Leading multi-use developer, Rockwell, has marked a significant milestone with a traditional topping out ceremony at Hurlingham Waterfront, its landmark 3.2-acre luxury riverside development in SW6. The official topping out was celebrated by Rockwell and the wider project team, local partners and key stakeholders including Palace and Hurlingham ward councillor, Amanda Lloyd-Harris. The development, which sits on the site of an old Curry’s superstore, is completely rejuvenating 150 metres of waterfront, rendering it a destination in its own right. Hurlingham Waterfront combines the tranquillity of waterside living with the excitement of the city, offering 269 beautifully designed apartments complete with private outside spaces and over 39,000 square feet of sustainably planted green spaces. Rockwell has provided an incredible range of choice for buyers with over 90 residency types, each of an exceptional standard and products of quality craftsmanship. Hurlingham Waterfront’s onsite amenities will be some of the best in London, with a 19-metre swimming pool, luxury spa facilities, a state-of-the-art gym, generous co-working facilities, a cinema room, 24-hour concierge and pet grooming facilities among them. Set within one of London’s most sought-after postcodes, SW6, the development is also in close proximity to some of London’s finest shops, restaurants, bars, galleries and green spaces in ‘one of London’s leafiest boroughs.’ Throughout construction and once complete, Hurlingham Waterfront will generate hundreds of new jobs for the local economy, in addition to 45 much-needed new affordable housing units for the local community. David Gaffney, Construction Managing Director at Rockwell said: “We are incredibly proud to reach this special milestone for both Hurlingham Waterfront and Rockwell. Topping out is a major achievement for this luxury waterfront development which is transforming the local area and offering over 260 new homes at a time when they are so desperately required. Thanks to its exceptional apartments and amenities, Hurlingham Waterfront will stand as one of the Capital’s finest regeneration projects in recent years. “As we move forward to the final stage of construction, we are proud to deliver a world-class collection of homes in one of London’s most sought-after postcodes.” ­For more information, visit https://www.hurlinghamwaterfront.co.uk or contact Savills or Knight Frank. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Mansell Building Solutions has been appointed by Oak Construction Projects Ltd to support in the delivery of 62 apartments for Cityheart, as part of the first phase of its Stopford Park development in Stockport. Mansell will deliver full-frame, finishes and fire-stopping solutions reinforcing its expertise in modern methods of construction (MMC) and light gauge steel framing (LGSF). Providing their services on Bosden – the first of three residential buildings planned for the site – they’ll bring certainty to the build process through their collaborative approach and offsite expertise. Located on the corner of Greek Street and Wellington Road, Stopford Park is a new neighbourhood which will see the regeneration of the site of the former Stockport College. Designed by Day Architectural and structurally engineered by renaissance, Bosden will feature a striking brick-clad façade with storey-height windows, aluminium feature cladding at the main entrance, and finned decorative brickwork panels at higher levels. Mansell’s remit includes the delivery of the full-frame structure, and also all finishes including dry-lining, partitioning, ceilings and plastering as well as the fire-stopping solution to provide compliant compartmentation and protection of the structural frame, ensuring a streamlined and efficient construction process. The building’s ground and first floors will feature an angled façade, requiring the integration of hot-rolled steel into the Metframe system – an innovative solution that allows for both architectural intent and structural efficiency. This will be delivered in partnership with voelstalpine Metsec.  Angela Mansell, managing director of Mansell Building Solutions, said: “We’re excited to once again bring our MMC expertise to Stockport on such a transformative scheme. Bosden is set to be the largest purpose-built apartment development in the town.  We’re excited to be part of the delivery team as our approach provides certainty in time, quality, and cost, which will help deliver projects like this faster and more efficiently. “This is our third project in Stockport, and it reinforces our commitment to improving our local area, as well as building certainty working with forward-thinking partners who value design, buildability, and commercial viability.” Cityheart’s Stopford Park scheme is part of the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation’s (MDC) ambitious regeneration of Town Centre West. The wider project, valued at £120 million, will deliver 442 homes, co-working space, public realm, and civic spaces, contributing to Stockport’s evolution as a thriving urban hub. Construction commenced earlier this year with both Bosden and a second residential building Torkington now well underway.  Mansell Building Solutions expects to complete its work on Bosden within approximately nine months. