The Hill Group and Pinnacle Investments have exchanged contracts to deliver 1,934 new homes across two landmark developments in the Borough of Brent in London. The joint venture, Dollis Hill Wembley LLP, completed the acquisition of the sites from United Colleges Group (UCG), marking a critical milestone for a project that will provide 84% of Brent’s annual housing requirement under the London Plan.
The developments are set to transform former educational sites into high-quality residential communities supported by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and Sovereign Network Group (SNG). A total of 154 social rent homes will be integrated across the schemes, funded in part by the GLA’s Homes for Londoners Fund. Beyond housing, the project facilitates the creation of a new state-of-the-art educational campus for UCG on Olympic Way, Wembley.
Construction on the first phase of the regeneration is scheduled to begin in spring 2026.
The Wembley development will replace the former College of North West London building at the foot of Olympic Way. The project features linked 18-storey and 30-storey towers, providing 307 apartments. Every home will include a private balcony or terrace, with 85 units dedicated to social rent. The scheme also includes ground-floor commercial space, a concierge service, and secure cycle storage.
In Dollis Hill, the Dudden Hill Lane site will be reimagined as a vibrant neighbourhood of 1,627 homes across buildings ranging from four to 28 storeys.
The sale of these sites enables United Colleges Group to consolidate its operations into a purpose-built campus on Olympic Way. This new facility will focus on green skills, engineering, and the built environment, ensuring the college’s 130-year legacy in Brent continues in a modern, future-facing environment.
Andy Hill OBE, Founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, said: “At a time when housebuilding has substantially stalled in London, we are working tirelessly with our partners to bring forward new developments, such as these two sites in Wembley and Dollis Hill. Together, we are unlocking the potential of these sites to deliver much-needed homes in the capital, while transforming the area to provide essential community amenities that enable sustainable and thriving new neighbourhoods.”
Christopher Turnbull, Managing Director at Pinnacle Investments, added: “Exchanging contracts marks an important step for our joint venture with Hill and reinforces our commitment to investing in high-quality housing of all tenures where it is most needed. These developments will play a key role in meeting Brent’s housing needs while also enabling vital investment in education and skills.”
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