DEVELOPERS HOPE TO START WORK ON FORMER HSBC SITE THIS SUMMER
The developers of the site of the former HSBC bank site in High Street, Teddington, which has been derelict for ten years, hope work can start to demolish the existing building this summer as their planning application has been recommended for approval by Richmond Council next week, we can exclusively reveal.
A spokesperson for Unico Developments said today: “We are very pleased that the application will be considered by the Council’s Planning Committee next week and that the application has been recommended for approval by the planning department.
“Our proposals will remove the disused and unattractive building from this prominent corner site and replace it with a quality building which is designed to complement the High Street and Conservation Area.
“As a family-owned business who live in the borough, we are committed to delivering this project and have worked hard to address the reasons why our previous application was refused. We have taken the time to listen to neighbours, the Teddington Society and the Council’s officers to evolve the plans, and appreciate all their feedback.
“The development will provide a new ground floor retail space to support the vitality of the High Street, together with 8 new one and two bed apartments above. Should the application be approved next week, we intended to tender for construction contractors without delay and hopefully start works in the summer.”
The developers say their submitted application will:
- Remove the disused, derelict building from this prominent corner site in the heart of Teddington.
- Bring forward a high-quality, thoughtfully designed scheme to complement the other buildings on the High Street.
- Create a new retail space on the ground floor to complement and add to the vitality of Teddington High Street.
- Introduce eight new homes above the retail space, featuring a mixture of one and two-bed apartments.
- Incorporate modern sustainability features, including solar panels to generate electricity and modern insulation materials to reduce energy consumption in the new homes.
- Feature a green wall and green roof spaces to promote biodiversity and ensure sustainable drainage.
The planning application includes 24 letters of support.