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We end the week with another #planning success story!!! Full planning approval has been granted for Manor Road, paving the way for the transformation of the former Homebase site in #Richmond into a vibrant urban village just 10 minutes from Kew Gardens. Designed by Assael Architecture for client Avanton Limited in partnership with ICG, the approved scheme will deliver 453 contemporary residences, 40% of which are affordable, along with a dynamic mix of retail spaces on the ground floor. These will be distributed across five architectural blocks of varying heights, all centred around a thoughtfully designed, climate-responsive public realm created by Gillespies. The public realm has been carefully crafted to enhance #ecology and improve connectivity through a network of interconnected green squares, courtyards, and streets. At the heart of this new community is a versatile neighbourhood square, designed to host everything from intimate farmers' markets to open-air cinema nights, enriching the local social fabric and transforming this site into a must-visit destination. Residents will also enjoy private communal courtyards, offering exclusive spaces for relaxation and social interaction. The street frontage along Manor Road will feature new paving, tree planting, and vibrant retail outlets, activating the ground floor and transforming the pedestrian approach to North Sheen station, infusing the area with fresh vitality and urban character. The use of climate-resilient species guarantees that the landscape will flourish under future environmental conditions, ensuring the development's long-term #sustainability and #resilience. Congratulations to the team: Avanton Limited, ICG LONGBOW DEVELOPMENT (BRIGHTON) LIMITED, Assael Architecture, SECOND LONDON WALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT LIMITED, Fairhurst, Hoare Lea and Sanderson Associates Consulting Engineers.