Morro gets thumbs-up for 150-home scheme in east London

Morro, Scape Group’s co-living developer, has been granted planning permission for its 150-home co-living scheme on Kingsland Road in Haggerston, E2. The plans, revised from a previously approved 2020 submission, include an extra 31 homes. The approved proposal, include amenities such as a gym, co-working spaces and a rooftop accessible to all residents. The development includes redeveloping a vacant 0.5-acre site. The scheme will support Hackney in reaching its housing targets as well as providing more than 16,000 sq ft of affordable workspace.  This is the fourth major co-living scheme in London for which Morro has secured planning permission, following approvals in Surrey Quays, Hackney Wick and Walthamstow. Neil Smith, managing director at Morro and Scape Group, said: “At Morro, we are committed to providing flexible, thoughtful and well-designed housing that meet the needs of contemporary city living. We’re delighted to be working closely with Veretec, Ab Rogers Design, Nicola Harding Design and Hackney Council to transform this site into high-quality, canalside living and contribute to the rich and dynamic character of the area. Image © Scape