PLANNING Introduction FRAMEWORK

Introduction We are expecting significant growth in Kentish The Council intends to adopt the final planning planning The planning framework area focuses on three areas: The draft planning framework for Town in the coming years. There is the potential for framework as a supplementary planning document Kentish Town has been prepared by comprehensive redevelopment in parts of the area to and it will help to shape the type, nature and feel of 1 The planning framework focus area the Council’s Regeneration and Place create a new employment-led mixed-use neighbourhood any development that happens in the area. It will help This is the primary area of focus of the planning Team. It sets out the draft vision and that could deliver a substantial number of new homes, guide any future development of the area and will be framework and the main area to which the guidance strategies that will guide and coordinate alongside new jobs and commercial space. an important consideration when assessing planning applies. applications. development in the area. To help guide the future planning of the area Camden 2 Potential development site This is an important part of the borough Council has prepared a draft planning framework for This is the main opportunity to give us your views on The area to the north of the railway, behind and we think it is important to set out an Kentish Town. draft planning framework and we want your input to help Road is currently low density industrial land that is a us shape the future of this important area. ambitious vision for the area The draft framework sets out an emerging vision for protected part of the Local Plan Kentish Town Industry the future of the area. The ambition is for a new vibrant We are running a public consultation on the draft Area but could be a potential development site. employment led mixed use neighbourhood with an planning framework until 7 December 2018. 3 Regis Road Growth Area exciting mix of employment, residential and community The following boards provide a summary of the draft The Local Plan designates the Kentish Town Regis Road uses alongside new parks and open spaces. We planning framework. The full draft framework document Growth Area. It identifies the area for comprehensive expect development in the area to be transformative, is available online at employment-led mixed use redevelopment. comprehensive and coordinated. www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework

The planning framework area Timeline

N February - March 2018 Public engagement HIGHGATE ROAD on ‘ideas and opportunities’ GORDON HOUSE ROAD

Spring - Summer 2018 MANSFIELD ROAD FORTESS ROAD Review responses 2 and prepare a draft planning framework

GRAFTON ROAD 1 KENTISH TOWN 3 LEIGHTON ROAD Autumn 2018

REGIS ROAD Public engagement on the draft planning HOLMES ROAD framework

MALDEN ROAD

Planning Framework Focus Area Winter Potential development site 2018/2019 Regis Road Growth Area Review engagement KENTISH TOWN station responses and

KENTISH TOWN ROAD develop final WEST station draft planning PRINCE OF WALES ROAD station framework Get involved Spring 2019 Come along to our Fill in our online Email your Light touch public Kentish Town Library questionnaire response drop-ins engagement on the adoption draft Come along and talk to members of the The engagement material and Do you have more to tell us? Please email planning framework Placeshaping Team at one of our drop in questionnaire can be viewed and any additional feedback to: sessions. These will be held at: completed online by visiting: [email protected]

Kentish Town Library www.camden.gov.uk/ Have a kentishtownframework question? • Thursday 8 November, 1pm to 4pm 2019 Copies of the questionnaire are also • Tuesday 20 November, 5pm to 8pm ? available at Kentish Town Library and Adopt framework Email [email protected] or as Supplementary The consultation boards will be on display can be left there once completed. call us on 020 7974 4703 Planning Document at the library for the duration of the (SPD) consultation period. If you or someone you know needs help understanding this information, including language or any other special requirements please let us know. This timeline may be subject to change

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK

Early engagement A first stage of public engagement was held over a four week period between 26 February and 26 March 2018. It focused on conversations with the community about 26 February - opportunities and ideas for the area. 23 March 2018 The public engagement included a number of drop in events at Kentish Town Library. There was an exhibition of the materials accompanied by a questionnaire to capture feedback. Meetings and workshops with key stakeholders including 50+ the Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forum and Dartmouth participants Park Neighbourhood Forum were also held. The engagement process was an opportunity for the team to understand local issues and gain insight from residents and businesses in the area. We have used comments and responses from these sessions to help to develop the draft framework. 80+ responses

Workshop with KTNF and DPNF Drop-in events, Kentish Town Library Issues and ideas Strengths identified in the last engagement A sample of some of the thoughts and ideas...

