Two major steps forward in the regeneration of part of Stratford have taken place, with work starting on phase two of Bellway London’s Legacy Wharf development and plans submitted for a third phase of the scheme, featuring a new public square.

The housebuilder has started the construction of 196 new homes in the second phase of the development, off Cooks Road, following the completion of demolition work on this part of the site.

And Bellway London’s proposals for the third phase, comprising 343 homes off Barbers Road, have been finalised, with a revised hybrid planning application submitted in August to London Legacy Development Corporation.

Tom Sherriff, Managing Director for Bellway London, said: “Building work starting on the second phase is a major step forward in this scheme, as is the submitting of the application for planning permission for phase three.

“This is a hybrid application for 343 homes, which includes a detailed application for permission for the first 105 one, two and three-bedroom apartments. The detailed scheme includes all 70 of the affordable homes in this phase, which are being prioritised and built first to give local people the chance to secure a new home in the area through low-cost rent or shared ownership.

“And now that the demolition of the existing buildings on the phase two land is complete we can forge ahead with the construction programme for this part of this exciting project.

“Our plan is to deliver a total of 735 much-needed new homes at Legacy Wharf across the three separate phases. Legacy Wharf is one of our flagship developments in the capital and we are proud to be playing a key role in the ongoing regeneration of this brownfield site in Pudding Mill, as part of the legacy of the London Olympics, which continues more than a decade on from the Games.”

The third phase at Legacy Wharf is planned to consist of one, two and three-bedroom homes across seven buildings, from six to 14 storeys high.

The detailed application is for 105 homes across two buildings – 35 apartments for private sale, 14 for shared ownership and 56 for affordable rent – and new public space with plans for a street level café and additional commercial space.

Tom said: “Our proposals for the third phase of this development will help to continue our project which will see us help create a new piece of the city, replacing a redundant and defunct industrial area with a new vibrant place to live and work.

“The design for this development stage is landscape-led featuring seven buildings placed strategically around a central courtyard garden. There will be pocket parks and a new public square, called City Mill Square, which is proposed to feature a large triple-aspect ground floor café with outdoor seating and tables to provide a focal point for people to meet and chat over a drink or a meal.

“It will be a green and open development with a pedestrian and family-friendly bias with new walkable routes through the site to the surrounding neighbourhoods, to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the Lea and Bow Back rivers, and Stratford High Street. The site is surrounded by excellent work and retail opportunities within walking or cycling distance and public transport links are very good and make the site suitable for a car-free development.”

Bellway London has completed and sold out the first phase of 196 new homes at Legacy Wharf, which provided 146 homes for private sale and 50 affordable properties.
The second phase now under construction will deliver 129 private homes and 67 affordable properties.

Tom said: “The sell-out success of phase one demonstrates quite clearly that there is continuing demand for high quality new-build homes in this area and Legacy Wharf is helping to satisfy the requirements of the local housing market. The second phase will deliver a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with balconies or terraces. Residents will have access to the concierge service and use of the residents-only gym on site.”