Henry Construction sank into administration in June 2023

A 72-home scheme in north London has been redesigned following the insolvency of the scheme’s main contractor Henry Construction.

The latest plans for the Plevna Crescent scheme, developed by Marson Property, proposes to increase the number of homes on the original 72-home scheme by almost two-thirds.

The new £30m plans, designed by architect Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt, have been resubmitted to Haringey council and now propose a total of 119 homes across four buildings.

The changes amount to nine additional storeys split between the buildings, which will rise from a shared podium designed to become inhabited over time by surrounding greenery and wildlife.

Plevna Crescent 2

The scheme’s podium walls are desgined to be inhabited over time by nature

Construction of the scheme was paused in 2023 following the collapse of its contractor Henry Construction Projects. The £400m firm sank into administration in June last year with the loss of around 40 jobs and debts of more than £43m.

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt director Matthew Chamberlain said the revisions “balance increased housing provision with environmental sensitivity, creating a sustainable living environment that aligns with Haringey’s evolving urban context.” 

The scheme is also car-free, step-free and tenure blind. Construction is scheduled to restart in summer 2025 and complete in late 2026.