BYSS Battersea

Project Overview
Big Yellow Self Storage, Battersea involved the construction of a new self storage facility at Lombard Road, London SW11. The development comprised an 11,000 sq ft storage facility alongside a 3,100 sq ft office and a 3,150 sq ft studio, delivered within a single integrated building. The primary structure consists of a steel frame supported on piled foundations, with an external envelope formed from brickwork, curtain walling and feature cladding. The project included associated external works to provide vehicle access, a secure service yard, parking provision and landscaped areas. Located adjacent to a live retail park and opposite the London Heliport, the completed facility provides modern retail storage accommodation within a highly constrained urban environment.

Project Requirements
The client required the delivery of a new-build self storage facility capable of supporting customer-facing retail operations alongside back-of-house storage and administration functions. Key objectives included providing flexible storage accommodation, integrated office and studio space, and a robust building envelope appropriate for long-term operational use. The site’s proximity to live retail, hospitality and residential buildings required careful consideration of access, servicing and external works. Secure vehicle access, parking provision and a service yard were essential to support day-to-day operations. The project also needed to be delivered within a defined programme in a dense urban location.

Glencar’s Role
Glencar was appointed as main contractor to deliver the construction of the new self storage facility and associated external works, coordinating all construction activities through to completion and handover.

Responsibilities included:
- Overall construction management and site coordination
- Construction of piled foundations and steel frame structure
- Delivery of the building envelope and external cladding systems
- Coordination of internal fit-out and building services
- Management of external works, access and landscaping
- Programme, quality and health and safety management

Scope of Works
Enabling Works / Civils & Infrastructure
- Site set-up and enabling activities
- Piled foundation installation
- Coordination of incoming services

Building / Superstructure
- Steel frame construction
- Brickwork, curtain walling and feature cladding
- Built-up roof system

Fit-Out & Building Services
- Internal fit-out of storage areas
- Office and studio accommodation
- Mechanical and electrical services

External Works & Landscaping
- Vehicle access and secure service yard
- Parking provision
- Soft landscaping

Technical & Delivery Challenges
The project was delivered on a constrained urban site with shared access arrangements alongside a live retail park. Proximity to the London Heliport and neighbouring residential and hospitality uses introduced additional logistical and coordination considerations. Construction of the piled foundations and steel frame required careful sequencing to maintain programme certainty within the restricted site footprint. Delivering a durable and visually integrated envelope incorporating multiple materials demanded close coordination between structural and architectural elements. External works, access and servicing arrangements needed to be carefully managed to support future retail operations while minimising disruption to adjacent occupiers.

Delivery Conditions Addressed
- Constrained urban site
- Adjacent live retail environment
- New-build construction
- Complex access and logistics
- Mixed customer-facing and back-of-house uses
- Programme-driven delivery


The Outcome
The completed Big Yellow Self Storage facility at Battersea delivers a modern, purpose-built retail asset providing flexible storage accommodation alongside integrated office and studio space. Secure access, servicing and parking arrangements support efficient day-to-day operations, while the building’s robust construction and considered external appearance contribute to its long-term value. The development provides a customer-facing storage facility well suited to its urban location, supporting Big Yellow’s operational requirements within a constrained London setting.