Construction of new office buildings at 40 and 80 Pelham Street

In November 2021, our proposals to redevelop the two sites were approved by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC).

The Wellcome Trust has a long-standing history in South Kensington and will continue to be a part of the community for years to come. We are therefore committed to delivering these developments sensitively and with respect to our neighbours.

Find out about what’s happening on site:

  • Weekly construction updates to provide an overview of key works happening on site. Please click here to sign up to updates.
  • Bi-monthly construction meetings to provide an update on forthcoming works. Sign up here to join the mailing list to receive invitations.
  • Bi-monthly newsletters for neighbours with information on site activity and community engagement.
  • Site notice board detailing the works taking place and key contact details.

    Bi-monthly construction meetings

    You can find out more about the programme of planned works at our bi-monthly construction meetings where you will be able to ask any questions you may have.

    A link to the previous meeting notes can be found below.

    15th July 2025

    Bi-monthly construction newsletter

    You can find a copy of our latest bi-monthly newsletter by clicking the link below

    September 2025

    80 Pelham Street

    Erith Contractors has been selected to undertake the demolition and enabling works phase for the redevelopment of 80 Pelham Street.

    Project Manager: Kali Hagenstede

    Email:

    Phone: 07884 588 737

    40 Pelham Street

    Neilcott Construction has been appointed to undertake the work at 40 Pelham Street.

    Project Manager: Danny Magnus

    Email:

    Phone: 07957 126 325

    Aerial view of 63-81 Pelham Street

    Proposed timeline

    *Please note these dates are indicative at this stage and may be subject to change following contractor appointment.

    Our team

    About us

    The Wellcome Trust is a charitable foundation supporting research to improve health across the world. We fund our work with the returns from our investment portfolio, including property holdings such as our estate in South Kensington.

    The Wellcome Trust was established over 80 years ago by Sir Henry Wellcome, a medical entrepreneur and philanthropist.

    About our work

    Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone.
    We support fundamental scientific research into life, health and wellbeing, and we are taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, global heating and infectious diseases.

     

     

     

     

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