Leading residential and mixed-use developer Galliard Homes have completed the acquisition of the 6.74-acre former Bromley Civic Campus site in the London Borough of Bromley.
The sale of the former Civic Centre follows the earlier successful move to the new Civic Centre building at Churchill Court by Bromley Council, with the financial savings this brings to the council.
Bromley Palace Park, which contains the former Civic Centre grounds continues to be open to visitors. Set within expansive parkland, the campus is anchored by Bromley Palace and is surrounded by green spaces, residential housing, and a four-storey car park, which was not included in the sale.
The sale opens up the historic Civic Centre site, which spans the Grade II Listed Bromley Palace and several office buildings, for potential redevelopment, subject to planning permission where applicable. This development presents an opportunity to deliver much needed new homes for Bromley, whilst improving connectivity between the Civic Centre campus, the town centre, and nearby residential neighbourhoods. Future plans could further integrate green spaces and linkages with Bromley Palace Park, fostering a vibrant, accessible space for residents and visitors alike.
Councillor Colin Smith, Leader of Bromley Council, said, “Whilst it was very sad to leave our former home at Stockwell Close, the benefits and financial savings the move has already driven before it, ultimately made that decision a very easy one to make. We now wish Galliard Homes, the old Civic Centre’s new owners, our very best wishes in bringing their new acquisition to market in the shortest time possible and I know that they will be keen to share their plans to understandably curious neighbours at the earliest possible opportunity”.
Simon Welch, Director of Land at Galliard Homes, says: "Bromley continues to be a sought-after location for both residents and investors, with a thriving town centre, excellent transport links, abundant green space, and highly regarded schools. We appreciate the importance of this site for the London Borough of Bromley and are excited to play a role in shaping Bromley’s future, supporting developments that build on the area’s appeal and create lasting benefits for the community.”
The successful completion of the sale of the former Civic Centre site for £13,501,000 followed confirmation in August 2024 that an unconditional offer had been accepted, with the council then also officially moving to Churchill Court, the council’s new Civic Centre home opposite Bromley South train station.
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Editor’s note - About Galliard Homes - Founded in 1992, Galliard Homes is one of London and the South East’s leading developers. Over its 32-year history the Galliard Group has evolved from its residential property origins to be a leading authority and expert in construction and the development of large mixed-use schemes.
Led by Executive Chairman and CEO Stephen Conway, who co-founded the company. Galliard Homes is a development partner of Frogmore, McCourt, O'Shea, Vanke, Cain International, Catalyst Housing Group, Apsley House Capital, Acorn Property Group, The PG Group, BBS Capital, Sable Capital, Packaged Living and Outpost Management. Galliard Homes delivers award winning schemes and in recent years has won international prizes for its developments The Chilterns, Baltimore Tower, Metropolitan Crescent, The Stage, Timber Yard, Brandon Yard and Brooks Dye Works, to name a few.
A strategic aim of the group is to engage with the communities within which we work and promote employability, educational advancement, charitable giving, a strong local economy, and environmental sustainability. Our Future Talent schemes, Engage, Evolve and Elevate and our internal development programmes ensure that we continue to attract, recruit and retain the best in the business. www.galliardhomes.com.
For media enquiries, please contact Andrew Rogers, Bromley Council’s Head of Public Affairs, on 020 8461 7670 or email Andrew.Rogers@bromley.gov.uk or Jonathan Bloom, Galliard’s Head of Public Affairs Jonathan.bloom@galliardhomes.com.