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LAND AT CANCELL ROAD
LONDON
Site Context, Opportunities and Constraints
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The Site comprises vacant brownfield land, previously occupied by the Patmos Lodge Care Home which was demolished in 2014. Hence, the Site comprises of a brownfield Site, which should be prioritised to meet housing needs.
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The Site benefits from convenient access to various amenities, facilities and public transport services. These include bus services, shops and facilities that run along nearby main roads as well as Oval tube station. The site is also within walking distance of Myatt’s Field Common and Park as well as workspace as part of Kennington Park Business Centre.
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The Site does not comprise any designated heritage assets, however, the Vassall Road Conservation Area is located to the north along with the Grade I Listed Church of St John the Divine.
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There are no trees onsite, however, there are trees along Elliott Road.
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No clear architectural style within the surrounding area allows for greater design creativity and new residential development on adjoining land to the west provides an opportunity to deliver a scheme which integrates well with this new form of development.
Site Context
Our Approach
Sustainable place-making is at the heart of the development team and Aquila Properties Ltd’s approach to the development at Land at Cancell Road, London. In more detail, we wish to deliver an inclusive and attractive scheme which will provide many health, wellbeing and community benefits for residents.
Following pre-application advice from the Local Planning Authority (the London Borough of Lambeth) in 2023, Aquila Properties Ltd explored various residential models for the site before eventually settling on a co-living scheme due to the lack of shared accommodation within the area and its ability to deliver a multitude of onsite benefits.
The site is unconstrainted and comprises a corner plot, however, careful regard must be given to its impact upon the Vassall Road Conservation Area and Church of St John the Divine.
The 2023 pre-application scheme was for a 6-storey apartment building, however, the Local Planning Authority raised issues with respect to its height and mass. In response, the building has been reduced to 5 storeys (with the top floor setback) and positioned and articulated carefully to ensure it does not appear overly dominant and promote visual interest.
Careful regard has also been given to ensure minimal impact on overlooking between the site and neighbouring residential properties. Traffic will also be kept to a minimum and there will be no pressure on existing parking infrastructure, as only two onsite disabled parking spaces are provided whilst including many internal cycle parking spaces.
Development Proposals
In summary, the scheme will include the following key benefits:
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A 5-storey building (with top floor setback) which includes approximately 160 co-living units of various sizes, including wheelchair accessible units.
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Various onsite internal shared amenities and facilities, including a gym, yoga studio, cinema room, private hire room, outdoor garden and terraces and co-working and living space.
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Supporting infrastructure including basement level cycle parking, waste and recycling storage and laundry rooms.
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Public realm, landscaping and ecological enhancements provided by an outdoor garden and terraces, possible green roofs and walls.
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Sustainability and carbon reduction benefits including a ‘car free’ scheme (except two onsite electric disabled parking bays), electric cycle charging points, sustainable urban drainage facilities and renewable energy features.
