Labour Westminster Council has announced the completion of 20 new homes on Luxborough Street, Marylebone.

Built on a former unused ‘kickabout’ area resulting from the bombing of the area in WW2, this underused space provided an opportunity to create new, much-needed affordable housing.

Fourteen flats will be council housing – seven two-bedroom homes for social rent and seven one-bedroom homes for intermediate rent. The social tenants will move into the 2-bed properties before Christmas, with the intermediate tenants moving into the 1-bed properties in the new year.

The scheme has also brought landscaping improvements around the neighbouring Luxborough Tower Gardens Estate, making a big difference to the area. A nursery has also been built on the ground floor.

Councillor Matt Noble, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Renters at Westminster City Council, said:

“We are dedicated to providing affordable homes, even in the most complex urban areas at the heart of central London. The completion of Luxborough Street is the latest example of this commitment.

“This project demonstrates how we can transform underused spaces across the city into much-needed housing for our residents.

“I want to thank the residents of Luxborough Tower for their patience and collaboration throughout this process. Together, we’ve created refreshed, secure, and welcoming green spaces for everyone to enjoy.”