Upcoming Online Briefings
We are hosting multiple sessions for Regent Quarter residents, where we will present our proposed amendments to Times House and Laundry Buildings and answer any questions you may have.
We are offering online briefing sessions on:
- 📅 Thursday 30 July, 6pm
- 📅 Wednesday 5 August, 6pm
To register, please email RegentQuarter@kandaconsulting.co.uk.
The project team will also be available onsite at Regent Quarter on:
- 📅 Friday 31 July, 12pm – 2pm
To register, please email RegentQuarter@kandaconsulting.co.uk.
Consultation Website
REGENT QUARTER
Welcome to the consultation website for the future redevelopment of the Regent Quarter.
This website is intended to provide:
- Information on the overall project vision and team leading in brining forward plans for the site
- An opportunity to view detailed plans for minor amendments to the approved schemes for Times House & Laundry Building
- Details of how and when you can have your say on the plans coming forward
We are preparing an application for minor amendments to the existing planning permission for Times House and Laundry Building at Regent Quarter.
THE PROJECT TEAM
Nan Fung Group
With over 60 years of history, the Nan Fung Group is one of Hong Kong’s largest privately-owned conglomerates and leading developers. The Group adheres to the highest standard of quality in planning design, development, construction and management with no compromise.
Endurance Land
Endurance Land is a privately owned property company and Member of Nan Fung Group that specialises in the refurbishment, development, and active management of real estate with a particular focus on creating market leading workspace in Central London.
Piercy&Company
Piercy&Company architects are a London based architectural practice with a reputation for bold ideas, strong forms and carefully crafted buildings.
THE SITE
Regent Quarter is situated in the heart of King’s Cross, to the east of King’s Cross Station, in the London Borough of Islington. Located on the junction of York Way and Pentonville Road, the estate consists of 12 office buildings and 20 retail and leisure units.
Regent Quarter is an important part of the wider King’s Cross area, yet it has become increasingly disconnected and has not fully benefited from the significant regeneration that has transformed its surroundings, including the neighbouring 67-acre King’s Cross development.
The Quarter possesses a distinctive character, enriched by its historic architecture, unique public realm, and prime central London location. These strengths provide a strong foundation for future growth; however, the area remains underutilised and is physically isolated by major surrounding transport routes.
We have provided more details on the history of the site and how it sits within the wider context of the area within the consultation materials.
PROJECT UPDATES
Proposed Amendments to Times House and Laundry Building
We are now looking to implement the final significant phase of our revitalisation plan for Regent Quarter, which is the redevelopment of Times House and Laundry Building (P2023/0382/S73). This requires minor amendments to the planning permission we received and have since implemented to ensure the buildings are fully suitable for future occupants. We have been engaging with Islington Council’s planning and design officers as the proposals have developed.
The key proposed changes include:
- More flexible office and research space within Times House, allowing the building to accommodate a wider range of businesses and future occupiers.
- Changes to the ground floor layout, including the conversion of an approved retail unit and removal of the internal loading bay to provide additional workspace and more active frontages.
- Improvements to the entrances of both Times House and Laundry Building on York Way and Caledonia Street, helping to create a more welcoming and accessible arrival experience.
- Enhancements to the appearance of the buildings, including updated façade materials, refinements to windows and glazing, and new architectural features.
- A larger and more attractive public realm, including an improved pedestrian route through Regent Quarter and enhancements to Laundry Yard.
- Reconfigured cycle parking, end-of-trip facilities and waste storage, together with a new connection between Times House and Laundry Buildings at basement level.
- Additional blue and green roof areas and rationalised rooftop plant, helping to improve the sustainability and biodiversity benefits of the scheme.
- Greater flexibility for future cafés, food and drink uses, workspace and research activities at ground floor level, helping support a vibrant mixed-use destination.
Since planning permission was granted, detailed design work has continued. The proposed amendments will help ensure the buildings meet the requirements of modern office and research occupiers while enhancing the public realm and sustainability features of the approved development.
We will shortly upload the presentation from our resident workshop detailing the changes.
THE OVERALL VISION
Our vision is to revitalise Regent Quarter as a vibrant, sustainable destination that celebrates its heritage, provides high-quality workspace, improves public spaces and connections, and creates lasting benefits for residents, businesses and visitors.
The vision for Regent Quarter is to:
- Restore and enhance Regent Quarter’s historic buildings, preserving their character while ensuring they remain fit for the future.
- Create a vibrant destination where residents, workers and visitors can spend time, meet friends, visit local businesses and enjoy a wider range of amenities.
- Improve pedestrian connections throughout the Quarter, making it easier to move between York Way, Caledonia Street, Bravingtons Walk and the surrounding area.
- Enhance the courtyards, yards and public spaces, creating welcoming places to sit, relax and spend time throughout the day and evening.
- Deliver high-quality and flexible workspace that can support a diverse range of businesses, including research, innovation, technology and creative industries.
- Support local economic growth by attracting new businesses, increasing activity across the site and creating opportunities for local shops, cafés and other amenities.
- Encourage sustainable travel through improved walking and cycling facilities, while introducing additional green and blue roof infrastructure to support biodiversity and climate resilience.
- Secure a sustainable long-term future for Regent Quarter, ensuring it continues to benefit the local community, businesses and the wider King’s Cross area for years to come.
Have Your Say
We are currently consulting on proposed minor amendments to the approved plans for Times House and Laundry Building at Regent Quarter.
JOIN AN ONLINE BRIEFING
We are hosting two online briefing sessions where members of the project team will present the proposed changes and answer questions:
- Thursday 30 July, 6pm
- Wednesday 5 August, 6pm
To register, please email RegentQuarter@kandaconsulting.co.uk
MEET THE TEAM AT REGENT QUARTER
The project team will also be available at Regent Quarter on
- Friday 31 July, 12pm – 2pm
If you would like to arrange a separate meeting or request a visit, please email RegentQuarter@kandaconsulting.co.uk or call 020 3900 3676.