12 sites regeneration - Park Rise (Previously Solar Serena Sunrise)
The development at the former Solar Serena Sunrise sheltered scheme will create 175 high-quality new homes in a retirement community village for the over 55’s.
The village sits on the edge of the Green Flag-winning Harrow Lodge Park, which benefits from lakes, reservoirs, wildlife and open green spaces.
The new homes are also a short walk to Hornchurch Town Centre, home to popular shops, cafes and restaurants.
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“I couldn’t fault the (moving) process. It was very good! The Council did as much as they could to help."
“I'm keen to return to the retirement village. I really liked it there to start with and can't wait to move back!”
Alan, former resident of Solar Serena Sunrise
- July 2016 - First residents open consultation meeting held
- August 2016 - Second residents’ open consultation meeting held
- September 2016 - Third residents’ open consultation meeting held
- October 2016 - Cabinet approve ’12 Sites’ regeneration programme
- October 2016 - Update newsletter sent to local residents
- January 2017 - Fourth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- April 2017 - Fifth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- June 2017 - Residents receive an update on the Council’s regeneration plans
- August 2017 - Residents receive an update on the Council’s regeneration plans
- October 2017 - Sixth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- January 2018 - Cabinet approve the Regeneration Local Lettings Plan and Decant Procedures
- February 2018 - Seventh residents’ open consultation meeting held
- March 2018 - Council announces Wates Residential as joint venture partner on the 12 Sites Programme
- June 2018 - Residents receive an update on the Council’s regeneration plans
- September 2018 - Eighth residents’ open consultation meeting held
- October 2018 - 12 Sites residents consultations held
- January 2019 - Wates host the first ‘Meet the Buyer’ event
- January 2019 - Local businesses urged to get involved with opportunities for the 12 sites programme
- February 2019 - Contracts awarded to local businesses for Solar Serena Sunrise
- September 2019 - Demolition work commences at Solar Serena Sunrise
- November 2019 - Plans submitted for Solar Serena Sunrise retirement village
- June 2020 - Plans approved by Havering’s Strategic Planning Committee
- March 2021 - Update on Solar Serena Sunrise development
- September 2021 – Update for neighbours about progress on the site
- January 2022 – Update for neighbours about progress on the site
- July 2022 - Update to residents on site progress and upcoming works
- July 2022 – Newsletter update from the resident meeting
- September 2022 - Topping out marked at new Hornchurch retirement village
- October 2022 - Update for residents on progress
- December 2022 - Update to residents
The Solar Serena Sunrise scheme is currently in the construction phase.
New homes will be available from Autumn 2023.
Further information
If you have a query or would like more information regarding this project, please contact us at regeneration@havering.gov.uk