Anchor, with the support of architects PRP, has secured planning permission for an extension to Cardamom Court in the London Borough of Newham.
The project will see the construction of a four-storey extension replacing an existing day centre, delivering 37 new affordable extra care apartments for older people and extending the 1990s development to 70 homes, all of which will be 100 per cent affordable.
A new entrance will open onto a landscaped courtyard garden, with communal spaces that encourage social interaction. The scheme aims to achieve biodiversity net gain through careful planting and includes a green roof integrated with solar panels.
Nick Hodgskin, head of regeneration at Anchor, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Newham Council to deliver an additional 37 high-quality extra care affordable homes for social rent, supporting older people and their evolving needs. At Anchor, we’re dedicated to creating homes where people can enjoy later life to the fullest. Cardamom Court is a great example of how thoughtfully designed communities can be created to meet the needs of older people in London.”
Mary Hutchison, associate director at PRP, commented: “Extra care housing gives older people independence, dignity and community, but there's nowhere near enough of it, particularly affordable options. This scheme shows how we can make better use of existing sites to deliver the homes older Londoners desperately need. Rather than demolishing and starting again, we've designed a high-quality extension that sits comfortably in its context and gives both new and existing residents brilliant spaces to enjoy.”
