Lucas Building

80 New Homes and Commercial Space

Ercle were approached in 2026 by MG Holdings to review a planning application they had previously submitted for the redevelopment of a redundant commercial and industrial space in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire. The mixed-use scheme comprises of 80 high quality apartments alongside over 5,000SQM of commercial space.

Upon a detailed review of the initial plans, Ercle identified several missed opportunities and spatial inefficiencies within the proposal. To maximise the site's potential and deliver a higher-quality scheme, Ercle undertook a comprehensive redesign. A S73 application detailing the improved proposal was subsequently submitted to the local authority. This re-design focusses on maximising useable floor area, substantially increasing the number of bed spaces, improving access to private amenity space and maximising availability of natural daylight into each of the new homes.

The application is currently with the Council, with a determination expected in January 2027. Upon securing the revised planning permission, the client intends to commence works on site immediately.