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Introduction

Aims of today:

To receive your thoughts and comments on the initial proposals prepared. Today’s event is the second round of our consultations to obtain your ideas and thoughts on proposals for 175-177 Kensal Road. Following the first consultation events that took place in late February and early March 2019, we have reviewed the comments and feedback that you gave us. Taking your feedback into consideration the appointed architect has prepared a number of proposals for further consultation.

New homes programme

The Council’s new homes programme aims to deliver 600 new homes including at least 300 Council homes to rent. On the ‘Stage One’ sites identified, it is proposed that a mix of different types of homes is delivered including Council homes to rent and homes to buy. Grant funding has been secured from the Mayor’s Office to assist with the delivery of Council homes to rent. On the Kensal Road site the aim is to deliver as many Council homes to rent as possible to meet the pressing need for genuinely affordable housing.

The site: 175-177 Kensal Road

Location plan: Aerial photo:

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Existing buildings

View from corner of Bosworth Road View of 177 Kensal Road View of 175 Kensal Road

Surroundings

Our Lady of the Holy Souls Footpath to east of site Emslie Horniman Pleasance

100m

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RBKC owned facilities 3rd Party facilities

Legend

175-177 Kensal Road

Existing community and educational space and places of worship

Reference

1- Azza Supplementary School 2- North Kensington Senior Citizens 3- Kensal Resource Centre 4- Manchester Drive Youth and Family Assoc 5- St Thomas' Church & Parish Hall 6- Moroccan Atlas Society 7- Octavia Foundation 8- Our Lady of the Holy Souls church 9- Children's SIFA 10- Meanwhile Gardens Community Assoc 11- Metronomes Steel Orchestra 12- Making Communities Work and Grow 13- Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre 14- Oremi Centre 15- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 16- St Thomas' C of E Primary School 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

175-177 Kensal Road- Accessibility

Your Feedback

Your preferences for types

• f new homes in the

borough-wide programme are:

• Council homes to rent
• Key Worker homes to rent

You also told us that you recognise the need for:

• Homes to buy to help fund

the building of new council homes.

• Shared ownership homes to

help local people get on the property ladder.

Your Feedback

Features you said were the most important to you in a new home, in order of preference:

• 1. Sustainability
• 2. Outdoor space and

internal storage space

• 3. Ensuite bathrooms

(family homes)

• 4. Smart homes (e.g. high

speed broadband)

• 5. Open plan living

You also said

Disabled unit and 4 bed homes Genuinely affordable homes Medical facilities space

Space to be used only for new homes, no

• ther services

needed

Like to build affordable homes, private rent Multi purpose uses

I am very concerned about how the new building will impact

• n the views of the

church

Red brick to blend in with church

I am concerned that the church would be engulfed by a new development and my view and light and privacy would be lost

Existing buildings are very ugly and new buildings are needed

100% residential due to size

• f site

Rents that people can afford to pay Traditional design to match with church Nursery space for children Traffic in the area is an issue

Durability; ensure good quality on bathroom and kitchens to ensure longevity

Help to buy

Architecture should blend in with existing building (red brick)

Mixed housing sometimes causes division Venture Centre partnership Outdoor space is not a priority Open up and change the footpath

Small community café with employability

• utreach.

Emphasis to be given to living space, use of technology, sustainable homes and storage

Big windows to enable light

Additional nursery space

Bicycle storage that is secure in the building

Secure cycle storage

Will there be controls

• n pets?

Mixture of bedroom size type

Existing footpath and canal bridge is poorly lit and there is no CCTV

Traditional build in keeping with the church

Not open plan

Good build important: insulation, good quality fittings, energy efficiency

For an effective impact assessment to be carried out

Glass wall between the kitchen and living room instead of

• pen plan

Indoor football, netball and other sports facilities (if not

• n this site to be

considered on other sites being developed)

Passive houses, solar panels and

• ther

sustainable solutions

Front doors facing street

Call it Carnival Way! The development is

• n the carnival path

and that has to be taken into consideration Utilities to be taken into consideration that it is already a dense community (rubbish removal and drains etc)

Sports facilities Facilities for young people Not too high building, not higher than the church Sprinkler system

No need for shops, there are significant number

• f shops in the

area

Take into consideration the impact on the existing community

Shortage of 1-bed flats

Responding to your comments …

• Proposals 1 and 3 would provide two 4 bed homes, in

addition to new homes on upper floors .

Provision of 4 bedroom homes

• Proposals 1 and 3 show potential to maximise new homes
• n the ground floor as well as upper floors.

More homes less workspace and community space

• Indicative sketch shown, architects will reflect comments

in design of proposals.

Traditional material and design to complement church

• Better landscaping and paving to improve quality of route.

Improvements to existing footpath to east of the site

• This will be explored and discussed further.

Consider using carnival theme in naming the building

• Community space shown in all options and assessment of

existing provision within the area will be undertaken.

Facilities for young people, netball, five aside, sports facilities

• This will be considered on need and other facilities within

the area.

Nursery space

• This will be raised with the Housing Management Team.

Control of pets within building

• This will be provided.

Secure cycle storage

• Our aim is that each home will have private outdoor

space and access to a communal residents garden.

Outdoor space

Responding to your comments …

• Some of the new homes to buy within

programme will qualify for Help to Buy. ‘Help to Buy’ Programme

• These will be included where possible, majority of

homes will be located on the upper floors. Front doors facing street

• Assessment of need for the area will be

undertaken. New food store

• Design and height to respect the existing church.

Height of building in relation to church

• This will be considered based on demand and

existing facilities within the area. Medical facilities

• Parking provision only for blue badge holders to

encourage use of public transport. Traffic on Kensal Road

• This will be considered as part of the design

process. Design considerations (e.g. Solar panels and sustainable solutions)

• A number of the homes will be designed to be

accessible. Accessible homes

• The Council is currently considering a new key

Worker home policy Key Worker homes

• Will be considered as part of the community

space. Small community café

As a result we have also…

• Appointed an experienced

architectural practice, Allies and Morrison, from our consultants framework to prepare initial proposals.

• Produced proposals for

ground floor uses for you to comment on.

• Produced a design of the

potential building.

The Architect

Allies and Morrison, founded in 1984 have developed a reputation for well-crafted buildings and thoughtful place making. The practice has a reputation for expertise in the design of successful mixed-use masterplans including affordable housing, as well as education and healthcare projects. They are working with a large number of local authorities across on similar projects. The practice places considerable emphasis

• n developing a clear understanding of the

aspirations of the local community as well as their clients, evolving their designs as a direct response to this. The aim is to create places that complement and add to their locality and foster community.

Proposal 1: Ground Floor

Proposal 2: Ground Floor

Proposal 3: Ground Floor

Proposed Upper Floor + Garden

Visualisation from Kensal Road

Indicative image of external elevations

Incorporating your comments into the proposal

Brick build to complement church Community space Retail/Workspace Front doors facing street

Indicative image of external elevations

Other ways you can feedback

Feedback form E-mail us Website Fill this in today at the welcome desk or complete our online version

• n our website.

newhomesenquiries@rbkc.gov.uk www.rbkc.gov.uk/new-homes

What happens next? We will…

• review your feedback and comments
• use your comments to progress the

proposals you have seen today

• post summary of feedback on the RBKC

New Homes website

• share these proposals with you at the

next event in July

Thank you for coming today!

March April May Sep Nov

2020 2021 2019

Discuss plans with community before Planning Submit Planning Application Engagement with community Target Build Start

Construction

Target completion of new homes and facilities

Indicative timeline for new homes and

• ther facilities at Kensal Road site

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