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Plans submitted for Farrells’ Battersea brownfi eld regeneration
Property developer Rockwell has submitted proposals by architects Farrells to redevelop an “underused” brownfi eld site in Battersea to deliver 142 new homes.
As one of the oldest buildings in the Ransomes Dock area, the Glassmill (1 Battersea Bridge Road) is no longer fi t for purpose in “modern London,” according to the architects. They commented: “It is highly energy ineffi cient and struggling for commercial viability, with the building either vacant or occupied on short term licences below market rates.” There is an urgent need for new
homes in Wandsworth, with over 3,600 households in the Borough classifi ed as ‘homeless.’ Rockwell’s proposals commit the developer to provide a “signifi cant portion” of affordable homes within this scheme, helping to alleviate increasing local housing pressures.
Of the proposed 142 new homes in the
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regeneration plans, 35% will be affordable housing, with 70% designated for social rent. These new homes will comprise a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom residences, and will include up to 18 “large family homes.”
As well as creating much-needed new
housing, this regeneration will provide over 5,700 ft2 of modern, fl exible and affordable offi ce fl oorspace, alongside a new community hub and public realm improvements, including a new ‘Waterfront Plaza.’ The architects added: “Designed in consultation with local residents and stakeholders, these spaces are shaped to meet the needs of local businesses and charities.” With a new riverside restaurant at the base of the building, these plans will “unlock the Battersea Bridge south side, rendering it a destination in its own right, with new visitors boosting the local economy.”
Peter Barbalov, partner at Farrells,
said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Rockwell on the development of One Battersea Bridge Road, an important site situated on the south bank of the Thames, serving as the gateway from Wandsworth to Battersea Bridge. Our proposal provides substantial public benefi ts, including the provision of safe, accessible public realm along the River Thames and Battersea Bridge Road, activation of the ground fl oor with diverse uses, and provision of much-needed housing for the Wandsworth community.” “To achieve these goals on this
brownfi eld site, we have designed a high-quality building, with high quality homes, that contributes to the surrounding townscape along the River Thames while also addressing the climate emergency by achieving net zero in both operation and construction phases.”
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