Opportunity The for new and Needs to be a genuine Both sites are pretty industrial Proximity existing Existing commitment to actually to Central affordable and out of the way, extending mixed services and housing affordable housing London community the High Street and making shops on the them more people orientated high street Historic is a great idea. buildings and in the throughout wider area Offer local apprentices the area to help young people Proximity to in the area Need to confront issues The cluster Heath such as air pollution, Diversity of the sustainability and cllimate of creative existing industry industries in Protect and expand the City The public in the area and the area the employment Farm! It’s an amazing and transport The rare resource and could network opportunities it size and brings become the centre for local Make use of warehouses opportunity food growing and allotments and old buildings of the site

Weaknesses I think a number of smaller Better cycling provision all green spaces would work over the area and open up better than a single large Poor connection to Hampstead Heath green open space access to Poor air Poor Kentish quality and public Town from pollution realm Gospel Oak More outdoor seating A wide range of housing areas to attract families, stock so families can stay workers during lunch, and in the area would be great events at weekends Under-used shops and Busy roads Poor and Poor unattractive and traffic unsafe cycle pedestrian high street congestion routes access There is a real need through the for youth specific Develop an annual industrial community facilities local festival areas

This consultation What happens next? Please read on for a

This consultation is the main opportunity for you to Following the consultation, we will analyse the summary of the draft give us your feedback on the draft planning framework responses. The feedback will help inform the further and we want your input to help shape the future of this development of the framework document. A consultation framework then fill important area. report summarising the responses will also be prepared. All the details regarding public this consultation, how to The next steps will be influenced by the responses out our consultation respond and reports from previous engagement can be received. It is currently planned that a final draft of the found on our website at framework will be released for a final stage of light touch questionnaire www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework public consultation, prior to adoption as an SPD.

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING AREA AND context FRAMEWORK

Planning policy context Regis Road Growth Area Kentish Town Industry Area Neighbourhood planning The Regis Road Growth Area is identified in the Local The area north of Regis Road and the railways remains There are two active neighbourhood forums in the Plan as an area for employment-led mixed use growth the designated Kentish Town Industry Area. Local area: the Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forum and the that should be delivered as part of a comprehensive Plan policies safeguard the Kentish Town Industry Neighbourhood Forum. scheme. It should deliver a substantial increase in Area for industrial and warehouse uses. Part of the Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forum prepared a homes and jobs, and improve movement around and Industry area is in low density employment use. The neighbourhood plan for the area, which was adopted through the area. Local Plan says that the Council will consider higher in September 2016. It recognises the potential of the intensity redevelopment proposals for employment uses. It also states that a planning framework should be Kentish Town Potential Development Area. The plan The inclusion of other priority uses, such as housing, prepared prior to any planning application coming notes that the area does not feel like part of Kentish affordable housing and open space, could form part of forward. The plan outlines a number of expectations and Town and seeks a comprehensive and co-ordinated development proposals provided that they would not priorities for the area. This includes the expectation for a approach taken to the potential redevelopment. prejudice the successful operation of businesses in the mix of uses and the retention of existing businesses as area. The Dartmouth Park Neighbourhood Forum released a far as possible. draft neighbourhood plan for consultation in April 2018. This policy context forms the foundations for the planning The plan is still in draft form, but is important context and framework. highlights the neighbourhood forum’s ambitions.

The area A rich context Characterful residential Hampstead Dartmouth neighbourhoods Heath TUFNELL Park PARK Kentish Town is home to Burghley Road a number of conservation areas and attractive Gordon House Road Lady Somerset Road Highgate Road neighbourhoods

GOSPEL Mansfield OAK Fortess Road Diverse economic activity Lady Somerset Road Kentish Town is a centre for jobs with a large business population and

Mansfield Road varied commercial activity

1 Kentish Great transport links

Lismore Town Kentish Town has Circus good access to public transport including Kentish Town underground and Gospel Oak City Farm overground trains

Busy town centre

2 Leighton Road Kentish Town Road is a busy high street Grafton Road Gospel Oak perfoming an important Open Space KENTISH role for residents and the TOWN Queen’s Crescent local area Holmes Road Community anchors Bartholemew and cultural attractions Estate Kentish Town is well served by community Malden Road Kentish Town Industry Area and cultural uses West Kentish Inkerman Town Regis Road Growth Area Potential development sites Close to Hampstead

Kentish Town Road Town centre / neighbourhood Heath Talacre KENTISH centre Gardens TOWN Kentish Town has good WEST Surrounding areas / Prince of Wales Road links to Hampstead neighbourhoods Heath and all of the amenities it offers

