One New Change was announced ‘Best Built Project’ at last night’s London Planning Awards held at City Hall and attended by senior representatives from the boroughs, City Hall, developers, planners and community groups.

The London Planning Awards, now in their ninth year, are organised in partnership with the Mayor of London, London First, the Royal Town Planning Institute and London Councils.  Their objectives are to recognise excellence and showcase examples that are leading the urban renaissance in London, to raise expectations and standards and promoted awareness of good practice and to improve the profile of planning and the morale of those involved.

The ‘Best Built Project’ celebrates the best completed development which has maximised the potential of the site, addressed climate change, delivered benefits for the wider public, achieved high quality design and enhanced the public realm.  The Sammy Ofer Wing at the National Maritime Museum also received a commendation in this category.

Other winners of top awards included St Paul’s Way Trust School, Tower Hamlets; Highbury Gardens housing development, Islington; Margaret McMillan Park, Lewisham; the ‘Arsenal on the move’ regeneration project, Islington; and St Pancras Chambers refurbishment, Camden.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, said, “Once again we have seen yet another stunning crop of entries that showcase the best in urban planning, architecture and design.  From shopping centres and schools, to new homes, parks and museums, all of this year’s shortlisted entries demonstrated a wonderful ambition to make our city an even better place to live, work and study.”

Baroness Jo Valentine, Chief Executive of London First, said, “The London Planning Awards celebrate the best of what can be achieved in this great city of ours – they demonstrate what is possible when we work together to create great buildings, places and neighbourhoods.  This year’s winners are once again outstanding and will no doubt strengthen London’s position as the best city in the world.”