Regeneration scheme would involve a mix of retrofit and new build
Dolphin Living has submitted its plans to expand and refurbish a 1950s estate in west London.
The Mount Close estate, which lies a short walk away from Ealing Broadway, currently hosts 40 homes, which were acquired by Dolphin in 2016from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime.
Dolphin wants to turn the estate into 178 homes through a combination of refurbishment, demolition and redevelopment.
Of the existing homes, 29 homes would be refurbished and 11 demolished, with 149 new rental homes to be built.
According to the developer, retaining some homes will result in a 19% carbon saving.
The scheme would provide a net 138 additional homes, half of which will be let at a discount rate by Dolphin, with the other half to be sold to a build-to-rent operator and let at market rate.
Olivia Harris, chief executive at Dolphin Living, said: “Providing affordable housing for working Londoners is at the core of Dolphin Living’s purpose.
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“That’s why we chose to purchase the Mount Close Estate back in 2016 and since then have been continuing to invest in it while also drawing up proposals for a more significant enhancement and expansion of the estate.
“Those living on the estate are central to our plans and we have taken on their feedback in creating our vision for the future of the estate.”
Dolphin hosted two consultations on the proposals at the end of last year.
“This includes new homes and the comprehensive refurbishment of the existing ones, along with proposals to dramatically improve the public realm and setting of the estate,” said Harris.
All of those living at Mount Close currently will be offered a new refurbished home at a discount market rate.
Dolphin owns and manages more than 800 homes across eight London boroughs, letting them out for an average of 61% of market rent.
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