NW3 CLT to build 14 homes in Belsize Park
The community land trust will deliver eight affordable and six market-rate homes at 31 Daleham Gardens.
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NW3 Community Land Trust (CLT) is preparing to commence construction on a 14-flat development located at 31 Daleham Gardens in Belsize Park. The project aims to address the ongoing loss of affordable housing in the NW3 postcode.
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The development at 31 Daleham Gardens will comprise a total of 14 homes. Of these, eight will be designated as affordable housing, with the remaining six offered at market rates. This initiative is being undertaken by NW3 CLT, an organisation established in 2016.
Community Involvement
NW3 CLT was co-founded with the specific objective of helping to reverse the continuing decline of affordable housing options within NW3, an area identified as one of Camden’s highest-value districts. The trust has engaged over 200 members who have contributed their time, energy, and ideas to the organisation's mission over the last ten years.
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Community Land Trusts are described as democratic, not-for-profit organisations where members are local individuals seeking to effect change in their communities. They acquire and develop land for community benefit, often focusing on providing affordable homes and other facilities, with the goal of ensuring assets remain controlled by local people and are protected for the long term.
Questions this report answers
+What is being built at 31 Daleham Gardens?
A development of 14 flats is being built at 31 Daleham Gardens. This project will include eight affordable homes and six homes available at market rates, according to NW3 Community Land Trust.
+Who is behind the Belsize Park development?
The development is being undertaken by NW3 Community Land Trust, an organisation co-founded in 2016. Its aim is to help reverse the loss of affordable housing in the NW3 area.
+How many people are involved with NW3 CLT?
More than 200 members have contributed their time, energy, and ideas to NW3 Community Land Trust over the last 10 years. These members are local people actively involved in shaping their neighbourhood.
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