Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018 - 2033) Pre-submission version
November 2018 ] Contents
List of Policies 1
1 Statement from the Chairman 2
2 Introduction and Neighbourhood Planning Process 3 Introduction 3 The Neighbourhood Plan Area 3 Site History 5 Kings Cross Opportunity Area 5 Socio-economic Context 6 Initial Consultation Responses 9
3 Summary of Key Issues 9 Summary of key issues 10 Camley Street Neighbourhood Plan proposals 10
4 The Vision for Camley Street 11
5 Core Objectives 12
6 Policies 14 Core Objective 1: Employment (EM Policies) 15 Core Objective 2: Local Community and Social Needs (CSN policies) 20 Core Objective 3: Housing (HO Policies) 22 Core Objective 4: Sustainable Transport (TR Policies) 29 Core Objective 5: Green Infrastructure (GI Policies) 32 Core Objective 6: Design Quality (DQ Policies) 38
7 Glossary and References 45 Glossary of terms 45 References 47
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List of Policies set out in this Neighbourhood Development Plan Employment CS EM1 - Employment Floorspace Provision CS EM2 - Retention of Existing Businesses
Local Community and Social Needs CS CSN1 - Social infrastructure Provision
Housing CS HO1 - Affordable Housing Provision CS HO2 - Residential Provision in Mixed-Use Development CS HO3 - Student Accommodation
Sustainable Transport CS TR1 - Managing Industrial Traffic CS TR2 - Encouraging Walking and Cycling
Green Infrastructure CS GI1 - Protection and Enhancement of Existing Open Spaces CS GI2 - New Open Space Provision CS GI3 - Promoting Biodiversity
Design Quality CS DQ1 - Responding to Places CS DQ2 - Connectivity, Accessibility and Legibility CS DQ3 - Proposals for Tall Buildings
©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) 1 Pre-Submission version ] 1 Statement from the Chairman
Hello!
Over the last four years, several hundred people from the Camley Street area have contributed to this document. Their input has been structured and augmented by some of the foremost planning professionals in the country. This, then, is an important document for many, and especially for two groups of people. First, for the Camley Street residents who want new homes which they and their children can afford, enhanced social structures and amenities, and a legally defined role in determining how their community develops over time. Secondly, for the people who work in the area, many of whom have been serving vital local needs for several decades, and who want to ensure that secure and affordable business accommodation is retained in Camley Street. There are many other stakeholders affected by this plan for a key area in Kings Cross, not least Camden Council, which is a substantial freeholder. We believe that what we are planning for Camley Street has the opportunity to demonstrate a new sustainable model of community development, transparently integrating the reasonable social, environmental and financial interests of all stakeholders. I ask, then, on behalf of all the members of the Camley Street Neighbourhood Forum: would you please support this plan?
Alex Smith Chair, Camley Street Neighbourhood Forum
2 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Submission version ] 2 Introduction and Neighbourhood Planning Process
Introduction The Neighbourhood Plan Area
2.1 The Localism Act 2011 passed new rights to 2.8 Camley Street is a unique and distinct area of Camden communities including the ability to produce a and London. Virtually isolated by strategic transport Neighbourhood Plan. As a result of this change, the links provided by the Regent’s Canal and railway Camley Street Neighbourhood Forum (CSNF) was lines, yet within walking distance of central London, designated in February 2014 by the London Borough it provides home for a small number of residents and of Camden. a cluster of small businesses, many of which use the location to supply central London’s economy. 2.2 The Forum’s shared objective is to make the neighbourhood an area that’s economically vibrant, 2.9 Perhaps because of their nearness to each other, the socially connected and secure: the greenest, safest residents and businesses have formed a close and place to live and work that it could possibly be. symbiotic relationship, and often find themselves with shared problems and opportunities. One outcome of 2.3 In pursuit of this objective, the Forum has sought this is the Neighbourhood Forum – business-led but the views of residents and businesses Based on with the interests of the community and the area at the responses, it has developed the Camley Street forefront. Neighbourhood Development Plan (CSNDP). The evidence base for the Neighbourhood Plan may be 2.10 The Camley Street Neighbourhood Area (the NP Area) reviewed at http://camleystreet.org.uk. is located within the St Pancras and Somers Town ward in the London Borough of Camden. The area 2.4 The CSNDP sets out a vision and associated policies comprises a mix of uses including residential, industrial that are intended to help shape and guide the future and light industrial, retail and some social facilities. development of the area. Railway lines serving Kings Cross and St Pancras 2.5 The Forum recognises that the Camley Street International stations cut across the site and create a area, due to its proximity to Kings Cross, is likely to physical barrier to the north-west, along the length of experience future development pressure. Given this, the Cedar Way Industrial Estate. the Forum wants to ensure that the opportunities and 2.11 Camley Street itself is a key north-south route running potential benefits