By Neil Stubbings, Strategic Director of Place at Havering Council, and Hugh Jeffery, Regional Development Director at Wates Residential

In May, planning permission was granted for a pilot scheme to install 18 high-quality modular homes on a site earmarked for future construction in Romford, Havering.

This represents a bold step from Havering Council and Wates Residential as part of our wider efforts to tackle spiralling housing costs and demand.

We all know the UK is facing a severe shortage of housing. While efforts to ramp up housebuilding are welcome and much needed, it will take years to provide sufficient housing through traditional construction methods to meet the increasing need and ultimately prevent people becoming homeless.

In our joint venture, we looked for a way to improve the quality of temporary accommodation while also reducing cost for local councils.

Read the full article from HQM here.