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PART 5 - STAGE TWO - PLOT 12 CONSULTATION (MARCH - SEPT 2017)

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5.1 PLANNING CONTEXT

Plot 12

This section explains the consultation approach specifically in relation to the proposed Plot 12 and adjacent public realm (which form part of Phase 1B (South) of the s73 Permission).

The application includes a mixed use development for 292 residential units and ancillary housing office, retail, café, basement car parking, plant and energy centre and associated landscaping.

The aim of this second stage of work was to introduce and consult on Plot 12 and the adjacent public realm, and explain how this phase fits within the wider vision.

1BS elements being submitted in October

Replacement homes for Whitefield Residents

New residential buildings

New public garden

New public realm and streets

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Reserved matters application area

1BS elements being submitted in October

1BS elements being submitted later in the year

1BS elements with existing detailed approval (reserved matters approval) in place

1AS elements with existing detailed approval (reserved matters approval) in place

1BS elements being submitted later in the year

5. Temporary open space

1AS elements with existing detailed approval (reserved matters approval) in place

9. New Claremont Park Road

1BS elements with existing detailed approval (reserved matters approval) in place

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Improved Claremont Park

Improved Clitterhouse Playing FieldsNew High Street South

PLOT 12 MASTERPLAN

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5.2 OVERVIEW

Resident Consultation

Two parallel streams of consultation were carried out for Plot 12 between April and October 2017.

The first stream involved the residents of the Whitefield Estate towers - Norden Point, Clare Point and Whychcote Point – who are to be relocated to the replacement housing due to be provided within Plot 12. Detailed discussions were held with the residents as a priority, as they are directly impacted by the proposals. To ensure that workshops were accessible to as many residents as possible, each workshop took place twice, one during a weekday evening and one on a weekend morning.

Information sessions and workshops involving residents and the project team were held to ensure that everyone was given access to information explaining the replacement homes and the surrounding spaces. The discussions were structured over three sessions looking at three different levels of the Plot 12 proposals; the first session discussed the wider BXS vision and how Plot 12 relates to the wider masterplan; the second session focused on the new building 12(N) and its features and functions, and presented details of the new homes and typical interior layouts; the third session showed the details of the proposals for Plot 12, including the architecture and the designs of public spaces.

The workshops provided an opportunity for residents to have direct and focused discussions with the project team, including members of the housing association registered provider envisaged to be the resident’s future landlord.

This process was particularly important for many of the residents who have previously had very little involvement in the project and were keen to learn more both about the design proposals and the housing offer relating to transition from council to housing association tenancy.

Public Consultation

The second consultation stream involved a wider public consultation that intended to coincide with and inform key stages of design development and present the design evolution in a clear and straightforward manner, allowing people to contribute and respond.

The process included a focused Community Liaison Group session and public exhibition describing Plot 12 and recording community feedback. A final information session was held to inform residents of the detailed proposals.


95

Consultation events for Stage 2 - Plot 12 Consultation (March - September 2017)

CLG meetings 1 10

9 70

4 134

Number of Events AttendeesConsultation event

Resident consultation days

Public exhibition days

Consultation tools for Stage 2 - Plot 12 Consultation (March - September 2017)

6 (approx)

10

32

42

14

Total responsesConsultation tool

Feedback form

Email queries

Phone calls

Workshop interactive sheets

Website registrants

5.3 COMMUNICATIONS

Communications at this stage involved the provision of key project information such as plans and updates on the redevelopment project, and announcements regarding event dates, times and locations.

In accordance with the two streams of consultation, there were also two separate communication channels:

• One targeting the entire consultation area and announcing all public events.

• One dealing with a series of communications targeting to the residents of Norden, Clare and Whychcote Point tower blocks, inviting them to participate in the focused design discussions and workshops.

The project website also kept residents informed of upcoming events, and email invites were sent to those signed up to the Brent Cross database informing them of events. A separate email invite was sent to CLG members inviting them to the CLG meeting to discuss the proposals with the project team in July ahead of the exhibition.

Publicity tools for Stage 2 - Plot 12 Consultation (March - September 2017)

Flyers 18,167

449

26,606

8,830

Total responsesConsultation tool

Newsletters

Website hits

Email invites


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Newsletters

Whitefield New Homes Newsletters

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Our previous two newsletters introduced you to the BXS Partnership - developer Argent Related and Barnet Council - and gave you a roundup of discussions held with local groups and local people so far. This newsletter shares important information as the Brent Cross South development gets closer to starting on site and it explains key planning submissions that will be made this year in order to enable the fi rst part of the project to get underway and how you can get involved at this formative stage.

This newsletter also includes a programme for upcoming consultation events for the rest of 2017, which we hope you will join to hear about our progress and contribute your opinions on issues that will infl uence the area for years to come.

