Great Oaks Retail Park
Location: Great Oaks Retail Park, Great Oaks, Basildon, Essex SS14 1GB
Client: G8 Developments
Scale: Up to 11 storeys, 245 homes and commercial and community space
Planning: Basildon Borough Council, 24/0021/con
Brief
We secured planning permission for a residential-led redevelopment of the retail park with G8 Developments. The approval covers demolition of the existing buildings and a building of up to 11 storeys with 245 homes, flexible commercial and community space (Class E/F), public realm improvements and cycle and car parking.
The scheme needed to support the Basildon Masterplan, provide homes for first-time buyers and respond to very different street conditions around the site.
Response
Commercial and community uses line the ground floor to activate the streets, with a mix of shared and private entrances on every side. Parking sits in an undercroft behind these uses so it does not dominate the street.
A large south-facing central courtyard forms the heart of the development. The building is set back from the boundary to make room for landscaping, seating and street art, and it can adapt to future changes to the wider masterplan, including pedestrianisation.
The upper floors have a simpler façade, with slim brighter grey panels that make this part of the building read vertically. Balconies form projecting frames, with medium grey panels breaking up the massing.
Modular approach
A podium slab above ground floor supports MODE modular apartments, stacked for straightforward servicing. The four lift cores are also modular and provide structural stability.
The homes arrive on site fully finished, which shortens the programme and supports the client’s aim of zero construction waste. Anyo Interiors is working with the client on the interior design.
Planning a housing scheme? See our Architecture service and free feasibility study, contact us or call 020 4526 8965.
Project Info
- Category: Residential
- Location: Great Oaks Retail Park Great Oaks Basildon Essex SS14 1GB
