Key Details

Overview

Earls Court development in Earls Court, London SW5.

This is the former Earls Court Exhibition Centre site. Demolished in 2016, the site is set to be redeveloped.

The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) is transforming the 40-acre site into a dynamic urban centre with a focus on several key elements:

Landscape-led development prioritising access to nature and green spaces, the development will feature a network of exhibition gardens, including the transformation of the Table deck into a 4.5-acre urban park, fostering a connection with nature.

The project will serve as a showcase for clean and climate tech innovation, offering 2.5 million square feet of commercial space catering to startups, scale-ups, and headquarters, promoting innovation and skills development.

The development will incorporate three major cultural venues, indoor and outdoor performance spaces, rehearsal areas, and production spaces, providing a platform for artistic expression and cultural enrichment.

With over 4,000 homes planned, the development aims to create an inspiring neighbourhood catering to all stages of life, with a target of 35% affordable housing across all tenures, promoting inclusivity and diversity.

ECDC's proposals project substantial economic benefits, with an estimated £1.2 billion per year Gross Value Added (GVA) to the economy and £100 million of annual expenditure injected into the local economy.

The site spans 40 acres, with the overall scheme set to deliver approximately 7.5 million square feet of development. With 60% of the site remaining unbuilt, there is ample opportunity for open space and the thriving of nature. The development's mixed-use nature, comprising approximately 60% residential and 40% commercial, cultural, community, and retail space, aims to create a vibrant and dynamic urban environment.

Construction of the first phase is scheduled to commence in 2026.

HISTORY

2019 - Capco sells its interests in Earls Court to APG and Delancey (on behalf of its client fund) for £425 million.

Until 2019, The former Earls Court Exhibition Centre site, Exhibition Square, was being brought forward by Earls Court Partnership Limited, the joint venture owned 63% by Capco and 37% by Transport for London (TfL). Demolition began in 2014 at Earls Court and the two former exhibition centres have been carefully demolished. 99% of waste from the demolition site has been reused or recycled.

Earls Court One opened for business in 1937 with the Chocolate and Confectionery Exhibition and was joined in 1991 by Earls Court Two which boasted Europe's biggest unsupported roof span.

EARLS COURT ONE

The largest event venue in West London, with room to expand onto two levels and have any combination of seating and standing layouts - perfect for concerts, large events, conferences and exhibitions.

Features:

Total space: 41,811 sqm
Earls Court One Ground Floor: 23,226 sqm
Earls Court One Level Two: 18,585 sqm
Two guest entrances: Warwick Road and West Brompton
Easy Load-in access for production
Organisers Offices
On site parking bookable online
Hospitality Rooms also available for hire above the main space
Layout Min. capacity Max. capacity
Theatre style 5,000 17,500
Dinner 4,000

As the ultimate accolade, Earls Court was selected to be a London 2012 Olympic venue - chosen, according to Lord Coe, Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, for its west London location and excellent transport links.

EARLS COURT TWO

Earls Court Two was a column-free event venue in London which could be divided into two separate halls, for conferences, events and exhibitions.

Earls Court Two has played host to a range of events, from the music awards of the BRITs to high-profile fashion shows and product launches. Accommodatedd up to 6,000 guests.

Features:

17,000m2 column free space
Dedicated guest entrance - West Brompton
On site parking available
Two Organisers offices
Hospitality rooms also available for hire above the main space
Easy drive in access for production
Layout Min. capacity Max. capacity
Theatre style 1,500 6,000
Dinner 1,000 5,500

Source: eco.co.uk