Design & Access Statement Childs Hill Baptist Church

Issue 01 20 May 2021

Design and Access Statement incorporating the Planning Statement for Childs Hill Baptist Church 2 Mortimer Close, London NW2 2JY

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Contents

1. Client Brief 2. History of the Church 3. Planning Context 4. Site Analysis 5. The Proposal 6. Building Regulations 7. Sustainability 8. Materials 9. Energy Assessment 10. Water Supply 11. Drainage 12. Refuse and Recycling 13. Cycle Storage 14. Landscaping and Biodiversity (UGF) 15. Travel Plan 16. Car Parking 17. Security 18. Daylight Impact Assessment, Overlooking and Privacy 19. Accessible and Adaptable Housing (Part M) 20. Flood Risk 21. Community Facilities 22. Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 23. Summary 24. Reference Documents 25. Planning Application Documentation

APPENDICES Appendix 1 - Accessible Public Transport Routes and Shops Appendix 2 - List of Schools near to Mortimer Close NW2 2JY Appendix 3 - London Seminary letter dated 5 February 2021 Appendix 4 - CHBC letter dated 10 May 2021

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1. Client Brief

One of the client’s aspirations from the outset has been to retain and enhance the existing building, as a building of character, which has been an integral part of the Childs Hill community for over 150 years. Over the years the church has experienced people having to leave the area because they could not afford to stay due to high accommodation costs. The church includes people who are key workers and who work in the Borough of Barnet. The client’s brief has therefore been created and developed in response to the need for congregants of the church (both younger single people and families as well as older and disabled persons) to have affordable accommodation to rent. Additionally, the church has strong links with a college, the London Seminary, which is a bus ride away in Lane, N3. Students of the Seminary are often faced with the difficulty of finding suitable and affordable accommodation and this proposal is also designed to respond to that need.

Desiring a sustainable approach, the adaptive re-use and renovation of part of the existing building was evaluated and deemed appropriate to provide this much-needed affordable housing accommodation. Through mindful design that respects the existing fabric of the building it was felt that such a project would have a positive effect in revitalising the building and enhancing the public realm around the building.

A presently unused part of the existing premises at lower ground level was identified as being suitable for residential accommodation which could co-exist and yet function separately from the church. Each residential unit would have its own access arrangements and amenity space. The church already has one residential flat on the premises which has been occupied consecutively by various occupants over several decades, and is located at (upper) ground level to the rear of the building between the main church building and Granville Hall. Over the many years that this flat has been in use it has in practice proven that a residential component can comfortably co-exist with the regular activities and functions of the church.

Understanding the social value of inclusive and accessible housing, the client has included a requirement in the brief that adaptable and accessible housing for elderly and disabled persons should be incorporated, as far as is practically possible.

Initial discussions with the client established the following key principles that should be adopted in designing the proposal:

• Adaptive re-use of the lower ground floor level for residential accommodation, • Provide a mix of sizes of residential accommodation ranging from 1 bed to 3 bed units, each with separate entrances as well as incorporating barrier-free access for elderly or disabled persons where possible, • Include accommodation for students, • Create an environment which will be conducive to sustainably supporting a cohesive community from a variety of demographic groups,

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• Prepare a mindful design that respects the fabric of the existing host building and enhances the public realm, • Design a proposal that will enable the church’s activities to continue with a minimum of interference during construction activities. • The proposal should be classified as “Affordable Housing” to benefit lower income households and align with the church’s charitable mission.

2. History of the Church

Since before the Childs Hill Chapel was built, the Baptist church has been a central feature of life in the Childs Hill community.

The existing chapel building was constructed in 1870 where there has been a continuously active presence for over 150 years. The famous London preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) is known to have preached in the church building. The adjoining Granville Hall (probably named after the Liberal politician Earl Granville 1815-1891) was built just after the chapel in 1873 and functioned as a Day School which was responsible for educating over 300 children in the Childs Hill area at its peak. Granville Hall ceased from being a day school when the Childs Hill School was formed in circa 1905. The first Headteacher of the new school, Mr Joshua Heath, was a member of the church.

The triangular accommodation at the rear was completed in 1890. The building was extended above this in 1925 and was subsequently fitted out as a residential 2-bedroom flat in the 1980s and has been in occupation by various residents ever since. The building was damaged during bomb raids in World War 2 and in the 1970s the main chapel fell into a state of disrepair and was subsequently repaired in the 1980s. During the chapel’s refurbishment the church met in the adjoining Granville Hall.