that new development could bring through the area and is well used by local residents are directed towards the residents and businesses and businesses. The street is a key connection, but who already live and work in the area, and that any also segregates areas to the west and east. Thus adverse impacts associated with an increase in there is considerable scope to improve the quality and intensity of development are avoided. safety of this route for pedestrians and cyclists and to 2.6 In addition, the Forum wants to ensure that the existing reduce severance through the introduction of better light-industrial business community is retained, its street lighting, particularly along the route beneath the activities successfully integrated into new mixed-use Channel Tunnel Rail Link/Midland Main Line bridge, buildings, and that the operational requirements of using hard and soft landscaping, tree planting and new such businesses are accommodated in any future re- signage. planning of the area. 2.12 The Regent’s Canal, a designated Green Chain 2.7 Finally, the Forum is acutely aware that the preparation and Corridor, cuts through the middle of the site. of this Plan creates an opportunity to set ambitious Historically, the canal has been a transport route for environmental targets for future development to ensure water-borne traffic, in particular for the movement of that the carbon footprint of such development is goods and freight. It is also a vital green space within minimised. the local and wider Camden area. Today, it is the main pedestrian and cycle route linking the Neighbourhood Area with major tourist attractions such as London Zoo
©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) 3 Pre-Submission version The Camley Street Neighbourhood Area The Neighbourhood Plan Area was formally designated by LB Camden in 2013. The extent of the Plan area is shown below.
Agar Grove York Way
Camden Elm Village Garden Open Green Centre Space Allotments
Barker Drive Safeguarded Aggregate site
Camley Street
The Constitution public house
St Pancras Way
Key The Camley Street Regent’s Canal Neighbourhood Area Cedar Way Industrial Estate Co-op supermarket LBC freehold area
Kings Cross Opportunity Area
Industrial use
Residential use Victorian Water Tower Camley Street Natural Park St Pancras St Pancras Green open spaces Coroner’s Court Cruising Club Somers Town Bridge Camden Garden Centre
Allotments St Pancras Camley Street Natural Park Gardens St Pancras Coroner’s Court Goldington Crescent Camley Street St Pancras Cruising Club Gardens Midland Road Railway lines
Co-op supermarket
Goods Way
0100250m St Pancras International Station and Kings Cross Station
Figure 1: The Camley Street Neighbourhood Area
4 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Submission version and Regents Park, and with Camden Town. The canal Partnership in 2008, which is working to transform 67 also has its own Conservation Area Appraisal and acres around Kings Cross, have all been catalysts for Management Strategy, which sets out the Council’s regeneration and investment. In addition, there have approach for accommodating new development within been a number of projects aiming to improve the area the Conservation Area. It is noted that the buildings for local communities. Camley Street Natural Park and currently lining the canal within the Neighbourhood the Camley Street Neighbourhood Forum are two of Area have a predominantly industrial and mercantile these. character, and that the buildings’ features contributing to this character will be retained and enhanced. It is, however, also acknowledged that the canal has been Kings Cross Opportunity Area relatively under-used in recent years due to its isolation 2.16 Kings Cross is identified as an Opportunity Area and the poor access to and from the surrounding area, in the London Plan (2012), which has an indicative leading to increased potential for crime and anti-social employment capacity of 25,000 and is allocated behaviour. A key objective of this Plan will be to help to deliver a minimum of 1,900 new homes. It has overcome such problems. also been identified as a growth area by the London 2.13 Camley Street Natural Park, a designated Open Space, Borough of Camden. Recent significant investments in lies to the south, alongside the western bank of the the area have brought major transport improvements canal. The Park is a Site of Importance for Nature and will continue to bring further benefits, in particular Conservation, and a statutory Local Nature Reserve. through the provision of better public spaces and The park is run by the London Wildlife Trust and was community facilities, additional housing, hotels and created in 1984 from an old coal yard. As a result of the retail outlets, which, in turn, will increase employment new development at Kings Cross, a new pedestrian opportunities. bridge has been created, making the park more easily 2.17 The Masterplan for Kings Cross was granted accessible from the Neighbourhood Area north of the Outline Planning Consent in December 2006 (ref: canal. 