Plans to build around 265 flats in tower blocks up to 15 storeys tall next to a South London train station have been revealed.

Developer Apache Capital is consulting with local residents and businesses on revised proposals for the site in Kingston town centre, ahead of submitting a fresh planning application to Kingston Council.

Apache Capital is holding public consultation events on November 30 and December 2 to update locals on the redevelopment of the site, which includes 12-52 Kingsgate Road, Canbury Place car park and some of Walter Street.

Previous plans for the site, which is next to Kingston station, were first submitted in 2019. They were later revised in 2020, which included a reduction in the number of proposed homes from 445 to 389.

The number of proposed homes has been cut to around 265 under the latest proposals, while the height of the tallest building has been reduced from 19 to 15 storeys. The overall development has also been broken into smaller blocks of different heights.

Illustrative view of the proposed development from Fife Road. (Photo: Apache Capital)

Other changes to the plans include an increase in the proportion of three-bed homes from 10% to 15%, keeping three trees near the junction of Sopwith Way and Seven Kings Way and removing 13-43 Richmond Road from the application.

Other key aspects of the scheme remain the same, including the closure of the car park. The developer is also still proposing to shut Kingsgate Road to vehicles, extend Queenshurst linear park through the site and provide an improved link to Kingston station.

The creation of new and better pedestrian and cycle crossings on Seven Kings Way, Sopwith Way and Richmond Road is also included in the proposals, along with new public open space.

Alan Penfold, executive director Apache Capital, said: "We are very pleased to be bringing forward the redevelopment plans at Kingsgate Road and Canbury car park. We are aware of the growing need for high-quality housing in Kingston and would like to work with the community to deliver a development which meets this local need as well as delivering flexible ground floor commercial space and public realm. We look forward to meeting with residents, businesses and the wider community to discuss our proposals."