Allies and Morrison unveils proposals for Hampton Court Station
- Published: 30 January 2008 11:58
- Author: Richard Waite
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Allies and Morrison has revealed its plans for the long-neglected area around Hampton Court Station on the banks of the River Thames.
The 'comprehensive regeneration' proposals for the site close to the famous Hampton Court Palace include a new hotel, 66 homes, restaurants, an information kiosk and a revamp of the public realm.
In addition, the practice will create a new care home for The Royal Star and Garter Homes, which provides accommodation for ex-servicemen and women, as well as refurbishing the existing station.
The plans – submitted to Elmbridge Borough Council last November – have been drawn up for Network Rail and the Gladedale Group.
Gladedale Group bought the site – derelict for almost 30 years and once voted 'one of Britain's worst wasted spaces' by listeners of Radio 4's Today programme – from landowner County and Metropolitan in April 2005.
It is understood that Carey Jones were among a number of architects who had previously looked at the riverside plot.
Allies and Morrison is currently awaiting a planning committee date from the council.