The lower ground floor accommodation (which forms the basis of this proposal) was used as a Youth Club for young people in the community during the 1980s. This was a joint-venture project by the Church and Barnet Council who provided Youth Workers to help oversee the activities in the building. The toilet accommodation in the lower ground floor was built at this time to support the youth club which projects as a block from the rear of the main building towards the alleyway. Other internal structural alterations within the Lower Ground Floor which were made to create an open plan space for the Youth Club also date from this period. The original window openings on the garden facing facade were bricked up at this same time.

The church continues to have a significant role in the life of the community with social events as well as church ones and other activities such as mother and toddler groups, children's meetings and activities for the elderly. It is always seeking to reach out to the immediate community and be more active in such things. These activities will no doubt increase particularly with completion of the New Granville Estate, an adjacent housing development which is currently under construction. The church believes that in the future it will have even more significance in the area for the immediate community with an increased residential population.

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This proposal is part of the church’s vision to respond to the need for affordable housing to rent for some of its congregants and to maintain its charitable legacy in the community.

3. Planning Context

There is no recorded history of planning applications for building work attached to the grouping of church buildings since they were originally constructed. The site is not in a Conservation Area and the buildings are not Listed. There are no Listed Buildings in close proximity to the site. The group of buildings which comprise Childs Hill Baptist Church have historically had a number of Planning Uses and so could be described as “Mixed Use”. The main chapel building is an active church building. The adjoining Granville Hall was originally built to function as a Day School for young children and has been used as the church hall since circa 1905. The caretakers flat at the rear is Planning Use C3 and the lower ground floor component was previously used as a Church Youth Club.

The general planning context is that the current demand for housing in Barnet is more diversified than ever and that there is a shortfall in the provision of affordable housing. The shortage of affordable homes in and close to the most productive urban centres is a major issue. In this regard the three Pillars of the Government White Paper, “Planning for the Future” (August 2020), have been taken into account.

The NPPF states that sustainable development housing should meet the needs of present and future generations, with accessible local services that reflect the community’s needs and support its health, social and cultural well-being. It states that new housing development should also seek to enhance the quality of local places and that the development of sites with good public transport accessibility (ie a PTAL of 3 and above) should be encouraged.

The supporting text to DMDPD Policy DM07, which echoes wording in the Council’s Affordable Housing SPD, notes that the loss from the current dwelling stock of residential units of a type which are in short supply or serving a special housing need, including affordable housing, will normally be resisted. This proposal helps therefore, in a small way, to redress the loss of 16 social rented units in the Granville Estate as a result of the New Granville Estate development. Affordable housing is a valued resource, not only in the wider Borough of Barnet but specifically in this part of Childs Hill.

The London Plan encourages that communities mixed and balanced by tenure and household income should be promoted across London and that a more balanced mix of tenures should be sought in all parts of London. This reflects the aspirations of the NPPF that communities should provide a mix of dwelling types. Indeed, Policy CS4 of Barnet’s Local Plan Core Strategy states that new developments should “Provide a range of sizes and types of accommodation.

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This includes homes for smaller households such as for single key workers or older and vulnerable people.”

Referring to the growth in the population of older people the current trends are part of what is likely to be a long-term structural change in London society and have implications for the type of accommodation London needs to deliver and how best use of stock can be ensured. The London Plan continues to emphasise that buildings should be retained and refurbished where practicable, with the emphasis on sustainable development.

In this context, the Royal Institute of British Architects has highlighted the need for housing that forms an integral part of the memory of a place.

“Housing that creates identity and belonging and helps to drive the recovery from the impact of Covid-19 by creating new jobs and boosting the economy is highly desirable.” RIBA, November 2020

Policy CS10 of Barnet’s Core Strategy adopts the principle in promoting the “enabling of inclusive and integrated community facilities and uses whilst seeking to maximise the use of sustainable travel modes” with the intention of providing a good quality environment for people in an active and supportive local community based on the lifetime neighbourhood principles.

It is therefore a central feature of the client’s objectives in helping to support sustainable living and working in the heart of London. To be effective in supporting mixed and balanced communities is a pillar of both the London Plan & Barnet’s Core Policy and foundational to this planning application proposal. The NPPF also retains a presumption in favour of sustainable development.

Additionally, the proposal complies with the objectives within the Planning Framework to ensure that in meeting the need for homes, safe and healthy living conditions are achieved.

The proposal meets the requirements of the NPPF which states that, “sustainable housing development should meet the needs of present and future generations, with accessible local services that reflect the community’s needs and support its health, social and cultural well- being.

