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Introduction

Aims of today:

To show you the plans that have been prepared and how we have considered your comments from previous events. Today’s event is the third public engagement on the proposals for delivery of new homes at 15- 17 Hewer Street. Following previous consultations that took place last year, we have taken on board your comments and feedback and also had further discussions with key stakeholders. The architects have worked on designs towards submitting a planning application to enable us to progress the delivery of new Homes.

Stage One Sites

The Council’s new homes programme aims to deliver 600 new homes in the Borough, including 300 Council homes to rent. It is proposed that a mix of different types of homes are built including council homes to rent, and open market homes to rent. Grant funding has been secured from the Mayor’s office to assist with the delivery of council homes to rent across the programme. The location of the four ‘Stage One’ sites that have been announced, including 15-17 Hewer Street is shown below.

The site: 15-17 Hewer Street

Location plan: Aerial photo:

Hewer Street New Homes

The plans presented today demonstrate the Council’s proposals to deliver 20 new homes. These proposals would provide a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bed, and wheelchair accessible homes. 10 of the new homes would be affordable tenure at intermediate rent, and 10 homes would be open market rent. The homes would be developed, owned and managed by the Council.

Indicative ground floor plan

Apartment layouts are indicative and subject to revision

Indicative first floor plan

Apartment layouts are indicative and subject to revision

Indicative upper floor plans

Apartment layouts are indicative and subject to revision

Building Design

• Fire safety will be a key element of building design. The Council has

committed to adopting the recommendations in the Hackitt report.

• The energy strategy includes the use of air source heat pumps, and
• ther measures to reduce carbon emissions and address

sustainability.

• The road at rear of the building that forms part of Treverton Estate

will be investigated for potential temporary use for the delivery of materials as part of construction management plan, subject to residents’ views.

• Use of wind turbine for a relatively small building in an urban

environment is not feasible.

• The plans now include dormer windows on the loft/roof level of the

building as this improves the quality of the accommodation, and is in keeping with the character and age of the building.

• Todays presentation shows the retention, repair, replacement and

extension of the existing building elevations.

• The proposals include landscaping of the courtyard, however there

are limited opportunities for including trees on the site.

• There will be an intercom system in the entrance lodge.
• The property is within a Conservation area, and the character of the
• riginal building, and heritage of the locality are reflected in the

proposals.

‘Stage One’ Development

• A plan of the sites we have announced in our ‘Stage One’ of the New

Homes Programme is displayed.

Should the Council sell to a developer?

• The homes would be developed, owned and managed by

the Council to optimise the number of affordable homes we are able to deliver.

Why not sell the property to a developer?

Section 106 Contributions

• S106 contributions received for residential projects

implemented can be used to assist in funding additional affordable homes within the borough.

Housing Tenure

• The Council’s New Homes Programme aims to deliver 600 new

homes, 300 of which will be Council homes to rent.

• The proposals for this site are for 20 new homes, comprising a

mixed tenure of 10 homes for intermediate rent, and 10 homes at market rent.

• Young people would be able to rent the new homes as well as
• thers.
• The Council will retain ownership and management of the

building.

• Seniors housing typically requires a larger number of homes

than could be accommodated on this site to be efficient. Additional space/design requirements amenity space would be required that it would not be possible to provide on this site.

Parking & Traffic Management

• Council officers will liaise with appointed contractor to manage

construction traffic.

• Before construction commences a strategy will be agreed in relation

to the temporary amendments to the existing residents parking bays.

• A construction traffic management plan will be submitted with the

planning application, and will be viewable online. Residents can make comments on the application as part of the planning process.

• The proposals include the removal of a dropped kerb, which

potentially increases resident on-street parking provision on Hewer Street.

Height and Massing

• We propose to retain and enhance the character of the existing
• building. A plan is provided as part of this presentation indicating

elements of structure being retained and those potentially replaced.

• To optimise the number of homes this building could provide whilst

respecting the Hewer Street frontage, we have proposed one additional set-back floor to the rear of the building to minimise visual impact to Hewer Street.

• The proposals reflect a number of factors. The building is within a

conservation area and the planners support retaining the building.

• The majority of feedback from public consultation has been in favour
• f retaining the building as it is a recognisable landmark in the local

area.

Construction Phase/Management

• An indicative timeline has been provided and resident

liaison officer will be appointed during the construction phase of this development to keep local residents and businesses updated.

• Point of contact for residents will be provided when the

build contracts are in place.

• The construction traffic management plan will be

submitted with the planning application and can be viewed and commented on online.

• Build programme for Hewer Street is targeted to start

autumn 2020. Barlby Schools targeted to complete construction in 2021.

Hewer Street New Homes Design

The design of the new homes at this site will incorporate the following features that you told us were important to you.

• Traditional building materials will

be used, including slate roofs and timber sash windows.

• Reinstatement of original features.
• A mixture of intermediate rent and

market rent homes.

• Carbon emissions will be reduced

through the energy strategy, including the use of air-source heat pumps to provide heating and electricity.

• Car free development.
• Shared courtyard amenity space.
• Removal of drop kerb to provide

potential for additional resident parking permit bay on Hewer Street.

• Internal storage space.
• Ensuite and family bathrooms for

homes with two or more bedrooms where possible.

• Secure cycle storage.
• Sprinkler system throughout the

building.

Proposed elevation along Hewer Street

Indicative aerial view

Retaining & repairing the structure of the building

Significant repair work required

Key

Retained/Repair existing elevations New elevation retaining existing character and utilising original brick where possible

Creation of new doorway Existing wall retained and repaired with new wall to internal face

Indicative elevational design, subject to revision

Retaining the character of the building

Sustainability

The Council aims to build new homes that are of good quality and sustainable to meet the challenges of climate change and the Council’s objective is to achieve net zero carbon targets for the Council’s

• perations by 2030 and for the

borough to be carbon neutral by 2040. The ‘Stage One’ sites in the New Homes Programme will aim to progress meeting these

• bjectives. Examples of how

this can be achieved at Hewer Street are:

• Improved insulation to the

building envelope.

• Heating and hot water

systems which utilise renewable energy.

• Careful selection of building

materials and construction methodology.

Delivery of New Homes

The Council will undertake the construction work using experienced contractors. The contractors will be required to make use of local labour and provide local apprenticeships. Construction management plan will be put in place to ensure that deliveries and work on site minimises disruption to residents. A ‘Clerk of Works’ and a resident liaison officer will be engaged to monitor work and provide a point of contact.

Planning Process

Please post your thoughts here…

The plans you have seen today will be refined prior to submission of the planning application. We aim to submit planning following this event. During the statutory planning consultation process there will be a further opportunity to provide any comments on the application and proposals, through the Council’s planning team/portal.

Other ways you can feedback

Feedback form Email us Website Planning process

(once application is submitted)

Fill this in today at the welcome desk newhomesenquiries@rbkc.gov.uk www.rbkc.gov.uk/new-homes https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/planning- and-building-control

What happens next?

• We will refine our proposals and review your

comments.

• We will submit the planning application

following these event.

• You can provide any further comments during

the statutory planning consultation period.

Thank you for coming today!

Q1 Q2

2020 2021 2019

Engagement with community Target Build Start

Construction

Target completion

• f new

homes and facilities

Indicative timeline for new homes at Hewer Street site

N.B. This timeline is indicative based on target programme for consultation, planning and construction

Q3 Q4

Refine designs

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

Planning Decision

2022

Q1-Q2