L&Q Announce Largest Construction Project

21/6/23

L&Q Construction broke ground in March on what will be their biggest new-build project to date. The ambitious development will result in a 476-home residential scheme at Greenwich Peninsula in South London.

The project marks a significant move for the construction arm of the housing association. L&Q's focus on self-delivery comes as part of a bid to control costs and improve programme outcomes. The Greenwich Peninsula scheme is one of three own-build projects by L&Q currently in the works.

The L&Q team will deliver seven buildings over two plots of 40,000 sqm. Construction is due to be completed by 2027. The Greenwich Peninsula development will include two towers, 22 and 30-storeys high. There will also be 17 four-bedroom family homes and two mansion blocks.

Affordable housing will be a focus of the project, with 70% of homes split between London Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership schemes. The remainder of the builds will be market-sale homes.

Sheppard Robinson has provided the design for the scheme, which forms part of an overall master plan for the area. Improvements to the brownfield site will include 3,000 sqm of play areas and significant upgrades to landscaping and street works.

L&Q spoke of their excitement at the project, which will see them work closely with partners at the GLA and Greenwich Council.

IMAGE: L&Q Construction /Sheppard Robson - 476-home residential scheme at Greenwich Peninsula in South London