Hub reveals plans for former Croydon Council HQ
Hub has submitted an initial Environmental Impact Assessment for the redevelopment of Taberner House, Croydon Council’s former offices.
The application is for 510 new homes built across four buildings, with tower elements rising to 17, 21 and 34 storeys.
Hub has submitted an initial Environmental Impact Assessment for the redevelopment of Taberner House, Croydon Council’s former offices.
The application is for 510 new homes built across four buildings, with tower elements rising to 17, 21 and 34 storeys.
Hub’s Allford Hall Monaghan Morris-designed scheme will deliver homes for sale and rent, as well as affordable properties. The development will also include around 13,000 sq ft of employment, retail and commercial space.
A previous consent from 2014, submitted by the Croydon Council Urban Regeneration Vehicle (CCURV), a 50:50 joint venture with John Laing, provided for 420 residential units in towers of 13 and 32 storeys. However, the plans subsequently fell apart around a year later.
The site lies adjacent to Queen’s Gardens, which will also be upgraded as part of the plans. Andrew Grant, director of Grant Associates, the landscape architect for the project, said: “This project offers a rare opportunity to improve Queen’s Gardens and to reconnect this valued green space with all sectors of the Croydon community.”
Steve Sanham, managing director of Hub, said: “We know this site has a history and importance to Croydon, and we take that very seriously. The proposals we’re making today are the culmination of a lot of thought by some very creative designers, and some serious engagement with the local community. We’re looking forward to moving forward with this key development.”
