Project Overview
Reds10 Developments successfully secured planning and designed two new high-quality affordable housing schemes for Thurrock Council. The concept was to transform two brownfield plots, the former Prince of Wales site in South Ockendon and The Geerings in Stanford-Le-Hope, into modern family homes for social rent and temporary accommodation.
The project set out to provide 14 homes across two sites, designed to maximise density on constrained urban plots. The homes were designed to meet NDSS and M4(2) accessibility standards and support Thurrock’s strategic ambition to increase the supply of sustainable, high-quality affordable housing.
As a full design and build partner, Reds10 Developments managed surveys, planning and design development. The schemes included all associated utilities works, external finishing, and both hard and soft landscaping.
- Location South Ockendon & Stanford-Le-Hope
- Capacity 14 homes
- Construction method Industrialised Modular Construction
- 14 New Homes
- 100% Affordable Housing
Delivering Modern, High-Quality Family Homes
South Ockendon – The Former Prince of Wales Site
- 6 × 2-bed, 2-storey homes (62.1m²)
- 3 × 3-bed, 2-storey homes (76.7m²)
- Delivered as a single three-storey apartment block
- Total GIA: 511.5m²
The Geerings – Stanford-Le-Hope
- 1 × 2-bed home (87.5m²)
- 2 × 3-bed homes (94.2m²)
- 2 × 4-bed homes (117.8m²)
- Delivered as two blocks of family houses
- Total GIA: 511.5m²
All units would benefit from high-quality internal fit-out, ASHP heating and hot water systems, and durable external finishes designed for long-term resilience and comfort.
Design and Layouts Highlights
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Internal Spaces
- NDSS-compliant layouts designed to maximise usable space
- M4(2) accessibility features to support a range of resident needs
- Bright, efficient rooms with contemporary finishes
- Fabric-first approach to improve comfort and reduce running costs
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External Environment
- Full landscaping improvements across both sites
- New hardstanding, paths, and communal access areas
- High-quality external materials to match the surrounding streetscape
- Utilities connections and diversions delivered as part of the turnkey package
Sustainability at the Heart of Delivery
Reds10 Developments embedded sustainable design and construction principles throughout both schemes, contributing to long-term operational savings for Thurrock Council.
Key sustainability features
- Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) systems for heating and hot water
- Enhanced building fabric for low energy consumption
- Offsite manufacturing reducing waste and embodied carbon
- Highly airtight, thermally efficient envelopes supporting healthy, comfortable indoor environments
Overcoming Challenges for Fast-Track Delivery
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The programme required rapid planning and pre-construction phases to meet strict client funding deadlines. Reds10 Developments secured two full planning permissions within just six weeks.
The scheme is not yet due to progress into the build stage, but the grant of planning permission has added significant value in unlocking a site for much needed affordable accommodation in the area.
