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Property development opportunities in London

SW5

Earls Court 7.5 million st ft masterplan unveiled for 40 acre site

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17 September 2024

The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) has submitted a 7.5 million sq ft masterplan to transform the long-empty 40-acre Earls Court site into a global destination with 4,000 homes, 2.5 million sq ft of workspace, and cultural venues, all powered by a zero-carbon energy network.

The £1.2 billion project, supported by Delancey, APG, and Transport for London, includes 20 acres of biodiverse parks and gardens with over 1,000 trees, new squares, and green streets. Phase One, set to begin in 2026, will deliver 1,500 homes, commercial spaces, and cultural venues. The masterplan has received strong local support, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

CGI of Brompton Crescent
CGI of Brompton Crescent
CGI of Lillie Sidings
CGI of Lillie Sidings
CGI of Aisgill Garden
CGI of Aisgill Garden
CGI aerial view of Table Park
CGI aerial view of Table Park
CGI of the Cascades
CGI of the Cascades
CGI of Table Park by night
CGI of Table Park by night

Development opportunities this week

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3 May 2024

Long leasehold 0.4 acre (0.16 hectares) Belle Isle Site at York Way, Kings Cross N1. The business/office-led development opportunity is adjacent to the Kings Cross Regeneration Area, with potential for up to 15 stories subject to planning. Offers via informal tender. Avison Young

A hostel spanning 3-4 stories, extending to 15,757 sq ft (1,464 sq m) GIA on a 0.31-acre (0.13 hectare) site at Harrow Road, Westbourne Green W2 5XQ. Resolution to grant planning permission to redevelop the site was granted but later withdrawn. Offers in excess of £5.75m. Savills

An office building arranged over 3 stories, measuring 5,125 sq ft, at Old Kent Road SE1. There was a positive pre-application with Southwark Council for a 6-storey mixed-use building. Acorn are seeking offers in the region of £2.5m.

Knight Frank are offering a 5,358 sq ft (497.8 m2) GIA mid-terrace hotel in Barkston Gardens, Earls Court SW5, with planning consent for a change of use to 5 apartments. The guide price is £3.75m.

Updated masterplan for Earls Court

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15 November 2023.

The Earls Court Development Company’s updated plans for the 40-acre former Earls Court Exhibition Centre include 4,000 new homes, 35% of which are affordable. The development will feature 300,000 sq ft of retail, dining, leisure and cultural spaces, along with 2.5 million sq ft of workspace. Gardens and open spaces account for 60% of the total area. 

The new development aims to surpass the net-zero requirement, creating one of the UK’s largest zero-carbon energy-sharing networks and setting a zero operational carbon target. Additionally, the plan involves planting a thousand trees will be planted and designing routes that prioritise walking and cycling, with connections to the surrounding three stations. CGI of The Cascades, a terraced landscape and water feature at Earls Court, by ECDC.

The Table Urban Park at Earls Court - CGI. Image courtesy of ECDC
The Table Urban Park at Earls Court. CGI by ECDC