RECENT & UPCOMING PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

Each of the three interrelated projects that make up the wider Brent Cross Cricklewood (BXC) regeneration area are making progress towards commencing construction and will be submitting planning applications this year:

WELCOME TO THE THIRD UPDATE ON BRENT CROSS SOUTH

BXS NEWSLETTER 3 | APRIL 2017

NEWSLETTER 3 APRIL 2017

POSITIVE DIALOGUE

GENERAL PROJECTUPDATE

Brent Cross South In April 2017 the BXS Partnership will submit an application to update what is to be included in the fi rst phase of development. In September, detailed planning applications (‘reserved matters’) for the fi rst sub-phase will be submitted.

Brent Cross LondonBrent Cross London held public exhibitions late last year and will soon submit detailed plans for the shopping centre redevelopment.

Brent Cross Thameslink In April 2017 Barnet Council will submit an application to bring forward the delivery of the new Thameslink station from 2031 to 2022.

Barnet Council are running public consultation events on the station project and its component parts. The fi rst of these, to be held in April, will cover the emerging designs for the replacement Waste Transfer Station and Rail Freight Facility. For more info please visit www.barnet.gov.uk/brentcross or call the Station team on 0344 225 0003.

We also want to share feedback from discussions we have been having about wider community benefi ts and services in the area with locally based service providers, specifi cally about the current provision for older people and young people. This is part of our effort to ensure that the regeneration effort will maximise positive impacts for local people, especially underserved or vulnerable populations.

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Overall Brent Cross Cricklewood (BXC) regeneration area

Brent Cross South areaArgent Related + Barnet Council

Brent Cross London area Hammerson and Standard Life Investments

Brent Cross Thameslink areaBarnet Council + Network Rail

OVERALL BXC REGENERATION AREA

This is your invitation as a resident of Clare Point, Norden Point or Whychcote Point; please join us at our launch event, where we would like to start discussions about the design of your new homes, the buildings and their surrounding outdoor spaces.

The event will be hosted by the BXS Partnership – developer Argent Related and Barnet Council – alongside L&Q, who will be the landlord of the new homes.

As the development gets closer to starting, we want to work with all residents of Clare Point, Norden Point and Whychcote Point so that you have the opportunity to be involved in the design of your new homes. The launch event will be our first opportunity to talk together about your aspirations for the homes, as well as views you may have on the look and feel of the buildings and surrounding outdoor spaces.

GET INVOLVED

In addition to the design of the new homes, buildings and surrounding green spaces the event will be an opportunity to talk to the team about:

• Any concerns and aspirations you have around the relocation

• Proposed relocation site and preliminary building design

• Anticipated timescales

• Programme for resident engagement around preferences and design

• Details affecting Council tenants and leaseholders

• Opportunity to ask questions of the development team and speak to your individual concerns

The same meeting will be held on two dates to make sure everyone can attend. Please come to one of the following:

NEW WHITEFIELD HOMES LAUNCH EVENT

THURSDAY 20TH APRIL 2017

POSITIVE DIALOGUE

LAUNCH EVENT WHEN AND WHERE

At the launch event there will also an opportunity for you to arrange 1-to-1 meetings with representatives of the BXS Partnership to discuss any general questions that you have regarding the relocation process. We will be also be gathering your initial thoughts on a new informative document which sets out what is offered to you through the process and how we hope to work together going forwards.

Meeting option 1:Thursday 27 April, 6pm-8pm Whitefield School, Claremont Rd, London NW2 1TR

Meeting option 2:Saturday 6 May, 2pm-4pm Hendon Leisure Centre, Marble Drive, London, NW2 1XQ

If you are not available for these meeting, or have any specific issues or queries, we can arrange some individual meetings on a case-by-case basis. Please contact your Independent Residents Advisor Chris McConnachie of Priority Estates Project PEP to arrange.

| 020 8368 0468 | 07730 624 344 | [email protected]

ARTISTS IMPRESSION OF HOW THE NEW WHITEFIELD HOMES MIGHT LOOK LIKE

The BXS Partnership is pleased to invite you to our summer exhibition about the first Phase of Brent Cross South.

The exhibitions will present the proposed designs for Phase 1BS, including the first buildings to be delivered at Brent Cross South before they are submitted for detailed planning permission later this year. We will also introduce elements of the proposals for early parts of the emerging new town centre, such as the new street networks and public spaces. We are seeking feedback on the proposal for an exciting new temporary open space at the heart of the scheme for events and activities. The aspirations for Phase 1BS were set out in our previous newsletter in April this year.

