Berkeley Homes has received detailed planning approval for Blocks C and D of the Over Station Development (OSD) at its Royal Arsenal Riverside development. The overall OSD scheme is positioned over the proposed Woolwich Crossrail station and will provide 592 apartments over six blocks of varying heights, tenure and use. Delivery of Crossrail will bring the site within reach of the considerable population of London; it will be a major catalyst for change, encouraging local, sustainable development in the area.
The PRP scheme will provide 219 homes within two blocks of 10 and 20 storeys situated within the Royal Arsenal Conservation Area and bounded by numerous listed buildings. Inspired by these historic surroundings the buildings are elevated in light buff stock bricks, accentuated with darker feature brickwork panels, punctuated with floor to ceiling windows and with white stone effect cills, respectively embedding the scheme within this developing quarter of South East London.
The design complements the previous phase designs whilst allowing the proposed towers to be expressed over a number of grouped floors which reduces the appearance of height and gives proportion and elegance to the façade. Podium courtyards are nestled between the blocks, providing secluded private gardens for residents. Their southern orientation maximises sunlight providing an opportunity for soft lawn space and bold planting.
John Anderson, Chairman from Berkeley Homes commented: "The approved proposals for Blocks C and D support our aspiration to deliver a cohesive, high quality, mixed use scheme within one of the most prominent phases of the Royal Arsenal masterplan”.
Richard Harvey Director at PRP added: "This phase of the Royal Arsenal Riverside will both physically and visibly contribute to the overall regeneration of the wider area, becoming a landmark for the new Crossrail development and raising aspiration with the provision of high quality mixed tenure homes in South East London."
