Kingston Hospital's former Regent Wing is set to be transformed into 150 new build-to-rent residential apartments, following approval from the Planning Committee on Wednesday 8 July 2026.

The redevelopment proposal, which gained unanimous backing from councillors, will see the demolition of the vacant four-storey Regent Wing building. In its place, three six-storey pavilion-style buildings will be constructed, offering a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom flats.

The applicant has proposed that development commence within 30 months of planning permission being granted, with a payment structure tied to commencement, practical completion, and sale of units. The applicant also indicated a willingness to bring forward an early-stage review to 18 months to demonstrate confidence in delivering the scheme.

Architectural rendering of a proposed mixed-use development at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames.
Architectural rendering of a proposed mixed-use development at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames.

The scheme also includes extensive communal amenity spaces, landscaping, play areas, and improvements to site access. Specifically, the central block, Block B, is proposed to accommodate shared amenities for all residents, including a generous-sized concierge space, communal lounge, workspace area, and gym. The proposal also includes publicly accessible landscaping and dedicated external play space integrated into the landscape. The landscaping will be permeable and open, with mature trees and dense hedges along the western boundary to reduce overlooking. Blue badge parking and cycle parking will also be provided.

The proposal for the 150 build-to-rent apartments does not include on-site affordable housing. Instead, the applicant is offering a £2.25 million upfront payment in lieu of a standard late-stage review mechanism for affordable housing contributions. Officers argued that this payment significantly exceeds the estimated potential yield from a standard review, providing greater certainty and accelerated delivery. This approach was supported by examples of similar decisions made by the Greater London Authority and a previous decision on the same site.

Map showing the location of Kingston Hospital and surrounding roads, with a red outline indicating a development site.
Map showing the location of Kingston Hospital and surrounding roads, with a red outline indicating a development site.

Measures will be put in place to mitigate disruption to the surrounding community during the construction phase. An 'Outline Construction Logistics Plan' was submitted and reviewed, and considered to be robust. A 'full Construction Logistics Plan' will be required as a pre-commencement condition. This plan will address measures for managing construction vehicles on the local highway network, including hours of working, loading/unloading procedures, routes for materials, management of waiting vehicles, provision of a banksman if needed, site access, warning signs, storage of plant and materials, and waste management. Additionally, a 'Dust Management Plan' will be required to mitigate dust and emissions, and restrictions on Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) will be imposed.

While the intended target demographic for these build-to-rent apartments is not explicitly stated, the proposal includes a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom flats. Notably, 90% of the units are designed to meet M4(2) accessible and adaptable dwellings standards, with 10% meeting M4(3) wheelchair user dwellings standards, consistent with the London Plan. The communal amenity spaces will also be accessible to users of wheelchairs and those with mobility and sensory disabilities.

Architectural rendering of the proposed mixed-use development at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames.
Architectural rendering of the proposed mixed-use development at 7A The Triangle, Kingston Upon Thames.

Further details on the planning committee meeting can be found in the Agenda frontsheet and the Public reports pack.