This long term vacant (15 years), former industrial site within a conservation area had a checkered history of unsuccessful applications for redevelopment including a Tesco store.

DLA were appointed to work with Spenhill to secure planning permission for 80 units in the form of a modern interpretation of a garden square. A sensitive but robust development solution was required for this tightly enclosed site within the conservation area, surrounded by primarily Victorian terraces.
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Planning permission was granted for this site and it has won the Home of the Year award in the The Sunday Times British Homes Awards 2017 for its design.