The exhibition will be an opportunity for you to talk to members of the development and design teams, including the architects and landscape designers, and ask any questions you may have about the emerging plan.

As part of our ongoing discussions with local people, your feedback will help the BXS team understand the views and ideas of the local community before detailed planning applications for ‘Reserved Matters’ are submitted later this year. The exhibition will cover the specific architecture and landscape details of Phase 1BS, though not the overall principle and scale of the development or land uses, which were fixed previously in 2010 and confirmed in 2014 with the approval of the Outline Planning Permission.

The exhibitions will present emerging designs of Phase 1BS. The exhibition will present two buildings together with the immediate surroundings just to the north of Clitterhouse Playing Fields at the heart of the scheme. We will also provide relevant background information on the wider scheme. Additional elements of the first Phase to be covered in detail at the exhibitions include:

The first buildings to come forward within Brent Cross South. These buildings will provide replacement homes for Whitefield Estate residents from the three tower blocks (Norden Point, Claire Point and Whychcote Point) as well as additional homes for sale.

Elements of the new street network including the beginning of a new high-street with shops and amenities.

Proposals for the first neighbourhood streets around the first building linking through to existing routes to provide improved walking and cycling routes.

The exhibitions will also provide some early information about the location of the temporary open space which is due to open next year in advance of the first building work starting on site. The temporary open space will ensure that sufficient open space is available to local residents while improvements are being made to other green spaces in Brent Cross South.

We think that the temporary open space will be a good opportunity to try out ideas for future activities, events and improvements, and we would like to seek your ideas on how to make it an exciting focal point for the existing and new communities.

In addition to exhibitions for Brent Cross South (BXS) a number of events are being held by Barnet Council about the new Thameslink Station (BXT), which will connect the new town centre to King’s Cross in less than 15 minutes and provide 24 hour pedestrian and cycle access across the railway. These separate events are set out in the schedule on the back page.

WELCOME TO THE FOURTH UPDATE ON BRENT CROSS SOUTH

BXS NEWSLETTER 4 | JUNE 2017

NEWSLETTER 4JUNE 2017

POSITIVE DIALOGUE

BXS EXHIBITION WHAT’S HAPPENING?

DESIGNS OF THE FIRST BUILDING

IDEAS FOR A TEMPORARY OPEN SPACE

Alongside the exhibition information about the temporary open space, a public workshop will be held to gather the community’s thoughts and ideas about how this could work.

For more details, please see the back page.

NEXT WORKSHOP YOUR HOME

The design of the new Whitefield homes is progressing. This invitation is to the next round of resident design workshops to be held in June. The event will cover the interior design of the new homes with the project team, review the comments received at the first design sessions held last month and answer questions raised to the development team.

Many of you attended one of the two identical introductory workshops that were held over two days in early May in the Whitefield area for residents of Norden Point, Clare Point and Whychcote Point towers.

The aim was for the project team and appointed architects Maccreanor Lavington to update you on the plans for your new Whitefield Homes and to hear your initial aspirations for the wider neighbourhood and community. It was also to understand in broad terms your priorities for your own home and local area, including the layout of the interiors, the look and feel of the new buildings and the design of surrounding outdoor spaces ahead of further specific workshops.

The event was also the first opportunity for you to meet and engage with the wider project team including Maccreanor Lavington, and landlords L&Q, with whom many of you have requested separate 1-1 meetings to discuss specific concerns that you may have.

NEW WHITEFIELD HOMES DESIGN WORKSHOP 2

TUESDAY 20TH MAY 2017

POSITIVE DIALOGUE

If you are a tenant, leaseholder or other and have not yet organised a 1-1 meeting with L&Q to discuss any particular queries or issues regarding your individual circumstances, offer and new homes, and would like to do so please contact Simone Taylor of L&Q to arrange (please turn over for details).

IMAGE FROM THE FIRST NEW HOME DESIGN WORKSHOP

The event will begin with a recap of what was discussed during last month’s introductory session, and issues and questions that were raised will be addressed by the appropriate member of the team.

The team will then present and welcome feedback on:

• The initial plans for the interiors of the new homes which will highlight a range of improved features including secure entrance, enhanced storage space and accessibility (including lifts and level access)

• A range of ideas for more specific, personalised features and furnishings

The team will then discuss the upcoming visit to a property owned and managed by L&Q.