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Councillors have approved plans to build up to 100 energy-efficient new homes in the Essex village of Takeley. Bellway Strategic Land submitted a hybrid planning application to Uttlesford District Council seeking full planning permission for 32 properties and outline consent for a further 68 homes on land off Station Road. At a meeting on Wednesday 9 April, the council’s planning committee voted to grant permission for the development, subject to the completion of a Section 106 agreement, through which Bellway will provide around £1 million in financial contributions towards local services. The proposed scheme, which had been recommended for approval by planning officers, will provide extensive highways improvements works, including new and improved pedestrian crossing facilities across Station Road, and land for a new Early Years and Childcare Centre. Around half of the 15-acre site will be provided as green open space, including a community orchard, new landscape buffer and green corridor next to the Flitch Way Country Park off-road cycle route, and a trim trail along the perimeter. Eleanor Kibblewhite, Bellway Strategic Land and Planning Manager for the South Region, said: “Our vision for the Station Road site was developed during an extensive process of consultation with planning officers, Takeley and Hatfield Broad Oak Parish Councils and the wider community, taking into account the site’s countryside location and its context as a gateway into Takeley. “The unique challenges presented by the site resulted in us bringing forward a hybrid application through which we could demonstrate that the detailed design of the homes fronting Station Road represented a sensitively designed and logical extension to the village.  “The feedback we received during the consultation process informed a number of revisions to the original proposals, including an increased provision of two and three-bedroom homes to meet the needs of young families, the inclusion of a circular dog walking route and more terraced cottages at the heart of the scheme. “It was therefore particularly pleasing that the planning committee made special reference to the fact that it was the first time in over 25 years that they had no design comments on a scheme because we had engaged so well.” In line with Bellway’s company-wide commitment to sustainability, the homes have been designed to exceed current Building Regulations. Eleanor said: “All properties will be fitted with air source heat pumps and solar panels, helping to achieve a 75 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to current requirements. Electric vehicle charging points will also be provided to enable the use of green modes of transport. “Aside from the provision of up to 100 high-quality new homes, the development will provide a range of other benefits for the wider community. These include the creation of 110 jobs in the construction phase, 11 full-time jobs at the Early Years and Childcare Centre, and an estimated additional spend of £2.81 million per year in the local economy by households at the development. “We look forward to finalising the Section 106 agreement with Uttlesford District Council and securing planning consent for this carefully designed sustainable development.” The proposals include a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom properties, with 40 per cent of homes being provided as affordable housing for affordable/social rent or shared ownership. Five affordable homes within the outline phase of the scheme – 12.5 per cent of the affordable homes on the site – are planned to be built to M4(3) standard in the form of wheelchair user bungalows. More information about the work of Bellway Strategic Land can be found at: https://www.bellwaystrategicland.co.uk/ To find out more about Bellway developments in Essex, visit https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/essex/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

A fast-growing Midlands construction consultancy has been appointed to support one of the biggest residential schemes ever to be built in Leeds city centre. Birmingham-based The Construction Consultants (TCC) has been appointed to support the £85 million Castleton Works scheme which will provide nearly 400 build-to-rent apartments. Detailed planning permission has been granted by Leeds City Council The development, on the regenerated west side of Leeds city centre near The Junction and Wellington Place, will also provide three shop units, a gym, a padel court, roof gardens and roof terraces, open green space and parking facilities with electric vehicle charging points.. TCC has been involved since the initial project stages and is providing quantity surveying and cost consultancy for the development. The project developer – Solaris – has successfully developed similar schemes at The Crown Works and The Emporium in Birmingham and The Chapel in Manchester TCC co-founder and director Alex Pimley said,  “This is a prestigious scheme in a fast-evolving part of Leeds city centre which will create an urban community designed around the principles of sustainability and internal amenities, with ample green space to be enjoyed by residents. We are delighted to be involved in such an imaginative scheme.” TCC has a wealth of experience across public and private sectors including industrial, commercial, retail, leisure, care and residential projects. Headquartered in Bennett’s Hill, TCC is a multi-disciplined consultancy providing specialist project management, quantity-surveying, employers agent, building surveying and health and safety services to a wide range of sectors. