Plans in for West London court building’s proposed residential transformation

A Victorian-era town hall and court building in West London could be set for a residential makeover.

MCR Property Group has submitted plans to turn Feltham Magistrates’ Court on Hanworth Road into 27 new homes.

The listed building was built in 1902 and served as Feltham Town Hall before becoming a court in 2013.

Designed by architecture practice rg+p, the scheme will comprise one studio apartment; five one-bedroom, 16 two-bedroom and three three-bedroom flats; one four-bedroom apartment; and a four-bedroom townhouse.

MCR, which has offices in Manchester and London, will retain the building’s existing façade and side elevations, both of which are key elements of its locally listed status.

The other areas of the property, subject to planning consent, will be demolished to make way for a three-storey new-build structure accommodating the 26 flats. The proposed three-storey townhouse will sit next to it.

A number of the units will have private balconies and gardens, while the plans also incorporate a private residents’ roof space and on-site parking with eight spaces.

Nick Lake, MCR Property Group asset manager, said: “Our plans for Feltham Magistrates’ Court presents a chance to transform this disused, historical building, helping to meet the demand for new-build homes in the town, while retaining the most idiosyncratic aspects of this striking building.

“Feltham is a commuter hotspot that is well served by excellent travel links into the city and to Heathrow Airport, a major contributor to the town’s economy.”

He added: “This mixture of high-specification homes is designed to enhance the local community, providing a range of properties for first-time buyers, professionals or families.”

rg+p associate director Grant Giblett commented: “Derelict since 2016, the site of the former Feltham Magistrates Court sits within the town centre conservation area.

“Responding sensitively to the character of the area, our proposal emphasises the existing building’s fenestration rhythm and detail whilst also embracing the local material palette and brick bond.”