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19 Mar 2026
Clarion Housing Group and award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group have agreed a deal to deliver 188 new social rent homes in Woolwich as part of the wider Woolwich Leisure Centre redevelopment in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
The homes will be delivered through a Section 106 agreement within a major mixed-tenure scheme being brought forward by Hill in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The wider development will deliver 557 homes alongside a new state-of-the-art leisure centre for the local community.
Clarion has acquired the social rent homes, located within Blocks D and E of the development, ensuring they remain affordable for local residents. The homes will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, designed to meet the needs of families and individuals on the local housing waiting list.
Situated in the heart of Woolwich town centre, the development benefits from excellent connectivity, with Woolwich Arsenal DLR and Woolwich Elizabeth Line station both within easy walking distance, providing direct links to central London.
Residents will also benefit from the new leisure centre facilities, as well as nearby shops, cultural venues and public amenities.
The partnership represents Clarion's first development in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, marking an important step in expanding the housing association's presence in southeast London.
Richard Cook, Chief Development Officer at Clarion Housing Group, said: “This partnership with The Hill Group will deliver 188 high-quality social rent homes in the heart of Woolwich, helping more people access genuinely affordable housing in a well-connected and vibrant part of London.
“We have a strong track record of working with Hill across a number of developments and this agreement reflects the value of long-term partnerships in accelerating the delivery of much-needed affordable homes.
“Working alongside Hill and the Royal Borough of Greenwich, we're pleased to be supporting the wider regeneration of Woolwich town centre while providing homes that will remain affordable for local residents for generations to come.”
Cain Peters, Managing Director for Special Projects at The Hill Group, said: "We are delighted to welcome Clarion as our affordable housing partner on this landmark development in Woolwich. Delivering 557 homes in total alongside a brand-new leisure centre is a testament to what can be achieved when housebuilders, housing associations and local authorities work together with a shared purpose.
"Clarion is a trusted partner and its commitment to keeping these social rent homes genuinely affordable for local residents for generations to come aligns closely with Hill's own values. We look forward to starting on site later this year and delivering a development that the whole community can be proud of."
The homes will be built to high sustainability standards, with the development connected to a district heat network led by air source heat pumps to reduce carbon emissions and support long-term energy efficiency.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with the first homes anticipated to complete in 2029.
The Woolwich Leisure Centre scheme forms part of the Royal Borough of Greenwich's long-term plans to regenerate Woolwich town centre and deliver new homes, infrastructure and community facilities for residents.