Hounslow Batch 02 - Chiswick Riverside Sites

The Chiswick Riverside batch includes the sites; The Lindens, Quinton Court, Spencer Road.

The Lindens

The site is located on the right-hand side of the Lindens, which is a cul-de-sac off Hartington Road, in Chiswick.

It is approximately 0.5 miles to the southwest of Chiswick Railway Station, which is served by regular South Western Railway trains to London Waterloo. The local bus network is accessible from nearby Bolton Road and Clifford Avenue.

The predominant use in the surrounding area is residential, with a number of schools and parks within 1-mile radius of the subject site.

In total, the site is approximately 0.24 acres (0.1 ha) in size and comprises two rows of garages and gravel hardstanding. The site is bound by the rear gardens of two detached houses along Bolton Road to the north. Two flatted blocks and a semi-detached residential property sit to the east and the south of the site, respectively. To the west there is a semi-detached house and the open entrance from the Lindens.

Quinton Court

The site is located on Station Approach Road in Chiswick, to the rear of Quinton Court, 18-24 Spencer Road.

It is approximately 0.1 miles to the south of Chiswick Railway Station, which is served by regular South Western Railway trains to London Waterloo. The local bus network is accessible from nearby Burlington Lane, Spencer Road and Bolton Road.

The predominant use in the surrounding area is residential, with several schools and sports grounds within 0.5 miles’ radius of the subject site.

In total, the site is approximately 0.15 acres (0.05 ha) in size and comprises two rows of garages, hardstanding and an electricity substation. The site is bound by the rear garden of a large detached house to the northwest. The eastern site boundary runs alongside Station Approach Road with there residential houses on the opposite side. The flatted block of Quinton Court sits to the southwest of the site.

Saint Thomas’ Road

The site is located off Saint Thomas’ Road in Chiswick, to the rear of houses 21–31 Saint Thomas’ Road (odd numbers).

It is approximately 0.3 miles to the northwest of Chiswick Railway Station, which is served by regular South Western Railway trains to London Waterloo. The local bus network is accessible from nearby Sutton Court Road.

The predominant use in the surrounding area is residential except for the neighbouring Grove Park Primary School. The historic park of Chiswick House & Gardens is within 0.5 miles of the subject site.

In total, the site is approximately 0.15 acres (0.06 ha) in size and comprises three rows of garages and hardstanding. The site is bound by Grove Park Primary School to the northeast. A small section of the southern site boundary runs alongside Saint Thomas’ Road. Two rows of terraced houses sit to the southwest of the site.

▼ Download the Chiswick Riverside sites particulars (zip 7MB)

Information Pack: Detailed technical information on the three sites are available for download.

• Archaeological desktop appraisal
• Asbestos demolition survey
• Ecological assessment
• Flood risk review
• Geotechnical and geo-environmental desk study
• Highways due diligence report
• Noise and vibration desk study
• Party wall assessment
• Rights of light/ daylight & sunlight preliminary desk-top assessment
• Report on title
• Tree survey report
• Unexploded ordnance survey
• Utility mapping survey

Chiswick Riverside planning statement:

The Lindens

The site is not subject to use class allocations; however, it is located within Grove Park Conservation Area.

The characteristics of the local area will need to be given due consideration in any design proposal for the site.

Important to note:

• The site is in the Grove Park conservation area;
• A veteran tree is present within the site;
• The site is located in Flood Zone 3;
• All neighbouring properties are residential and as such would need to be assessed for sunlight and daylight.

Quinton Court

The site is not subject to use class allocations; however, it forms part of Grove Park Conservation Area.

The characteristics of the surrounding locality will need to be given due consideration in any design proposal for the site.

Important to note:

• The site is in the Grove Park conservation area;
• The subject land contains an electricity substation;
• The site is situated in Flood Zone 3;
• All neighbouring properties are residential and as such would need to be assessed for sunlight and daylight.

Saint Thomas’ Road

The site is not subject to use class allocations and does not form part of any conservation areas.

Important to note:

• The site is located in Flood Zone 3;
• All the neighbouring properties other than Grove Park Primary School are residential and as such would need to be assessed for sunlight and daylight;
• Existing access arrangements are currently constrained by limited width and may need to be improved to facilitate future development of the site.

▼ Download the Chiswick Riverside technical information: The Lindens (zip 31MB); Quinton Court (zip 35MB) and St Thomas Road (zip 39MB).

Report on Title:

The Lindens: A long lease of 250 years will be granted over the subject site. The land will continue to be held freehold by the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow under title number MX45019.

Quinton Court: A long lease of 250 years will be granted over the subject site. The land will continue to be held freehold by the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow under title number MX264760.

Saint Thomas’ Road: A long lease of 250 years will be granted over the subject site. The land will continue to be held freehold by the Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow under title number MX194386.

Special Condition: The sites need to be delivered as 100% Affordable Housing. The preference from the Council is to maximise the amount of London Affordable Rent units on the site, but consideration will be given to other affordable housing tenures.

▼ Download the Chiswick Riverside sites Heads of Terms and Report on Titles (zip 17MB)

The development land will be sold by way of informal tender. The London Borough of Hounslow are seeking unconditional offers and / or subject to planning offers. The purchase price will be exclusive of any VAT.

▼ Download the Chiswick Riverside sites contracts (pdf 0.3MB)

We are looking for proposals of high quality, which bring creative ways of overcoming constraints and building the proposed scheme with a minimum of 100% affordable housing, subject to planning and in line with the contracts.

▼ Download the Guidance for Proposals, Submission Proforma and Invitation to Tender (zip 1MB)

• Prepare your proposals following the guidance, including the background of your team, and your approach to delivering indicative proposals
• Email your proposal to [email protected]

Deadline for submissions: Friday 27 September 2019 at Noon.

Potential bidders are free to view the outer perimeter of the site.

Potential bidders are requested to make any enquires to the London Borough of Hounslow:

Phone: 020 8583 6034

Email: [email protected]