The Hill Group and Pinnacle Investments have exchanged contracts to deliver more than 1,900 new homes across two major developments in the Borough of Brent, northwest London.
Together, the Wembley and Dollis Hill projects will deliver 1,934 new homes, equivalent to 84% of Brent’s annual housing requirement under the London Plan. Work on the first phase of the project is expected to begin in spring 2026.
Andy Hill OBE, Founder and Group Chief Executive of The Hill Group, said: “At a time when housebuilding has substantially stalled in London, we are working tirelessly with our partners to bring forward new developments, such as these two sites in Wembley and Dollis Hill. Together, we are unlocking the potential of these sites to deliver much-needed homes in the capital, while transforming the area to develop new and enhanced public realm and provide essential community amenities that enable sustainable and thriving new neighbourhoods.”
The Wembley development sits at the start of Olympic Way, which leads up to the Stadium, and will replace the former College of Northwest London campus building with an 18-storey and 30-storey linked tower. The project will provide 307 apartments in a range of sizes, including 85 homes for social rent, all designed with a balcony or terrace. The plans also include commercial and retail space on the ground floor as well as a concierge and secure cycle storage.
The Dollis Hill project, located at the former college campus on Dudden Hill Lane, will deliver up to 1,627 new homes across a series of buildings ranging from four to 28 storeys, forming a new neighbourhood that includes a wide mix of tenure types. The first phase will comprise a mix of build-to-rent and social rent homes, along with properties for private sale, including new retail and commercial facilities and will bring forward substantial community and environmental benefits.
A significant new public park will sit at the heart of the development, supported by extensive green infrastructure, including podium gardens, private courtyards, and more than 1.3 hectares of landscaped space, an area equivalent to two football pitches. Two existing public parks will be transformed with new playground facilities, improved safety and security measures, and enhanced access.
The site will also accommodate a new community centre, a nursery, a gym, and local shops, cafés, and co-working spaces. Designed as a car-free neighbourhood, the development will include new footpaths, cycleways, and secure cycle storage, with a car club available for residents.
In addition to housing the projects will create apprenticeships, training and volunteering opportunities, and generating around 300 new jobs for local people.
Stephen Davis, CEO & Group Principal of United Colleges Group, said: “This new campus on Olympic Way will place students at the heart of one of London’s most iconic locations, providing modern facilities to support future skills in areas including construction, digital and green technologies, as well as a hospitality academy, in line with local and national priorities. It also ensures that our 130-year legacy in Brent continues for generations to come, transforming a disused building into a place of opportunity and ambition for London and Londoners.”
The venture will enable United Colleges Group to consolidate its premises and develop a new purpose-built educational campus on Olympic Way, close to Wembley Park Station, securing its long-term future in Brent. This transformational investment in education has been made.
The new campus, which will focus on green skills, engineering, and the built environment, will offer a modern, future-facing learning environment and support United Colleges Group’s mission to equip students with the tools they need for success in today’s fast-changing economy.
The joint venture ‘Dollis Hill Wembley LLP’ acquired the sites in Wembley and Dollis Hill from United Colleges Group.