The development sites 1 Murphy site 2 Regis Road site

Constrained access into area Significant level changes Car dominated environment Poor quality buildings and public realm

Historic railway infrastructure Adjacent to Hampstead Heath Low density development Important business and community uses

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING A VISION FOR KENTISH TOWN FRAMEWORK

A vision for a new vibrant mixed use neighbourhood Neighbourhood strategies

Development at Kentish Town will be of significant new housing that will help meet The neighbourhood strategies provide planning and transformative for the area. This framework housing need in the borough. design guidance to support the delivery of the vision will govern the development of a vibrant and key objectives. The guidance is organised under Central to the vision for Kentish Town is the the following strategic themes: new neighbourhood with an exciting mix of aspiration to stitch the new neighbourhood Employment and homes employment, residential and community uses into the surrounding communities through the alongside new parks and open spaces. The A vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood that creation of three new routes: The Heath Line, supports business and delivers significant new neighbourhood will have a distinct identity Makers Lane and a realigned Regis Road. The additional jobs and homes, including as that is stitched into surrounding communities three proposed routes will improve connections many affordable homes as possible. and supports the vitality of Kentish Town and between surrounding communities, improve Neighbourhood and character adjacent neighbourhood centres. access into the framework area and reduce the An area with a rich and varied character of its own, which stitches into surrounding There are two areas for development within severance caused by the rail lines. neighbourhoods and celebrates its local and the framework area, The Regis Road Site The framework is underpinned by a historic context. and what is known locally as The Murphy sustainability strategy that supports the delivery Routes and connections Site. The development of each site willl of a zero emission zone and the development A place that is accessible to all, connecting be comprehensive, employment led and of new green infrastructure. surrounding communities and facilities, coordinated. prioritises walking and cycling and creates This will support the better access to public transport. The new neighbourhood will be characterised heath and wellbeing of Tell us Health and wellbeing as a dynamic and vibrant location for business. existing communities Intensification of employment space will what you A place that promotes the health and in the area as wellbeing of its communities and reduce support the growth of new businesses in well as residents think the future health inequality in the wider area. sectors that build on the existing business and businesses clusters in the area as well as key growth moving into the new identity of the Community and culture sectors for the borough. Alongside employment neighbourhood. area should Building on the areas community and cultural space, the framework supports the introduction strengths and providing great facilities for be... existing and new communities.

Three key moves to create a vibrant new neighbourhood

GOSPEL OAK

Gordon House Road

Mansfield Road

Highgate Road

Fortess Rd 1 Heath Line Making Kentish Town a gateway to Hampstead Heath with a new green connection to Kentish Town.

1 Kentish Town City Farm

Grafton Road

Fortess Road

2 Makers Lane Celebrating the area’s industrial heritage. A new route between Highgate Studios and Kentish 3 Town West that connects the area’s 2 vibrant business communities.

KENTISH TOWN

Holmes Road

Talacre Gardens

Kentish Town Road Clusters of employment KENTISH 3 Regis Road TOWN Main roads around the area WEST Strengthening the civic connection New mixed use neighbourhood between Kentish Town and Queen’s Crescent local centres.

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING EMPLOYMENT AND HOMES FRAMEWORK A neighbourhood that supports its business and residential communities

Framework aims A vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood that supports business and delivers additional jobs and homes, including as many affordable homes as possible. Objectives • A thriving employment-led neighbourhood that provides vital supporting industrial and logistics functions for central London and builds on the areas existing strengths for light manufacturing, creative industries and other growth sectors A vibrant neighbourhood A strong local economy New homes • A significant increase in jobs, with employment and Redevelopment within the Redevelopment within the The development of a new mixed- training opportunities for local people framework area provides a unique framework area must be use neighbourhood at Kentish opportunity to create a vibrant employment-led and seek to Town must be supported by the • A significant number of new homes seeking to mixed-use neighbourhood that retain existing businesses delivery of significant numbers achieve the target of 50% affordable housing is stitched into the surrounding where possible and provide new of much needed new homes of • Smart co-location of commercial, residential and communities and supports the employment space that supports a range of housing types and other uses to create a harmonious, active mixed- vitality of Kentish Town and other the growth of existing business tenures. Affordable housing is a use environment nearby neighbourhood centres. clusters in the area. top priority.

