Work has started onsite for a £13m residential scheme in Croydon, set to bring 65 new homes to the London borough. The new development will consist of 44 private homes, a mixture of one, two and three-bed units, along with 21 housing association flats.

London-based CPMG Architects is responsible for the delivery of the design, and construction is being undertaken by contractor Cube Construction on behalf of UK Land Assets Limited.

Located on a redevelopment site on the corner of The Waldrons and Davenant Road, the building is intended to provide regeneration and housing to the area. The project is based on previously fire-damaged land, where a listed building once stood.

Chris White, director for CPMG Architects, believes the unusual L-shaped design of the building, with varied storey heights, will greatly improve the aesthetics of the area. He explained:

“This scheme is an exciting development for Croydon, and one which we are proud to be supporting. The new development sits on a sloping site which has created an opportunity to maximise the available area. Over 30 per cent of the building will be dedicated to affordable housing; when it is complete, the development will also include roof gardens and green roofs on the stepped sections of the building.”

He concluded:

“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 it will be a catalyst to further improvements in the area.”

The team behind the scheme includes M&E consultants, MEP Design and structural engineers MC-E. PMQS services have been carried out by MDA Consulting.

The development is expected to be completed by summer 2019, and will include nine three-bed, 29 two-bed, 19 one-bed and eight studio flats. Space for 67 bicycles will also be included, with 32 parking bays.