Fifth State has secured planning consent for its residential-let mixed-use Ilderton Wharf development in South Bermondsey.
The 27-storey tower development will provide 477 purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) rooms, with the onsite amenity provision including co-working spaces and a ground floor community café, 79 affordable homes and 18,800 sq ft of industrial floorspace, 12.6% of which will be affordable workspace designated for local businesses.
Designed by HTA Design, the scheme features significant biodiversity enhancements and preserves existing trees that were previously slated for removal.
Alex Springer, founder of Fifth State, said: “This is a great example of how thoughtful urban design and mixed-use development can bring people together. From the start, our goal was to help create a mixed, inclusive, and balanced neighbourhood – and we’re proud of what’s been achieved alongside LB Southwark and our neighbours. We’re especially pleased to have supported Ilderton Primary School by initiating and committing funds for playground improvements, because every child deserves a safe and inspiring place to play, learn and thrive.”
Simon Toplis, partner at HTA Design, added: “Our proposal for Ilderton Wharf emerges from our response to a complex brief, evolving urban setting, and close collaboration with both Fifth State and Southwark planning officers. The design demonstrates how strategically located, underutilised brownfield sites in Central London can deliver diverse housing while preserving existing uses and enliven the neighbourhood – all enhanced by thoughtful public realm improvements.
“Our architectural approach celebrates the site’s heritage while creating a cohesive family of buildings united in crafted brick detailing and a shared material palette. The result is a truly integrated development that advances Southwark’s vision for sustainable growth, housing affordability, and design excellence.”