The proposal incorporates a small HMO within the development. Policy DM09 of Barnet’s Development Management Local Plan (DMP)(2012) seeks to encourage HMOs provided that they meet an identified need, do not have a harmful effect on the character and amenities of the surrounding area, are easily accessible by public transport, cycling and walking, and meet the relevant standards for an HMO. Students from Middlesex University and the London Seminary live in the Borough and within the Childs Hill area. The proposal complies with Policies CS NPPF, CS1 and CS5 of Barnet’s Core Strategy (2012). Moreover, DM01 and DM07 of the DMP would be complied with as local character

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would be preserved and there would be no loss of residential accommodation but rather a small increase which is desirable.

Initial, informal discussions with Duty Planning Officers indicated that affordable housing would be welcome as there is a great need for such housing in Barnet. It was suggested that a mix of accommodation would be desirable. In conversation with the Duty Planning Officers it was also confirmed that Pre-Application advice was not mandatory or necessary for this planning application.

4. Site Analysis

The buildings are set back slightly from the two main boundaries facing the public streetscape. The set-back on the Mortimer Close frontage varies slightly along its length and approximates to about 2 metres. The side elevation of the church facing the alleyway features original steel framed, antique glass arched windows and structural brick loadbearing buttresses. The alleyway is a popular route for pedestrians connecting Mortimer Close to Cloister Road. The eastern side of the alleyway opposite currently has construction hoarding erected as the New Granville Estate is under development. We understand that on completion of this development, this side of the alleyway facing the chapel will be formed in part by the gable wall of the new development and rear gardens with timber fencing along their boundaries.

The topography of the site slopes down from Mortimer Close to the walled garden amenity space by about 1.6 metres.

The entrances to the main chapel building and Granville Hall are located on the Mortimer Close frontage. Mortimer Close itself is currently a cul-de-sac but this will be opened up in the new development creating access for residents to the new development when complete. Mortimer Close is currently a Controlled Parking Zone and we understand that there will be no change to this designation in the future and that it will be extended into the New Granville Estate.

5. The Proposal

This proposal is for 100% affordable housing to rent. The client understands the Council’s need for confirmation that the accommodation will be available to rent at affordable housing rates. A letter from the Church to this effect is attached in confirmation of this requirement.

The proposal comprises three Flats contained within the existing curtilage of the host building (without the need for any extension of the host building), as follows:-

• One 3 bed, 4 person flat (Planning Use C3);

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• One 1 bed, 2 person flat capable of being adapted for wheelchair access providing full lifetime capability (Planning Use C3); • 2 single bed rooms with shared living, dining and bathroom, in a self-contained small HMO for students (Planning Use C4).

Each Flat is designed with its own separate entrance and to be contained entirely within the existing walls of the host building with the minimum number of interventions to the fabric of the building. The existing internal, open-plan layout lends itself to being compartmented to provide suitable residential accommodation with both good daylight, outlook and privacy coupled with the provision of a generous external amenity space for each flat.

Two interventions on the alley façade are created for the following purposes;

i), A doorway to form the entrance to Flat 1, and, ii), A window to provide daylight to the kitchen area of Flat 1.

On the garden facing façade of Flats 1 & 2 to the rear of the building, new window openings are provided to align with the newly formed habitable rooms within the lower ground floor. The existing window openings will be utilised for Flat 3. Door openings are also provided in relation from the living rooms to provide access to the amenity spaces which are distributed according to the disposition of each Flat. The amenity areas provided are generous and meet the Council’s requirements for each of the three flats. The amenity space provided for each Flat is as follows:-

Amenity Spaces Flat 1: 38 sqm Flat 2: 20 sqm Flat 3: 27 sqm

Based on the above, we consider that the proposal will provide an excellent level of amenity for future occupiers.

GIFA The Gross Internal Floor Areas (GIFA) provided for the Flats comply with the London Plan and Barnet Council’s guidelines for each type.

Flat 1: 3 bed/4 person; GIFA 74 sqm; Built-in storage, 5 sqm Flat 2: 1 bed/2person; GIFA 62 sqm; Built-in storage, 4 sqm Flat 3: small HMO; 2 bed/2 person; GIFA 50 sqm; Built-in storage, 3 sqm

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All Flats have been designed with good window sizes to allow high levels of natural light to permeate the habitable rooms within the internal layout. All habitable rooms and kitchens are provided with passive ventilation, privacy and daylight. The orientation of the habitable rooms enhances the amenity, including views across the garden. The proposal satisfies Policies DM01 and DM02 of the DMP-DPD, which require that new residential development should provide a high standard of internal design and layout.

