Faced with increased demand for affordable accommodation for hospital staff, DHA was instructed by Springwood Developments on behalf of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.
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The client wanted to replace two existing staff accommodation blocks at Springwood Close, a short walk from Maidstone Hospital, with improved and purpose built modern living quaters to accommodate a larger number of doctors and nurses.
Guy Hollaway Architects were appointed to design two buildings comprising a total of 160 ensuite studio bedrooms, with communal kitchens and living rooms.
They replace outdated existing accommodation and significantly increased the capacity, whilst also providing residents with access to bicycle storage and outdoor open spaces.
The design also included sustainable elements such as photovoltaic panels and electric vehicle charging points, exceeding those mandated by local planning policy.
Following a number of pre-application advice meetings with Maidstone Borough Council and a public exhibition at the local library, an application was submitted and approved within 10 weeks.
People who worked on this project
Jonathan is a Director heading up our Crawley/Gatwick office. He joined DHA in 2005 and has 25 years experience in planning consultancy, having previously worked on major regeneration projects, including the Emirates Stadium, with Hepher Dixon (now Savills) in Milton Keynes and London.
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DHA's experience in health development extends to medical centres, hospitals and related accommodation and training, GP Practices and medical campuses. Fully understanding the specific needs of prospective operators is key and DHA ensure this remains at the core of any project and directly informs the planning process.
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