Kingston will be on the receiving end of multimillion pound investment, which includes village green, a play area and a new community hall.

Tudor Drive Library will get the new hall, which is intended to be used for community activities such as reading groups, talks on local history and events for children and families.

Berkeley Homes are providing the extension as part of £2.25 million of contributions to local infrastructure and the community as well as 13 affordable homes.

This deal was part of Berkeley’s planning consent for Richmond Chase, the redevelopment of the former Latchmere House site off Church Road in Ham.

Jack Nicholson, land director at Berkeley Homes, said: “The additional space will increase the variety of activities offered to local residents and provide an inviting public space where they can come together and share interests.

“The new hall will also house a permanent record of local heritage such as the history of Hawker factory site on Richmond Road and Latchmere House, preserving the interesting legacies of these local landmarks for generations to come.”

Tudor Ward Councillor David Cunningham added: “I am pleased that Berkeley is now starting to construct the extension to Tudor Library following the agreement with the Council, as part of the planning permission requirements, which will be a considerable benefit to the local community and will highlight the history of Latchmere House and Kingston's aeronautical successes.”

Work will begin at the end of April and is expected to finish in September.

Tudor Drive Library is currently closed for refurbishment, reopens on May 2.