KNAPDALE CLOSE SE23 Guildmore in Partnership with Lewisham Homes

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA INTRODUCTION

There is a housing crisis and this scheme forms part of the response by Lewisham Council.

Guildmore is working in partnership with Lewisham Homes and Lewisham Council and are working together to create new affordable housing in the Eliot Bank area of Forest Hill.

The scheme comprises the demolition of an existing garage block and the provision of a new car parking at Knapdale Close along with the construction of seventeen (17) new homes comprising:

• Three (3) houses

• Fourteen (14) apartments

• Landscaping

• Estate improvement including a new play-space area, additional refuse stores and improved traffic management

• Thirty-four (34) car parking spaces and forty-eight (48) cycle spaces

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA HIGHWAY TRAFFIC REPORT (PLANNING APPROVED)

Paul Mew Associates (PMA) was instructed by Lewisham Homes to provide highways consultancy services in relation to the proposed development of new dwellings at Knapdale Close, London SE23. The outcome of this piece of work formed part of the planning application.

The planning application was submitted to the London Borough of Lewisham in March 2018.

Prior to carrying out the additional work contained in the Transport Statement Addendum, PMA spoke with Lewisham Council’s Highways Department. It was explained that they would be observing and recording the refuse vehicles and crew as they head up Eliot Bank into Knapdale Close, and back down again so they could see the problematic areas and respond accordingly with a review of the existing single/double yellow line restrictions in the area and proposing extensions if/where necessary to facilitate refuse vehicle access.

Information taken from the Highway Traffic Report in the Transport statement as follows:

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA TRANSPORT STATEMENT

• The Transport Addendum was prepared to respond to issues raised by residents and the Council regarding planning application DC/18/106452, highlighting existing and proposed refuse and emergency vehicle access, and existing and proposed parking conditions.

• A site visit was arranged to monitor the estate and three key areas were identified where parked vehicles are currently causing access issues for large vehicles. Knapdale Close junction with Elliot Bank, the bend in Knapdale Close adjacent to flats 14-33 – and the turning head at the end of Knapdale Close adjacent to flats 34-53 - Further shown in Appendix A, image 1a

• The loss of two kerb side parking spaces on Eliot Bank to provide new double yellow lines to accommodate the turning swept paths of large vehicles entering and exiting Knapdale Close will have no material bearing on existing parking conditions locally - Further shown in Appendix A, image 1b & 1c

• Consent was agreed that the double yellow line stopping restrictions will be incorporated into a package of S278 Highways Works which the Council would secure as a condition of any future planning permission. Further shown in Appendix A, image 1d

• The highways works that are an obligation of the consent include parking restriction to better manage to the road in the long term, see images in Appendix A, image 1b & 1c

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA SUMMARY OF APPROVED PLANNING CONDITIONS

Planning consent Proposal Reason

Parking suspension Planning approved Continuous area – Increased length of Knapdale Close zoned areas – see see Appendix A, delivery lorry over refuse junction with Eliot Appendix A, image 1b image 1d vehicle, will physically not be Bank possible to enter and exit 9:30 – 12:00 & without damaging other 13:30 – 15:30 vehicles. Monday to Saturday See Appendix B, image 1c

Parking suspension Planning approved Continuous area – Increased length of Knapdale Close zoned areas – see see Appendix A, delivery lorry over refuse adjacent to 14-33 Appendix A, image 1c image 1d vehicle, will physically not be possible to enter and exit 9:30 – 12:00 & without damaging other 13:30 – 15:30 vehicles. Monday to Saturday See Appendix B, image 1c

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT UPDATE

• Following a meeting with resident representatives, Guildmore have produced detailed responses and the measures we will implement to address and mitigate resident concerns with regards to parking and construction traffic.

• To ensure the highest standards, it is proposed that a Code of Good Construction Practice be introduced and adhered to by all contractors and sub contractors working on the Knapdale Close development. This will be subject to review and final agreement with all interested partners and stakeholders.

• The Code of Good Construction Practice embraces the principles laid down by the Considerate Constructors Scheme and are summarised in Appendix D.

• The summary of resident concerns are the following:

• PARKING FOR RESIDENTS • PARKING FOR CONTRACTORS • DELIVERIES DURING RUSH HOUR & SCHOOL DROP OFF / PICK UP

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA PROPOSED RESIDENT & CONTRACTOR PARKING

• With health and safety and local congestion our primary concern we deem it suitable to request parking restrictions within Eliot Bank and Knapdale Close for the duration of construction for the following times:

• 9:30 – 12:00 & 13:30 – 15:30 Monday to Saturday

• Lewisham Homes conducted an assessment and identified a total of 22 vulnerable residents living on Knapdale Close and Eliot Bank. 22 temporary parking bays will be made available during the construction phase.

• The proposed temporary parking bays will be alongside Eliot Bank and on Knapdale Close. The location of the proposed bays can be seen in Appendix E.

