More West
Kensington, London
Located on the edge of the Silchester Estate in West London, More West is a high-quality mixed-tenure scheme developed for Peabody. The project delivered 112 new homes, a retail unit and a community centre, while enhancing the surrounding urban environment with a large communal garden and public realm improvements.
The site previously housed a vacant community centre, derelict garages and 12 homes that required decanting. The development required the acquisition of additional land from Transport for London, whose negotiations extended the pre-construction phase. Managing the budget within Peabody’s business plan tolerances became critical, particularly once design aspirations were established.
Maintaining design quality was a key priority for both Peabody and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The scheme needed to reflect the character of the area and deliver long-term value for the local community.
Baily Garner provided employer’s agent and cost consultancy services, alongside quality control and CDM roles. Working closely with Peabody, we helped drive the scheme through detailed design and planning, ensuring that the quality brief was protected.
We managed the decanting of residents and supported engagement with stakeholders including RBKC, TfL and the surrounding community. Early involvement allowed us to shape the project’s strategic direction, helping the client agree to a specification that aligned with sales expectations and Peabody’s wider business case.
More West delivered 112 dual-aspect homes, a retail unit and a community hub on a constrained urban site. The development has helped revitalise the local area and provided high-quality housing and amenity space.
By protecting the design quality and managing project risks, we helped deliver a scheme that has been widely recognised for its contribution to housing and placemaking in West London.
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