Award-winning development

Townmead, a development of 158 homes off Wandsworth Bridge Road, is the best social housing development in the country.

At the national Affordable Housing Awards on Thursday 04 September, judges decided it was the best Registered Social Landlord-led large development and gave the award to its developer Shepherds Bush Housing Group (SBHG).

SBHG's Director of Development and Sales Paula Fance said: "Housing is about so much more than bricks and mortar. At Townmead we have created a small community in the heart of Fulham.

"As well as homes built to the highest possible standard, Townmead has facilities such as a tenants' hall which creates a sense of community. More than 100 residents attended a Neighbours' Day we held in the summer. For many, this was a chance to meet people who live a few doors away from them for the first time."

Townmead offers 90 homes for rent and 68 for shared ownership. Its courtyard takes visitors away from the hustle and bustle of Fulham. It also offers an underground car park, landscape gardens and a ball court. The development includes Dreams and furniture store Maison Coloniale. A kitchen manufacturer plans to take the third commercial unit.

Kelway House, a development of 50 homes on North End Road, was also shortlisted for the Best Regeneration Project.

The award was presented by Channel 4 presenter George Clarke at an event attended by hundreds of members of the housing industry.