Meeting option 1:Saturday 10th June, 10am-12pm Hendon Leisure Centre, Marble Drive, NW2 1XQ

Meeting option 2:Tuesday 13th June, 7pm-9pm Whitefield School, Claremont Rd, NW2 1TR

If you are not available for these meetings, or have any specific issues or queries, we can arrange some individual meetings on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Simone Taylor of L&Q, or your Independent Residents Advisor Chris McConnachie of Priority Estates Project PEP to arrange.

| 020 8368 0468 | 07730 624 344 | [email protected]

Chris McConnachie Simone Taylor

| 0300 456 9998 | [email protected]

PUBLIC EXHIBITION PLOT 12 (PHASE 1BS) PROPOSALS

20 SEPTEMBER 2017

BRENT CROSSSOUTH

Please join us for the final information event before the submission of proposals for the first buildings within Plot 12, part of Phase 1BS of the Southern part of the Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration.

The event will present information of the submission proposals following the public exhibitions held in July. Information will be available about the two new buildings including replacement homes for the Whitefield Estate residents, as well as the surrounding public realm.

The event will also include some further detail on a temporary open space to be delivered in advance of the first new buildings.

The detailed plans for Plot 12 shown at this event will then be submitted to Barnet Planning Department in October for Reserved Matters Approval.

Members of the BXS team will be at the event to answer any questions you may have about these proposals as well as the wider project.

NEXT WORKSHOP YOUR NEW BUILDING

This newsletter is an update for residents of Norden Point, Clare Point and Whychcote Point towers about the ongoing design process for the new Whitefield homes.

We would like to invite you to the upcoming design workshop (number 3) which will be held in July.

At the last workshop, we discussed the interior layout of the new homes with the appointed architects Maccreanor Lavington and heard your feedback on the key features of the building.

At the next event coming up in July, we will talk about the design of the exteriors and the size of the new building along with the design of the surrounding open spaces. The team will also review the comments made by residents at the second design workshop sessions and answer questions that were raised and address any new or ongoing issues.

The events have also so far been an opportunity for you to meet and engage with the wider project team including Maccreanor Lavington architects, and the new landlord L&Q Housing Association. We hope that you can attend this workshop to meet the team and hear more about the emerging designs.

NEW WHITEFIELD HOMES DESIGN WORKSHOP 3

MONDAY 3RD JULY 2017

POSITIVE DIALOGUE

Many residents have already requested separate 1-1 meetings with L&Q to discuss specific concerns that you may have. If you are a tenant, leaseholder or other and have not yet organised a 1-1 meeting with L&Q to discuss any particular queries or issues regarding your individual circumstances and would like to do so please contact Simone Taylor of L&Q to arrange (please turn over for details).

MEMBERS OF L&Q AND MACCREANOR LAVINGTON TEAM WILL BE THERE TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

The event will begin with a recap of what was discussed during the second design workshop, and issues and address any additional questions or concerns.

We will then review and welcome feedback on the initial plans for:

• Exterior of the new homes

• Size of the new building

• The surrounding open spaces

It will be a chance to discuss your aspirations for your new home and local neighbourhood


Meeting option 1:Tuesday 18th July, 7pm-9pm Whitefield School, Claremont Rd, NW2 1TR

Meeting option 2:Saturday 22nd July, 12pm-2pm Hendon Leisure Centre, Marble Drive, NW2 1XQ

If you are not available for these meetings, or have any specific issues or queries, we can arrange some individual meetings on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Simone Taylor of L&Q, or your Independent Residents Advisor Chris McConnachie of Priority Estates Project PEP to arrange.

| 020 8368 0468 | 07730 624 344 | [email protected]

Chris McConnachie Simone Taylor

| 0300 456 9998 | [email protected]

NL3 - EXPLAINING PLOT 12

RESIDENT WORKSHOP 1 RESIDENT WORKSHOP 2 RESIDENT WORKSHOP 3

NL4 - INVITE TO 1BS EXHIBITION 1 FLYER INVITE TO FINAL 1BS EXHIBITION

Identical workshops were held over two days (one weekday evening at Whitefield School and one weekend morning at Hendon Leisure Centre) to ensure that all residents had the opportunity to attend.

Aims

The aims of the first workshop were:

• To introduce residents to the full project team and explain each members role and responsibility

• To provide a comprehensive update on the wider BXC and BXS project/vision

• To give context behind and describe the new neighbourhood through the Plot 12 proposals

• To explain outline thinking for Plot 12 and the workshop process for the coming months

• To collect initial resident feedback

• To offer separate 1-to-1 meetings with the L&Q (future housing association landlord) for individual resident requirements

27th April attendees 19

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6th May attendees

5.4 RESIDENT WORKSHOP 1


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NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO SHOPPING

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LOCAL CONNECTIONS

NEW LOCAL SHOPS

NEW STREETS

RESTAURANTS AND CAFES

IMPROVED OPEN SPACES

TEMPORARY

OPEN SPACE

NEW HIGH-STREET

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NEW BUS DEPOT

IMPROVED LINKS TO BRENT CROSS

NEW THAMESLINK STATION

BUS STOP

BUS STOP

NEW LOCAL SHOPS

NEW BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE

NEW WHITEFIELDHOMES

IMPROVEMENTS TO CLITTERHOUSE

PLAYING FIELDS

IMPROVEMENTS TO CLAREMONT PARK


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CURRENT WHITEFIELD HOMES

NEW WHITEFIELD HOMESEvent Format

The workshop was structured as follows:

1. Presentation from the project team followed by a group Q&A

2. Group discussions around information and feedback sheets

3. A group discussion summarising feedback and information shared

The resident’s independent advisor attended each event, to provide advice relating to issues outside of the project teams responsibility.

