Category: Development

Lockwood Path is ThamesWey’s third scheme of family-sized affordable homes for Woking Borough Council. The development, comprising four new homes, contributes to the continued growth of high-quality, affordable housing in the borough.

ThamesWey worked with Endeavour Construction on this project, which incorporates eight swift bricks in support of the Swifts in Woking project.

ThamesWey’s redevelopment and refurbishment project at Middle Walk delivered:

• An additional storey of residential accommodation, providing seven new studio flats above the east wing of Middle Walk
• Refurbishment of existing homes to improve energy efficiency and thermal comfort
• Conversion of one existing three‑bed maisonette into a one‑bed flat to create space for plant equipment connecting the building to the Woking town centre district heat network and supporting the irrigation system for the green roof
• Landscape enhancements including planting across the roofs of the east and west wings, new and existing balconies, and the rear wall of the building

This was ThamesWey’s first development to incorporate both living walls and a green roof. The east wing features a lightweight extensive green roof with wildflowers and meadow grasses, while the west wing hosts a semi‑intensive green roof designed to enhance biodiversity through native planting.

The completed scheme improved the quality, efficiency and environmental performance of the homes at Middle Walk, contributing to a greener and more resilient town‑centre environment.

ThamesWey completed two family‑sized affordable homes at Eden Grove in West Byfleet, incorporating 12 swift bricks as part of the borough‑wide Swifts in Woking initiative. The homes were handed over to Woking Borough Council and form part of the Council’s Housing Revenue Account programme.

Developed with Endeavour Construction, the two three‑bedroom semi‑detached properties were built using a fabric‑first approach, delivering high levels of insulation to improve comfort and reduce running costs for future tenants. This scheme represented the second set of homes ThamesWey delivered on behalf of the Council, supporting the ongoing provision of high‑quality, affordable housing in the borough.

The integration of swift bricks under the eaves marked ThamesWey’s first development to include this feature, reflecting our commitment to enhancing local biodiversity. Situated close to the River Wey, the homes provide an ideal environment for swifts, contributing to wider conservation efforts across the area.

Eden Grove demonstrates ThamesWey’s ability to deliver well‑designed, energy‑efficient affordable homes while incorporating environmental enhancements that support long‑term sustainability and community value.

ThamesWey delivered five new affordable family homes at Yew Tree Close, at the time (2019) it marked the first new Council homes of this type to be completed in the borough in recent years. The homes were handed over to Woking Borough Council as part of its Housing Revenue Account programme.

Developed with Endeavour Construction and Wienerberger, the scheme followed the Wienerberger e4 strategy, ensuring the homes were not only affordable to rent but also cost‑effective to run. Built using a fabric‑first approach, the properties achieve exceptionally high levels of insulation, helping to reduce energy use and lower household bills for tenants.

The Wienerberger e4 brick house design minimises environmental impact and meeting Level 4 of the former Code for Sustainable Homes, without the need for renewable technologies. The resulting homes are energy‑efficient, lower‑carbon and designed to support long‑term affordability.

Yew Tree Close was the first in a series of small residential projects delivered by ThamesWey on behalf of the Council, demonstrating our capability to provide high‑quality, sustainable homes that meet local needs and contribute to the borough’s wider housing strategy.

Canalside is a major regeneration programme that has transformed the Sheerwater area of Woking into a modern, sustainable neighbourhood with new homes, community facilities and high‑quality public spaces.

The multi‑phase scheme has delivered nearly 1,200 energy‑efficient homes – around half of which are affordable – arranged around landscaped parkland and pedestrian‑friendly streets.

A new leisure complex at Bishop David Brown School is a key part of the development, offering a 25‑metre pool, teaching pool, sports hall, studios, gym and high‑quality outdoor sports facilities. Low‑carbon technologies, including heat pumps and solar panels, support the complex and contribute to the scheme’s wider environmental goals.

Alongside new homes, Canalside includes a community centre, pre‑school nursery, health facilities, shops and restaurants, creating a well‑connected and vibrant local hub.

The project demonstrates ThamesWey’s capability to deliver large‑scale regeneration that balances housing need with environmental responsibility and long‑term community value.