The Pickstock Group has secured a resolution to grant for a 355-unit residential scheme at 68-70 Stratford High Street in London, following success at the London Borough of Newham planning committee on 18th March.

The brand-new residential scheme will deliver 272 apartments as well as 83 affordable homes and will have roof top amenities for residents with views to Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park.

The riverside development will see significant improvements to security and ensure safe, accessible, inclusive space for the whole community to enjoy, including a community café and performance venue as well as a new public park with playground. 

The Pickstock Group will develop the site themselves and will now work to finalise the S106 with London Borough of Newham Council and seek GLA Stage 2 approval. Technical design and procurement will also now commence with the aim of starting construction in Q2 2026 following building regulatory approval.

“This is a significant development for Stratford High Street, and we are thrilled to have achieved resolution on this site” commented Bradley Carter Development Director at The Pickstock Group. “I would like to thank London Borough of Newham Council and the community in seeing our vision for an added value asset to the borough” added Bradley.

The site was formally a Porsche dealership situated adjacent to the new Pudding Mill masterplan, led by the London Legacy Development Corporation and the location is perfect for commuters with the Puddling Mill DLR within 500 m and Stratford Station within 10 minutes’ walk providing underground and rail links across London and out of the city. 

The Pickstock Group has submitted a planning application to Newham Council to develop a 355-home built-to-rent scheme on Stratford High Street.

The site at 68-70 Stratford High Street was formally a Porsche dealership and is a prime opportunity for regeneration in the area, situated adjacent to the new Pudding Mill masterplan, led by the London Legacy Development Corporation.

Plans submitted to Newham Council detail the proposal of 355 apartments consisting of 272 private homes for rent and 83 genuinely affordable homes.

The development is adjacent to the Bow Back River to the rear of the building which will see significant improvements to improve security and ensure safe, accessible and inclusive space for the whole community to enjoy, including a community run bistro/ performance venue and a new public park with playground.

The site is a prime location for commuters into the city with the Puddling Mill DLR within 500 m of the site and Stratford Station within 10 minutes walk providing underground and rail links across London and out of the city. The development will also provide a safeguarded area for a future bus and pedestrian bridge allowing buses to run directly from the Olympic Park to Bow where a temporary park will be delivered as a meanwhile use.

Following 2 stages of public consultation which was met with positive feedback that has helped finalise the submission, The Pickstock Group expect to gain consent in Q1 2025. The Pickstock Group will develop the scheme themselves following consent being granted.

Saltwater Place in Plymouth officially opened its doors this month.

The student accommodation which has 348 rooms in total across two buildings, has this week opened its doors to students achieving 100% occupancy rate on its first opening.

The scheme is managed by student operator Prestige Student Living, who have executed a successful marketing campaign and are reputable managers in the student sector.

The new development is much needed for the growing student population in the city and offers state of the art accommodation with contemporary studios and cluster apartments, for four to six occupants.

The site also has a communal area for all students to enjoy, a space to relax and socialise away from their accommodation, and it’s in a great location with the University and all amenities within a short walking distance.

“We are thrilled to see Saltwater Place open its doors to students and to have achieved such a strong occupancy in the first year of trading. The upgraded ground floor facilities really enhance the scheme and we look forward to finalising the finishing touches with a student gym and a convenience store retail coming soon” commented Kate Pickstock, Development Director at The Pickstock Group.

“This accommodation eases the pressure on the city to accommodate its growing population of students and will serve the city well into the future” Added Kate.