Medical & Residential Scheme for Southwark

Nexus Planning is pleased to announce that it has secured a resolution to grant for a medical practice and car-free residential scheme at Falmouth Road, Southwark.The medical practice will cater for 85% more patients in the area, and 41% of the residential units will be affordable housing.The new medical practice at Falmouth Road will include improved facilities and will see double the existing floor space, from 520sqm to 147sqm. This size increase will allow for more patient capacity.In addition to this, the scheme will also deliver 39 residential units, of which, 41% (16) will be affordable. The scheme will deliver a policy compliant unit mix, meaning mover 70% of the units will have two+ bedrooms The scheme exceeds policy requirements in terms of accessible units, delivering 15% of units as wheelchair accessible.The Falmouth Road scheme also achieves high-quality residential design, with 95% of units being dual aspect, and all units having direct access to private open space. There will be 245sqm of communal amenity space by way of roof top terraces and the scheme will deliver a green, biosolar roof. Furthermore, the proposal is car-free and delivers considerable cycle parking. The site is highly sustainable, with excellent public transport accessibility.Nexus Planning undertook detailed engagement in the lead up to application submission. This included multiple pre-apps and design reviews with the Council, two public exhibitions for local residents and engagement with the Met Police for SBD.