Strategy for a vibrant neighbourhood Summary of the land use approach to create a To create a new sustainable and vibrant employment neighbourhood. employment- led mixed use neighbourhood To be more efficient, environmentally sustainable and allow for intensification and mixed use Replacement Comprehensive of industrial redevelopment floorspace

Where possible - particularly those that support the function Retain existing of central London. Significant businesses Developers will be number of required to have a new homes, business retention maximising strategy. affordable Approach to housing employment- led mixed use development Intensification of employment uses Innovative To provide design additional jobs and To allow for a approaches mix of residential develop existing and employment uses. business clusters Maximising affordable and growth sectors housing and proving a range of housing Employment and training choice Support existing opportunities centres There is an opportunity to provide limited new retail uses to support the Kentish Town Road and other neighbourhood To provide access centres, but not to employment compete with them and training for local Mixing homes with business residents through an In the meantime... employment and skills strategy The Council’s aim is for comprehensive A key part of optimising the use of the Building residential blocks around redevelopment of the development sites. area is by enabling a mix of residential large commercial buildings However, we recognise that this may take and commercial uses. Challenges include some time to coordinate. In the meantime activating streets and public spaces as we want this area to remain a functioning well as mitigating the negative impacts Do you industry area, which provides jobs and of industrial and commercial uses such contributes to our economy. as noise, smell and blank and inactive agree with the frontages. We want to make sure that any framework’s aims development that happens before Innovative design approaches may be Stacking residential buildings above comprehensive development comes required to create a successful mixed-use commercial buildings and objectives for forward, does not prejudice the future neighbourhood that is attractive to both goals for the area. commercial and residential tenants. We employment and are exploring examples of how this can homes? The draft planning framework provides be achieved such as building residential additional guidance on the approach to blocks above or wrapped around development in the interim. commercial buildings.

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING NEIGHBOURHOOD AND CHARACTER FRAMEWORK A neighbourhood with a rich and varied character that draws on its local context

Framework aims An area with a rich and varied character of its own, which stitches into surrounding neighbourhoods and celebrates its local and historic context. Objectives • An area with a new rich and varied neighbourhood character that is underpinned by the three key moves: the Heath Line, Makers Lane and Regis Road A new neighbourhood Connect to the wider area Draw on the surrounding • A high quality of place, that promotes health character context and wellbeing and is designed on the basis of a Development across both sites Development of both sites Development should respond to masterplan-led, place-making approach should create a new distinct should ensure that the new the rich townscape surrounding • Architecture that respects its context and neighbourhood. The three neighbourhood is successfully the framework area, drawing celebrates heritage assets proposed key moves serve to stitched into its surroundings. Due cues from the rich architectural connect with the environment to the size of the framework area, language, local materials and beyond the framework area it must respond to a variety of detailing. boundaries, whilst also impressing contexts, but has the opportunity a character of their own. to define its own character.

Character areas

Highgate Road The Heath Line Makers Lane Regis Road Create new new local green Link biodiverse space providing play to HAMPSTEAD corridors HEATH support new residents and Enhance connection into Highgate Studios Reinstate the Arctic Street families in the area the area, adjacent to Locomotive sheds connection between Regis the church, Forum and Create new public Road and Queen’s Crescent Gordon House Rd Greenwood Centre to square to the front of create a sense of arrival locomotive sheds

GOSPEL Highgate Road OAK Deliver new railway crossing for pedestrian Create new and cyclists entrance to Kentish Link to Kentish Town City Farm Town Road Spring Place Open up railway arches to the east to Holmes Road animate the new route

Create new cycle and pedestrian Create new

crossing across Spring Place Create a new entrance access from Gordon House to the Regis Road site Holmes Road Road to provide from Spring Place a safe and green Create new local green Link Kentish Town Create new Kentish Town Road connection to space to support new Road with the community park close Hampstead Heath residents and families Provide new green Queen’s Crescent to Kentish Town Road in the area space close to Holmes Road neighbourhood centre Highgate Road KENTISH Queen’s TOWN Crescent Enhance the route to Wilkin Street Mews

KENTISH TOWN WEST

This area celebrates its This area builds This area builds industrial heritage on the surrounding on its green and historic buildings, mixed use and edges, drawing this cultivating an interesting commercial character into and through commercial of the high street the area environment

