HUB and Bridges Fund Management have submitted plans for a build-to-rent scheme in Wembley, HA9.
The Glenn Howells Architects-designed plans comprise 256 private homes, across two buildings of 17 and 19 storeys.
The site lies behind Chesterfield House, on unused land acquired from Network Rail, close to Wembley High Road. The 239-home Chesterfield House, currently under construction, is also being delivered by HUB and Bridges.
The planning submission comes after HUB’s purchase of the two Network Rail development sites adjacent to its Chesterfield House site earlier this year. The sites will be developed over two phases, with the potential to deliver up to 400 homes in total, with a mix of for-sale apartments, build-to-rent and affordable homes.
HUB managing director Steve Sanham said: “Our plans for 256 homes on the Wembley Link site lie within an important area for development and growth in London.
“We are committed to continue working with the local community to ensure this and build on the existing relationship HUB has formed with this area and the community over many years through the process of designing and building Chesterfield House.”
Simon Ringer, partner and head of property funds at Bridges Fund Management, said: “We’re excited by the plans for this new scheme, which we think will have a positive impact on Wembley and the surrounding area.
“There is a need for more lower-cost housing in London; that’s why we’re investing in a number of projects that will deliver a total of about 1,500 new homes for Londoners over the next few years.”
Last week Hub was announced as one of the 29 developers on the London Development Panel, in a partnership with Engie and Delancey. Public bodies across the capital can use the LDP to choose developers for public land they own.
Hub also recently appointed Crest Nicholson’s Chris Huntly-Gordon as head of acquisitions.
In his new role he will take on responsibility for acquiring privately-owned land for development and leading on public sector regeneration opportunities.
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