2004/2307/P). As part of the Masterplan, a series of improvements was made to a number of public open spaces along the Regent’s Canal , easing the Site History pedestrian connectivity across the canal to wider areas 2.14 The completion of the Regent’s Canal in 1820 and of of Somers Town. the two railway stations at Kings Cross and St Pancras 2.18 The Kings Cross Opportunity Area Planning and later in the 19th Century transformed the local and Development brief recommends that the canal tow- wider area into a network of industrial infrastructure, path, where it passes under bridges at Camley Street providing links to the rest of London and the UK, and York Way, requires improvement including the including the major industrial cities in the north. The introduction of a new walkway and improved street opening of the Pancras Gas Works also increased lighting. the area’s industrial importance. However, following severe bomb damage during both World Wars, rail 2.19 The brief also identifies notable views: from Maiden nationalisation in 1948 and the increase in vehicular Lane bridge (on York Way) to the Granary, Coal and freight transport, the area began to decline. Fish Offices and Camley Street Natural Park, and from Camley Street to St Pancras station, Barlow Shed and 2.15 With the arrival of the 21st Century, a number of the St Pancras extension. Development proposals that grassroots and top-down initiatives have looked to will create new views towards important local features transform the area once again. The construction of such as Camley Street Natural Park are encouraged. the Channel Tunnel rail link in 2001, renovation and re-opening of the new St Pancras rail terminus in 2007, and the formation of the Kings Cross Central
©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) 5 Pre-Submission version enhancement of existing businesses, the creation of Socio-economic Context new businesses and of the conditions whereby existing 2.20 The CSNDP area and the wider Somers Town area residents can access new jobs. are surrounded by new developments delivering major 2.25 The rest of the Plan area is largely dominated by changes, most notably at Euston and Kings Cross. residential uses. There is a noticeable lack of retail There is an acknowledged desire to ensure that the services and other uses, perhaps due to competition benefits of these new developments also accrue to the from larger nearby local centres including Camden areas and communities surrounding the development Town and Kings Cross. areas.
2.21 Somers Town and St Pancras ward had a population Housing of 12,500 people in 2011. This is predicted to rise to 2.26 Within the ward the tenure split according to the 2011 18,100 residents by 2021. However, the CSNDP area census comprised: has a relatively low population density in comparison to the rest of the borough. This low density is, in part, Tenure St P & ST LB Camden England due to the presence of employment premises including and Wales Cedar Way Industrial Estate. Owner Occupied 16.7 32.9 63.6 Social Rent 45.2 23.0 9.5 2.22 The average annual household income in December Housing 16.0 10.1 8.2 2015 within the ward was significantly lower than the Association borough average: £31,472 compared to £52,962. Private Rent/ 22.0 34.0 18.1 Further, the percentage of working-age adults Rent Free recorded as economically inactive was almost 13% higher than that of Camden overall (44.3% compared 2.27 The Housing Affordability Ratio for the CSNDP to 31.9%). area (as shown within the Camley Street evidence base 2.23 There was also a disproportionately high number of IX) demonstrates that the area is slightly more affordable families within the ward receiving tax credits, 91%, in than the London Borough of Camden as a whole; however, comparison to the borough average of 61.1%. From it remains less affordable than the inner-London average. this it may be inferred that there are levels of socio- The table above indicates a high proportion of social rented economic deprivation within the area that need housing within the ward. Owner occupation and private addressing. rented levels were the lowest within the ward and demon- strably lower than the borough and national average. Employment 2.28 As part of a survey conducted in 2015 in support of the 2.24 The CSNDP area has a significant industrial presence, CSNDP, housing was viewed as the greatest priority predominantly located within the Cedar Way in the area (32.1% of 293 people surveyed), slightly Industrial Estate towards the north-east. Although higher than employment (25.9%), shops (20.5%) and not designated as a Strategic Industrial Location commercial leisure (20.1%). 38.8% of respondents within the Development Plan, the Plan does recognise surveyed (out of 178 responses) felt that there was a that the Cedar Way Industrial Estate represents an need for more affordable family housing in the area. opportunity to intensify land uses, whilst maintaining a healthy and robust mix of these uses and improving 2.29 There is also a notable student presence within connectivity and accessibility. Given the nature of the the ward. 1.1% of all households are students, in existing businesses, the below-average incomes and comparison to 0.9% for Camden and 0.4% for England employment inactivity levels in the area, a key focus and Wales. of the NDP’s content has been on the protection and
6 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Submission version Environmental Quality 2.30 50% of residents surveyed in 2015 agreed that they have good access to green space in the area. This is highlighted by the green space per head of population figure for Camley Street, which is approximately 27.5sqm/per person and higher than the overall Camden average of 20sqm/per person. However, there is currently an imbalance in the locations of open spaces: for example, residents along Barker Drive are well served, whereas those in the Weavers Way flats are less so. Currently, local initiatives run by the Neighbourhood Forum, including Camley Street Green Way, are looking to address this imbalance and make the area greener.
