The redevelopment of the Site will secure the long-term future of The New Inn pub as a community asset. The refurbishment will enhance the building’s status as a landmark location in the area, with callbacks to the pub’s heritage as well as restored traditional detailing with contemporary craftsmanship, reinforcing the building’s prominence within St John’s Wood.
Alongside this, the proposals will retain and celebrate the building’s historic façades while upgrading fire safety and sustainability features to modern standards. A carefully designed extension will add two new storeys, allowing the number of guest rooms to increase from 7 to 17.
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While the main corner block of the building dates back to the 19th century, later additions – such as the 1950s extension – are of lower quality and detract from the overall appearance.
Enhancing the pub interiors and exteriors to preserve its community role through improved facilities, accessibility and a considerate approach to its continued operation. The pub will continue to serve as a welcoming community space, with flexible areas for the community’s social use.
Restoring historic detailing and blending traditional and contemporary design to reinforce the building’s status as a local landmark, enhancing its contribution to the character and identity of St John’s Wood.
Delivering major sustainability improvements, including a green roof to enhance biodiversity, a Biodiversity Net Gain, and a heritage-sensitive design that respects the building’s character. By retaining much of the existing structure, the proposals achieve an exceptional whole-life carbon performance, aiming to outperform GLA benchmarks across all lifecycle stages. The proposals also target a ‘Very Good/Excellent’ BREEAM rating, with upgraded thermal insulation to meet the latest Building Regulation standards.
A sensitively designed one-storey addition with a traditionally pitched mansard roof will unify the building’s form, resolving historic fragmentation and establishing a cohesive architectural language, while ensuring neighbouring amenity is respected through close dialogue with the Council.
Significant improvements will be made to ensure the building complies with all current regulations and is fully accessible for all who use it. This includes new fire safety measures such as an additional staircase, an evacuation lift and protected escape routes.
The project will create jobs during construction and provide long-term employment through the operation of the pub and accommodation, supporting the local economy.
