Case Studies
Below are a selection of bridging case studies that Beaufort has supported.
Planning Bridge
A developer acquired a 7 acre site in Romford and received planning for more than 600 residential units plus commercial space across several blocks.
The Beaufort facility allowed the developer to acquire the site and fund planning costs to transform this site into a sought-after location, minutes from the town centre. Planning was received in summer 2018.
Romford currently benefits from excellent transport locations into central London, and will form part of the CrossRail route from 2021.
Site Assembly
Mezzanine investment to support the first phase of a development of 1,725 new homes, commercial space and school in Hertfordshire.
The entire site, situated close to Cheshunt station, and which includes the former Tesco HQ, will deliver 1,725 new homes, including a minimum of 185 affordable homes, along with approximately 200,000 sqft of commercial space and a two-form entry primary school. The projected GDV of the completed project is forecast to be in excess of £600m.
Planning Bridge
An investment to support the development of 130 high-quality private and affordable homes in North West London.
The development features a striking design and will play a significant part in contributing towards the regeneration and enhancement of the local area.
The site is located on the doorstep of major transport links and local amenities, and will provide an iconic residential development for the local area.
Planning Bridge
A facility to fund the refinance and planning of a residential site in St. Albans.
The facility was used to refinance an existing facility on the site, and provide sufficient time for the borrower to sign the Section 106 Agreement, having already received a resolution to grant at planning committee.
The site has a resolution to grant planning consent for 190 homes, with a forecast GDV of c. £140m.
Acquisition and Planning
A mezzanine facility to fund the acquisition of a hotel and residential project in central Liverpool.
The facility supported the acquisiton and planning enhancement of an iconic building in the centre of Liverpool.
The developer obtained planning consent for a change of use from retail to a 155-key hotel and 53 residential units, set over the existing eight-storey building plus a four-storey extension.
The consented development was forward-sold to a major European hotelier.
Planning Bridge
A facility to fund the development of new family homes in Central London.
This project will involve the demolition of a vacant educational facility, and the construction of new family homes close to Hyde Park.
The homes will feature thoughtfully-designed layouts that incorporate interior and exterior spaces and luxury finishes, while being positioned in a highly desirable London neighbourhood.
The borrower group is a highly-regarded developer of residential accommodation in Prince Central London, with an enviable track record of development in some of London’s most sought-after addresses.
Acquisition and Planning
A facility to support the acquisition and planning of a PBSA and residential site in central Edinburgh.
Beaufort provided this facility to fund the acquisition and planning of a site in central Edinburgh.
The site achieved planning for 298 PBSA beds and 66 residential units, and was successfully sold on the grant of planning.
Acquisition and Planning
Senior Facility to fund the acquisition and planning of a PBSA and residential site in north London.
This North London site will provide 265 PBSA bedrooms and 24 affordable homes across three blocks.
In 2024, Camden Council approved the Borrower's application. The developer is currently in the process of commencing works on site.
Acquisition
A facility to fund the acquisition of an existing office building in Covent Garden.
The proposed development consists of 12 high-quality residential apartments and c.5,000 square feet of new office space in Covent Garden, central London.
The GDV of the proposed development once completed is forecast to be approximately £30m