HIGGS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE Welcome to our public exhibition

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1 Welcome to our public exhibition Sketch of the proposals Welcome to our public exhibition for the redevelopment of Higgs Industrial Estate. In 2015, proposals to redevelop the site were approved. Peabody are now presenting revised plans to improve the site. The revised proposals are for a mixed-use scheme including around 130 new homes and commercial space. The Team Applicant: Peabody Planning Consultant: CMA Planning Architect: PRP Architects Consultation: Your Shout If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with a member of the project team.

2 SITE CONTEXT/HISTORY The Previous Application In 2015, proposals to redevelop the site were approved. Parritt Leng, the applicant of the approved plans have since gone into liquidation. Peabody gained control of the site in 2017 and since then have been working to redesign the previous scheme to improve upon it. Massing of approved scheme Ground floor plan of approved scheme by Parritt Leng Site Constraints The raised railway arches that border two sides of the site are currently inaccessible There is currently only one access point for vehicles and pedestrians into the site from Herne Hill Road There is an existing warehouse wall that is 8.5 metres tall and sits adjacent to the arches

3 SITE CONTEXT The site is located south of Loughborough Junction station between Herne Hill Road, Hinton Road and Coldharbour Lane. The site is currently occupied by disused industrial buildings. Many of these buildings have already been demolished Site location map View 1: Facing site from Padfield Road View 2: Looking north up Herne Hill Road View 3: Site from Herne Hill Road View 4: Entrance to site from Herne Hill Road View 5: Looking north from Herne Hill Road View 6: The existing church on the corner of Herne Hill Road and Coldharbour Lane

4 Peabody Peabody has been building new homes and creating opportunities in London for more than 150 years. Our mission is to help people make the most of their lives by providing good quality affordable homes, working with communities and promoting wellbeing. Peabody and Family Mosaic merged in July 2017, creating a larger organisation with more than 55,000 homes across London and the south east. The Peabody Group now provides homes and services to more than 111,000 residents and 8,000 care home service customers. Our new, larger organisation is working to deliver more new homes for low-cost rent and lowcost home ownership than ever before, as well as homes for those who can afford to buy outright. Design excellence and building homes of the highest quality is at the heart of Peabody s work to create great places where people want to live. We have ambitious plans to build 2,500 homes each year by 2021, maximising the number of affordable homes we build, whilst also providing a variety of products and services to help people buy their first home. Local Peabody development sites We have worked on a collection of sites across Lambeth and neighbouring boroughs. In 2012, we worked on a scheme on Milkwood Road; close to Herne Hill station. Working with CMA Planning and C.F. Møller Architects, we designed a scheme that delivered more larger family homes, including six townhouses. The proposal was given consent in October The scheme was later shortlisted for the 2013 Housing Design Awards and was completed in We have also worked on projects in Wandsworth and Croydon. Lennard Road, London Borough of Croydon new homes: 17 shared ownership, 9 rented. Completed scheme on Milkwood Road St John s Hill Phase 1, London Borough of Wandsworth new homes: 67 private sale, 6 shared ownership and 80 social rent.

5 THE PROPOSALS The revised plans propose an improved mixed-use development compared the the existing approved scheme. The proposals include around 130 new homes and commercial space. The commercial space will be located at ground and first floor level to activate the street around the new development. The new homes will start from the 2nd floor to allow for better outlook and privacy adjacent to the raised railway lines and Herne Hill Road. The new homes will be a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. There will also be a 35% affordable provision. Due to the close proximity of public transport, we are proposing the development be car free except for 9 disabled parking spaces. Site Opportunities Provide access to the arches to create potential for new uses/regeneration. Create a variety of external green/ landscaped spaces. Provide commercial space at ground level to activate all street frontages. Repair the urban grain by redefining the building line along Herne Hill Road. Clearly define and emphasise the entrances into the development. Provide residential from second floor upwards to allow for better outlook and privacy adjacent to the raised railway lines and Herne Hill Road Provide two levels of commercial space at ground and first floor to activate the street level around the new development Provide a new one way access road through the site allowing access to the new development, existing arches and the church Maintain consistent heights along Herne Hill Road to relate to surrounding context Raise heights adjacent to the raised railway lines and promote views to central London Lower the south facing element to allow light to permeate through the development and provide sunlight into the amenity areas

6 STREET VIEWS Existing view of site from Coldharbour Lane Existing view of site from Padfield Road Sketch of proposed scheme from Coldharbour Lane Sketch of proposed scheme from Padfield Road Sketch of proposed scheme from Coldharbour Lane including consented church scheme

7 THE PROPOSALS: PUBLIC REALM The plans propose to create open public spaces that will offer residents outdoor seating and recreational areas. A landscaping strategy has been designed to improve the aesthetic of the area. The strategy includes a semi-public square, a courtyard at podium level for residents, green roofs and a pedestrian friendly environment throughout the site. The strategy includes a mix of hard and soft landscaping and a new lighting strategy which will ensure that this space is of a high quality, accessible and safe. Improvements to the public realm will create an attractive mixed use environment where people can live and work. Outdoor seating for residents Open amenity space for residents at podium level Plan showing landscaping strategy Further precedent studies Landscaped public realm

8 Have Your Say Key Benefits: Improved plans compared to the previously consented proposals; Around 130 new homes; 35% affordable housing provision; A mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes; Outdoor amenity space for residents; New commercial space at ground floor and first floor level; A new one way access route through the site; An active frontage facing Herne Hill Road from the commerical units at ground floor level; Landscaped public space; Street view of proposed development from Padfield Road 9 disabled parking spaces. Estimated Timeline Spring / Summer 2018 Summer 2018 Winter 2018 Early 2019 Spring 2021 Public Consultation Submission of Planning Application Target Planning Decision Anticipated start on site Development Completed and Occupied Next steps We would like to know what you think and would be grateful if you could take the time to fill in a feedback form. Feedback will be given careful consideration and a report will be prepared detailing the issues raised and the responses from the project team. If you have any questions please feel free to speak to a member of the project team. Share Your Thoughts: Write to: FREEPOST RTXU-JGSR-KHLE Higgs Industrial Estate Consultation Your Shout 107 Southbank House Black Prince Road London SE1 7SJ Fill in a feedback form today Call Your Shout on: higgsestate@yourshout.org