Birchgrove has secured planning permission to redevelop the site of a former police station on Chiswick High Street into a 50-unit retirement living community.
The police station at 209-211 Chiswick High Road closed in 2021 and was sold by the Metropolitan Police to Birchgrove in April 2022. Redevelopment plans were originally submitted in 2022.
The one- and two-bed self-contained apartments will be available to rent to those aged 65 and over. On-site facilities will include a 24-hour concierge service, restaurant, licensed bar, courtyard garden and wellness suite.
Honor Barratt, chief executive of Birchgrove, said: “After almost two years of consultation we are thrilled to have secured planning permission, and I would like to thank everyone – including the council and local residents – for both their support and suggestions to ensure the development is the best it can be and does Chiswick justice.
“All too often older people are shoved to the end of a cul-de-sac somewhere, but not here. With our development bang in the middle of Chiswick High Street, our residents will be able to flourish at the heart of the community.”