The wider neighbourhood

Do you agree with the framework’s approach to building Guiding building heights Future-proofing change heights? The framework area benefits from excellent transport Large scale redevelopment is expected to be focused links and development is expected to be high density. on the two principal development sites. This is, however, The approach to scale and massing will be subject to likely to create development pressures on the wider further testing, but at this stage the draft framework area. We want to create a place that considers its sets out a broad approach to building heights based on existing and future context and a neighbourhood that is mid-rise high density development of 6 to 10 storeys to stitched into and connected with the surrounding streets, create a characterful and attractive neighbourhood. This buildings and public spaces. The framework document would be subject to number of considerations including includes more guidance about development in the wider topography, impact on views and heritage assets. Taller area. buildings may be possible in some locations. Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING ROUTES AND CONNECTIONS FRAMEWORK A neighbourhood that is easy to get around and promotes sustainable transport

Framework aims A place that is accessible to all, connecting surrounding communities and facilities, prioritises walking and cycling and creates better access to public transport. Objectives • A well connected, accessible place that connects into the surrounding areas • New and improved accessibility and connections A well connected place Sustainable travel Safe and attractive routes that makes walking and cycling easy and enjoyable Redevelopment brings the Redevelopment at Kentish Town Redevelopment at Kentish Town • Public transport and facilities that are accessible to opportunity to connect the centre provides a significant opportunity provides a significant opportunity all and promote independent lives of Kentish Town with Hampstead to prioritise sustainable and to reduce vehicle movements, • High quality public realm that is attractive and easy Heath through the Heath Line, to active travel through brand new improving air quality and to navigate connect Gospel Oak and Queen’s high quality pedestrian and delivering a safe and attractive • Modernised and sustainable business servicing, Crescent through Regis Road and cycle routes through the new neighbourhood. car free housing and good air quality to cross the railway, linking Kentish neighbourhood and connecting to Town West to Highgate Road. the wider area.

Movement strategy A clear network of streets and Do you spaces agree with the Pedestrian and cycle priority TUFNELL PARK Gordon House Road framework’s aims The movement network prioritises pedestrian and objectives and cycle connections GOSPEL OAK for routes and Lady Somerset Road Fortess Rd

connections? Limited vehicle Pedestrian access and cycle Highgate Road Mansfield Road crossings over the railway lines Fortess Road Vehicle movement within the neighbourhood will be Lismore Kentish Town controlled Circus City Farm New pedestrian and cycle link from Kentish Town to Access to public Hampstead Heath transport New eastern Build on the area’s access to Kentish Town excellent public City Farm Leighton Road transport connectivity

KENTISH TOWN New access points Grafton Road Holmes Road Queen’s Crescent Re-open New access points into the connection from Regis Access to the area are proposed Road to Arctic Regis Road to improve accessibility Street through York Mews Open Regis Road to Malden Road Holmes Road

Development sites New access - pedestrian and cycle Primary routes only (access into Healthy streets Secondary routes Kentish Town City Farm will be managed Sustainable and active

Kentish Town Road Talacre Potential new by the farm) travel options should Gardens bridging to be KENTISH tested and Existing access be a priority to improve prioritised London Cycle Network TOWN Prince of Wales Road public health WEST New access - all

Accessibility and getting around Public realm Pedestrian and cycle connections Public transport High quality design Public Realm design guide New routes should be Access to public transport We expect a high quality A public realm strategy could pedestrian and cycle focused, should be improved by public realm strategy that be developed for the streets providing safe and accessible opening up new routes across draws on Kentish Town’s and spaces around the connections between transport the framework area. The unique history and physical development sites. hubs, local centres and open Council is also exploring the context and helps to stitch the spaces. potential for step free access new neighbourhood into the at Kentish Town station, and a surrounding areas. new entrance at Gospel Oak.

Bridging the Midland Mainline Freight consolidation Bridging the railway line will The Council will support the Streets should be legible, This could include a new provide important pedestrian use of freight consolidation clutter free and be easy to civic square at Kentish Town and cycle connectivity on both development sites move around for all users. and well as improvements between the two development to support the operation of to sections of Kentish Town sites as well as the wider area. the proposed businesses to Road, Holmes Road, Spring Through this consultation, reduce the amount of street- Place, Gordon House Road, the Council hopes to gain a based movements in the Highgate Road, Carol Close better understanding of the framework, reduce congestion and Sanderson Close. community’s priorities. and improve air quality.

