The transformation of Chiswick High Road gets planning go ahead
Our contemporary mixed-use residential scheme has the green light.
The project offers a rare opportunity to regenerate a substantial section of Chiswick High Road and underutilised sites along Essex Place. This includes the refurbishment of the incongruous Empire House building which has been sympathetically designed to preserve and enhance the existing character of Turnham Green Conservation Area and local heritage assets.
The scheme for Lendlease will provide 137 new one, two and three bedroom homes, together with 8,783 square feet of retail space and significant enhancements to the public realm along Essex Place.
The proposals aim to revitalise a run down part of Chiswick High Road and create a vibrant and attractive shopping destination. We have created an integrated identity for the three sites by transforming Essex Place into an active public realm, using a consistent palette of materials including natural stone and London stock brick. These are complimentary to the local context including the adjacent Grade II listed Old Pack Horse Pub.
Assael Architecture Director, Pete Ladhams, commented:
“We are delighted that consent has been granted to transform this derelict office building and inactive stretch of Chiswick High Road into a dynamic destination. Not only will it deliver high quality homes, including affordable and family housing, but also new public realm that creates a sense of place, improves the character of the Conservation Area and harnesses local heritage assets.”
Work is due to start on site later this year.
