Napier and New Plymouth Houses were the first sites developed as part of a wider regeneration project, the ’12 Sites’. It was delivered by a joint venture between the London Borough of Havering and Wates Residential.
The project involved replacing two outdated 13-storey tower blocks that were having a negative effect on the neighbourhood, with an integrated new community formed of 197 modern, high-quality affordable homes for local people.
Did you know?
This development has provided Havering’s first underground refuse system.
All of the 197 new homes are affordable for local people, shared ownership homes are available to buy now.
The New Green project scored 44 and rated ‘Excellent’ under the Considerate Constructors scheme.
1,254 tonnes of waste were diverted from landfill.
161 new jobs were created for Havering residents.
37 percent of the project workforce were Havering residents, over a third of all jobs on site.
We engaged with 1,571 young people through the New Green project, and provided 21 work experience placements.
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“I can’t thank the Council enough for the help they have given me, New Green is a fantastic place and I really want to make the most out of living here with my new neighbours.
"I love hearing the kids playing outside and there’s a sense of opportunity to create this new community together.”
Suzanne, New Green Resident, June 2023
- May 2016 - First update provided to local residents
- June 2016 - First residents open consultation meeting held
- September 2016 - Second residents’ open consultation meeting held
- October 2016 - Cabinet approve ’12 Sites’ regeneration programme
- October 2016 - Update newsletter provided to local residents
- January 2017 - Third residents’ open consultation meeting held
- February 2017 - Update newsletter provided to local residents
- May 2017 - Fourth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- September 2017 - Fifth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- January 2018 - Cabinet approve the Regeneration Local Lettings Plan and Decant Procedures
- March 2018 - Sixth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- March 2018 - Council announces Wates Residential as joint venture partner on the 12 Sites Programme
- September 2018 - Seventh residents’ open consultation meeting held
- October 2018 - 12 Sites residents consultation meeting held
- November 2018 - Rainham Village Primary School use Minecraft to design the future
- January 2019 - Wates host the first ‘Meet the Buyer’ event
- January 2019 - Local businesses urged to get involved with opportunities for the 12 sites programme
- February 2019 - Contracts are awarded to local companies for Napier New Plymouth development
- May 2019 - First plans submitted for Napier New Plymouth regeneration
- July 2019 - Demolition starts at Napier New Plymouth
- October 2019 - First plans for Napier New Plymouth approved at Strategic Planning Committee
- March 2020 - Demolition work finishes at Napier New Plymouth
- August 2020 - The decision is made that the Napier New Plymouth scheme will deliver 100 percent affordable housing
- December 2020 - Construction commences at the Napier New Plymouth regeneration site
- February 2021 - More local businesses awarded contracts for Napier New Plymouth development
- April 2021 - NNP construction on track despite Covid 19 pandemic
- July 2021 - Councillors check out progress at Napier New Plymouth regeneration site
- March 2022 - 'Topping out' ceremony
- July 2022 - Havering 12 Estates regeneration celebrates four years
- July 2022 - Right to return residents visit new homes
- June 2023 - New Green welcomes residents
- June 2023 – Newsletter update for New Green residents
Residents with the right to return, new social housing tenants and shared ownership home owners have moved into their new homes at New Green.
To register to find out more about the few remaining shared ownership opportunities, including how we’re prioritising social, teachers and NHS workers who live and work in Havering, please visit the New Green Havering website.
New Green - A guide to your new home
Read the guide to your home on the issuu website
Council tenants
You will be sent a tenants handbook when you move in. Please do make sure you read it as it contains helpful information.
We're keen to hear what you think. Let us know by filling in our affordable tenancy residents feedback.
Shared ownership homeowners
We're keen to hear what you think. Let us know by filling in our shared ownership home owners feedback.
How to videos
We have also created these helpful ‘how to’ videos to support your move into your new home.
Further information
If you have a query or would like more information regarding this project, please contact us at regeneration@havering.gov.uk