Muse Developments has been given the go-ahead for its ‘Your New Town Hall’ project in Lambeth that will see the building of 194 new homes.
It is expected that work can commence later this year, following the completion of the relevant legal agreements with Lambeth Council.
The project will provide around 600 construction jobs including 35 apprenticeships and work placements.
The ‘Your New Town Hall’ project will also preserve the historic town hall while reducing the council’s core office buildings from 14 to 2, saving at least £4.5 million a year.
Thomasin Renshaw, development director at Muse Developments, said: “We are delighted that the planning committee has resolved to grant planning permission for the ‘Your New Town Hall’ project.
“These plans will deliver a modern, energy-efficient civic office for Lambeth, and regenerate the current town hall and surrounding properties for new civic and community spaces.
“As well as saving the Council at least £4.5 million in running costs by consolidating scattered services into of the heart of Brixton, the project will also deliver 194 new homes, of which 40% will be affordable. We are looking forward to making a start on site in the coming months.”
The approved redevelopment proposals, which cover the Town Hall Parade, Hambrook House and Olive Morris House along with the refurbishment of Ivor House and the Town Hall, will deliver:
• A preserved and enhanced Grade II listed Town Hall, more open and accessible to residents
• Quality office/ meeting spaces for local enterprise, start-ups and the community – twice the size of the Impact Hub project that is already based in the Town Hall – to encourage innovation and entrepreneurial spirit
• A new, 120,000 sq ft, energy efficient civic building with much improved customer centre and council offices
• 194 new homes including 40% affordable housing
• A car-free development (where parking permits will not be allowed) except for basement parking for wheelchair residents within the Olive Morris House development
• New landscaped public areas
• A new cycle hub with changing/ shower facilities and a cafe