The floor to ceiling height within each of the flats will be generally between 2.3 metres and 2.5 metres depending on final detailed technical specifications and calculations for structure, acoustic, thermal and fire resistance. It is our objective to maximise the floor to ceiling dimension to facilitate the natural movement of air in order to address the unique heat island effect of London as well to secure optimum levels of daylight for occupants, as required by the London Plan.

All entrances to the residential accommodation are separate from the main church and church hall. Flat 1 has its own approach from the alleyway. The entrances to Flats 2 and 3 are from within the walled garden which is accessed from an entrance off the alleyway.

The entrance to the existing upper ground floor flat is from the walled garden area by means of a separate staircase.

6. Building Regulations

The proposal is designed to comply with the Building Regulations. For the purpose of this report we would specifically highlight the following:-

6.1 Fire Safety The proposals are designed to comply with the Building Regulations. The requisite level of horizontal and vertical Fire separation will be provided to comply with Approved Document B, Volume 1 & 2 between Building Uses. The requisite level of Horizontal Fire separation will be provided between the Church Uses on the Ground Floor and the Residential Use on the Lower Ground Floor. Vertical Fire separation will be provided between church uses and the residential uses where required. Vertical Fire separation will also be provided between residential units and designated Fire Escapes within the building. A fire alarm system will be incorporated, as required, to satisfy the Building Regulations. Smoke alarms will be provided throughout. Means of Escape for occupants of the building will be provided to satisfy the Building Regulations for each of the designated uses.

6.2 Acoustics: Resistance to the passage of sound The proposals are designed to comply with the Building Regulations, Approved Document E.

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The requisite level of horizontal acoustic separation will be provided between the Church Uses on the Ground Floor and the Residential Uses on the Lower Ground Floor.

The proposed internal residential layout will incorporate acoustic insulation to resist the passage of sound and reverberation between dwellings to comply with Parts E1, E2 and E3 of the Building Regulations.

There are no proposals for external plant that could cause a noise nuisance.

An acoustician will be appointed to ensure that the performance required is achieved between occupancies and the necessary Compliance Certification granted for Building Regulation approval.

7. Sustainability

The adaptive re-use of an existing building is in itself probably one of the most sustainable decisions that is possible to make when preparing a proposal for development for better housing. The London Plan states that buildings should be retained and refurbished where practicable. The robust construction of this building is such that it can with relative ease accommodate being re-purposed for residential use. The recycling of existing buildings reduces considerably the carbon footprint. The initial embodied carbon was expended a long time ago and is a cure for excessive greenhouse gas emissions. Low carbon and recycled materials will be used in the construction.

Sustainable environmental control will be achieved through efficient and eco-friendly energy sources, including natural ventilation. Also, the utilisation of smart control systems in the heating and lighting systems will optimise the economic, environmental and social benefits as much as possible.

8. Materials

The existing building is constructed in a robust manner from traditional materials which have a long-life expectancy. The materials selected for use in the new construction and areas of adaptation and renewal will continue this legacy and be mainly traditional in nature to allow the structure to “breathe” as was originally intended and extend its life expectancy. The existing Imperial-sized London Stock brickwork and “Soft Reds” detailed on the façade that need replacing will be achieved using recycled brick and repointed with lime mortar joints. In areas where repointing has previously been carried out with sand and cement, a programme of raking out and repointing the joints with lime mortar will be developed. It is also proposed that the toilet extension built in the 1980s in concrete brick will be colour blended to match the patina of the aged London Stock brickwork adjacent on both the alleyway and garden

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elevations. We envisage that the London Stock brick work will need to be gently washed with water to remove layers of grime and pollution on the surface.

The proposal will incorporate environmentally sustainable and non-toxic sustainable construction both in terms of the type of building materials and construction methods to upgrade the internal performance providing better occupational health and well-being. A high standard of non-combustible and breathable insulation will be specified to assist in reducing heat losses in winter whilst staying cool in summer to avoid overheating. It will also include the specification of materials with high ratings in the BRE “Green Guide to Specification.” Materials will be responsibly sourced and the use of recycled materials will be incorporated as much as is practically possible.

Windows and doors will be double-glazed to provide a high standard of thermal and acoustic insulation.

