One of the biggest challenges in London is building a sufficient number of new homes when there is such a limit on space. The solution is often to build up. That is why more and more towers are appearing in the city. Finefair Ltd can help look after these properties for clients. In fact, we are the top provider of estate management Greenwich has. So, we ensure your assets get the attention they need. This also combines with our rent guarantees.
Plans for Kidbrooke
Greenwich Council recently gave planning permission for a new development in this largely residential part of South East London. The project will see the creation of 322 new flats across a series of new buildings. The tallest of these will be a 15 storey tower.
The project is by Greenwich Builds, the council’s own home building programme. As a result, it will provide new high quality homes for people in the Borough that need them the most. All of the properties will be available at London affordable rent levels.
The site is perfect for redevelopment. It is Brownfield, making it one of the pieces of land that local councils in London are targeting to create housing. Developing them is much better for the environment than losing Greenfield land.
The area will also be excellent for people who move into the new homes. It is close to Kidbrooke Station, offering trains into London Bridge and easy connections. Plus, there are parks, schools, and some useful amenities.
Getting approval
Overall it is good news that the project got approval. However, it was not all smooth sailing. There were some concerns about the proposal, raised by councillors during the planning meeting.
One of these was about the size of the tallest tower. There was a call that 15 storeys would be too tall and that sticking to 10 would be more reasonable. One councillor even suggested distributing the five storeys between the lower buildings on the site. But, Greenwich Builds responded by saying that doing this would ruin the diversity of elevation they were planning for the site. They also said that 15 storeys was fitting for the area.
A second concern was about the number of family units in the development. The proposal is for 30% of the properties to be family size. The developer said that it was tricky to build more four bedroom homes on the site as they are aiming to maximise the total number of units. Increasing the number of larger homes would reduce this.
At the end of the day, the goal for the site is to create a blossoming new neighbourhood that will be great for residents and wildlife. Work can now proceed thanks to the council granting planning permission.
Ask us about estate management in Greenwich
Finefair Ltd understands why blocks and estates are the best choice to deliver homes in the numbers that London needs. We also know what these assets need to manage them properly. Our team can work with clients to do just that. Each service can be bespoke to suit the specifics of the property. Plus, we can arrange guaranteed rent for all homes.
So, if you want a great service from the top name for estate management Greenwich has, speak to us. We can tell you about everything from how we manage properties to the benefits of rent guarantees.
