Get Living has secured planning for the final phase of its transformation of the former 2012 Olympic Village in Stratford, E20.
The BTR developer was granted unanimous consent by the London Legacy Development Corporation for up to 848 rental homes and 504 student beds at the East Village, along with improvements to the public realm at Victory Park and Belvedere.
The BTR homes will range from studios to three-beds in the N18 and N19 buildings, while N16 will be a state-of-the-art student building.
Chief executive Rick de Blaby said: “It is brilliant news that we have secured planning approval for N16, N18 and N19, enabling us to complete the vision that we set out to deliver in 2014 and to continue to play an important part in east London’s exciting growth journey.”
The three new buildings, ranging in height from eight to 40 storeys, will include a gym and wellbeing facilities, relaxation areas, as well as a dining event space and exhibition space on the ground floor of the student block.
The approval will complete the original Olympic legacy masterplan.
De Blaby said: “As long-term stakeholders, we have seen East Village and the wider area transform over the last decade. As well as becoming home to thousands of people from all walks of life, the neighbourhood has become a hub for creativity, enterprise and learning, a place where people can come together and belong.”
Get Living has also partnered with London College of Fashion, part of University of the Arts London, for over 50% of the new student homes. Over a third of the 504 students beds will be affordable.
A new public square, dubbed Fashion Square, will be added, while all of the buildings have been designed to achieve BREEAM Outstanding and Passivhaus Principles.
Work is expected to begin on site in 2024.
Howells and TP Bennett are the architects for the proposals, Cast Consultancy is the project manager and Quod provided planning and development services.
Howells partner Will Poole said: “With residential quality at the forefront, our designs aim to set a benchmark for high density, sustainable living. In addition to exceeding the GLA’s aspirational carbon targets, this means a focus on flexible working patterns, increased cycle use, and inclusive, sociable ground floors that contribute to their community.”
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