Overview

Fairmile Hospital


Cholsey, UK

Project type: Reuse of Historic Building & Place
Location: Cholsey, UK
Client: Linden Homes, Thomas Homes, HCA
Stage: Completed
Programme: 2009–2015

Fairmile Hospital opened in 1870 on the edge of the River Thames. It was acquired by the Homes and Communities Agency as part of the transfer of 96 NHS hospital sites.

“
This is a very positive development, achieving a good balance between housing, heritage and regeneration.
Angie Paterson, Cabinet Member for Planning, South Oxfordshire Council

The site comprises a number of high quality, Grade II* listed buildings as well as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gardens of Special Historic Interest and grounds on the Register of Parks.

The HCA appointed Linden Homes for the site’s new build development and Thomas Homes for the conversion and refurbishment of existing buildings, with JTP subsequently appointed as their masterplanners.

Project Delivery

  • Masterplan informed by the views and aspirations of the local community captured through a collaborative placemaking process.
  • Proposals for a varied mixed-use community with a diverse range of home types.
  • Conversion of existing farm buildings, chapel and theatre into a restaurant, community space, and multi-use hall.
  • New facilities for a children’s nursery, cricket pitch and pavilion, bowling green, tennis courts, orchard and allotments.
  • Provision for an enhanced bus service linking the new community, its facilities, parks and grounds to the surrounding area.
Project type: Reuse of Historic Building & Place
Location: Cholsey, UK
Client: Linden Homes, Thomas Homes, HCA
Stage: Completed
Programme: 2009–2015
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Project Team
Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor
Partner
Marcus Adams
Marcus Adams
Managing Partner
Charles Campion
Charles Campion
Partner
Adam Bowie
Adam Bowie
Associate
Bill Sands
Bill Sands
Head of Visualisation
Joe Wood
Joe Wood
Design Manager
Debbie Radcliffe
Debbie Radcliffe
Consultant
Collaborators
Von Zadow International
Tags
Hospital, Heritage, Re-use, Mixed-Use
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