Browne Jacobson acts for London borough on major town centre regeneration project

Law firm Browne Jacobson has advised Sutton Council on a major town centre regeneration project that is intended to transform a number of key sites.

The scheme will be delivered in partnership with Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd (GKRL), Sutton’s selected development partner.

The sites involved include the St Nicholas Shopping Centre, the council’s existing civic offices, the Gibson Road Car Park, and the Secombe Theatre.

A vibrant new Civic Hub is to be created to serve as the nucleus of the town, offering a wide array of public services, a modern library, and spaces designed for community engagement and events.

The project also promises to introduce a diverse mix of retail and leisure facilities.

A key component of the initiative is the development of around 740 new homes, with a commitment to making 50% of these affordable, including nearly 300 homes designated for social rent.

Cllr Barry Lewis, Leader of the London Borough of Sutton, said: “This exciting scheme is a key part of our ambitious plans to build a vibrant and sustainable town centre for all Sutton residents. The council has chosen a development partner with the right level of skills, resources, experience and expertise to deliver our ambitions for these key sites. I am excited for the future of Sutton that these new plans will deliver.”

Browne Jacobson said its involvement in the project was “a testament to our firm's commitment to facilitating transformative public sector sponsored regeneration”.

Partner Nick Hurley said: “We have been delighted to advise Sutton Council on this transformative town centre scheme.

“Our involvement highlights our dedication to supporting projects that not only drive economic growth but also contribute positively to society."