Plans for £750 million Middlesex Hospital redevelopment approved

The Middlesex Hospital site is owned by a joint venture between Exemplar Properties, Aviva Investors and Kaupthing and was formerly owned by Christian Candy’s CPC Group and Icelandic bank Kaupthing.

The redevelopment proposals are based on Candy's previous plans for the site that were granted planning permission back in 2007 and include the delivery of 291 flats, 54 of which will be allocated for affordable housing, in addition to office, retail and car parking facilities. The proposals also envisage new central public open space and improved street frontages. 

The percentage of affordable housing provision for the site is 17.4%, which is below the 25% that is required by Westminster City Council. Despite the committee report's recommendation   for more money to be dedicated to affordable housing the plans were approved by Westminster at committee.

The Middlesex Hospital scheme has been designed by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands and Sheppard Robson.

Enabling works have already commenced on the site, having been previously approved by Westminster in December 2011. The work includes the excavation of the site, the installation of sheet piling and preservation works to the retained Grade II* listed chapel.

To ensure that the proposed redevelopment provides timely housing provision, a condition of the planning permission requires that the developers must seek approval from the Council of a phasing programme.

Space will also been provided for a new primary care facility and an educational centre for nearby All Souls Primary School.