Wood Wharf

Wood Wharf under construction on 8 July 2015

Wood Wharf is a Template:Convert new-build mixed-use neighbourhood in London Docklands.<ref name="cwg">https://group.canarywharf.com/portfolio/wood-wharf/ Wood Wharf, Canary Wharf Group PLC, Retrieved 26 April 2018</ref> It is immediately east of Canary Wharf on the northern quayside of the South Dock of West India Docks.<ref name="CanaryWharf_MediaRelease_18Jan2012" /> Template:As of, it is partially completed, with several buildings currently under construction and some developments paused.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Wood Wharf includes offices, high-rise and mid-rise residential buildings and retail space.<ref name="cwg" /> When complete, it is expected to contain around 5 million square feet of space, including 2 million sq ft of office space, 3,330 residential homes, Template:Convert of public spaces, and 380,000 sq ft of shops, restaurants, and amenities including a GP surgery, primary school and community centre.<ref name="cwg" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

History

Wood Wharf was part of the Port of London's West India Docks. In 1989, the disused docks were transferred from the Port of London Authority to the London Docklands Development Corporation.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In 1998, Wood Wharf was transferred to British Waterways,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and in 2012 the assets of British Waterways were transferred to the Canal & River Trust (CRT), who remain the freeholder of the main Template:Convert site.

Following the closure of the West India Docks in the 20th century, the Wood Wharf area was used for light industry and warehousing, becoming Wood Wharf Business Park. In the early 21st century, some units were repurposed for leisure and sports.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The business park was sold by British Waterways to a joint partnership in financial year 2007–08. Canary Wharf Group plc purchased a 250-year lease for the site in January 2012.<ref name="CanaryWharf_MediaRelease_18Jan2012" />

Early redevelopment plans

In 2003, British Waterways issued a masterplan for a substantial, mixed used redevelopment of the site. The masterplan indicated a potential development size of Template:Convert commercial floorspace (offices, retail and restaurants), Template:Convert of residential use (approximately 1,500 units) and Template:Convert of hotel and serviced apartments. The masterplan was adopted by Tower Hamlets as interim guidance to support the current local plan.<ref name="TowerHamlets_Masterplan2003" /> In 2005, a consortium of British Waterways (50%), Canary Wharf Group (25%) and Ballymore Properties (25%) established the Wood Wharf Partnership to develop the scheme with Berwin Leighton Paisner as legal advisors.<ref name="TheLawyer_26Sep2005" />

In 2007, a new master plan was produced by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.<ref name="rshp_website">Wood Wharf https://www.rsh-p.com/projects/wood-wharf/ Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners LLP, Retrieved 26 April 2018</ref><ref name="rshp_masterplanning">Masterplanning 2017, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, https://www.rsh-p.com/assets/publications/RSHP_masterplanning.pdf Retrieved 26 April 2018</ref> Tower Hamlets gave outline planning permission in October 2008.<ref name="Building_10Oct2008" /> The new master plan increased density, with more towers which were taller than in the previous plan. The plan aimed for at least one iconic residential tower and one iconic office tower, along with a glass-roofed high street hosting bars, shops, cafés and restaurants.

A reduction in demand during the 2008 financial crisis led to these plans being shelved,<ref name="FT_10Dec2013" /> as Canary Wharf Group did not wish to proceed until it had completed and let all developments in progress elsewhere in the docklands estate, including Riverside South, North Quay, Heron Quays West, and 25 Bank Street.<ref>http://www.leytonstonia.com/2010/12/with-jp-morgan-on-their-way-to-25-bank.html Template:Dead link</ref>

Final redevelopment plans

In January 2012, Canary Wharf Group took 100% control of the project, paying British Waterways £52.5 million for their 50% stake and Ballymore £38 million for their 25% stake.<ref name="Telegraph_18Jan2012" /><ref name="Guardian_18Jan2012" /> Under the agreement, Canary Wharf Group was granted a new 250-year lease from British Waterways, paying ground rent which will grow to £6 million per year.<ref name="CanaryWharf_MediaRelease_18Jan2012"/><ref name="OsborneClarke_20Jan2012" />

One Park Drive in 2021, one of the first apartment buildings to be completed.

