AIR SPACE DEVELOPMENT

Converting Commercial To Residential In Dulwich

A Property Developer purchased an MOT testing centre and obtained planning to change from B2 use to residential C3 use. The work involved the removal of the majority of the existing walls, but the steel structure was retained, altered and added to in order to construct an airspace development. This created two additional storeys with 5 apartments. The existing ground floor area was converted and reconfigured to accommodate two additional apartments, thereby bringing a new 7 apartment development to the market in an affluent area.The developer had the foresight and vision of what could be achievable in this location, and we had the expertise to deliver to his expectations.

Key Achievements:

Constrained Site

As this site was a Mews Development, access to and from the site was via a private access drive between buildings and at the rear of shops. This meant that the movement and storage of materials and machinery had to be well planned and undertaken with great care, which our team managed successfully throughout the build.

Redesign of Structural Proposal

During the initial stage of construction whilst exposing the existing foundations to confirm suitability for the additional proposed loadings, it was clear that the proposed foundations would need to be redesigned to allow for piling and ground beams to provide the sufficient support. By surveying this early on and assisting with the design, we were able to resolve this issue swiftly so the works could continue with minimal impact.