Planning application for new council homes in Perry Vale
Who the homes are for
This 100% affordable housing scheme will provide twenty six new homes made up of a mix of two and three bed flats. These homes will provide temporary accommodation for homeless families, as well as six supported living homes for residents with learning difficulties and/or autism. There are currently around 2000 families occupying temporary accommodation throughout Lewisham, of which 600 stay in nightly paid accommodation. This new proposal responds directly to this need, providing high-quality temporary homes to meet the needs of homeless families in Lewisham.
How the homes will help people
Working in partnership with NHS England through their ‘Transforming Care Programme’, the supported living accommodation will help residents to live more independently in a safe, inclusive and integrated setting. As part of the development, supported living residents will be provided with 24/7 on-site care and support, as well as an attractive communal garden space for their sole use.
A new special educational needs school is also planned for construction directly opposite the site. The location offers opportunities for strong links to be created between the school, new homes and wider activities in the local community. Two consultation events were held with local residents in December 2018 and March 2019.
The new development represents our commitment to:
- high-quality genuinely affordable homes
- delivering for a variety of local housing need
- generating a sense of place and identity for people within the borough.
Councillor Paul Bell, Cabinet Member for Housing for said: “We are incredibly proud to see our housing building programme fully in motion. Mayow Road is a landmark scheme. It is a joint collaboration with the NHS, aiming to create socially integrated accommodation which will cater to both homeless families and to residents with learning difficulties and/or autism. These homes reflect our determination to deliver on making a difference for our residents by building and enabling new places to call home.”