9. Energy Assessment

9.1 SAP A SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) Energy Assessment will be carried out to show compliance with the Building Regulations (Approved Document L1A or Approved Document L1B). From these calculations an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will be produced for each Flat.

9.2 Energy Consumption (Heating) The proposal makes use of the existing gas mains supply to the building and separate meters will be provided for each of the new residential units, as required.

The heating and hot water systems will comply with the Government’s Clean Growth Strategy which aims to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions and provide UK homes with greater comfort and lower energy bills. The supply of efficient energy will be provided from renewable sources as much as possible. Consideration has been given to an all-electric or part-electric system to reduce emissions but there are concerns regarding efficiency and affordability of an all-electric solution. An ASHP (Air Source Heat Pump) was considered but there are also concerns regarding its unsightly appearance and possible noise issues.

A high efficiency, A-rated, natural gas condensing combination boiler with ErP energy rating avoiding the need for water storage will be installed and sized accordingly for each flat. The Services Engineering Consultant advises that individual boilers for each Flat will be more efficient than a single centralised boiler. Each boiler will incorporate Weather compensation, Load compensation, Flue Gas Heat Recovery (FGHR) and Smart Controls for time and temperature to comply with Boiler Plus Regulations.

Natural, passive ventilation with opening windows will be adopted throughout.

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Bathrooms and kitchens will be supplemented with a d-MEV decentralised, mechanical extract to provide superior ventilation and efficiency by drawing moisture-laden air out of the “wet rooms” and prevent condensation and mould growth. These will be powered by low watt, low voltage DC motors for minimum energy consumption and consideration given to “Smart App” controlled models and have very quiet running, below 20dB(A). Models will be selected in line with SAP Appendix Q eligibility and comply with Building Regulations, Part F for System 3.

9.3 NOx Emissions (Air Quality) Gas boilers will be Class 6. This standard equates to a dry NOx level with a maximum limit of 56mg/kWh for each boiler.

9.4 Energy Consumption (Lighting) The proposal makes use of the existing electrical supply to the building and meters will be provided for each of the new residential units. The proposal will comply with Building Regulations Approved Document Part L1A.

Low energy LED light fittings will be installed internally throughout (which will also reduce the potential for overheating). Presence detectors will be incorporated where appropriate in common areas, Means of Escape routes and Bathrooms. All internal light fittings will be dedicated energy efficient light fittings with efficiency greater than 40 lumens per circuit watt.

All external lighting for entrances and entrance routes will comply with BS 5489 L 2013 and Building Regulations Part Q.

9.5 Energy Consumption (White Goods) All white goods provided will have an A+ rating under the EU Energy Efficiency Labelling Scheme.

10. Water Supply

The proposal makes use of the existing water mains supply to the building.

Each residential unit will have 100% of their water supplied through a water meter. This will incorporate water saving and efficiency measures that comply with Regulation 36 (2)(b) of Part G of the Building Regulations to ensure that a maximum of 105 litres of water is consumed per person per day. (excluding allowance of 5 litres for external water consumption).

Internal potable water use will be limited through the specification of low flow fittings and dual flush toilets. The following specification will be considered in order to meet the water consumption target:

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• Basin taps – 5 litres/min • WCs – 5 / 2.6 litre flush • Kitchen taps – 7.5 litres / min

All relevant white goods provided will have maximum water efficiency ratings.

11. Drainage

11.1 Foul Drainage The existing foul drainage from the lower ground floor discharges to the Thames Water sewer and will continue to be utilised. New drainage runs from the proposed bathrooms and kitchens in each of the flats will be connected to manholes located in the garden amenity area and discharged through a pumping chamber into the existing drainage run, as shown on the application drawings.

11.2 Surface and Roof Drainage The water run-off from the roofs at the rear and from the hard standing we believe currently goes to a soakaway. The proposal would like to continue to make use of this and improve it to the satisfaction of Building Control if possible as part of a SUDS design and depending on the permeability of the ground sub-strate. If after the necessary investigations and tests, should the soakaway prove to be ineffective then a separate drainage run may be incorporated with a pumping chamber provided, through which the water will be discharged into the main sewer when there is excess water in the system. There will be no change in principle as the existing arrangement is a combined system for foul and roof water.

12. Refuse and Recycling

The proposal will comply with Barnet’s Waste and Recycling Strategy (2018).

Facilities for the storage of waste and recyclable materials are to be located within the site boundary at the corner of the church building and the alleyway. This is immediately adjacent to Mortimer Close which is the point of collection and as shown on the application drawings.