Transport 2.31 Despite close links to major centres and transport hubs such as King’s Cross, Euston and Camden Town, the Public Transport Accessibility Level ratings for the area vary from 1b (poor) to 6b (excellent), based on proximity to public transport and the frequency of services. The areas within the neighbourhood that are classified as poor are located towards the north-east, indicating a need for improved access to new bus services.
2.32 In addition, 68% of households within the Plan area do not own a private vehicle and therefore rely solely on public transport, walking or cycling to travel. 51% of residents surveyed stated a need for improved bus services within the area, including an additional bus stop along St Pancras Way.
©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) 7 Pre-Submission version Neighbourhood Planning in Practice London Plan is given material consideration as it moves through the adoption process. The New Plan, 2.33 Neighbourhood Development Plans (NDPs) are associated guidance and evidence base have also statutory documents which set out policies in relation been given due consideration during the preparation of to development within a particular neighbourhood area the CSNDP. (Schedule 9, Localism Act 2011, Chapter 20). Plans must be written with regard to planning policy at the 2.37 Local Planning Policy: The London Borough of local, regional (where relevant) and national level. Camden’s Local Plan was adopted in July 2017 and replaced the previous Core Strategy and Development 2.34 In the case of the Camley Street NDP, the relevant Management Documents. The Local Plan policy documents are: LB Camden’s Local Plan and comprises the Camden Local Plan, the Consolidated associated Camden Planning Guidance (CPGs), The Sustainability Appraisal and the Adopted Policies London Plan and associated Supplementary Planning Map. The Plan is the primary local development plan Guidance (SPGs) and the National Planning Policy document and sets out policies regarding future Framework. development and use of land in Camden. 2.35 National Planning Policy: The National Planning Policy 2.38 Neighbourhood Planning Policy: Neighbourhood Plans Framework (NPPF) provides a consolidated framework must be in conformity with the strategic policies in of the Government’s planning policies for England, Camden’s Local Plan and in the London Plan. Once and guidance on how these should be applied adopted, following referendum, the Camley Street appropriately. The revised NPPF was published on 24 NDP will form part of the statutory development plan July 2018, following a period of public consultation. It for the borough and will be referred to by the council replaced the previous framework published in March when determining the acceptability of future planning 2012. The new framework outlines requirements for applications. both Local Authorities and developers, including the need to plan for future growth and for sustainable development. It also has a more ‘in-depth’ focus on the Government’s proposals for solving the current housing crisis, deals with reforms to S106 Agreements and the Community Infrastructure Levy in order to provide clarity and improve transparency, Hierarchy of Planning Policy and introduces a ‘Strategic Infrastructure Tariff’ for Combined Authorities (similar to the Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy, MCIL). Planning NPPF (National Planning Policy Framework) Practice Guidance, where necessary, will be updated to reflect the changes in the new framework.
2.36 Regional Planning Policy: The Minor Alterations London Plan (MALP) was adopted in March 2016 The London Plan and updated the 2011 London Plan with relevant policies, guidance and national legislation that have been introduced since 2011. The London Plan contains a number of policies that outline the Camden Local Plan Mayor’s expectations for borough councils, including Camley Street including: The Local the need to plan for sustainable development and Neighbourhood Plan, Adopted Policies accommodating growth. The Mayor published his Development Plan Map, CPGs and NDPs Draft New London Plan in December 2017 for public consultation. As such, it is expected that the New
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Q Strong concerns were raised regarding Initial Consultation Responses environmental quality. There were requests for a 3.1 As part of the Evidence Base that supports the more robust regime for dealing with waste. Areas CSNDP, residents and businesses were surveyed noted as being particularly poor include the road in 2015 in order to ascertain local views on the Plan under the Camley Street railway bridge, the junction area. The observations that came out of the survey are of Camley Street and Barker Drive, and Crofters summarised below: Way.
