Ealing Council is inviting residents to take a closer look at a new modular homes development on Borders Walk, Hanwell, next Wednesday.

Named Marston Court, it has been built to provide managed, temporary accommodation for local families who are homeless. 

There are 34 separate homes on the site and are a mixture of studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units.

Councillor Jasbir Anand, cabinet member for housing, said: “This site was previously occupied by disused, derelict and unsightly council garages that attracted fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

“This development is a huge improvement and will provide a temporary home for local people who find themselves in the incredibly difficult and distressing situation of being made homeless. 

“We know that local people have been curious about the site, so I invite them to come along on March 8 to see the development for themselves and find out more about why it is needed.” 

Steeply rising rents and changes to benefit rules have resulted in increasing numbers of people becoming homeless and turning to the council for help.

A shortage in social housing, and affordable alternatives in the private rented sector, means that these families often find themselves in expensive bed and breakfast accommodation.

The modular homes development aims to provide a better temporary solution for both the families affected and the council. 

Ealing Council and the development company, QED Sustainable Urban Developments, will be hosting the open day.

Residents will be able to take a look around the landscaped site and inside the housing units — staff will be on hand to answer questions.

Temporary planning permission of 10 years has been granted for the site. 

The event at Borders Walk, Hanwell, will take place between 10am and 2pm on March 8.

For more information go to www.ealing.gov.uk and search ‘homelessness’.