Central London housing scheme could aid construction recruitment

19/07/2011 16:00:00

Proposals for a new residential development in central London have been given the green light, potentially paving the way for the creation of new local jobs in construction.

Westminster council has approved plans to redevelop the 1.5-hectare former premises of the North Westminster Community School in Paddington and is currently seeking a buyer to undertake this project.

The council's proposals for the site involve construction work on five buildings between 11 and 17 storeys tall, which would contain 434 new homes, as well as commercial space and areas for community use.

Alastair Moss, chairman of the council's planning committee, commented: "This is a thoughtful scheme on what is a challenging site."

He added: "The quality of the housing is particularly strong and the designs set a high bar for the site."

Earlier this year, Land Securities submitted proposals for an office development in Victoria to Westminster council, which if approved could also have positive implications for construction recruitment in the district.

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