450 Homes In Five Towers Greenlit In North-West London

A TateHindle-designed plan for approximately 450 homes within towers ranging from 13 to 21 stories by Wembley Station in North-West London has been approved by housing authorities, who found potential conflicts were outweighed by its “significant and substantial benefits,” Architects’ Journal reports. A scheme by a joint venture of Barratt London and Transport for London (TfL), the structures would be connected by a first-floor podium and include more than 150 affordable homes. TateHindle Director Mike Jamieson said designers focused on protecting local views, expanding the public realm and, ultimately, creating a “high-quality development designed to celebrate contemporary urban living and align with the Greater London Authority’s ‘Healthy Streets’ agenda.” The scheme, according to Planning Inspector Tom Gilbert-Wooldridge, also bring jobs, retail and housing for TfL drivers.