Herringham Quay at Barrier Point

London, England

A Vibrant Waterfront Community Rooted in Access, Opportunity, and Inclusion

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

4.05 Acres

Project Area

669,264 sft.

Gross Area

1,300

Estimated Population

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Herringham Quay is a landmark mixed-use waterfront development located in Charlton Riverside, directly adjacent to the Thames Barrier. The project transforms 4.05 acres of former industrial land into a socially inclusive, commercially viable, and environmentally responsive urban neighbourhood.

Site Area: 4.05 Acres
Total Built-Up Area (BUA): 669,264 sq ft
Development Form: 5 interlinked mid-rise residential buildings
Total Residential Units: 500
Unit Mix: Studio, 1-Bed, 2-Bed, and 3-Bed Apartments

The scheme supports the regeneration framework outlined in the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s Charlton Riverside Masterplan, with a vision grounded in place-making, riverside access, and balanced urban growth.

Key Development Themes

Phased Delivery for Constructability & Risk Mitigation

The masterplan is designed to be delivered in phases, enabling:

Streamlined construction logistics
Early monetisation of completed units to support cash flow
De-risking through phased delivery allowing market and regulatory adaptability
Flexibility in aligning delivery with infrastructure upgrades and demand cycles

Affordable Housing Commitment

A meaningful proportion of genuinely affordable homes, integrated across blocks to support tenure diversity and inclusive growth.

Public Realm & Connectivity

Opening up the currently inaccessible waterfront by delivering new pedestrian routes from Herringham Road to the Thames Path.
High-quality landscaped spaces to support social interaction and public life.

Heritage-Inspired Urban Character

Architecture, materials, and massing reflect the site’s maritime legacy, establishing a strong and distinctive identity.

Social & Economic Infrastructure

Mixed-use components including retail and community spaces that support local jobs and services.
Provision for future transport enhancements (bus routes, riverboat pier) to increase long-term connectivity.

Commercial Viability & ESG Value

Diversified Revenue Streams

Balanced product mix to enhance financial sustainability and investor appeal.

Planning & Policy Alignment

Fulfils key local authority objectives in housing delivery, employment generation, and sustainable design, improving planning certainty.

Strong ESG Credentials

Environmental: Regeneration of brownfield land, sustainable design, riverside enhancement.
Social: Affordable homes, inclusive amenities, public access to the river.
Governance: Transparent, responsible planning aligned with long-term community and policy goals.

Development Advisory, Project Management