Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects have secured planning consent for fifteen new homes at Grosvenor Close in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, for London & Quadrant.

The fifteen new homes (for shared-ownership and private sale) replace Mead House – a sheltered housing scheme which has become vacant. The building proved uneconomic to convert to larger family homes and will be demolished.

Our design retains ten existing homes on the site and re-aligns Grosvenor Close to ensure the new development respects neighbouring properties and the mature trees which line the site.

The new houses are arranged in terraces. Four two bedroom homes are located at the junction with Slough Road. These two storey buildings have a distinctive steep pitched roof reflecting the adjoining properties. These homes have a generous open plan and dual aspect living space. Eleven three bedroom townhouses, three storeys in height are set either side of the realigned Grosvenor Close. Each house has a generous private garden. Expressed in a clean, crisp and contemporary way, the new homes are built from materials that draw on the existing local context.

The energy efficient homes will be constructed using a highly insulated envelope to reduce energy demand, with renewable energy generation including PV panels on the roof. Additional planting will help break up areas of car parking. All gardens will be provided with rainwater recycling facilities.

The scheme received planning approval from South Buckinghamshire District Council in February 2020.