McLaren Living submit has submitted plans for a new mixed-use urban quarter in Watford.
The scheme to develop Watford Police Station and Magistrates Court in Clarendon Road for 314 Build-to-Rent homes, flexible office workspace, retail space and a new public square have been submitted to Watford Borough Council.
It includes 31,441 sq ft of flexible employment floorspace in a standalone building, 4,485 sq ft of retail space, including a café facing Garden Square and approximately 6,000 sq ft of children’s play space.
The 1.75-acre brownfield site, forms part of the Watford Gateway Strategic Development Area in the council’s adopted Local Plan and has been earmarked for comprehensive, mixed-use redevelopment.
The site, close to local amenities, is also within 100 metres of Watford Junction Station, which has frequent services to London Euston.
Consultation and public engagement was undertaken in partnership with landowner, Hertfordshire Police Constabulary.
Patrick Joyce, development director for McLaren Living, said: “Our vision is to bring forward a new mixed-use quarter in the commercial heart of Watford, helping breathe new life into this part of Clarendon Road by delivering much needed new homes, high quality workspace, retail space and a new publicly accessible Garden Square.
“We’ve liaised closely with the local community, stakeholders and the council on our plans for Clarendon Road and look forward to continuing our work to deliver a new neighbourhood for Watford.”
Hertfordshire Constabulary vacated the site in February 2024,for a new building in George Street.
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