Wembley regeneration reaches new heights with Cecil Avenue topping out

Brent Council and Wates Residential celebrate the structural completion of a new development in Wembley Housing Zone.
Cecil Avenue development will deliver 237 new homes, including 87 affordable homes.
The construction of Cecil Avenue is set to be completed at the end of 2026.

London, 24 September: Brent Council and award-winning developer Wates Residential have celebrated the topping out of the Cecil Avenue development in Wembley, where construction has now reached the ninth level. The milestone marks the structural completion of Cecil Avenue at its highest point. Located at the junction of Wembley High Road and Cecil Avenue, the scheme will deliver 237 new homes, including 87 affordable homes and a range of properties available for private sale under the name The Pages.

The development will feature a publicly accessible garden and play area, commercial spaces to support local businesses, and is expected to create around 100 new job opportunities for the local community.

A new community hall will offer residents a welcoming space for events, activities and social gatherings.

This milestone at Cecil Avenue follows ongoing progress at Zephaniah House (formerly Ujima House), where construction has now risen above ground level and the project is making steady headway. Once complete, Zephaniah House will provide 54 affordable homes, alongside a new workspace and café. Both regeneration projects are due to be completed by the end of 2026.

Councillor Teo Benea, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property said:

“Brent, like many local authorities across the country, is facing a housing crisis. We are working closely with developers, like Wates Residential to continue to find opportunities to deliver high quality, affordable, safe and secure homes for local families. This development will also provide a community hall, garden and play area for families to enjoy. We look forward to families moving into their new homes at the end of the next year.”

Paul Nicholls, Regional Managing Director for London at Wates, commented:

“Wembley Housing Zone is a great example of what thoughtful regeneration can achieve. We’re creating a place that brings together affordable housing, homes for sale, green spaces and opportunities for local people. With the topping out at Cecil Avenue, that vision is becoming reality and it’s one we’re proud to be delivering with Brent Council.”