The enclosed storage area for the new residential units is designed to be kept separate from the church waste and the waste from the existing caretaker’s flat.

These facilities will be designed to an appropriate standard and screened to protect the character and appearance of the area.

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13. Cycle Storage

A secure, covered enclosure for the storage of 6 cycles is provided within the walled garden to encourage residents to minimise (or avoid) car use and ownership in favour of sustainable modes of transport.

14. Landscaping and Biodiversity

The existing garden area will be restructured as a walled garden to provide private amenity space for each of the three flats as shown on the application drawings. Permeable paving will be incorporated together with the re-use of existing York stone and permeable joints in the new layout. Flower-rich perennial planting and hedges will be introduced to help demarcate the areas. Appropriate species of plants and shrubs will be selected to enhance the biodiversity of the space to provide a suitable habitat for birds, bees and butterflies.

A sedum roof will be provided to the cycle store to further enhance the biodiversity of the garden.

14.1 Urban Greening Factor

Element Urban Greening Factor Area (sqm) Green Sedum Roof 0.8 15 Flower-rich 0.7 10 perennial planting Hedges 0.6 16 Amenity Grassland (Lawn) 0.4 40 Permeable paving 0.1 40

(0.8 x 15) + (0.7 x 10) + (0.6 x 16) + (0.4 x 40) + (0.1 x 40) = UGF of 0.40 121

15. Travel Plan

In terms of accessibility, the application site is located within a PTAL rating of 3 which is considered to be of medium accessibility. However, there are higher areas of accessibility in close proximity to the site. The town centre of is approximately 1 km from the application site which has a good collection of shops including a Sainsburys supermarket. There is also a Co-Op supermarket on the corner of Road and Lane which is just a few minutes’ walk from the site.

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There are a number of Bus stops on Cricklewood Lane and Finchley Road with direct communications to central London (to the south) and , Hendon, Finchley and Barnet (to the north). There are also good opportunities for cycling and walking. There are also coaches to the north of England and to Scotland from Golders Green as well as coaches to Luton Airport and Stansted. Thameslink trains from Cricklewood go to Bedford in the north and Central London and Brigton to the south.

The site is therefore considered to be easily accessible and local residents confirm that there is good access to a wide range of public transport modes.

A list of currently available public transport connections are included in Appendix 1.

16. Car Parking

It is the client’s aspiration to encourage residents of the proposed accommodation to make use of sustainable modes of transport and to avoid the need for car use.

Taking into account the number of occupants, the type of accommodation and the accessibility of services and facilities that are available by non-car modes, there should be little need for car ownership. Consequently, the development should be unlikely to result in more than 1 or possibly 2 cars at the most. On street car parking is available for residents provided a permit is obtained and there is no evidence to suggest that the area is one where parking stress exists which would warrant excluding occupants from obtaining a permit, if necessary.

The proposal complies with the objectives of helping to create a more liveable city and reduce CO2 emissions.

17. Security

The proposals have been prepared in accordance with the principles of Part Q of the Building Regulations and the Metropolitan Police initiative, “Secured by Design – Designing out crime” that encourages crime prevention measures to be incorporated in the design of developments.

Each of the separate entrances will be well lit with their own Access Control System controlling access to the building.

Specification of all windows and doors at the access level (lower ground floor) will be considered to ensure a high standard of physical security and safety is achieved in accordance with the Regulations.

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18. Daylight Impact Assessment, Overlooking and Privacy

There is no change to the existing building volume of the host building in the proposal so there is therefore no loss of daylight and no impact on surrounding properties. Existing window openings for Flat 3 will be re-used.

The nearest property adjacent to the proposal is the rear of No 253 Cricklewood Lane. There will be no overlooking given the orientation of the facades and fenestration of both properties. The privacy of occupants of both the proposal property and the neighbouring property will be unaffected.

Window sizes in the new proposal are good and designed to be compatible with the existing traditional construction of the building which provide good standards of daylight to the habitable rooms of the proposal. Windows will be vertical sliding sash windows.

19. Accessible and Adaptable Housing (Part M)

It has been the objective of the client from the outset to future proof the accommodation as much as possible.

Consequently, Flat 2, whose location and disposition lends itself more naturally to incorporating the requirements regarding the approach and internal layout, has been designed in accordance with Approved Document Part M, Volume 1, M4(2) of the Building Regulations for Accessible and adaptable buildings.

