A crane has lifted the first of 25 factory-made modular homes onto the site of a new development in a former Burnt Ash Lane car park.

Preparatory work began on the Brindley Way project in March, which will include a mixture of one and two bed apartments by Autumn.

ZED PODS, the council’s appointed developer, builds the ‘pods’ off-site, minimising the time it takes to complete construction.

Councillor Peter Morgan, Executive Councillor for Renewal Recreation and Housing, said: “I am pleased to see these works advancing, which form part of an initial £10 million investment from the Council to increase the housing supply across the borough.

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“This site is one of several similar developments underway across the borough, showing the Council’s long-term commitment to addressing Bromley’s housing needs.”

“This new housing is so essential because it provides suitable accommodation for families who desperately need it, while simultaneously reducing the number of families the Council must house in expensive, nightly paid accommodation.”

The ‘pods’ are lifted by crane onto a steel podium, above ground level, creating space for residents’ car parking with electric charging units underneath.

A reconfigured public car park will sit alongside the homes, which will reopen after construction is complete.

The site in Burnt Ash Lane forms part of an initial £10m investment by the council to build affordable housing across the borough.

The other two developments included in this programme are at Bushell Way in Chislehurst and at Anerley Town Hall.

Further sites are also being explored, including at York Rise, where a planning application for the development of 35 residential homes has been submitted.

Thomas Northway, Chairman of ZED PODS Ltd said: “We are pleased to have reached this exciting stage of the development as it moves us closer to delivering these precision manufactured homes this Autumn, as initially scheduled, despite Covid restrictions.

“Whilst we have tried to minimise noise and disruption, we would like to thank local residents for their ongoing patience and understanding. We endeavour to keep co-operating with residents as this development reaches its final stages.”

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