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On March 25, plans are advancing to tear down the old Regent Wing of a South London hospital and build 150 new apartments in its place.

Council officers in Kingston have recommended approval for developer by-water properties proposal which calls for three six-story blocks of.

Built to rent flats off Coom Road.

The site has a long history as a Victorian infirmary from the old workhouse later used as hospital offices until it sat empty since 20.

21. A previous owner won approval two years ago for 128 flats aimed at older residents plus a wellness center but those plans never move forward.

By-water stepped in promising upgrades like better sustainability and community features including cycle storage, five accessible parking spots, kids play areas and a new public path connecting to Coom Road.

It's in a prime spot near Norbiton station helping meet the area's urgent housing demand. Officers highlighted the high design quality, fitting scale and benefits of managed rentals which could offer more stable options than homes for sale.

They say it optimizes the brownfield site perfectly. The planning committee was set to decide last night but pushed a vote to April 1, keeping hopes alive for these new homes to take shape soon.