Canary Wharf Group adjusted their strategy for the site to shift some emphasis from office developments to residential.<ref name="FT_10Dec2013" /> Initially Terry Farrell replaced Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners in leading the masterplanning,<ref name="AJ_16Sep2012" /> and Herzog & de Meuron, Allies and Morrison and Stanton Williams were appointed as architects for various elements of the scheme.<ref name="CWG_24Jan2013" /> Eventually, Allies and Morrison produced the final masterplan, with Adamson_Associates as executive architect supported by Darling Associates, KPF, Herzog & de Meuron, Pilbrow & Partners, Stanton Williams Architects, Grid Architects, and Patel Taylor.<ref name="cwg" /><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The new masterplan included 30 buildings, comprising 4.9 million square feet of homes, offices and shops.<ref name=2014application>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="DEL_11Dec2013" /><ref name="FT_10Dec2013" />

Tower Hamlets council granted planning permission in July 2014,<ref name=2014application/> and the scheme was approved by the Mayor of London in December.<ref name=2014mayor>Template:Cite news</ref> Permission required that around 25% of the new homes be affordable homes, and created a review mechanism to increase this allocation to around 40%.<ref name=2014mayor/>

Construction

Work on the Wood Wharf site was expected to start in autumn 2014, with the first buildings to be occupied at the end of 2018.<ref name="Guardian_22July2014"/> It was initially estimated to be completed in 2023.<ref name="cwg" /> A loan of £535 million was secured for the construction Wood Wharf Phase 3. Construction of the third phase has begun with completion of Phase 3 expected in Q1 2027.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Reception

The development of Wood Wharf won the Property Week Placemaking Award in 2022,<ref>CWG’s Wood Wharf Wins Property Week Placemaking Award 2022 – 10.06.22Canary Wharf Group plc. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 24 December.</ref> and a silver award in the Best Mixed-use Development category in 2023 WhatHouse? Awards.<ref>CWG Wins Two Awards at the WhatHouse? Awards 2023 – 20.11.23Canary Wharf Group plc. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.</ref>

Buildings

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Name	Floors	Residential units	Completion	Use	Architects	Image
One Park Drive	57	484	2022	Residential (private sale)	Adamson Associates Herzog & de Meuron	File:One Park Drive, Canary Wharf.jpg
40 Charter Street	53	552	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	Residential (market rent)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	File:40 Charter Street 20 May 2025.jpg
50–60 Charter Street	49	756	2025 (expected)	Residential (market rent)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	File:Wood Wharf - 50-60 Charter Street - May 2024 (1).jpg
7 Brannan Street	46	912	TBA	Residential (student rent)<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
10 Park Drive	42	345	2020	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	File:10 Park Drive.png
10 George Street	37	327	2020	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	File:10GeorgeStreetCanaryWharf.jpg
70 Charter Street	29		2027 (expected)	Residential (discount market rent)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
30 Harbord Square	27	176	2021	Residential (discount market rent)<ref name=affordable/><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
One Charter Street	20	279	2024	Aparthotel	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
15 Water Street	14	N/A	2021	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
20 Water Street	14	N/A	2021	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
8 Water Street	13	174	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	Residential (market rent) Ground floor retail	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	File:Amazon Fresh Exterior, Canary Wharf.jpg
3 and 15 West Lane	13	297	2025	Aparthotel	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
8 Harbord Square	12	82	2024	Residential (private sale)	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
50 Harbord Square	12	76	2021	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref> Retail and community facilities	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
65 Harbord Square	11	67	2021	Residential (social rent)<ref name=affordable/> Retail and community facilities	Patel Taylor<ref name="HDA"/>
13 Brannan Street	9	72	2027 (expected)	Residential (affordable) Retail and community facilities	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
20 Brannan Street	4	N/A	2022	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>

See also

• Jamestown Harbour

External links

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