Q 29% of respondents reported inadequate street Positive features include: lighting around Elm Village Open Space and Q People particularly value the area’s central location. under the bridge by the garages, leading to further 33% of respondents provided feedback in relation to concerns regarding safety and security. its location. Q There is a current imbalance in locations of open Q People also liked the area’s sense of calm, away spaces. Residents at Barker Drive are well served, from the busier town centres at King’s Cross and but those in the Weavers Way flats are not. Camden Town. Almost half of respondents (48%) Q There were calls for bus services along St Pancras commented that the area had a sense of calm and Way and improved cycle infrastructure; over half of tranquillity. respondents (51%) wanted improved bus services Q The sense of community is valued – 49% of and an additional bus stop. respondents enjoyed this aspect of the area and Q Whilst there is a strong sense of community, there expressed a preference for maintaining the current is a lack of places for social interaction – 40% of community spirit. residents did not agree that the area is a good place Q Over half of respondents were happy with the to socialise. physical appearance of the area. Views on planning for the future of the area include: Q As the only local supermarket, the Co-op is heavily used. Any additional housing proposals in the area Q A wish to retain the balance of uses – 17% of should be accompanied by further retail and social respondents expressed a wish to retain employment infrastructure and services to serve the needs of uses and 17% of respondents expressed a wish to existing and new populations. retain housing as the predominant use in the area.
Q 50% of residents surveyed agreed that they have Q 22% of respondents expressed a wish to see good access to green space. better community facilities and options for social interaction. Q 18.7% of the working population in the area work within two km of their home. Q 15% of respondents wanted increased access to green spaces. Q 70% of those surveyed agreed that the area’s role as an important employment hub is valuable and Q Future employment uses should include light- should be protected. industrial workspace (37.8%), shops (34.7%) and other office uses (23.5%). Main concerns and issues raised include: Q Housing was viewed as the greatest priority for the Q A small number of respondents (8%) perceived area by 32% of those surveyed, with employment general levels of connectivity as poor. uses second at 25.9%, shops at 20.5% and leisure at 20.1%. Q There were a number of concerns raised surrounding criminal and anti-social behaviour. 20% of respondents were worried about perceptions of safety within the NP Area.
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3.2 The views expressed by local people have helped to 3.3 Specifically, the emerging spatial strategy for the inform the proposals for the Plan area. In summary NP area envisages that any development proposals and based on feedback received, the key issues the advanced within the area will: NDP seeks to address include: Q Secure the retention, replacement and Q Reinforcing the area’s role as a place of refurbishment of existing light-industrial floorspace employment, retaining the current range of within the Cedar Way Industrial Estate and in so businesses, and providing opportunities for existing doing deliver new, innovative, mixed-use building and new businesses to grow and flourish. typologies that allow existing and new employment uses to co-exist (e.g. within the same building, Q Providing the social infrastructure required to space or plot), whilst enabling the successful improve well-being and quality of life across the intensification of a particular site. neighbourhood, accessible to all residents. Q Provide new light-industrial and other flexible uses Q Providing a range of housing types and sizes that that are suitable for a wide range of small and large are genuinely affordable to local people. companies, including affordable workspaces for a Q Improving the quality and range of green spaces range of small businesses; across the neighbourhood, particularly in areas Q Provide new, high-quality dwellings offering lacking access to high-quality spaces. genuinely affordable homes as part of new mixed- Q Improving the quality of the local environment in use building typologies; terms of design, landscape improvements and Q Secure the delivery of a variety of shared and pedestrian and cyclist comfort and accessibility. improved communal spaces including parks and gardens, libraries, bike parks, cafés and restaurants, and other community spaces that will encourage interaction and engender and sustain a sense of community;
Q Integrate environmental systems (where feasible) that will allow for the capture and reuse of heat generated by the cluster of existing and new food production companies;
Q Adopt and integrate measures ensuring that the development is at the forefront of sustainable design and minimises resource consumption through its operation.
