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We are thrilled to announce that resolution to grant planning was unanimously agreed for Canada Water by the Southwark Council Committee on 12th June 2024. This milestone marks another step forward in our long-term investment and regeneration in the area. Southwark’s officers have described the building as “exemplary, with commendable communal amenities and accommodation,” and we couldn't agree more. This project will create a landmark on Printworks Street, seamlessly connecting with the broader Canada Water Masterplan. Designed by Stephen Marshall Architects, the project will deliver: ➡️ 135 co-living rooms ➡️ Ground, first floor, and rooftop amenities for residents ➡️ A publicly accessible ground and first-floor co-working café on the corner of Mulberry Walk ➡️ Significant landscaping, including a pocket park and tree planting along Printworks Street We are proud to contribute to the vibrant and growing community at Canada Water. Stay tuned for more updates! #CanadaWater #UrbanDevelopment #Architecture #Community #Innovation

Richmond councillors have overruled a recommendation by planning officers and voted for new homes on the former Greggs Bakery site in Twickenham. The London Square scheme will deliver 116 high quality new homes, including 58 affordable, 47 of which will be London Affordable Rent. The 2.7 acre derelict brownfield site has been vacant since 2018. An earlier application by London Square was turned down in 2020.  Last night, the London Borough of Richmond's planning committee voted 7-2 in favour of the new scheme.    Mark Smith, Group Development Director at London Square, said: “Our beautifully designed scheme will include 58 new affordable homes – almost double the overall number of affordable delivered in the borough in the past year.  We applaud the local ward councillors who made representations to support the scheme and are delighted that the planning committee decided to listen to the local community, rather than be led by the advice of planning officers who were concerned about a loss of unviable industrial land. It is a victory for common sense. We look forward to delivering a new chapter for the site.” London Square has an outstanding track record of delivery in the London Borough of Richmond. It undertook the award-winning conversion and restoration of the Grade II listed  Star and Garter Building and Ancaster House on Richmond Hill, the former home of The Royal Star & Garter Homes charity. The sale of the building to London Square enabled the charity to establish purpose-built residential centres for former servicemen and women. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dymw9SkT #AffordableHousing #Richmond #LondonSquare

We are incredibly pleased that our community-led proposals for 79-161 Ilderton Road were approved at Southwark’s Planning Committee yesterday evening. The approval of this application has secured several key benefits, including: – 120 traditional C3 affordable homes (over 40%) – 605 sustainable shared-living homes for London’s workforce – 35% affordable workspace – A not-for-profit community café that will be operated alongside Circle Collective to train young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds in employment skills and assist them into employment – An active ground floor and pocket park to be enjoyed by the wider community From day one, we’ve worked closely with Southwark Council Planning Officers and the Local Community, to understand their thoughts, wants and needs. This input directly shaped our proposals. The scheme focuses on well-being through the careful design of shared spaces which foster a sense of community and encourage social interaction between residents through shared amenities. This includes flexible workspaces and recording studios, a well-being studio and gym, games rooms, shared kitchen and dining facilities. A massive thank you to all involved, with special appreciation to our partner, Wittington Investments, and the external team, who have worked tirelessly to help craft the vision for this application. We look forward to starting construction in 2024, bringing the shared vision for the site to life.

I am pleased to announce that I passed my RICS APC, going through the Planning and Development pathway and have attained the status of a Chartered Surveyor! I would like to thank Lizzie Tobin for helping me through the process and everyone at DS2 in particular Joe Crossley, Pascal Levine, Emma Powell, Rebecca Lunt, Matt Barter and Liam Janusz.