Church Street

The project site is situated within the boundaries of 128-130 Church Street, located in the Croydon Borough of London. The site encompasses an existing building characterized by a two-story structure facing Church Street, while the rear portion is single-story, with a small open yard nestled in between.

MBH has been engaged to spearhead the production of a pre-planning application. This application is aimed at seeking approval for a change of use for the ground floor, transitioning it from an office space (use class E) to a dwellinghouse (use class C3). The intended outcome of this conversion is the creation of two distinct flats, alongside provisions for essential features such as cycle storage, refuse management, and outdoor amenity space. The project also includes various associated works to ensure the transformation aligns seamlessly with the site's surroundings.

In the course of this project, MBH diligently considered pre-application advice. This input informed crucial updates to the project scheme before advancing to the formal planning phase. These enhancements encompassed a reduction in the development's overall size, a refined frontage design to elevate the street scene's aesthetics within the conservation area, an increase in internal floor space, a more expansive outdoor amenity area, and a bolstering of the provision for cycle storage spaces.

In summary, MBH's involvement in this project represents a meticulous and responsive approach to the site's transformation. It is characterized by an evolution from an office space to residential units while thoughtfully addressing various aspects to optimize the development's functionality, aesthetics, and amenity offerings. This approach adheres to the requirements and expectations of the surrounding area, contributing positively to the neighborhood's vitality and character.