10 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Submission version ] 4 The Vision for Camley Street
4.1 The community’s vision for the NP area is to be 4.2 Taken as a whole, the intention of the community achieved principally through the redevelopment of the (formed of residents, business owners and their Cedar Way Industrial Estate and a number of adjoining employees) is that the NP area should mature into parcels of land. a blend of mixed land uses, partially eroding the segregation that currently exists between the Elm ‘Adjoining the Regent’s Canal and located Village residential area and the industrial estate, betweenbetween Camden Town and KinKing’sg’s Cross, the delivering workspaces for existing and new businesses Neighbourhood Plan area will be transformed that support security of tenure, and offering a step change in the quality of life of residents by improving intointo a mixed community providing: a range mobility, widening the range of goods and services of industrial and commercial spaces; new available nearby, integrating nature more widely into dwellings; and new social and community the built environment and providing housing suitable in infrastructure.infrastructure. New development over the type and attainable in cost. plan period will satisfy the needs of the current businessbusiness occupiers, create additional space 4.3 This vision underpins the policies within the CSNDP for new businesses, safeguard existing jobs through six overarching or ‘core’ objectives, which andand create new ones, and provideprovide new homes, appear below. These are broken down further into a with a minimum of 50% affordable housing, number of sub-objectives, and together they provide a plus community facilities and services that will framework for policy. supportsupport the existingexisting and new communities. DevelopmentDevelopment will utilise innovative and eco-eco- friendly buildingbuilding desidesigngn and technology,technology, with greengreen infrastructure inteintegratedgrated throuthroughout.’ghout.’
Figure 2: Abstract illustration of the vision for the Camley Street Neighbourhood Area
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5.1 The six Core Objectives of the Camley Street Neighbourhood Plan have been designed to help achieve the vision. They have been broken down into ‘sub-objectives’, which have been used to inform the plan policies.
Core objective 1: Core objective 2: Employment Local Community and Social Needs Development will ensure the neighbourhood’s Development will encourage the strong community continued function as a place of employment led by spirit that currently exists through the provision of light-industrial functions. improved social infrastructure.
Sub-objectives Sub-objective 1. The Cedar Way Industrial Estate currently provides 1. To provide a ‘community hub’ including community space for food production and storage, serving the spaces, convenience retailing and ‘key services’ to needs of the restaurant and hospitality industries encourage a cohesive community. across London. This specialism performs a function of strategic importance at the regional scale and should be safeguarded. Core objective 3: 2. London is witnessing a shift from traditional office Housing accommodation to more informal workspaces, Development will support the growth of a truly mixed offering greater flexibility and opportunities for community through the provision of housing of collaboration with other organisations; this culture different types. is compatible with the vision for the neighbourhood plan area, and such spaces should be considered Sub-objectives within the context of any mixed-use redevelopment 1. To deliver the maximum viable number of dwellings proposals. for rent at affordable levels
3. Working from home is compatible with sustainable 2. Housing suitable for families will be prioritised development on account of reducing the demands on transport infrastructure at busy times and providing 3. Seeking to limit the amount of additional purpose- a human presence in the community during the day. built student blocks in the area. Residential units should be designed in such a way that working from home is a realistic choice.
12 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Submission version Core objective 4: Core objective 6: Sustainable Transport Design Quality Development will facilitate improvements to the Development will preserve and enhance existing public realm making walking and cycling easier and positive features in the local area including designated providing easier access to local centres, given the long and locally designated heritage assets and views, distances from some parts of the neighbourhood. and should maximise opportunities to enhance accessibility and legibility throughout the Plan area, Sub-objectives in particular improving the experience for pedestrians 1. New development should promote cycling by and cyclists with regard to safety and comfort. providing cycle storage/parking in line with Local Plan Sub-objectives requirements. 1. New development should preserve and enhance 2. To facilitate public transport. existing heritage assets and notable views within the 3. To promote walking by: reinforcing desire-lines Plan area. through traffic-calming measures, improving the 2. Redevelopment proposals for the area should look legibility of road signage, making routes safer by to improve connectivity, in particular creating new encouraging street activity such as active ground- accessible links to the canal via east-west routes. floor frontages, better street lighting and other public realm improvements. 3. The current green infrastructure network should be enhanced through informal planting opportunities; 4. New residential developments should be car-free in way-finding should be improved through design line with Local and London Plan Policies. measures such as well-designed signage, street 5. Non-residential proposals should utilise sustainable furniture and good lighting. modes of transport as far as possible and 4. Any new residential development proposals should demonstrate how this has been achieved. be of the highest quality and be accessible to all.
