RESIDENT SITE VISIT A GUIDE TO THE SITE VISIT OF 4 SMALLFIELD HOUSE AND 6 WISE COURT 12TH OCTOBER 2019
R E S I D E N T S I T E V I S I TA G U I D E TO T H E S I T E V I S I T O F 4 S M A L L F I E L D H O U S E A N D 6 W I S E C O U RT
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4 S M A L L F I E L D H O U S E
BEFORE AFTER
Address Wood Vale, Forest Hill, London, SE23
Type of development Infilling empty space on an existing estate
Total number of homes 17
Number of social rented council homes
9 (53%)
Number of homes for sale to help pay for council homes
8 (47%)
Types of council homes 1 bedroom, 2 people 1 (11%)
2 bedrooms, 4 people 7 (78%)
4 bedrooms, 6 people 1 (11%)
Date of completion August 2017
2 BEDROOMS4 PEOPLE
70 SQM
STORAGE2.5 SQM
LIVING / KITCHEN / DINING
DOUBLE BEDROOM
TWIN BEDROOM
BATHROOM
ENTRANCE
Dual aspect - more direct sunlight in the home
0.5sqm more than the Nationally Described Space Standards
Post is delivered from the outside of the block, not through the flat door, to improve safety and security
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOCIAL RENTED HOME YOU ARE TOURING TODAY
The Landlord Offer document contained possible floorplans and 3D images for new Achilles Street homes. This tour provides an opportunity to bring floor plans to life. As you walk around this home compare the floor plan with the space of the home layout.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOCIAL RENTED HOME YOU ARE TOURING TODAY
PRIVATE BALCONY12.5 SQM
6 W I S E C O U R T
Address Wise Court, Blackheath, London, SE13
Type of development Infilling empty space on an existing estate
Total number of homes 25
Number of social rented council homes
18 (72%)
Number of homes for sale to help pay for council homes
7 (28%)
Types of council homes 1 bedroom, 2 people 3 (17%)
2 bedrooms, 4 people 10 (55%)
3 bedrooms, 5 people 5 (28%)
Date of completion March 2019
AFTER
BEFORE
4 BEDROOMS6 PEOPLE109 SQM
PRIVATE GARDEN
ENTRANCE
LIVING
KITCHEN / DINING
UTILITY
WC
BIN STORE
BATHROOM
DOUBLE BEDROOM
SINGLE BEDROOM
SINGLE BEDROOM
TWIN BEDROOM
STORAGE3 SQM
Dual aspect - more direct sunlight in the home
All homes with 3 bedrooms or more have a bathroom and an additional WC
Homes are designed to be adapted as the resident’s mobility requirements change. Space is provided for a lift to be installed in the home at a later stage if needed.
3 BED+ HAS2 TOILETS
INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOCIAL RENTED HOME YOU ARE TOURING TODAY
H AV E Y O U N O T I C E D . . . ?
THE SECURE CYCLE STORE
FIRE SAFETY FEATURES
RESIDENT PARKING SPACES
THE PRIVATE AMENITY SPACE
HIGH WATER PRESSURE
Every home has access to a safe, covered cycle storage space
Parking has been provided for residents of the new housing
New water pipe infrastructure means high water pressure
in all homes
Generous private outdoor balconies or gardens
Sprinklers installed in all homes to help protect residents from fire
SECURE BY DESIGN
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Rubbish bins are locked and accessible
New energy infrastructure and good insulation keep fuel and
power costs low
KITCHEN DESIGNKitchens designed with modern
appliances in mind
T H I N G S W E H AV E I M P R O V E D
W E W O U L D W E L C O M E Y O U R C O M M E N T S O N T H E F E E D B A C K F O R M
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BIN STORE BOILERSGas and electricity meters will
not be located in the bin storesAll boilers in new homes will be
concealed in cupboards
We have recently changed our specification requirements for new developments based upon feedback received from residents of the new homes.
As such, new homes we are building now will be even better than the homes you visited today.
Some of the changes made due to this feedback are shown below:
C O N TA C T S :
0800 028 2028lewishamhomes.org.uk
Old Town Hall Catford Road London SE6 4RU
facebook.com/lewishamhomes
@lewishamhomes
lhomes.org.uk/lhlin
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