Leathams’ plans for the redevelopment of its distribution centre and head office at 227-255 Ilderton Road obtained unanimous planning approval from Southwark’s Planning Committee at its meeting on 15th June.  Designed by Maccreanor Lavington Architects the scheme was created with the intention of minimising the conflicts between the industrial and residential uses proposed and includes the following benefits:

-           253 new residential units to the borough’s housing stock, including 35.75% affordable housing overall (27.97% social rented and 7.78% intermediate)

-           The re-provision of the existing B8 Use Class with the introduction of B1c Affordable Workspace and 76 new fulltime equivalent jobs would be provided post development

In addition to the above, the proposed development would reduce car dependency whilst significantly increasing cycle provision within the development and increase the width of the public footway along Ilderton Road  and improve the pedestrian experience there.

In its role of public affairs and engagement advisor for the project Carvil arranged a series of one-to-one meetings with key stakeholders in both Southwark and Lewisham and two two-day public exhibitions to introduce the proposals.