20. Flood Risk

According to GOV.UK the site is deemed to be at very Low Risk of Surface Water Flooding and has a very low risk of flooding from rivers and the sea. Furthermore, from the available records we note the following:

1. The site is in Flood Zone 1. 2. There are no Ground Water Flood incidents. 3. The site is not identified in the British Geological Survey Ground Water Susceptibility map. 4. Surrounding areas are also shown at very low risk. 5. The British Geological Survey does not indicate potential for Elevated Groundwater.

21. Community Facilities

Childs Hill Baptist Church is itself a facility which is used by the community with activities for the elderly as well as mums and toddlers and young people.

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As an integrated facility the proposal will serve to further enhance the well-being of the residential occupants over a range of demographics from students to family as well as the elderly and disabled.

Other community facilities within easy walking distance and close to the site are:

1. Childs Hill Library on Cricklewood Lane is a 2 minute walk from the proposal site. 2. Childs Hill Park with tennis courts, a children’s playground, a café and toilets is a 5 minute walk from the site. Clitterhouse Brook, a tributary of the River Brent, runs along the southern edge of the park which is visible in places. There is access from Nant Road, Hodford Road and Granville Road. Other facilities which are included in the park are, 11 a side football, tennis (free), outdoor gym and children’s play areas. 3. Hampstead Bathing Ponds, for outdoor swimming, are a 30 minute walk from the site and Swiss Cottage indoor swimming pool is one bus ride away. 4. Golders Hill Park is a 15 minute walk from the site. This park has waterways with a small zoo, deer and emu enclosure, butterfly garden, walled garden and pergola including a café and toilets.

22. Community Infrastructure Levy

Childs Hill Baptist Church is recognised by HMRC as a Charitable Trust. Also, the proposal in its entirety is for Affordable Housing to rent. Therefore, on this basis we understand that the church qualifies for mandatory exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy.

23. Summary

The proposal creates a solution to an identified need for affordable housing accommodation based on current and future demographics and the needs of different groups in the community, including disabled people. This proposal therefore complies with the NPPF requiring local authorities to plan for a mix of housing based on current and future demographics, market trends and the needs of different groups in the community, including disabled people. We believe that the proposal also meets the objectives and requirements of the New London Plan 2021 as well as Barnet Council’s Planning Policies.

This proposal constitutes a development that provides a quality environment with a high standard of internal design and layout together with a very good standard of residential amenity for occupants. In doing so, the proposal enhances the quality of the private environment within the walled garden as well as the public realm. The interventions and improvements to the host building will animate and improve the character and appearance of the street scene along the pedestrian public alleyway and facing the garden. It will

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contribute positively to making the area around the church building and alleyway safer and better for people.

The proposal will provide accessible and adaptable accommodation for elderly and disabled people (with a temporary or permanent physical impairment) as well as for young families and single students. The proposal creates opportunity for disabled people to achieve independent living within a cohesive social, community setting focussed on the church. It complies with the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework to ensure that in meeting the need for homes, safe and healthy living conditions are achieved.

The proposal has no negative physical impact on the area. It is not obtrusive and will improve the general character and visual appearance of the area by renovating and adapting part of the existing building. Through the use of appropriate traditional materials the area will be enhanced by creating a long term, sustainable solution.

This project should also benefit smaller local construction companies as a local initiative that furthers the public good. Therefore, delivery of the project will have social value attached to it which has the potential to be transformational in bringing opportunity to the many small businesses that are the life-blood of the community.

24. Reference Documents

NPPF National Planning Policy Framework (2019) The London Plan 2021 Barnet’s Local Plan (Core Strategy) Development Plan Document, September 2012 Barnet’s Local Plan Supplementary Planning Document, Sustainable Design & Construction, October 2016 Barnet Adopted Standards for Housing in Multiple Occupation Government White Paper, “Planning for the Future” (August 2020) Building Better Building Beautiful Commission (2019) – Creating Space for beauty: Interim Report Building Regulations Approved Documents A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, P, Q, and R.

