The Cabinet Member for Housing approved the appointment of a contractor to build 37 new homes at Woodridings Court, N22. This decision also involved the appropriation of land for development and the use of council powers to override third-party rights, with a commitment to compensation where necessary.

Woodridings Court N22: Construction Contract Awarded for New Homes

Councillor Tammy Hymas, Cabinet Member for Housing and Co Deputy Leader, approved the appointment of Contractor A to undertake new build works at Woodridings Court N22. This development will deliver 37 new homes on land adjoining the existing Woodridings Court. The decision also included the appropriation of the land from housing to planning purposes, enabling the council to utilise its powers under Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 to override any easements and other third-party rights that might be infringed by the development. Authority was delegated to the Director of Capital Projects and Property to agree and make any necessary compensation payments arising from valid claims related to these third-party rights. Following practical completion, the land will be re-appropriated back to the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) for housing purposes. The total scheme cost was approved, along with the issuance of a Letter of Intent for up to 10% of the contract value.

The report presented to the Cabinet Member highlighted that the site, located in the Alexandra Ward, was approved for inclusion in the Council's Housing Delivery Programme in July 2019. Planning consent for 33 apartments was granted in March 2023, with a subsequent application in December 2024 for an additional storey and four more apartments, which was approved in December 2025. The development will provide 37 much-needed homes, including three M4(3) wheelchair-accessible homes, and will also deliver improvements to the public realm, such as landscaped communal gardens and enhanced refuse and recycling facilities. This scheme aligns with the Council's commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes in the London Borough of Haringey.

The decision to proceed with Contractor A was made after a formal tender process. An earlier tender in June 2025 did not proceed due to the sole bid exceeding the council's budget. A second procurement exercise was conducted using the Council's Minor Works Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to ensure greater market engagement and better value for money. The contract will be awarded on a Design and Build basis, with practical completion anticipated by early spring 2028.

Community engagement was undertaken throughout the feasibility and design stages, with feedback considered by the Planning Committee. Concerns raised by residents regarding scale, height, parking, green space, and waste and recycling were addressed. The development is designed to meet Passivhaus principles and incorporates sustainable technologies such as air source heat pumps and solar panels to reduce carbon emissions. The scheme also aims to improve the public realm, address anti-social behaviour, and enhance accessibility.

The legal justification for appropriating the land and overriding third-party rights is based on Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 and Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016. The council is satisfied that the preconditions for using these powers are met, and that the public benefits of delivering new homes outweigh any interference with private rights, with compensation available for any affected parties.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Co Deputy Leader, Councillor Tammy Hymas, was the sole attendee at this meeting. There were no declarations of interest, urgent business, deputations, petitions, or questions. The meeting also noted the council's policy on filming at meetings.