5. Sustainable design standards should be maintained Core objective 5: throughout the area, paying special heed to climate Green Infrastructure change mitigation. Development will increase the range and quality of and accessibility to green spaces in the neighbourhood.
Sub-objectives 1. To protect and enhance existing designated green spaces at Camley Street Nature Park and Elm Village.
2. To provide a network of additional green infrastructure such as green verges, trees and small pocket and linear parks.
3. To provide and improve connections to existing green spaces outside the Neighbourhood Plan area boundary.
4. To promote biodiversity.
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6.1 Camden Council uses adopted planning policies 6.2 The policies within this Plan are fully compliant with when making decisions on planning applications. UK Government policies within the NPPF, strategic The Localism Act (2011) enables communities to policies in the London Plan and local policies within the develop their own policies at a more detailed local Camden Local Plan. level. Provided that the policies are well evidenced 6.3 The table below sets out the relevant policies that will and conform to Camden, London and national help deliver the core objectives. adopted policy, they will become part of the statutory development plan for the Camley Street Neighbourhood Plan area. The policies will be used to guide developers and applicants and will provide clear criteria that should be referred to when determining subsequent planning applications.
Sub Objective 1 CS EM2 Core Objective 1: Employment Sub Objective 2 CS EM1 Sub Objective 3 CS EM1
Core Objective 2: Local Community Sub Objective 1 CS CSN1 and Social Needs
Sub Objective 1 CS HO1, CS HO2 Core Objective 3: Housing Sub Objective 2 CS HO1, CS HO3 Sub Objective 3 CS HO3
Sub Objective 1 CS TR2 Sub Objective 2 CS TR2 Core Objective 4: Sustainable Transport Sub Objective 3 CS TR1 Sub Objective 4 CS TR1 Sub-Objective 5 CS TR2
Sub Objective 1 CS GI1 Sub Objective 2 CS GI2 Core Objective 5: Green Infrastructure Sub Objective 3 CS GI2 Sub Objective 4 CS GI3
Sub Objective 1 CS DQ1, CS DQ3 Sub Objective 2 CS DQ2 Core Objective 6: Design Quality Sub Objective 3 CS DQ2 Sub Objective 4 CS DQ1, CS DQ2 Sub Objective 5 CS DQ1, CS DQ3
14 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Pre-Submission version Core Objective 1 15 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission E3.a, E7.d 4.1 a1, d; 4.4 d; a1, 4.1 E1, a, b, d, e, g (i), g (ii) and E2 g (i), (Employment e, I; d, a, b, E1, Chapter 2, Paragraph 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 80- 6, Chapter Paragraph 8, 2, Chapter Conformity policies other with Local Plan: sites) and premises Plan: London Draft Plan: London New NPPF: 82, Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley nesses and other comparable comparable other nesses and - Employment Floorspace Provision industrial employment floor space and B8 storage and distribution space present on a site is, as a minimum, increased; preferably and maintained floor space is suitable for meeting the operational needs of existing and other comparable new occupiers; sized enterprises a proportion (SMEs), of which should be suited meeting to the needs of both start-up and move-on and space; provided is charged at average Greater London rental rates at the time of development. Any uses other B1 (office space) provided should have a proportion of affordable space. work Core Objective 1: Employment (EM Policies) Core Objective 1: Policy CS EM1 of redevelopment the involving proposals Development existing employment sites: a) Must ensure light- that the amount of existing B1(c) b) Must ensure that all replacement business and industrial c) Must provide additional class B uses for small and medium d) (light-industrial) Must ensure floor that any new space B1(c) The affordable work spacemanaged a specialist by provided provider for office and light-industrial on site shoulduses support to be existing and new small businesses. The provider must be identified prior implementation to of the development in order ensure to that the space caters for needs. specific ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS NB: DraftNB: New London Plan Affordable Workspace Definition: Workspace provided at rents maintained below the market for rate that space for a specific social, cultural or economic development purpose. Policy Objective Policy The CSNDP recognises the specific redevelopment potential theof Plan area for a mix land of uses. Anyredevelopment proposal fora site containingbe requiredretain to and preferably increase existing the quantum employment uses businessof and industrial will floor space and ensure that the replacement and any new floor space is capable meeting of the needs all of existing busi 6.4 6.4 Policy CS EM1 businesses in terms their both of configuration, where possible, and the of level at which rents are charged. Proposals should also provide new commercial floor that will deliverspace a range (Class employment of B1) flexible new of provision the opportunities including floor space suitable for the growth SMEs of and start-up businesses. A proportion ofavailable at affordable this rents. floor space should be made ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 8: DXC.technology 8: Figure Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission 16 Figure 7: A Models A 7: Figure Figure Cedar 5: industrial Way estate Figure Entrance 6: Cedar to Industrial Way Estate Figure 3: Booker wholesalers Booker 3: Figure Smithfield of IMS 4: Figure
