homes, including 40% affordable housing. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 and complete by 2029. The project will also include small-scale commercial units to enhance the station area.
The West London Partnership, a significant collaboration between Places for London and Barratt London, aims to unlock 60 acres of underutilized land in West London. The partnership will deliver 50% affordable homes across its various projects, contributing to the region’s housing supply.
In addition to housing, the partnership will deliver commercial space and create jobs. It also includes a commitment to training and development, with £1.5 million allocated to support young people’s careers in construction.
The partnership prioritises sustainability, aiming to achieve high standards in building quality and environmental performance.
Craig Carson, Managing Director at Barratt West London, commented: “We are proud to be appointed by Places for London as their formal development partner for the West London Partnership, building 4,000 new homes over the next decade. There is strength in our partnership, which is borne from an alignment of vision and values together to deliver the next generation of homes in a way that speaks to London’s unique housing needs.
“Each site within the partnership has been specially selected to bring forward underused land with excellent transport links and put it back into use for the public benefit, including delivering public realm. London is in urgent need of more homes, and by taking a collaborative approach with Places for London, we can accelerate the delivery of these high quality sustainable new homes as well as investing in local communities.”
Jonathan Cornelius, Head of Property Development at Places for London, added: “The West London Partnership will build on our work to date, and have a positive legacy by building thoughtfully-designed, thriving, and connected neighbourhoods for London. Through working with Barratt London, we have already delivered high quality, affordable housing to hundreds of Londoners so far and we will continue to work towards our wider aim of delivering more than 20,000 homes across London over the next decade, with 4,000 of them being built through this partnership alone.
“We’re delighted to move forward with our proposals to build much-needed homes in High Barnet through the West London Partnership. Our plans for this new development will revitalise the area for new and existing residents by enhancing the station area with new amenities and building 300 new homes which London urgently needs.”
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