Brent completes 155 affordable homes for homeless households in Alperton
Shillibeer House, part of a 461-home redevelopment, now houses 96 families previously identified as homeless
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Ninety-six households previously identified as homeless have moved into new affordable homes at Shillibeer House in Alperton, Brent. The 155-home block, completed in May 2026, is part of a larger 461-home redevelopment on the site of the former Alperton Bus Garage.
Brent Council approved the redevelopment plans in 2021. The completed Shillibeer House includes 55 one-bedroom, 49 two-bedroom, and 46 three-bedroom flats, alongside five four-bedroom family homes. A total of 103 households have already moved in, with 96 of them previously homeless.
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Scheme delivers 40% affordable housing
The wider development will provide 40% affordable housing across four buildings, rising up to 28 storeys. It includes 306 Build-to-Rent units, 98 homes at London Affordable Rent, and 57 shared-ownership properties. The scheme is expected to support around 1,200 residents when fully occupied.
Telford Living, the developer, handed the affordable homes to rental operator AG Homes. Brent Council has taken a long-term lease on the properties, which will be managed as council homes. The development also features commercial space, a community unit, a café, and light-industrial maker spaces.
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These 155 new council homes mean more local people can move into safe, modern and energy-efficient homes where they can put down roots and thrive. Each home represents a fresh start and brings us another step closer to tackling the housing crisis.
Cllr Matt Kelcher, Brent Council Cabinet Member for Housing and Resident Services
The development is named after George Shillibeer, who introduced London’s first horse-drawn omnibus service. Brent Council said the name recognises the site’s historical connection to public transport.
What happens next
The remaining phases of the redevelopment are expected to complete in stages. No formal timeline has been confirmed, but Brent Council has stated the full scheme will be operational once all buildings are finished. Residents can contact the council for updates on further housing allocations.
Questions this report answers
+How many homeless households have moved into Shillibeer House?
Ninety-six households previously identified as homeless have moved into Shillibeer House, part of the 103 households rehoused there. The 155-home block is part of a larger 461-home redevelopment in Alperton, Brent.
+What types of affordable housing are included in the scheme?
The scheme includes 98 homes at London Affordable Rent and 57 shared-ownership units. The development delivers 40% affordable housing across four buildings, with Brent Council managing the homes under a long-term lease.
+Who is developing the Alperton Bus Garage site?
Telford Living is the developer of the Alperton Bus Garage site. The company handed the affordable homes to rental operator AG Homes, with Brent Council taking a long-term lease for management as council homes.
+When will the full redevelopment be completed?
The full timeline for the redevelopment is unclear. Brent Council has stated the scheme will be operational once all phases are complete, but no specific completion date has been confirmed for the remaining buildings.
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