Work begins to build Merton’s first new council homes in a generation

Work has started to prepare the site of Merton’s first new council homes in a generation, starting at Farm Road in Morden.

Merton Labour has pledged to build 400 new affordable homes across the borough - to build much-needed safe, secure and affordable homes for Merton families.

The next locations in the first phase are Elm Nursery Car Park, Mitcham; Raleigh Gardens Car Park, Mitcham; and land at Canons, Madeira Road, Mitcham. 

Councillor Judge, Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development and Councillor Syeda, ward councillor for St Helier visited the site

Merton, like so many councils across the country, is facing a shortage of suitable homes to meet increasing demand, particularly for temporary accommodation, where the need has risen dramatically in the last few years. 

Not only will these homes help to address the increase in need, these new homes will align with PassivHaus principles on green design and energy efficiency, helping to create a more sustainable borough and reduce living costs for residents.   

Cabinet Member for Housing and Sustainable Development, Councillor Andrew Judge, said: 

“We’re very proud to see the work get underway in building our first new council homes. 

Merton’s new council homes will help relieve some of the pressure on our local housing crisis, transforming the lives of individuals and families in the borough by supplying quality, affordable housing that people are proud to call home.”