Daventry House

Due to the site’s location, which required partial demolition of a road and footway bridge, careful planning with our partners was critical to ensure the works were delivered safely within a high-profile location, minimising our impact on residents and members of the public alike.

We achieved this through constant communication with residents, businesses, and the wider community, ensuring stakeholders were informed ahead of the works. Additional signage was displayed around the local area to ensure those affected could plan to minimise disruption.

With extra high-voltage electricity cables supplying power to Marylebone Station and Central London, 3’ Thames Water main, gas main, existing BT ducts and cabling, and junction boxes occupying the site, the project team had to ensure they were extra careful throughout the project to avoid damaging the live utilities and to preserve the safety of those working on site.

Due to the fragility of the water main running through the site, bespoke temporary bridges were installed by our supply chain partners to facilitate the movement of plant machinery and materials. Whilst diverting the gas main, the project team also installed a ‘quick rider’ solution around the site to inhibit gas flow within the live gas pipe, enabling the continuation of work in gas-free conditions.

Daventry House won the ‘Best Healthy Homes Development – Urban’ at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2024. The judges said:
“Daventry House is a remarkable example of a sheltered housing scheme that integrates elderly residents into the community, addressing a long overlooked housing need. Providing high-quality, affordable housing for seniors to live safely and independently is increasingly crucial as our population ages.”