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Habinteg Housing Association has completed another development of 12 new accessible apartments in the London Borough of Hounslow in partnership with Hounslow Council.

The South Street development in Isleworth, which includes two fully wheelchair accessible homes, is now home to local individuals and families.

The flats are built on the site of a demolished garage block just off South Street and forms one of 13 small sites to be developed by Habinteg.

Low carbon living 

The development is a modern brick construction surrounded by landscaped areas with newly bedded plants and trees, designed by Levitt Bernstein Architects.

It is a ‘fabric first’ construction that prioritised energy efficiency at the start of the design and development process to minimise heat loss. The pitched roof building also has air source heat pumps and triple glazing.

Wheelchair user Adan Yusuf has just moved into a one-bedroom wheelchair accessible home at the development, and he is over the moon with his new home.

He said: “I've been waiting for this type of accommodation since 2021. Words aren’t enough to describe my happiness about my new home. Everything is accessible to me and easy to manage, from the front door and bedroom to the toilet and kitchen. I have enough space to move around freely.”

Meeting local housing need

Cllr Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council and Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development, said: “I’m thrilled to celebrate the opening of the South Street development… it’s a shining example of how strategic partnerships and sustainable design can create accessible, energy-efficient homes for our community.

“This project not only transforms underused land into valuable housing but also reinforces our commitment to inclusivity and environmental responsibility, making significant strides towards meeting the housing needs of our residents," Cllr Tom added.

The apartment block was built by Isleworth based Star Contractors, a family-owned building firm that has been in business for over 15 years.

Matthew Kelly, Head of Development at Habinteg, said: “South Street is the latest, completed scheme in the first phase of our new developments on small sites in the Hounslow Borough.

“It’s fantastic to see these challenging small sites with unused garages provide accessible accommodation to the people that need it most.

“We’re also really pleased to have been able to work with locally based Star Contractors which has helped to boost the local economy.”

Boost to local economy 

Paul Ruth, Managing Director at Star Contractors, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have worked with our community to bring this development to life, supporting local jobs and boosting the Isleworth economy.

“By transforming a brownfield site from garages into a thriving new community with accessible and affordable housing, the area has been revitalised.

“The South Street development will have a lasting positive impact, offering high-quality housing for local residents while enhancing the surrounding neighbourhood.”

Images: Top; from left to right: Isleworth Councillor, John Stroud-Turp, Habinteg Board member, Christine Masters, Habinteg CEO, Martin Warhurst, Deputy Leader of Hounslow Council, Tom Bruce, Habinteg tenant, Adan Yusuf, Isleworth Councillor, Sue Sampson, Habinteg Board member, Julie Jones, Habinteg's Head of Development, Matthew Kelly, and Senior Housing Development and Supply Officer at Hounslow Council, Ida Horner.

Middle: group photo of Hounslow Council members and Councillors, Habinteg staff and Habinteg tenant Adan Yusuf; bottom: the exterior of South Street, Isleworth.