St Andrew's Park, Uxbridge
Delivered by a joint venture of the MOD, St Modwen and Persimmon while Robert Barton was responsible for its residential phases.
St Andrew's Park is the redevelopment of the former RAF Uxbridge base in west London: a 44-hectare mixed-use neighbourhood of new homes, a 40-acre park and an extension of Uxbridge town centre.
When the Ministry of Defence released RAF Uxbridge, the base was planned as a new part of the town. Outline planning permission was granted in January 2012 and ground preparation began the same year. The 40-acre Dowding Park opened in March 2018.
Historic buildings stayed in the new layout, including the Grade II listed Hillingdon House.
- Joint venture scheme
- 1,340 homes
- Build-to-rent added to the outline consent
- +150 homes
- Outline planning permission
- January 2012
- Location
- Uxbridge, UB10
Robert Barton's role
On his own portfolio Rob gives his role as "Responsible for residential phases for 1,340 new home JV between the MOD, St Modwen and Persimmon".
The wider scheme also included an 8-form-entry secondary school and a 300,000 sq ft town centre extension.
Within that role he increased the outline consent by 150 build-to-rent homes and completed the first phase of 79 private sale houses, as he lists it.
Adding homes to a consent that already exists means going back to the council with a case for more, on a scheme that is already under way.
What this means for land you own
Former institutional, military and brownfield sites carry the same questions Rob dealt with at Uxbridge: what to keep, what the council will accept, and how to phase the homes so each stage pays for the next.
Rob now leads Craftex's development partnerships. We answer those questions for landowners first with a feasibility study and site appraisal, then as a development partner or through development management if you keep the land.
We work on schemes from £3M to £150M GDV. Depending on the stage, Craftex can co-invest, take 100% of the risk, or work for a fee or a percentage.
Send us the address and what you know about the site. Our development team will tell you what it could support, and how we would take it forward. The appraisal is free.
Scheme photos
Photo credits
Independent photographs, published under open licences. They are not Craftex photographs and do not imply endorsement by the photographers.
Hillingdon House, the Grade II listed house within the former RAF Uxbridge site, 2023. Photo: Neil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph.
St Andrew's Gate, the former entrance to RAF Uxbridge, with new homes beyond, 2019. Photo: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph.
Demolition on the former RAF Uxbridge site, 2012. Photo: Ian Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph.
A former barrack block being redeveloped, 2019. Photo: Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph.
The former RAF Hospital Uxbridge during conversion to housing, 2014. Photo: Ian Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph.
Grays Road after the accommodation blocks were demolished, 2014. Photo: Ian Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Geograph.
The former Officers' Mess at RAF Uxbridge, 2011. Photo: Harrison49, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is St Andrew's Park, Uxbridge?
St Andrew's Park is the redevelopment of the former RAF Uxbridge base in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is a 44-hectare mixed-use scheme of new homes, the 40-acre Dowding Park and an extension of Uxbridge town centre.
Who developed St Andrew's Park?
The residential scheme was a joint venture between the Ministry of Defence, St Modwen and Persimmon. VSM Estates is listed as strategic developer, and Persimmon Homes and St Modwen Homes built housing phases.
What was Robert Barton's role at St Andrew's Park?
He was responsible for the residential phases of the 1,340-home joint venture. He increased the outline consent by 150 build-to-rent homes and completed the first phase of 79 private sale houses. This was before he joined Craftex.
Can Craftex help with a former institutional or brownfield site?
Yes. We start with a feasibility study and site appraisal, then work as development partner or development manager on schemes from £3M to £150M GDV. Send us your site for a free appraisal.
Our team
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Sviatoslav is a self-made entrepreneur with a degree in mechanical engineering and over 10 years of hands-on experience in the UK construction industry. Starting as a demolition labourer and carpenter on London job sites, he personally worked through every stage of the building process — from groundwork and fit-out to project planning, estimating, procurement, and full-scale management.
This unique, bottom-up experience allows him to run projects with maximum efficiency, clear communication, and minimal friction — both on site and with clients.
Under his leadership, Craftex has delivered high-end residential and commercial projects across London, known for their snag-free finishes, smooth execution, and strong pre-construction planning.
Today, Sviatoslav oversees the company's operations and delivery teams while spearheading its expansion into design & build and high-value commercial sectors, including office fit-outs, data centres, and property development ventures.
Clients value his deep technical insight, clear leadership, and relentless focus on delivering clean results — on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
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Rob leads Craftex's development partnerships with landowners, investors and family offices.
Over 20 years he has held Managing Director and Land Director roles at plc housebuilders, including Berkeley Homes, Countryside and St Modwen, and has been directly responsible for delivering more than 3,000 private homes, 1,000 affordable homes and 750 build-to-rent homes. His schemes include Acton Gardens (2,340 homes), St Andrew's Park, Uxbridge (1,340 homes) and the Old Vinyl Factory, Hayes.
Rob has served as a non-executive director of three housing associations and two private housebuilders. He holds a first-class engineering degree, a postgraduate diploma in financial strategy from Oxford, an MBA from London Business School and a Master of Studies from Cambridge, where his research focused on AI in construction.
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Joe has 37 years of experience working on both the commercial and operational side of construction. His previous works cover multiple sectors, including high-end residential refurbishments, new build construction, and commercial property renovations. Examples include the fit-out of Dior’s flagship store on Bond Street and residential developments in Belgravia. Budgets have also varied, with projects ranging from £100K to £135M. This experience and the transferrable skills gained enable Joe to successfully manage any project, regardless of type, style, or value.
At Craftex, Joe is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all designs and builds. With a collaborative approach and strategic thinking, he ensures our high standards and happy customers are maintained. He is heavily involved in developing and implementing innovative procurement solutions, as well as envisaging any potential problems along the way for proactive and preventative project management. Joe also takes on the role of influencing the design process and supporting development in others, passing on his wealth of skills and knowledge to the team.
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Martin has over 50 years of experience in construction having started in the industry as a labourer at the age of 16. Since then, he progressed to site manager before running his own company from 1987 to 1996. Turning to contracts management shortly after, Martin now has 18 years of experience in the role. During this time, he has led multiple high-quality building projects, with a particular passion for sustainable methods and technological advancements in construction.
At Craftex, Martin is responsible for preconstruction and project management, offering innovative solutions and ensuring all aspects of the projects run smoothly. He is also pivotal in the implementation of digital solutions and SAAS tools, enabling more efficient project management and process analysis, besides pushing us closer to our 100% paper-free pledge.
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With a unique set of skills honed over the past 16 years in the retail and commercial sector both in the UK and overseas, Konstantin Jegorovs brings a wealth of experience, insights and knowledge to his role as Craftex’s Projects Director.
A graduate of construction management from Oxford Brookes university, Konstantin has led flagship projects of up to £5 million in value for commercial banks, complex fit outs of occupied commercial office premises, innovative and challenging aparthotels and high-end residential projects for the UAE Royal Family.
Overseeing every single element of each project from the initial consultation to delivery phase, Konstantin is intrinsic to Craftex’s customer service and collaboration offering, thanks to a proactive and forward-thinking approach. He deploys his experience in the development and improvement of policies, processes and strict adherence to ISO business management systems to ensure the flawless delivery of Craftex projects across the globe, with an unwavering commitment to quality that ensures each clients get the maximum return for their investment.
Fluent in both Russian and English and with a plethora of industry-relevant qualifications, Konstantin is a valuable asset to the Craftex team and committed to helping our clients see their visions become reality.
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