Information and group feedback sheets were used to record discussions between the residents and the design team. This focused on what type of place they would like to live in, beyond just their new building, highlighting elements they saw as a priority for the project team to consider.

Attendance

There were around 3-5 residents per group on both days, and each group shared their thoughts with a member of the design team. These were then shared between groups in a discussion at the end of the workshop.



WORKSHOP INFORMATION SHEET

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PRAYLE GROVE ESTATE

CLITTERHOUSE ESTATE

EDGWARE ROAD

BRENT TERRACE

AN EMERGING NEW TOWN CENTRE

TEMPELHOF BRIDGE

NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO SHOPPING

CENTRE

LOCAL CONNECTIONS

NEW LOCAL SHOPS

NEW STREETS


IMPROVED OPEN SPACES

TEMPORARY

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NEW HIGH-STREET

MARKET

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SCHOOL

TEMPELHOF

BRIDGETESCO

TEMPELHOFBRIDGE

RELOCATION PART 1

TEMPELHOFBRIDGE

RELOCATION PART 1

NEW BUS DEPOT

IMPROVED LINKS TO BRENT CROSS

NEW THAMESLINK STATION

BUS STOP

BUS STOP

NEW LOCAL SHOPS

NEW BRENT CROSS SHOPPING CENTRE

NEW WHITEFIELDHOMES

IMPROVEMENTS TO CLITTERHOUSE

PLAYING FIELDS

IMPROVEMENTS TO CLAREMONT PARK


KEY

CURRENT WHITEFIELD HOMES

NEW WHITEFIELD HOMES

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LOCAL CONNECTIONS NEW LOCAL SHOPS NEW STREETS RESTAURANTS AND CAFES IMPROVED OPEN SPACES

WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES FOR:

Type of connection:

What benefits would this bring to you and your community?





Type of local shop: Type of street: Type of restaurant and/ or cafes:

Type of open spaces:

WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR THIS NEW PLACE TO LIVE?

YOUR HOME

THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT

THE COMMUNITY

For example, a clean, safe or green neighbourhood For example, well connected to other areas with spaces with things to do and spaces to meet and socialise

For example, keep great views and have a well maintained building



WORKSHEET 1 - PRIORITIES

WORKSHEET 2 - ASPIRATIONS

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Feedback Summary

Residents commented on:

• The relationship of Plot 12 to the wider BXS area (parking provision, connections to the new Thameslink train station and ground floor retail spaces)

• The design of new buildings

• The design of surrounding outdoor spaces

• Rebuilding a stronger community, less likely to suffer from antisocial behaviour

• Having more space both within the homes and in the surrounding area

• A new building with better interiors that is well maintained and managed

• Having more community facilities that will provide for both local residents and the wider community (particularly children and young people)

• Maintaining and improving connections throughout the development

• A wider offering of amenities,restaurants and cafés of a range of scales that provide for the local and wider community

Concerns Raised by Residents

• That the new building will be too tall and dense

• That the views of the green spaces will be lost

• That the new area will be noisy and crowded

• Threats to tenancy

• Inability to buy new their home


New Home Priorities

A key priority for residents is a well managed and maintained building - this includes postal system, plumbing, lift etc.

Residents would like no less space than they currently have, particularly as many have large families who visit

Improving the security within the building, and in the area surrounding it as currently the homes have a high level of antisocial behaviour

The design of the building and its exteriors is important, particularly having large windows and balconies to admire views

Interior design priorities include no open plan kitchens, as families often cook rich foods, and improved three-piece bathrooms

Most comments regarding height were concerns that the building would be too high, and that it should be low rise

New homes should include more storage space than currently offered

There should be sufficient parking, particularly as there is going to be a new high street

The routes and connections to local services and into the wider area need to be maintained during the development, and improved

Residents should have the right to buy their property

The views of the open spaces, and proximity to them should be maintained

Number of comments

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9

8

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6

4

3

2

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Improving safety and security both in the local area, particularly on routes to open spaces, amenities and transport connections

11

Creating sociable and friendly environments and rebuilding a sense of community amongst residents

