Summary:
- Arada London has submitted plans for a mixed-use development on a 1.4-acre brownfield site in Peckham, featuring 55 social rent homes and 516 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) beds, alongside commercial and community spaces.
- The scheme prioritises sustainability with air source heat pumps and rooftop photovoltaic panels, includes extensive resident amenities, landscaped courtyards, enhanced pedestrian areas, and 376 cycle storage spaces to support active travel to central London.
- Designed by Morris+Company, the development aims to integrate with the local community, delivering an estimated £9.9 million annual economic boost to the area, while addressing London’s urgent need for affordable housing and well-located student accommodation.
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