Countryside has been appointed to build over 380 new homes in southeast London.

The company will deliver 384 apartments across eight blocks in Bromley town centre.

Designed by Stitch Architects, the Churchill Gardens scheme will be built adjacent to the existing Church House Gardens.

The multi-storey development (subject to planning) will include at least 990 square metres of new commercial space, offering a range of bars and restaurants opposite The Churchill Theatre and Library Gardens.

The commercial space will be located along the ground floor frontages facing the new Plaza and Square in front of the Theatre. The entrance to the Plaza from the High Street will be widened, while a new glazed corner unit will also be developed.

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New, enhanced community facilities will also be developed, including a new replacement town church, totalling over 730 square metres. The community space will be located on the ground floor with active frontages to Ethelbert Road, Churchill Way and the new promenade.

Bromley Council Leader, Stephen Carr, said: "This is a key site in our town centre and we are pleased to have appointed Countryside to deliver a long lasting legacy at Churchill Gardens, Bromley. We wanted to create a high quality scheme which supports growth in Bromley is what we want to see and Countryside’s experience of large scale regeneration schemes, place-making and high quality design will be help to create a vibrant hub for both new and existing residents."

Richard Cherry, Chief Executive of Partnerships at Countryside, said: "We believe that this scheme will offer an exceptional opportunity to maximise full potential of the location and transform the area. In partnership with Bromley Council we will create an exciting housing offer and deliver new, high-quality commercial and community destinations in Bromley."

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