10

Improving open spaces and the access that local residents have to them5

Creating new local facilities for residents to enjoy - particularly for children and young people

4

Improve the local amenity offering, include a range of shops from supermarkets for necessities to independent shops and cafés

1

Number of comments

More community facilities for people in the wider area to enjoy, including sports facilities and other leisure and social facilities

12

Improving open spaces and routes to and around them by re-landscaping, adding park furniture and making them safer

8

Safety and security, including tackling antisocial behaviour, improving lighting in public places and safer road crossings

7

Maintaining and improving connectivity. Ensure there is continued access to bus routes and tube and rail networks

4

Improve the local amenity offering in the wider area, specifically by introducing more independent shops

3

Maintain a quiet atmosphere2

Improve parking offering in wider area so non residents stop using Whitefield resident parking1

Number of comments

Wider Area Priorities

Local Community Priorities


Ideas for Open Spaces

• Open spaces should be enhanced to make them a destination

• Routes too and within should be well lit and safe

• Should have more community facilities

• Should be green and wide

Ideas for Local Amenities

• There should be a mixture of shops on different scales

• There should be chain supermarkets for necessities

• There should be local, independent shops

• The restaurants should be local and not chains

• There should be some evening culture, but not too late so as not to create noise

• There should be fast food chains

Ideas for New Streets

• Parking needs to be improved if there are to be more local residents and visitors

• Improve the street scape, make it wide and bright

• Add street furniture to make the streets more sociable • Improve air quality

Ideas for New Routes and Connections

• Maintain current routes to amenities and create new cycling and walking routes

• Keep existing transport routes during construction, including roads, buses and trains

• Keep and improve the already good transport access


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Identical workshops were held over two days (one weekday evening at Whitefield School and one weekend morning at Hendon Leisure Centre).

Aims

The aims of the second workshop were:

• To replay feedback collected at the previous workshop and provide answers to outstanding queries where possible

• To provide residents with a detailed understanding of Plot 12 and specifically the northern building referred to as 12(N)

• To explain design principles informing the streetscapes and green spaces surrounding Plot 12

• To provide an understanding of the layout and features of individual homes including variable options

• To offer separate 1-to-1 meetings with L&Q (future housing association landlord) for individual resident requirements

10th June attendees 3

17

10

TotalKey figures

13th June attendees

Feedback forms



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Event Format

The workshop was structured as follows:

• Presentation from the project team followed by a group Q&A

• Group discussions around information and feedback sheets

• A group discussion summarising feedback and information shared

The resident’s independent advisor attended each event, to provide advice relating to issues outside of the project teams responsibility.

A representative from Maccreanor Lavington, the project architects, presented an overview of Plot 12 and new building ‘12N’ introducing residents to the new and improved features of the building, including:

• Secure entrance off high street

• Shops at the bottom of the block

• On-site housing office

• Secure entrance off street

• Secure postal lobby

• Lift access

• Basement car park and

• Courtyard

Using typical layouts of a two and three bedroom home, Maccreanor Lavington then explained layouts of the new flats, including typologies and options for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, corridors and balconies using exhibition boards.

Questions about specific elements of the designs were raised and answered throughout the presentation.

Following the presentation, the room was split into two groups to talk in more detail about proposals with project team members around large scale plans. A feedback form was circulated to residents to record their comments and thoughts.


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BUILT-IN CUPBOARD

BUILT-IN CUPBOARD

UTILITY CUPBOARD WITH WASHING MACHINE AND HEATING & VENTILATION EQUIPMENT

BATHROOMWITH MECHANICAL VENTILATION

PRIVATE BALCONY

EXAMPLE 2 BEDROOM 3 PERSON FLAT

EXAMPLE OF A 2 BEDROOM FLAT FOR 3 PEOPLE

CORRIDOR / HALLf

DOUBLE BEDROOMc

BATHROOM (with mechanical ventilation) b

BALCONYg

SINGLE BEDROOMd

KITCHENa

LIVING ROOMe

TYPICAL 2 BEDROOM FLAT LAYOUT*

TYPICAL 3 BEDROOM FLAT LAYOUT*

NEW BUILDINGWHITEFIELD NEW HOMES WORKSHOP 2

JUNE 2017

ON-SITE HOUSING OFFICE

5

COURTYARD

CLEAN AND WELL MANAGED REFUSE AND RECYCLING STORES

CYCLE STORES - MORE PROVIDED AT BASEMENT LEVEL

HOUSES

ELECTRICITY SUBSTATION

LANDSCAPE

TREE LINED STREETS

8

ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT CAR PARKING

6

SECURE ENTRANCE FROM RESIDENTIAL STREET

ACCESS AND VIEWS THROUGH COURTYARD TO GARDEN

7

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

LIFTS AND STAIRS TO FLATS ABOVE

3

SHOPS AT BOTTOM OF BLOCK

4

SECURE POSTAL LOBBY

2

SECURE ENTRANCE TO COMMUNAL LOBBY FROM HIGH STREET

1

KEY FEATURES OTHER

ADJACENT BUILDING

COURTYARD GARDEN

WITH PLAY SPACES

ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT

CAR PARK

KEY:

