Property investor Aviva Capital Partners (ACP) and mixed-use developer Socius have submitted a planning application to London Borough of Sutton for a 拢1bn expansion of the existing London Cancer Hub.
The new development would be built on a 12-acre site alongside The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust鈥檚 Sutton site.
The design team includes Gensler as architect and Arup as structural engineer.
Working with London Borough of Sutton as the landowner, ACP and Socius plan to deliver one million square feet of research and laboratory space to bring life sciences companies together with academic researchers and clinicians to drive innovation in cancer research.
The new buildings will range from large-scale facilities for major pharmaceutical and life sciences companies through to smaller, flexible lab and incubator spaces for start-ups, with the capacity to accommodate wet labs, Good Manufacturing Practice facilities, specialist equipment as well as modern office and collaborative workspaces.
The development will also include new amenities to support workers and help attract talent to the London Cancer Hub, including restaurants and cafes, a creche and affordable homes for approximately 220 key workers. It will also include a 鈥楲earning Lab鈥�, comprising classroom and educational spaces to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in science and technology.
The planning application is expected to be determined in 2025.
Socius managing director Barry Jessup said: 鈥淭here is a unique opportunity at the London Cancer Hub to deliver state-of-the-art lab and research facilities alongside two world-renowned institutions, The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden, to supercharge investment into cancer research. Our plans are not just about delivering new facilities to attract cutting-edge businesses, it is about reorienting the district so there is better connectivity between the buildings, more natural 鈥榗ollision points鈥� and places to meet to drive collaboration and innovation.鈥�
聽Councillor Barry Lewis, leader of the London Borough of Sutton, said: "The London Cancer Hub will position Sutton as London's global centre for oncology. Already recognised as a leading life science cluster in the capital, the site's uniqueness lies in its current delivery of world-class cancer research, discoveries, and treatment all within a single location.
鈥淭he life science sector and associated development will be pivotal to the future growth of the capital over the coming years as recognised by the Mayor of London鈥檚 growth plan that names the London Cancer Hub as the key engine for this growth. The submission of this planning application marks a significant step forward in this exciting development for Sutton and the capital.鈥�
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