The Building Safety Regulator has approved all five Phase Two blocks at Ebury Bridge, clearing the way for 334 homes, 228 for social rent, due summer 2029.
The second phase of the Ebury Bridge estate rebuild has passed the national building safety check it needed before the main construction could start. Westminster City Council announced on Monday that the Building Safety Regulator has approved all five of the phase’s new buildings.
Phase Two is the largest of the scheme’s three phases. It will deliver 334 homes, and the council says 228 of them will be council homes for social rent. The council’s current timetable puts completion in summer 2029.
The approval was announced in a council news release on 12 October. The council made five separate applications, one for each building. It says the approval “marks a major milestone for the project, paving the way for the start of major construction works on Phase Two.”
What the approval is
Since 1 October 2023 the Building Safety Regulator has been the building control authority for every higher-risk building in England. That covers new residential buildings over 18 metres or seven storeys with at least two homes. Developers must get the regulator’s approval before starting building work on any of them. This stage is known as Gateway 2.
The council says the approval shows that each of the new buildings meets the fire and structural safety standards set under the Building Safety Act.
Councillor David Harvey, the council’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration, said in the release:
“It provides our residents with reassurance that their new homes have met the rigorous demands set by the regulator in design, safety and delivery planning. Collaboration with our main contractor McLaren has been key to achieving this milestone and it now gives the team the certainty needed to move ahead.”
What Phase Two includes
The council’s January 2026 Phase Two leaflet lists what the phase will deliver:
- 334 homes across five blocks
- a new community hall for activities and events
- two public squares, including a fully pedestrianised central square
- play areas and green spaces
- shops offering convenience goods, cafes and services
The December 2025 release that appointed McLaren Construction as main contractor set the Phase Two budget at £229m. It said the phase would re-establish the Ebury Bridge Road shopping parade, with new premises for longstanding local businesses.
How the whole scheme adds up
Phase One finished in December 2024 with 226 homes. According to the project site, those were:
| Phase One homes | Number |
|---|---|
| Council homes | 100 |
| Market sale | 110 |
| Returning leaseholders | 16 |
| Total | 226 |
Across all three phases, Monday’s release puts the total at 781 homes. The council’s December 2025 release gave 779, with 373 for social rent. All existing residents have the right to return once the works are complete.
That December release also said 91% of residents backed the scheme in the confirmatory ballot. It added that the scheme unlocked more than £40m of Greater London Authority funding.
The timetable so far
The project’s own timeline and leaflets set out the steps:
| When | What |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | Phase One completes, 226 homes |
| December 2025 | Cabinet approves McLaren as Phase Two main contractor |
| February 2026 | McLaren begins enabling works |
| 12 October 2026 | Regulator approval for all five Phase Two blocks announced |
| Summer 2029 | Phase Two due to complete |
The January leaflet expected the main works to begin in August 2026. The estate’s June newsletter, Ebury Life, then said the main building work was expected in September. The council has not published a new start date with Monday’s announcement.
What it means for you
If you live on or near the estate, expect the main construction phase to follow. The council’s leaflet says the contractor’s working hours are limited to council guidelines, weekdays 8am to 6pm. Any work outside those hours needs prior agreement and notice to residents.
The leaflet also sets out what the site has in place:
- dust, noise and vibration monitors
- 24-hour security and CCTV
- traffic marshals controlling the entrances and exits
- scheduled deliveries to reduce traffic disruption
You can reach the Ebury Bridge team on freephone 0800 011 3467, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm, or by email at eburybridge@westminster.gov.uk. McLaren’s resident liaison team is on eburyresidents@mclarengroup.com. A monthly Phase Two construction bulletin is available by signing up at eburybridge.org/join.
If you are on the council’s waiting list, our guide to the Westminster housing register explains how bidding for council homes works. For other building schemes across the city, see Westminster planning applications.
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