1

2

8

2

2

3

7

910

11

13

14

15

15

14

12

12

10

4

5

6

5min walk to park

5min walk to park


GROUND FLOOR PLAN*


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Summary of Feedback

The feedback on the improved features of the new building was overwhelmingly positive, particularly regarding improved security, the improved courtyard and basement car parking.

The feedback on the room layouts presented by Maccreanor Lavington was also positive in general, but residents had some reservations, for example about sizing comparisons with their current homes, kitchen layouts and appliances and ability to make changes. These were as follows:

Positive Feedback

Both secure entrances will greatly improve overall building security and discourage antisocial behaviour which is currently high in the tower blocks

New local shops will be convenient

Improved courtyard space will greatly benefit residents, and suggestions were made as to what this could include

The on site housing office will be convenient

The large balconies are positive

Concerns Raised by Residents

The new shops may cause antisocial behaviour, noise and unpleasant cooking smells

The amount of parking spaces available to residents in the basement car park

Some residents do not want open plan kitchens and prefer gas cookers to electric

Residents are concerned that rooms in the new flats will be smaller and their room offers will change

Some residents would prefer the bathroom to have a window for natural light and ventilation

Being able to fit furniture in new flat

Will L&Q allow residents to fit their own flooring?

* The typical 2 and 3 bedroom layouts and the ground floor plans were current in June at the date of the workshop but are since superseded.

Overview

The third design workshop held with the Whitefield Estate residents was an opportunity to show the developing plans for Plot 12, particularly the architecture, massing and density of the new homes.

18th July attendees 11

8

TotalKey figures

22nd July attendees


Event Format

The first event was a discussion session, beginning with a presentation from the design team with input from fire engineers to discuss the health and safety of the new building.

At the meetings, residents raised questions regarding the difference between secure tenancy from Barnet Homes and the new tenancy agreement with L&Q, the moving process, the choice of flats within the new building and the inclusion of specific disability measures. All of these were picked up by L&Q team members to discuss at separate 1-1 meetings or a resident meeting.

Residents also asked for further consultation on ground floor uses below their building as they are concerned about noise pollution and antisocial behaviour. They were also concerned about losing views of the park.

Despite this, the majority of residents said they are looking forward to the process beginning, and that all workshops have been informative and engaging, particularly by having the wider team available to respond to specific questions.

Most residents were impressed with the architecture and surrounding public realm (which they said would go a long way in reducing antisocial behaviour and improving their pride in their local area).


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A third Community Liaison Group (CLG) meeting was held at Whitefield School introducing the initial designs within the Plot 12 planning application.

Aims

The aim of this CLG meeting was to give key stakeholders the opportunity to have an open dialogue with key members of the project team focused on delivering Plot 12 and share feedback on the proposals for the architecture of the new buildings as well as the public realm.

11th July 10

TotalKey figures

5.7 CLG MEETING - PLOT 12


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Event Format

• Presentation of Plot 12 proposals from the project team followed by a group Q&A

• Individual discussions with members of the project team around exhibition boards presenting information regarding Plot 12

• A group discussion summarising feedback and information shared

The presentation given by the design team provided a recap on the wider context of the project, emphasising the vision for Brent Cross South and introducing Plot 12. The presentation also included planning requirements surrounding the reserved matters application, explaining parameters which designs were required to observe – including the delivery of a temporary open space to mitigate against closure of other green spaces during improvement works.

The design team, architects Maccreanor Lavington and landscape designers Townshend, ran through the second part of the presentation, which explained in detail (heights, architectural style, etc.) the proposals for the Plot 12 buildings and the adjacent streets and public realm.

5.7 CLG MEETING - PLOT 12

This also covered emerging proposals for the new town centre, including elements of the new street network and public spaces, explaining the role of Plot 12 in forming the beginning of a new neighbourhood, providing a combination of residential with active ground floor uses such as shops, restaurants and cafés.

Early concepts and aspirations for how the temporary open space could look and function were also introduced.

Following the presentation CLG members were invited to discuss information about Plot 12 or the wider BXS redevelopment through an open Q&A session with the project team (full details of these discussions can be found in the appendices).

CLG members were invited to review full information regarding the proposals for Plot 12, presented through exhibition boards, and encouraged to provide comments and feedback.

