Maitland Park - Bouygues UK

Located in Camden, the Maitland Park Estate redevelopment represents a significant milestone in council house building, forming part of Camden Council’s commitment to enhancing living conditions and expanding social housing. The project replaces outdated 1960s structures across two former sites, Aspen House and Grafton Terrace, with modern, energy-efficient homes and community spaces.

£43

million

119

new homes

social homes

Bouygues UK was appointed as the main contractor for this £43 million redevelopment, which involved demolishing the old Aspen House, the Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) Hall, a gymnasium, and garages to make way for 119 new homes.

The redevelopment includes a mix of housing types to create a balanced community, with 51 of these being new council homes. The project has been celebrated for achieving the borough’s first Home Quality Accreditation, highlighting its commitment to performance and the use of healthy, low-carbon materials.

Community at its core

The redevelopment has provided new, high-quality homes, significantly improving living standards for residents who were previously living in overcrowded conditions. The project has increased the number of council homes on the estate from 36 to 51, a 30% increase in social housing, with an additional 16 new council homes built. The scheme’s completion was marked at the end of 2023 by an event attended by local residents, Camden Cabinet Members, and Sir Keir Starmer.

A new community centre, a play area, and improved green spaces have also been created, promoting a sense of community, and enhancing residents’ well-being. The redevelopment supports Camden’s broader housebuilding programme, which aims to deliver 4,850 new homes, including 2,600 affordable homes and 1,800 new council homes.

The redevelopment at Maitland Park is part of Camden’s strategy for diversity in public spaces. The three new residential buildings have been named after prominent local figures: Noor Inayat Khan, the first woman spy who was dropped behind enemy lines in France during the Second World War, Mary Prince, the first black woman to have an autobiography published in Britain, Antony Grey, an LGBTQ+ Activist whose work led to decriminalisation of homosexuality for men, each reflecting Camden’s rich history and commitment to diversity.

Councillor Danny Beales highlighted the council’s dedication to bold and ambitious housing initiatives, stating,

Here in Camden, we are being bold and ambitious in delivering new council homes for our residents, building as many as we can as quickly as possible. At Maitland Park, we can demonstrate what is possible when we invest in council housing.

Sustainability and design

Sustainability is at the core of the Maitland Park redevelopment. The new homes are designed to be energy-efficient and use low-carbon materials, aligning with Camden’s environmental goals. The project promotes health and well-being by integrating homes into an enhanced parkland setting, encouraging a connection with nature.

Camden’s housebuilding programme continues to generate investment in new community and school facilities, with improvements benefiting 48 schools and children’s centres across the borough. The Maitland Park Estate redevelopment is a testament to what can be achieved through effective partnership and collaboration, setting a standard for future projects striving to address the UK’s housing needs.