The Lodge, Sutton

New Residential, Renovation and Commercial Scheme for Ecolocal

The Lodge in Carshalton, Sutton (South London) is an imposing 19th century property set in the heart of a conservation area. The Lodge previously in the ownership of Sutton Council retains many impressive period features and stands in the grounds of an urban Ecology Centre, a 3.3 acre nature reserve.

Robinson Kenning & Gallagher have been involved with the project for a number of years, working with our Client, the charity Ecolocal, from early feasibility studies through building procurement from Sutton Council to building fit-out and on-site support. The on-site project when finished provide seven high quality one and two-bedroom apartments for the open market, an apartment for low-cost rent and refurbished office space with new associated facilities.

Project Value: £1.5m

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The proposed development was for the demolition of the existing public house and its replacement on a similar footprint with a 3 and 4 storey building comprising of 11 number 1, 2 and 3 bedroom flats (including 1 flat on the ground floor which can be easily adaptable to a fully accessible wheelchair unit), cycle and refuse storage including recycling.

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Redevelopment of Land at the Rear of the Fisherman’s Arms Pub, West Croydon for Webb Estate Management

Robinson Kenning & Gallagher recently achieved Planning Approval for a residential scheme of 9no. one and two-bedroom units on a challenging urban site in West Croydon. RKG was engaged by Webb Estate Management to explore the residential potential of a small parcel of land at the rear of ‘The Fisherman’s Arms’ public house into much needed residential accommodation for the Croydon/ Selhurst community.

The innovative courtyard scheme includes amenities such as cycle storage, balconies and shared communal garden space in addition to sustainable features such as stormwater cells and photovoltaic panels. The site restrictions galvanized the design process and inspired an exciting red brick building that utilised many features (large windows, open balconies with opaque screens, internal courtyard/amenity) to maximum effect.

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Working Drawings for a Terrace of Six Open Market Houses for MK Building Contractors Ltd.

Robinson Kenning & Gallagher were commissioned by M.K. Building Contractors Ltd. to provide a working drawing package for a new terrace of 6no. open market houses in Walthamstow, London. RKG worked closely with Waltham Forest Council Planners to overcome issues with the original planning application (by others) to ensure planning conditions were approved and ensure the project could be built on time to the Client’s satisfaction.

The terrace was built on an brownfield plot of land in a residential area, previously occupied by twenty, single-storey garage units. The three-bed, two bathroom houses were built using London Stock Brick over three floors. Each of the houses had front and rear amenity, a third floor ‘Logia’ fronting Southcote Road and a large roof terrace. Parking was provided on-road.

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Robinson Kenning & Gallagher were employed by a private client to approve planning conditions and produce a construction drawing package for a high specification barn conversion in Bath, Somerset. The barn, located in a conservation area (on a sloping site in the grounds of a large historic house) needs complete renovation. Bats found living in the barn were accommodated in the new design with new housing as careful attention was given to all Ecology issues.

The accommodation includes: Double height entrance/living space with gallery, dining/kitchen, 3no. Bedrooms over two floors, bathrooms and an adjoining wing (also original) with an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, mezzanine gym and changing facilities. The design package needed to meet exacting client standards whilst balancing retaining original barn features with modern living standard upgrades. The 3D visualisation images produced by RKG provided the client, with a design aide both internally and externally.

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The scheme consists of a gross internal residential area of over 2,400m² in addition to shared amenity areas, cycle and refuse storage areas. The thirty-unit scheme has a mix of unit types divided into two blocks. The larger front block is intended for open market sale and the smaller rear block for affordable housing. RKG have been retained by the Contractor for the detailed design/construction drawing package and on-site support.

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Residential Infill Development in Ealing, London

A new mews house design for a challenging inner-city residential site in Ealing, London. Robinson Kenning & Gallagher were employed to produce feasibility options to develop through to a full planning application submission. The proposals needed to retain a link through to the existing property at ground floor whilst having independent access.

A new two-bedroom, three person mews house focused around a central courtyard. Accommodation includes an enclosed car port, single bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor and a double bedroom and lounge/kitchen on the first floor. Large lightwells filter natural daylight through the building to the ground floor. It is proposed the building would be clad in sustainable hardwood battens creating the feel of a secret hideaway within the urban environment. The design was well received by the Client and is currently under consideration.

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Flats to Provide Short-Term Accommodation for Semi-Independent Living for Eldon Housing Association Ltd.

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The project included demolition of 2no. existing detached houses and erection of a two-storey building with accommodation in the roof space comprising fourteen one-bedroom flats. The flats provide short-term accommodation for semi-independent living for people leaving residential care including formation of vehicular access and provision of associated parking. All the flats were designed to London Housing Design Guide and Lifetime Homes Standards. Unfortunately elements of the original design (vertical tiling) were omitted and others added (external lift) during construction thereby compromising the original design intention.

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A residential project currently at planning stage to provide additional accommodation on an existing residential building and to provide a five-storey (rising to seven-storey) side extension.

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