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Proposals for a new development of 160 homes in Nuneaton will bring a raft of benefits to the local area – providing affordable housing, new public open space and investment into local infrastructure. The proposed Bellway development, to the east of Plough Hill Road, would deliver 40 affordable homes to help address the housing shortage in the borough. A report in 2022 showed that there were more than 3,000 households on Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s housing register waiting for an affordable home in the borough. The planning application for the 16-acre site, which has been brought forward by Bellway Strategic Land, includes new public open space, including a children’s play area, natural play trails, footpaths and cycleways to promote outdoor activity for both new and existing residents. Bellway would also deliver improvements to local roads, with traffic calming planned in Plough Hill Road near Galley Common Infant School to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety for pedestrians and children, and improvements to pavements and crossing points along Plough Hill Road and Coleshill Road. In addition, the housebuilder would provide funding towards the planned improvement scheme for the Plough Hill Road/Coleshill Road junction. Chris O’Hanlon, Planning Manager for Bellway Strategic Land, said: “We have worked closely with the local community to listen to their views and ensure our proposals for this sustainable site off Plough Hill Road meet their needs. “This site offers an ideal opportunity to help Nuneaton respond to the shortage of housing in the borough, as well as to promote healthier and more sustainable lifestyles by providing new open space and making roads in the area safer. The development enjoys an accessible location within easy reach of local shops and services, reducing the need to travel by car. “We also anticipate making significant financial contributions towards improvements to local infrastructure as part of the planning agreement for the development. “We have submitted a full planning application at this stage so that, should planning permission be granted, we will be able to press ahead quickly with the delivery of these much-needed new homes.” The new homes would include a mix of 120 one, two, three and four-bedroom properties for private sale, 11 two and three-bedroom homes for shared ownership, and 29 one, two, three and four-bedroom homes for affordable rent. Each of the homes would have solar PV panels to help residents reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions, while 38 per cent of the homes would be accessible or adaptable for wheelchair users. Open space would make up more than a third of the site, and as well as providing space for recreation and social activities, it will also create new wildlife habitats to promote biodiversity. More information about the work of Bellway Strategic Land can be found at https://www.bellwaystrategicland.co.uk/. Bellway West Midlands is building new homes across Warwickshire and the wider region, with details available at https://www.bellway.co.uk/new-homes/west-midlands. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Elan Homes is preparing to start work on a 110-home scheme in the Warrington village of Hollins Green. The Cheshire-based business recently acquired a 10.5-acre site off Manchester Road. The land was allocated for housing in the Warrington Local Plan 2021/22 to 2038/39, which was adopted in December 2023. Outline planning permission was secured in April 2024 and reserved matters approval for 110 homes was given by Warrington Borough Council in February 2025. Philip Palmer, land director for Elan Homes in the North, said: “We’re pleased to have acquired this key site, which will help us contribute to Warrington’s housing needs over the coming years. We’ll soon be starting work to prepare the land for new homes with a view to releasing properties for sale in autumn/ winter. The development, known as Hollins View, will offer 77 contemporary private sale properties, 33 affordable homes, plus an equipped play are and open space for residents to enjoy.” Hollins View will offer a choice of two, three and four-bedroom homes. Affordable homes including properties available for rent, shared ownership and under the First Homes scheme, will account for 30% of the new neighbourhood. There will also be one self-build plot available as part of the development. Prices for the homes will be announced at the launch. A package of community investment was agreed during the planning process and will see Elan pay more than £900,000 to the local authority with allocations for education, sports and health facilities, and greenbelt mitigation. Elan anticipates work on site at Hollins View will be completed in 2028. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals