Hill lands £219m Maidstone housing scheme
Summary
Maidstone Borough Council has appointed Hill Partnerships to deliver a £219.1m scheme for 103 homes on the former Springfield Library site. The project includes a 10-storey block that qualifies as a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022 and will therefore fall under the Building Safety Regulator regime.
Why it matters
The scheme is relevant to surveyors because it combines a large residential development, higher-risk building controls and ongoing compliance obligations during delivery. It also highlights the role of design, planning and building safety coordination on council-led housing projects.
Key points
- Hill Partnerships won a £219.1m contract from Maidstone Borough Council.
- The scheme will deliver 103 homes in two residential blocks on the former Springfield Library site.
- Block B rises to 10 storeys and is classed as a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022.
- The project will be subject to the Building Safety Regulator regime.
- The development includes biodiverse roofs, sustainable drainage, balconies or terraces for every home and 68 parking spaces.
Organisations:
Hill Partnerships, Maidstone Borough Council, Airey Miller, Building Safety Regulator
Regulations:
Building Safety Act 2022, JCT Design and Build 2024 contract, national space standards
Locations:
Maidstone, Springfield Library site, Springfield House
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