Squire and Partners obtained planning consent in a record eleven weeks for a 1.6 hectare community-led development in Clapham. The site, occupied by the Victorian Freemans warehouse and light industrial buildings, had long been the subject of heated debate between developers and surrounding neighbours.
Squire and Partners obtained planning consent in a record eleven weeks for a 1.6 hectare community-led development in Clapham. The site, occupied by the Victorian Freemans warehouse and light industrial buildings, had long been the subject of heated debate between developers and surrounding neighbours.
Following a comprehensive process of public consultation, Squire and Partners’ response was to provide a wide mix of residential units – varying from 6-bedroom houses to studio apartments - with office use retained in the main building and a new rooftop extension.
Key elements in the scheme were the retention of the landmark Victorian printworks on Clapham Road and the restoration of a Grade II listed building, currently on English Heritage’s ‘at risk’ register.
Local amenities such as shops, cafes and restaurants were proposed at ground floor level. A variety of accessible green space defines two new routes through the site and, at the centre, a large public square is a focal point for the community.
Client Garbe Real Estate
Planning Consultant Gerald Eve
Services Max Fordham and Partners
Structure Adams Kara Taylor
Photography Will Pryce
