Case study: Newnton Close, Hackney
Newnton Close, Hackney is an exciting new development which started construction in early 2023. Plans were approved by Hackney’s Planning Committee for the demolition of the existing building to make way for 76 new one and two- bedroom retirement apartments with 100% being affordable (an uplift of 171%). The development will comprise 40 rented homes and 36 shared ownership homes. There will also be communal facilities, and carefully designed landscaping and sensory gardens surrounding the building making this a relaxing and enjoyable place to live in later life. In addition to aiming at a high level of energy efficiency, the regeneration of Newnton Close aims to deliver a biodiversity net gain of 46% compared to the existing habitat life, including a biodiverse sedum green- blue roof, areas of understorey planting, ornamental planting, hedges within ornamental areas and 10 new trees.
The development also aims to create a substantial increase in Urban Green Factor (UGF), which is used to assess the required amount of urban greening for new developments, specifically relating to gains in surface permeability and biodiversity. The UGF of the proposed development has a score of 0.454 and demonstrates a 218% increase from the existing site.
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