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING HEALTH AND WELLBEING FRAMEWORK A neighbourhood that puts health and wellbeing first

Framework aims A place that promotes the health and wellbeing of its communities and reduces health inequality in the wider area. Objectives • A doorstep to Hampstead Heath - making the most the proximity of this incredible asset for open space, recreation, leisure and access to nature. Sustainability first Healthy lifestyles Green infrastruscture • New neighbourhood parks and open spaces that Redevelopment at Kentish Town Redevelopment at Kentish Town Redevelopment at Kentish are welcoming and safe, providing places the provides a unique opportunity to provides a unique opportunity Town provides a significant support community life. address air pollution by creating to support healthy lifestyles by opportunity to develop a range • Supporting wildlife and connecting biodiverse a green and zero emission creating a green neighbourhood of green infrastructure and new corridors. neighbourhood to meet the with focused on active travel, open spaces, linking into and • A zero emissions neighbourhood with London Mayor’s aim for London and areas of play and social supporting the wider green sustainability and environmental design and to have the best air quality of any interaction. infrastructure network. sustainability at its heart. major world city by 2050.

Public open space diagram How A variety of new public spaces can the new Local and neighbourhood neighbourhood parks Gordon House Road improve the health A network of park and TUFNELL green spaces to serve PARK GOSPEL and wellbeing of local residents OAK Lady Somerset Road new and existing communities? Kentish Town Square

Highgate Road Mansfield Road A new public space for Fortess Road daily activities, public information and events

Lismore Kentish Town Circus City Farm

The Heath Line A new green route between Kentish Town

Leighton Road Road and Hampstead Heath Grafton Road KENTISH TOWN

Growing spaces Holmes Road Queen’s Crescent Community growing spaces across the area for new and existing residents

Malden Road

Public green space Play space Integrated play space Kentish Town Road Talacre Public square Gardens in the public realm, KENTISH open spaces and TOWN Prince of Wales Road Smaller public space WEST communal courtyards

Supporting healthy lifestyles

People Place New areas of open space will New community facilities New routes will make it easier Building design that encourage social interaction will be developed and could to walk and cycle and improve minimises the need for and outdoor activities include art and cultural uses access to green space, heating and cooling such as a cinema biodiversity and transport

Support social interaction Attractive and secure New neighbourhood parks to Biodiverse roofs to support and enterprise through pop- communal courtyards will encourage doorstop play and biodiversity up events such as farmers support neighbourliness and social interaction markets social interaction

Potential to develop Improve access to Kentish Improve connections between Building design should community growing projects Town City Farm and communities and provide bike maximise double aspect to and orchards to support health support the creation of new facilities within new homes, improve natural light and and wellbeing and outdoor enterprising space commercial space and the ventilation activity public realm

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING COMMUNITY AND CULTURE FRAMEWORK A neighbourhood that supports its diverse communities and provides great facilities

Framework aims Building on the areas community and cultural strengths and providing great facilities for existing and new communities. Objectives • Continue to support diverse communities where everyone can mix and contribute • Excellent community facilities that are accessible to all and serve the needs of existing Health and education Community facilities Cultural offer and new communities The Council will continue to Any population increase will place With an interesting cultural offer • Building on the strengths of the area’s cultural explore the requirements for demand on community facilities already in place in Kentish Town, offer healthcare services and school and provision. Developers will be development has the potential places in and around the area, in expected to work with the Council to build on these strengths. Any consultation with the community, and the community to establish development will be expected to local schools, and the CCG what is required in terms of enhance the cultural offer in the to ensure that the appropriate additional community investment. area and a cultural strategy will be provision is in place. required.

Supporting growth The communities in Kentish Town are diverse and active with a strong sense of pride in the area. This is demonstrated through the commitment of the two neighbourhood forums and the important work of active community groups that bring people together. Kentish Town benefits from highly valued community facilities. Within the framework area are Kentish Local markets Town City Farm and the Greenwood Centre - a new and a busy high community resource centre due to open this autumn. It street will bring lots of opportunities including being Camden’s first centre for independent living led by disabled people, for disabled people as well as providing facilities and space that can be used by the whole community. Local festivals There are also local community centres to the north, and street fairs south east and south west of the framework area providing services to a range of local people. A diverse and inclusive neighbourhood Good sports facilities in the area

Strong Do you community groups and agree with programmes Great local the framework’s community approach to assets community and culture?

