Council Considers Plan to Revive Stalled Housing Projects
Work stopped on six schemes after builders went bust
Henry Construction was working on five sites for Ealing Council when it collapsed. Picture: Facebook
October 1, 2026
Ealing Council will next week consider a set of proposals aimed at restarting work on six stalled housing sites across the borough. The intention is to revive the projects that were set to deliver over 300 affordable flats before construction abruptly stopped last year.
A report published ahead of the cabinet meeting outlines plans for sites in Greenford (Chesterton and Evesham Close, Wood End), Southall (Norwood Road, Shackleton Road, and the Southall Market car park), and Dean Gardens in West Ealing. Five of the schemes were being built by Henry Construction and one by 4 Square Services, both of which collapsed in 2023, halting progress on developments that were expected to deliver 230 housing units, including 174 at London Affordable Rent.
Since the collapse, the council has been carrying out technical, legal and financial checks to determine the best route forward. The new proposal does not seek approval to sell any of the sites. Instead, the council plans to market the stalled schemes to test interest, gather information and explore viable options for restarting construction. A further report will return to cabinet once those options have been assessed.
Alongside this work, cabinet members will also consider the next stage of the Mandeville Parkway development in Northolt on 7 October — a major scheme expected to deliver 100 new council homes for social rent. The proposals include a mix of apartments and townhouses, improved public space around the Northolt Park estate, new landscaping, play areas and communal outdoor spaces. Homes would be built to high energy-efficiency standards to help cut carbon emissions and reduce fuel bills for future residents.
If approved, the council would begin the process of appointing a contractor and securing funding. Subject to planning permission and procurement, construction could begin in 2028, with homes ready in 2030.
Council leader Peter Mason said the proposals reflect the borough’s determination to tackle the housing crisis: “Everyone benefits when more people have a secure, genuinely affordable home. The right home gives people the foundation they need to stay healthy, support their families, and play a full part in their community. These proposals are about making progress across our seven towns — whether that means finding a way forward for stalled sites or moving ahead with new developments such as Mandeville.”
Deputy leader Councillor Louise Brett, cabinet member for safe and genuinely affordable homes, said the need for new homes remains urgent: “With more than 6,000 local families waiting for a council home, there is a clear need for more genuinely affordable homes across our borough. We are running one of London’s largest council homebuilding programmes, and last year we provided more new affordable homes for rent than any other London borough. This next step for Mandeville will keep the scheme on track and help us continue building the homes local people need.”
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