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Citadel Place Vauxhall
14 September 2024
The proposed development of Citadel Place will provide new homes and student accommodation, alongside vibrant ground floor uses. This transformation will breathe new life into the current site and its surroundings, as well as contributing to the local economy.
The vision is for a sustainable redevelopment of the site, providing:
New high-quality homes for Lambeth
Purpose built student accommodation, meeting demand and relieving pressure on local housing
Attractive, welcoming public spaces for the whole community – with plentiful greenery
Active uses at ground level to promote safe and inclusive spaces, as well as increasing vibrancy and supporting the local economy
New, landscaped pedestrian routes through the site
Development Management Limited (DML) has been appointed to work closely with the landowner to submit planning applications by Q2 2025. DML’s role will include overseeing the RIBA Stage 2 planning process and collaborating with the client to design a sustainable, investor-friendly development that reflects the vision for this transformative opportunity.
On Monday 6th January 2025 DML Founder Kevin McGovern assumed the role of Chairman of DML. Rory McGovern has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive. Rory will now lead the executive team made up of Matthew Dymott, Rachel Warren and Nilisha Patel.
Commenting on this change, Kevin McGovern said “Having founded DML 20 years ago it is now time to step away from day to day operational control and support the team in moving forwards. It is a good time for DML in commencing 2025 with a number of prestigious projects across several sectors of the market. I am sure the business will continue to grow and prosper.”

Kevin McGovern
Chairman, DML Limited

Rory McGovern
Chief Executive, DML Limited
Rory McGovern said “DML has built up a great reputation and loyal client base over 20 years of project delivery. There is a history in significant projects dating back to the Natural History Museum through to Café Royal, Ilona Rose House and our student accommodation portfolio. I am really excited as to what the future of DML has in store, working with great clients on ambitious projects.”
