Staples Corner
Client
AMAFHH Investments Limited
Local Planning Authority
London Borough of Brent
Project Summary
Contour have secured a resolution to grant planning permission for a mixed use development (26,677 sqm) at Staples Corner.
The scheme represents the first major development to receive approval in response to the newly adopted Staples Corner Growth Area Masterplan.
At the heart of the development is a 22-storey hotel tower adorned with an aluminium exo-skeleton, set to become an iconic landmark along Edgware Road, creating a new gateway to London for visitors entering via the M1 and A5 corridors, as well as the Midland railway line.
Key components of the development include:
4,858 sqm of flexible workspace
A 210-bed hotel with facilities such as a café/restaurant, gym, health spa, and swimming pool
A conference centre with two halls and shared lobby/reception areas
A community hall of 1,133 sqm
Internal servicing area (including vehicle turntable) supported by two-level basement parking
Outdoor amenity spaces, including a podium terrace, sky garden, and two private terraces, providing a combined area of 1,391 sqm
Infrastructure and public realm enhancements
Contour Planning managed the planning process, coordinating a team of twenty different consultants, and engaging with the London Borough of Brent and other key stakeholders. Contour also prepared several supporting technical reports, including the Planning Statement, Design & Access Statement, and Site Management & Operation Strategy.