Building on the cultural character of Kentish Town What do you value about the culture of the area? How can a new neighbourhood build on these Lion & Unicorn O2 Forum Zabludowicz Collection MAP Studio strengths? Kentish Town has its own cultural scene and character. The provision of a mixed cinema and creative space The popular live music venue of the O2 Forum together close to the high street is a popular idea with the local with a variety of historic public houses, arts venues such community. Additionally the opportunity to further reveal as the Zabludowicz Collection and array of shops, cafés and open up the industrial heritage of the area could help and restaurants along the high street all add to the area’s to build a rich cultural offer. distinct identity and attraction. A cultural strategy should form part of any proposals to These community and cultural strengths are fundamental demonstrate how development will build on the area’s assets of the area. existing strengths.

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework KENTISH TOWN PLANNING DELIVERY AND INFRASTRUCTURE FRAMEWORK

A comprehensive approach to development The Council expects a comprehensive approach to Prioritising investment redevelopment in this area. This is considered the best A new neighbourhood at Kentish Town will require way to achieve optimal development outcomes and additional social and physical infrastructure. Social a high quality place that delivers for Camden and its infrastructure such as affordable housing, affordable communities. A comprehensive approach could mean workspace, new open space and community facilities that developers can provide increased housing numbers, will be required as part of any comprehensive more affordable housing, more jobs, higher quality public redevelopment. The draft framework also suggests a realm and social and physical infrastructure. It also range of potential physical infrastructure to help support allows greater flexibility to support business retention, the new neighbourhood. continuity and holistic construction management. All infrastructure has a financial cost and it is unlikely that We expect a single masterplan and delivery approach for development will be able to deliver everything. We would the whole area. Or it may be possible for two coordinated like you to help us identify the priorities. plans - one for Murphy’s and one for all of the Regis Road site. Plot by plot or piecemeal redevelopment proposals will be resisted. The Council is exploring the delivery options. The role of landowners is central and collaboration will be vital to unlocking development. Approximate land parcels

Potential infrastructure interventions Western bridge across the Midland 1 Mainline

How would you 1 A new north-south bridge across the Midland Mainline that could be hung off rank the potential the existing bridge structure in this area Gordon House Road infrastructure 2 GOSPEL 7 3 Central bridge across the Midland OAK projects? 2 Mainline Lady Somerset Road A new north-south bridge across the 8 Midland Mainline in the centre of the 4 Regis Road site Highgate Road Mansfield Road

Fortess Road 5 Cantilevered pedestrian/cycle Lismore Kentish Town 3 Circus City Farm walkway 1 2 A new pedestrian and cycle walkway 3 6 that is hung off the existing Network Rail retaining wall to the rear of the properties on Kentish Town Road 4 7 6 Leighton Road Cantilevered civic square at Kentish 8 4 Grafton Road 5 Town

KENTISH A new square cantilevered over TOWN Midland Mainline from the existing Holmes Road bridge structure Queen’s Crescent

Kentish Town Underground station 5 step-free access

Malden Road Step-free access to London Underground platforms at Kentish Town Public realm improvements station

Kentish Town Road Talacre Improvements around Gardens stations KENTISH Kentish Town Thameslink station TOWN Prince of Wales Road Bridge across the railway 6 WEST step-free access Step-free access to the Thameslink platforms at Kentish Town station Social infrastructure

Gospel Oak Overground station 7 eastern entrance An additional entrance to Gospel Oak Overground station accessed to the east of the railway viaduct on Gordon House Road Affordable housing Affordable workspace Open space Community facilities Kentish Town Public Realm strategy The affordable housing target Affordable workspace could Development should deliver Developers will be expected 8 for the two development sites support the success of new new open space to to address to work with the Council to A public realm strategy to guide is 50%, subject to viability, employment space identified the overall deficiency of open establish the requirements investment in the streets, public spaces in line with Policy H4 of for start-ups and small to space in the area and provide in terms of additional on-site and play areas that fall outside of the Regis Road and Murphy sites Camden’s Local Plan, which medium enterprises in the new open space for existing community provision. aims to maximise the supply of area. and new communities. affordable housing.

Tell us what you think at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework