Cabinet has approved the next stage in the regeneration of the Convent Way Estate in Heston, taking an important step towards delivering hundreds of new homes and improved facilities for residents.
The regeneration will replace ageing housing with a modern, sustainable neighbourhood, delivering new homes alongside improved public spaces, community facilities and commercial uses.
The Convent Way Estate currently includes 390 flats across 17 blocks, many of which are reaching the end of their lifespan and are increasingly difficult and costly to maintain.
The regeneration has the potential to deliver around 900 new homes over time, providing additional council homes to help meet the borough’s growing housing needs.
The regeneration follows strong resident support, with more than 80 per cent of residents living on the estate voting in favour of the redevelopment in a ballot.
The Council will now begin the process of procuring a development partner and progressing the next stages of planning and design, while continuing to work closely with residents and businesses throughout the development of the scheme.
Councillor Tom Bruce, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Assets, Regeneration and Development at Hounslow Council, said: “The regeneration of Convent Way is an important opportunity to improve homes and the neighbourhood for residents. These plans will replace ageing buildings with modern homes, better public spaces and improved facilities for the community. By working with a development partner, we can move forward with delivering the homes and neighbourhood that residents deserve.”
Councillor Sue Sampson, Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Homelessness, said: “This regeneration will ensure residents can benefit from safe, modern homes that meet today’s housing standards while maintaining the strong community that already exists on the estate. As the project progresses, the Council will continue to work closely with residents to make sure their voices help shape the future of Convent Way.”
More information on the project, FAQs and events will be available for residents on the Housing Hub.
The project forms part of Hounslow Council’s wider housing and regeneration programme, which focuses on deliverable, place-based regeneration that links new homes directly to jobs, infrastructure and long-term growth.
At the same meeting, Cabinet also approved plans to deliver 182 new council homes at the Charlton House and Albany House estate in Brentford, with construction expected to begin in September 2026.
