Site A
Southwark Council's Planning Committee on the 1st December 2009 gave a resolution to grant planning consent on the final application for the first phase of regeneration at Canada Water. The proposals will deliver a vibrant new town centre for Rotherhithe. The entire scheme being developed by the council, partner British Land Canada Quays (BLCQ) and Barratt Homes also includes a stunningly-designed library, a civic plaza, shops and green space. The mixed use scheme which includes a 26 storey residential building has been designed by Glenn Howells Architects and will consist of:
- 668 residential units, 170 of which will be affordable units
- A 26 storey landmark building of exemplary design
- 10% disabled units
- 958m2 of new retail units along Surrey Quays Road
- New public gardens and a green route
- 268m2 of community space
- Public bicycle facility
To view the planning application in detail click here to be directed to Southwark Council's online planning register. Please click here for a summary of the proposals
Construction is due to start in early 2010.