Feedback collected from the CLG was combined with feedback from the public exhibition, a summary of which can be found on page 121.


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The purpose of the public exhibition was to build awareness of the project, to collect general aspirations and suggestions for the new buildings and to present early design thinking to local residents for their feedback. All of the exhibitions were held in the Cricklewood and Whitefield area.

CLG event 10

30

29

11

39

8

TotalKey figures

Exhibition day 1 (1st July)

Exhibition day 2 (4th July)

Whitefield workshop day 1 (18 July)

Whitefield workshop day 2 (22 July)

Exhibition day 3 (5th July)

5.8 PLOT 12 PUBLIC EXHIBITION 1


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This feedback summary includes responses from the attendees of the CLG private exhibition, and attendees of the public exhibition.

It should be noted that although there was a separate Whitefield workshop, some residents did attend the public exhibition, and therefore some Whitefield resident’s feedback is included in this summary.

There were a number of overarching comments made by attendees of both the CLG and the exhibitions about the regeneration of the wider area. Many residents stated that the area is in desperate need of regeneration, and that Plot 12 is a positive start. Other positive comments included:

• The architecture is pleasant and bricks are a good material to use

• The sustainable green focus of the public realm will create a pleasant space to live and spend time in

• The consultation to date has been very clear and informative

A prominent area of concern relates to the lack of information on the wider project. Some attendees stated that they did not want to comment on elements of Plot 12 if they did not receive further information on elements of BXS such as overall massing and new routes.

Of the comments that were made, key areas for concern included:

• Increase in traffic during building works that will effect local residents including children journeying to school

• The current transport routes for example buses on Claremont Road will be impacted by building works

• The proposed architecture is too tall and the overall area will become too dense

5.9 CLG AND PUBLIC EXHIBITION 1 FEEDBACK

55% Either really like or like the proposed architecture

24% Are neutral about the proposed architecture

10% Dislike or really dislike the proposed architecture

11% Did not answer

What are your thoughts on the proposed architecture for the buildings within Plot 12 in Phase 1BS?

Really like

Like

Neutral

Dislike

Really dislike

No answer

12%

43%

24%

7%

2%

11% 17%

36%

19%

5%

2%

21%

What are your thoughts on the proposed public realm designs within Plot 12 in Phase 1BS?

Really like

Like

Neutral

Dislike

Really dislike

No answer

52% Either really like or like the proposed public realm designs

19% Are neutral about the proposed public realm designs

07% Dislike or really dislike the proposed public realm designs

21% Did not answer

5.9 CLG AND PUBLIC EXHIBITION 1 FEEDBACK


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TOTAL NUMBER OF COMMENTS: 18

16% 58% 16% 5%

Summary of Comments

Most of the comments show support for the proposed public realm designs, however again some residents felt there was not enough information available to form opinions, and would prefer to do so with more complete designs. Most of the other concerns related to density of the buildings and roads being too narrow.

Key Points

• It will greatly improve the area

• More information is needed

• Green space should be maximised

• The new public realm will be too dense

The final exhibition took place over two separate dates to ensure that more local residents were able to attend. The event was a combination of the CLG group, Whitefield Estate residents and the wider public to show the final, updated plans ahead of the planning submission.

The event was intended as an informative event to show the proposed content of the planning submission. The exhibition boards displayed the proposed designs for the buildings, including massing, height and architectural design, as well as the proposed plans for the public realm (roads, paths and a new public garden between the two buildings).

The team, including Argent, Maccreanor Lavington (architects), Townshend (Landscape Architects), DP9 (planners) and East and the Decorators (temporary open space designers) were at the event to explain the plans to attendees and answer any questions about these proposals as well as the wider project.

As it was an informative event, there was no feedback form, however comment forms were used to capture attendees questions that were followed up after the events.

The overall feedback was highly positive, regarding both the plans and the consultation process as a whole.

Key Figures

22nd September 36

11

Attendance

2nd October

5.10 FINAL 1BS PUBLIC EXHIBITION


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6.1 SUMMARY OF 1BS PLOT 12 ENGAGEMENT

The overall feedback for the first phase of the BXS development has been largely positive. As shown in the feedback from the first set of exhibitions for Plot 12, most local residents like the designs for the architecture and public realm, and many commented that they are looking forward to the works beginning to happen.

Comments raised at both the July exhibitions and the September exhibition informed the design team of a number of concerns that residents do have regarding the first phase, for example building works impacting on local traffic and residential streets being used by contractors. The project team were on hand to listen to these concerns and advise residents on how these impacts would be mitigated. Residents were also encouraged throughout the process to join the database if they had not done so already, and email any queries to Soundings.

6. NEXT STEPS

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