25. Planning Application Documentation

This Report is to be read in conjunction with the following planning application drawings:-

CHBC/01: Site Plan CHBC/02: Lower Ground Floor Plan CHBC/03: Sections CHBC/04: Elevations CHBC/05: Flat 1 – plan layout

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CHBC/06: Flat 2 – plan layout CHBC/07: Flat 3 – plan layout CHBC/08: Amenity Space, plan layout CHBC/09: Plan showing location of refuse & recycling bin store

CHBP/2221/D1: Proposed Foul & Surface Drainage to Rear Development and,

Survey Drawings of Existing Buildings:

913418 B: Basement Plan 913418 E: Elevations 913418 G: Ground Floor Plan 913418 M: Mezzanine Floor Plan 913418 R: Roof Plan 913418 S: Sections 913418 : Land Survey

Also included are the following attachments:-

Appendix 1 - Public Transport Connections Appendix 2 - Schools Appendix 3 - London Seminary letter dated 5 February 2021 (pdf attached) Appendix 4 - CHBC letter dated 10 May 2021 (pdf attached)

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APPENDIX 1 : Accessible Public Transport Routes and Shops

Buses from Cricklewood Lane

North (2 minute walk to bus stop)

245 to Golders Green Station

260 to Golders Green Station

460 to Bus Station (via Golders Green, Henlys Corner and Finchley Central)

West & South (1 minute walk to bus stop)

245 to Alperton Station (via Cricklewood, Neasden and Wembley)

260 to White City Bus Station (via Cricklewood, Willesden Green, Harlesden and Acton)

460 to Pound Lane (via Cricklewood and Willesden Green)

Buses from Finchley Road

North (4 minute walk to bus stop)

13 to North Finchley Bus Station (via Golders Green, Henlys Corner and Finchley Central)

139 to Golders Green Station

328 to Golders Green Station

South & East (3 minute walk to bus stop)

13 to Victoria Station (via Finchley Road Station, Swiss Cottage, St John’s Wood, Baker Street, Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner)

139 to Waterloo Station (via West Hampstead, Baker Street, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square)

328 to Chelsea Worlds End or Limerston Street (via West Hampstead, Kilburn High Road, Westbourne Park, Notting Hill Gate and Earls Court)

Buses from Hendon Way

South East (5 minute walk to bus stop)

113 to Oxford Circus (via Finchley Road Station, Swiss Cottage, St John’s Wood and Baker Street)

North West (5 minute walk to bus stop)

113 to Station (via Hendon, Fiveways Corner and )

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Buses from The Vale

West & North (8 minute walk to bus stop)

102 to Brent Cross Shopping Centre

226 to Ealing Broadway Station (via Cricklewood, Dollis Hill, Harlesden, Park Royal and Hanger Lane)

East & North (9 minute walk to bus stop)

102 to Edmonton Green Bus Station (via Golders Green Station, Henlys Corner, , and Bounds Green)

226 to Golders Green Station

Local Amenities and Shops (time by walking / public transport)

All Saints C of E Primary School (1 minute)

Childs Hill Library (1 minute)

Co-op Childs Hill (3 minutes)

Screwfix Childs Hill (4 minutes)

Costa Coffee Childs Hill (4 minutes)

Childs Hill Primary School (6 minutes)

Co-op Cricklewood Lane (6 minutes)

Cricklewood Thameslink Station (10 minutes)

Co-op Cricklewood (10 minutes)

Sainsbury’s Golders Green (10-15 minutes)

Post Office Golders Green (10-15 minutes)

Argos Cricklewood (10-15 minutes)

Golders Green Underground Station (10-15 minutes)

Golders Green Bus Station (10-15 minutes)

Tesco Superstore Brent Cross (15 minutes)

Tesco Express Fortune Green Road (15 minutes)

B&Q Cricklewood (15 minutes)

Wickes Cricklewood (15 minutes)

Lidl Cricklewood (15 minutes)

West Hampstead Thameslink Station (15 minutes)

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West Hampstead Underground Station (15 minutes)

West Hampstead Overground Station (15 minutes)

Golders Green Library (15-20 minutes)

Brent Cross Shopping Centre (20 minutes)

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APPENDIX 2: List of Schools near to Mortimer Close NW2 2JY

Nurseries: Jack and Jill, All Saints Church Hall, London NW2 2TJ Abbey Nursery School, Cricklewood Baptist Church, Sneyd Rd, London NW2 6AN

Primary Schools All Saints Church of England Primary School, Cricklewood Lane, London NW2 2TH Childs Hill Primary School, Dersingham Rd, Cricklewood, London NW2 1SL Wessex Gardens Primary School, Wessex Gardens, London NW11 9RR Claremont Primary School, Claremont Rd, London NW2 1AB St Luke’s Church of England Primary School, Kidderpore Ave, London NW3 7SU

Secondary Schools Whitefield School, Claremont Rd, London NW2 1TR Hampstead School, Westbere Rd, London NW2 3RT Hendon School, Golders Rise, Hendon, London NW4 2HP St Mary’s and St John’s Church of England School, Sunningfields Rd, Hendon NW4 4QR

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