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HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS APPOINTED AS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR SAXON WHARF
Notting Hill Genesis has appointed Higgins Partnerships as its development partner for ‘ Saxon Wharf ’, a mixed-use development on the edge of Deptford Creek in Royal Borough of Greenwich .
The scheme will feature 145 one , two and three-bedroom homes , with a tenure mix of 25 % London Affordable Rent , 25 % Shared Ownership and 50 % private sale homes . Ground floor commercial space will create employment and business opportunities and provide significant benefit to Greenwich ’ s local economy .
Designed by architects , BPTW , the part 13 , part 17 storey building uses a simple material palette of light and dark brick , concrete soffits , and a plinth of textured metalwork to celebrate the industrial legacy of the area . Each home will have a private balcony with many benefiting from dual aspect views across London .
Steve Leakey , Managing Director of Higgins Partnerships comments , “ We are delighted to once again be working in partnership with Notting Hill Genesis at Saxon Wharf , having successfully delivered a number of award-winning developments together .
“ Saxon Wharf will help address local housing need by providing 50 % quality affordable homes and will enhance the character of the local area with the creation of a new public plaza and pedestrian routes providing access to the Creek . We look forward to starting work shortly .”
As well as the new public plaza and children ’ s play spaces , a new tree lined boulevard will lead to the Creek walkways and a private podium for residents to enjoy . The local ecology will also be revived by promoting native plants to increase the wildlife within and along the Creek ’ s edge .
John Hughes , Deputy Chief Executive and Group Director of Development of Notting Hill Genesis , said : “ Saxon Wharf is in a fantastic location offering fantastic views across London as well as high-quality public spaces for families and individuals to enjoy .
“ It means a lot to us to be able to provide 50 % affordable housing in such a sough-after area , and even more so when it is supported by state-of-the-art heating systems that will help residents keep their bills low . We look forward to working with Higgins on this exciting project .”
The new homes will be built in accordance with the London Plan , providing high quality , energy efficient and sustainable homes . A communal heat network powered by a combined heat and power unit will be included along with photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps to minimise the impact of fuel poverty on residents . The building will also feature a sedum roof .
To promote sustainable travel , the development will be car free with parking for disabled badge holders and cycle storage provided for a minimum of 240 bicycles . Excellent transport links to Central London and the South East are just a fiveminute walk away via Greenwich DLR and rail station .
For further information about Higgins Partnerships please visit www . higginspartnerships . co . uk
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