Jun 09, 2026

Planning Validated: The Neighbour

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The planning application for The Neighbour, a design-led apart-hotel at the Royal Victoria Docks by Studio Egret West as Masterplanner, Architect and Landscape Architect for General Projects has now been validated by the London Borough of Newham.

Occupying a prominent waterfront site, our proposal combines high-quality visitor accommodation with a vibrant active ground floor, helping to animate the dock edge and strengthen connections through an enhanced public realm.

A distinctive sawtooth roofscape creates a series of communal spaces, including a greenhouse for growing food, a shared kitchen and flexible social areas for events, all enjoying panoramic views across London's skyline.

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Located within the Royal Docks Opportunity Area, one of London's most significant regeneration zones, the scheme will deliver a landmark building that supports the area's continued growth. The apart-hotel responds to increasing demand for visitor accommodation associated with nearby destinations, contributing to the local economy and creating employment opportunities.

The architecture draws inspiration from the robust character of the historic dockside warehouses, reinterpreting their industrial qualities through a contemporary design befitting this highly visible waterfront location – a jewel at the end of the docks.

The landscape strategy celebrates the industrial heritage of the Royal Docks, embracing its raw and functional character while creating opportunities for biodiversity, ecology and social interaction.

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