Former Priory School, Banstead, Surrey is a retirement living development comprising 44 apartments and a range of shared communal facilities.
The scheme is designed to provide high-quality accommodation for older residents within an established residential setting. The development responds to local housing needs while creating a strong sense of community through carefully planned internal and external amenity spaces.
Client
McCarthy & Stone
Sector
Retirement Living
Location
Banstead, Surrey
Ward
Reigate & Banstead
Status
Completed
The architectural design takes cues from the character of the surrounding area, incorporating traditional pitched roof forms, gables and a robust material palette to create a building that sits comfortably within its context. The layout was carefully developed to retain significant mature trees and establish a strong landscaped setting, enhancing the site’s visual presence and reinforcing its relationship with the wider neighbourhood.
A landscape-led approach positions the building to maximise natural light, create a private south-facing communal garden and improve connectivity throughout the site. The development balances accessibility, sustainability and design quality, delivering an attractive and welcoming environment that supports independent living, wellbeing and social interaction.