• There will be no provision for contractor parking on Eliot Bank or the wider estate. This will be managed by including this as a condition of appointment with sub-contractors

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT & SCHOOL SAFETY

• The temporary road restrictions within Eliot Bank and Knapdale Close reduces any risks that might be present if these roads were to remain open to the public.

• The times of the restrictions will ensure that deliveries and construction traffic do not conflict with rush hour traffic and school drop off times. Residents travelling to nearby schools will be advised to reroute their journey through Sydenham Rise (North) and Thorpewood Avenue (South) to further reduce any health and safety concerns, particularly during school pick up times. Please see Appendix F.

• Traffic marshalls will coordinate and manage construction traffic, directing delivery drivers and alerting pedestrians where necessary

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA PROPOSED ADDITONAL MEASURES TO ACCOMMODATE RESIDENTS CONCERNS

• Deliveries will go through a pre-booking system with agreed timed / phased deliveries to avoid peak times (avoiding school run/rush hour). • All deliveries are carefully planned to ensure no build up of construction traffic, managed by Traffic Marshalls. Traffic Marshall will ensure minimal disruption or build up of traffic on surrounding roads • Regular checks and wash downs of the roads will be implemented and we shall ensure the site is safe and tidy at all times • Parking suspensions will only be in place for construction hours 9:30 – 12:00 & 13:30 – 15:30 Monday to Saturday • During mobilisation we will agree limits for dust, noise and vibration, install acoustic attenuation and dust proof barriers and agree a monitoring regime with real-time notifications • Pedestrian routes within the site will be clearly signed, with additional temporary barriers used where required during major loading events

BENEFIT OF THE MEASURES

• Less deliveries • Lower carbon impact • Quicker build time • Safer for the public

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA HOW WE MANAGE HEALTH & SAFETY

• In House Safety Department

• External Safety Advisors

• 2 Safety Audits per site per month minimum

• Daily & Weekly Audits by Senior Project Manager

• Site Safety Inductions and Toolbox Talks – Weekly

• Guildmore Safety Committee

• All management staff are safety trained to CITB standards

• Careful planning & consideration given to works in residential areas

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDICES

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX A

APPENDIX A

- Image 1a - Problem areas for access for refuse collection and other large vehicles - Image 1b - Planning approved parking restrictions; Knapdale Close junction with Eliot Bank - Image 1c - Planning approved parking restrictions; Adjacent to 14-33 Knapdale Close - Image 1d - Kerbside inventory - Eliot Bank and Knapdale Close

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix A - Image 1a Problem areas for access for refuse collection and other large vehicles

Single/Double Yellow Line denotes Proposed Parking Restricted Zone

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix A - Image 1b Planning approved parking restrictions; Knapdale Close junction with Eliot Bank

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix A - Image 1c Planning approved parking restrictions; Adjacent to 14-33 Knapdale Close

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix A - Image 1d Kerbside inventory - Eliot Bank and Knapdale Close

Single/Double Yellow Line denotes Proposed Parking North view Central view South view Restricted Zone

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX B

APPENDIX B

- Image 1a - Refuse Lorry entering and exiting; Knapdale Close junction with Eliot Bank - Image 1b – Refuse lorry entering and exiting; Adjacent to 14-33 Knapdale Close - Image 1c – Vehicle access route – showing articulated lorries cannot pass with parked cars in place

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix B - Image 1a Refuse Lorry entering and exiting; Knapdale Close junction with Eliot Bank

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix B - Image 1a Refuse lorry entering and exiting; Adjacent to 14-33 Knapdale Close

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix B – Image 1C Vehicle access route

Vehicle access route showing articulated lorries cannot pass with parked cars in place

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX C

APPENDIX C

- Image 1a - Proposed image of flats - Image 1b - Proposed image of houses - Image 1c - Proposed landscaping

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix C – Image 1a Proposed image of flats

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix C – Image 1b Proposed image of houses

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA Appendix C – Image 1c Proposed Landscaping

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX D

Care - All work will be carried out safely and in such a way that it will not inconvenience pedestrians or other road users. Special care will be taken to ensure that pedestrians with sight, hearing or mobility difficulties are not inconvenienced or endangered and that access is maintained for those in wheelchairs or pushing prams.

Clean - Footways and carriageways affected by works are to be kept in a tidy and safe condition. Hoardings, scaffolds, warning lights and other features are to be kept clean and neat.

Considerate - As far as possible, works are to be carried out in such a way that noise and dust are kept to a minimum, and at times which will minimise the effect on city workers, residents and visitors

Co-Operative - The principal contractor is to ensure that sub-contractors, suppliers and others working on, or near the site, maintain the standards of this Code of Good Practice.

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX E

Eliot Bank - Proposed temporary parking bays outlined red

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX E

Knapdale Close - Proposed parking bays outlined red

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA APPENDIX F

Proposed alternative vehicular route

Proposed alternative pedestrian route

Guildmore Limited, 61 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 3AA