Planning permission secured for Barnes Hospital redevelopment in Mortlake.
- LS Estates to develop 107 apartments on former NHS site.
- 24 units will be affordable housing, enhancing local living options.
- New health facility and SEN school also part of the regeneration plan.
- Development emphasises sustainability with innovative design elements.
Planning permission has been granted for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Barnes Hospital site in Mortlake, south-west London. This development, led by LS Estates, marks a significant transformation of a site that has largely remained derelict since most of its services were closed back in 2007.
London-based developer, LS Estates, is orchestrating the creation of 107 apartments on the premises of the former NHS facility. The project, which is managed on behalf of Star Land Realty UK, has been strategically designed to blend with the local architectural style, featuring local brick, slate, and hipped roofs.
The redevelopment plan has successfully incorporated a significant number of affordable units. Of the 107 planned new apartments, 24 are designated as affordable housing, which represents about 22% of the total. This allocation aims to address the housing needs of the community by providing diverse living options.
The wider regeneration of the Barnes Hospital site does not only focus on residential development. A portion of the profits from the residential sales is allocated to fund a new state-of-the-art health facility and a school dedicated to special educational needs (SEN), further enhancing the site’s community value.
In planning these developments, LS Estates has shown a commitment to sustainability. The development is lauded for its ecological features, including a net-zero design and initiatives to reduce carbon footprint, as highlighted by LS Estates’ Chief Executive, Mark Swetman. They aim to harmonise modern living with environmental responsibility.
Town planning principal at Avison Young, Laura Jenkinson, commended the thoughtfully planned integration of new homes within a high-quality landscaped setting, indicative of a new development standard in Richmond Upon Thames. The design eliminates reliance on fossil fuels and integrates substantial sustainability improvements.
The Barnes Hospital redevelopment embodies a forward-thinking approach to sustainable urban living, setting a benchmark for future projects.
