Planning application submitted for final stage of new homes at Springfield Village

We are delighted to confirm that Barratt London has submitted a planning application to Wandsworth Council for the final phase of homes at Springfield Village. Submission of the plans for Phase 2b (formerly plots Vb, X, Y and Z) follows extensive public consultation last autumn, including three in-person events, an online presentation and site tours for local residents, and extensive dialogue with local stakeholders and Trust staff.

57 people took part in the events held in October 2022, with in-person events held at Springfield Hospital and Holy Trinity Church. The consultation was promoted by a community newsletter which was distributed to over 9,700 households and businesses in September 2022.

**Consultation events at Springfield Hospital in October 2022**

**Site tours held as part of the consultation in October 2022**

Further information on the consultation events and information displayed can be found here.

**View looking east of proposed residential buildings (Block A) and parkland setting**

The plans will deliver 440 new apartments in four buildings and nine townhouses, within a layout which improves the relationship with the listed hospital buildings and, in contrast to the consented masterplan, retains a significant number of existing mature trees.

The plans will complete the final 2.4 acre Springfield Park and deliver additional parkland, whilst creating more usable areas of public open space by setting the buildings within the existing site levels.

The proposals will deliver a number of benefits, including:

Delivering 50% affordable housing across the phase, uplifting the overall delivery of affordable homes at Springfield Village and ensuring a mix of new homes to help meet local needs.
Improving the relationship with Springfield Park and create more usable public open space around the plots.
Retain established trees and habitats within the setting of the Grade II listed Main Building.
Deliver the final section of Springfield Park and create an additional 0.4 acres of useable public green space.
Create new play space(s) for a mix of age groups, including doorstep play for small children.
Promote a pedestrian and cycle led development aiming to reduce reliance on vehicle travel.
Deliver a coherent and cohesive development that will knit together with the wider Springfield Village masterplan.
Optimise the site and make a significant contribution to the Wandsworth Council’s housing targets on land which is surplus to The Trust’s requirements.

Subject to receiving planning permission, construction works are expected to commence later this year and the development is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

**View looking north of proposed residential buildings (Block D) and children’s play space**

The full planning application can be viewed on the Wandsworth Council planning site here.

Responding to frequently asked questions
What is part of the existing site?

The site is currently occupied by the Morrison Building, Shaftesbury Clinic and the Diamond Estate. These facilities are no longer fit for purpose and have been relocated or declared surplus by the Trust.

The site levels drop considerably from the Morrison Building to the south-eastern boundary with Streatham Cemetery (approx. 6 metres) and features a mix of established trees.

Why have these plots of land been revisited to bring forward more homes?
It has been over a decade since the Outline Planning Permission for Springfield Village was approved, which established the principles of development. In recent years, Reserved Matters applications for each plot have been brought forward in line with the Outline Planning Permission and these have optimised the delivery of units within each phase.

As a result, the previously approved number of homes (839) will shortly be delivered and the plots within Phase 2b are surplus. This provides the opportunity for these plots to be reviewed against current and emerging planning policy and optimise the delivery of homes, including affordable homes, on this part of the site. This in turn will secure the funding necessary for the Trust to complete their Estate Modernisation Programme and deliver new healthcare facilities.

Additionally, as an NHS Trust, South West London and St George’s NHS Mental Health Trust is obliged to optimise its assets and achieve best value when disposing of land which is no longer required for healthcare services.

How tall are the proposed buildings?

The proposed apartment blocks range between three and five-storeys in height, and buildings have been designed to fit around the ground levels of the existing site, rather than levelling the land as per the Outline Planning Permission.

The Outline Planning Permission featured townhouses of two to three storeys on the land area formally known plot Vb adjacent to John Hunter Avenue. The submitted application proposes nine, three-storey town houses in this location.

How much affordable housing is proposed?
The proposed application will deliver 50% affordable housing by habitable room across Phase 2b, in turn uplifting the overall delivery of affordable homes at Springfield Village.

Will there be access to Streatham Cemetery?

The Trust, STEP and Barratt London have held a number of productive discussions with LB Lambeth and Friends of Streatham Cemetery to agree the best approach and location for a new access and route into Streatham Cemetery which will be secured as part of a forthcoming decision for the proposals.

Will there be vehicular access to the site from Hebdon Road?
No, the plans will not alter the existing access arrangements from Hebdon Road which serves John Hunter Avenue and there will be no through access for vehicles. This contrasts the Outline Planning Permission, which featured vehicle access through John Hunter Avenue and Hebdon Road to these plots.

How much parking is included?

A total of 48 parking spaces are proposed. The car parking management plan, associated with the Outline Planning Permission, allocated 117 of 992 spaces to these plots therefore the proposed scheme results in a reduction of 69 spaces on these plots compared to the outline permission, it is possible these spaces could be reallocated at a later date. This is in line with Wandsworth and London-wide planning policies which aim to promote the use of sustainable methods of transport.

Two dedicated loading bays will be provided for delivery vehicles and drop-offs, with turning head included at the end of the road to ensure all vehicles exit in a forward gear.