Demolition is underway at the former Greggs Bakery in Gould Road, Twickenham which will see 116 new homes come to the area.

Recent images show developers London Square completing the flattening process of the site to make way for 116 homes—58 of which will be affordable—along with commercial space and 100 car parking spaces.

Approved in November 2023, the project will feature buildings up to five storeys tall.

London Square stated that residents could begin moving into the new properties as early as next year.

An artist impression of what the Twickenham Green development homes could look like (credit: London Square).

London Square via its website said: "Set on the quiet banks of the River Crane, London Square Twickenham Green is made for perfect moments: a cup of coffee on the balcony, the gentle ripple of water, sharing a laugh with a neighbour. 

"Discover our exclusive collection of riverside apartments priced from £475,000 or explore our quintessential 3 & 4 bedroom Mews houses. from £1,165,000.  

"The regenerated riverfront and beautiful outdoor spaces create a peaceful retreat - but you're still seamlessly connected to central London."

Bank in 2023, the developer also put forward a scheme proposing 97 homes and industrial space which was later withdrawn.

What the former Greggs Bakery looked like before it was demolished (credit: Cathy Cooper).

Originally, both applications were recommended for refusal by Richmond Council officers, who said in a report they would result in a significant reduction in industrial space and less job opportunities against the authority's employment policies.

But the council's planning committee approved the 116-home development on 15 November 2023 and deferred a decision on the other application (before it was later withdrawn) ahead of finalising conditions on the first.

London Square expects residents to move into the new homes by 2026 (credit: @twickerati/X).

Councillors argued the benefits of the scheme, particularly as it proposed 50 per cent affordable housing, outweighed the disadvantages.

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