LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025 winner: Best Small Social Housing Development

LABC is delighted to announce that the WINNER of the Best Small Social Housing Development is East Common Lane, North Lincolnshire.

The East Common Lane development has delivered 28 affordable bungalows as part of the regeneration of the former Brumby Resource Centre site. Designed with sensitivity to the site’s Tree Preservation Order, the layout retained mature trees while adding new planting to enhance biodiversity. Several homes were built to the M4(3) wheelchair-accessible standard, and the scheme adopted Secured by Design principles and a fabric-first approach with PV panels, exceeding energy efficiency requirements.

North Lincolnshire Council’s building control team worked closely with the contractor to ensure compliance and resolve challenges, including Part O overheating risks and site constraints around mature trees. Early engagement, regular inspections, and proactive communication kept the project on track and delivered safe, high-quality homes that combine sustainability, accessibility, and design excellence.

The judges praised East Common Lane for its exemplary approach to social housing, describing it as,

“a development that sets a benchmark for small-scale social housing, combining thoughtful layout planning, strong stakeholder engagement and rigorous technical coordination.” 

A range of categories celebrated on the night highlight the diverse portfolio of projects delivered within the industry alongside the project teams that are committed to delivering compliant and high-quality buildings for our communities.  

Full list of LABC Building Excellence Awards Grand Final award winners: www.labc.co.uk/awards