Work starts on £13m scheme at former fire-damaged site in Croydon

Work is underway on a multi-million pound project to create dozens of new homes in Croydon.

The £13m scheme will transform the site of a former listed building, once damaged in a fire, on the corner of The Waldrons and Davenant Road.

Designed by London-based CPMG Architects, the development will create 44 private homes across a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units along with 21 housing association flats.

Contractor Cube Construction is building the scheme, an L-shaped building of varying storeys, for property firm UK Land Assets Limited.

According to CPMG director Chris White, the project will greatly improve the aesthetics of the area.

He explained: “The new development sits on a sloping site which has created an opportunity to maximise the available area.

How the scheme will look (Credit: CPMG Architects)

“Over 30% of the building will be dedicated to affordable housing and when it is complete next year the development will also include roof gardens and green roofs on the stepped sections of the building.”

Chris continued: “The site has had its challenges in the past, but we’re well experienced in delivering projects of this scale and complexity and I’m confident once complete it will be a catalyst to further improvements in the area.”

The project team includes M&E consultancy MEP Design and structural engineering firm MC-E. MDA Consulting carried out PMQS services.

The development is due for completion by Summer 2019.

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