A landmark transformation project representing one of London’s most ambitious neighbourhood developments in fifty years. This 53-acre master-planned community exemplifies next-generation urban planning.
Development Scope
This comprehensive 15-year master plan encompasses 2 million square feet of workspace, 3,000 new homes, 35% of which are designated as affordable housing and 1 million square feet of retail, leisure and entertainment space. The development introduces 16 new streets and 12 acres of open space including a signature 3.5-acre park.
Sustainability Leadership
The project stands at the forefront of sustainable urban development targeting carbon neutrality by 2030. Innovative features include cement-free concrete which reduces embodied carbon by 45% and advanced energy systems utilising air and water heat pumps. The development pioneers energy recycling between commercial and residential spaces.
Economic Impact
The master plan will generate approximately 20,000 new jobs upon completion with 2,300 positions created in the initial phase. Current construction progress includes the development of the first residential plots and a state-of-the-art leisure centre.
Investment Potential
This transformative project represents a £3.6bn development opportunity structured through strategic joint ventures as demonstrated by recent institutional investments of £290m for significant equity stakes. The development’s scale enables multiple value creation opportunities through neighbourhood-scale development rather than individual buildings with enhanced returns through mixed-use integration. The project is expected to generate £100m in annual local spending creating substantial long-term value appreciation potential.
Risk mitigation is achieved through partnerships with pension funds and institutional investors ensuring stable long-term investment horizons. The project’s structure allows for clear exit strategies through strategic sales, IPOs and secondary transactions making it an ideal fit for private equity investment parameters.