Core Objective 1 Core Objective 1 17 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission the emerging ‘knowledge quarter’ Kings of Cross by providing flexible employment space start- suited to up enterprises. This is spacecollaborative working and designed social interaction. In to support addition, the plan envisages providing affordable work (‘affordable designer-makers and artists for spaces workspace’ is defined the of average as market 50% andrent B2 space for B1 in Camden and as that which may be occupied a monthly of way by licence). This group will enrich the civic culture and will be in harmony with the progressive vision for the neighbourhood. Emerging policy in the new London Plan seeks use to planning obligations tosecure at rents below market in defined rate circumstances affordable work space (policythe CSNDP E3); aims ensure to that the regeneration of the Camley (7). Street circumstances defined area falls into these fundamental its identity; to continuation the area’s as a flourishing commercial enclave is a core aspect vision. theof When Forum’s assessing development proposals, consideration must be given whether to it will enrich or erode the Plan area, including the Cedar Industrial site. Way Estate In addition to the provision of commercial, distribution distribution commercial, of provision the to addition In and light-industrial floor popular increasingly and space, sustainable environmentally one of the most places work of is the home. The plan envisages types residence of that support this activity, as well as specific live/work land uses. This will embed adaptability any mixed-use into development scheme and address civic concerns about petty crime and anti- social activity by providingin the an active neighbourhood human presence by day as well as by night. site for more than 20 years (4)), this reinforcessite for more than years 20 the area (4)), as a suitable place industrial of activity which should be sustained and The protected. policies set out in the CSNDP therefore Local build on Plan Camden’s Policy evidence moreover, supports the designationE1(5); theof Cedar IndustrialWay as local Estate of a site significance based on its function distribution as a key centre serving a number other of established businesses in the CAZ (6). The Forum employment sees the area’s uses as The CSNDP also sets out a vision for playing a role in 6.5.6 6.5.5 6.5.5 6.5.4 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley In an age of scarce land supply, demonstrate to have their value first employment and foremost uses in economic terms. While there is pressure for the redevelopment employment of sites within Camden – in particular the Cedar Industrial Way – for Estate accommodation student housing, as such uses other or offices, there is a strong case, supported by evidence, and that light- general-industrial uses (including B8) should be safeguarded in the context redevelopmentof deliver to a broader mix uses, of commercial and residential.Camden suggests that areas Strategic in employment use guidance in should be maintained and intensified given the scarcity availableof land, though redevelopment can be carried out as part a mixed-use of approach. - Supporting Information the continuation of Camley Street’sofemployment, role as a place with 70% of peopleMore in specifically, favour (1). there is industrial and business scale small a of balance current desire to preserve the sayactivity, that distribution, is to retail trade and food wholesaling, combined with a range other of activities including spaces that support collaborative working practices, small-scale manufacturing and studio spaces for artists and designer-makers (2). The vision support is to and develop the mutually supportive group of businesses involved in a diverse but range activities, of building policy E1, onCamden’s introducing own characteristics Camley Street’s based willingness a and strengths establishedon competitive landscape. economic changing London’s to adapt to and industrial uses that are both well established and support the functioning Central Activities London’s of Zone (CAZ). They also offer localopportunities and contribute the vibrancy to the of employment B2 and B8 usesarea generally. Crucially, the B1, currently on site perform a strategic function within the wider Camden and London providing economy, food laundry and services logistical wholesale, (amongst the in sited economy leisure and cultural the to others) CAZ. This sector also forms aneconomy important of Camden part (3). of the Together from the survey the of longevity with businesses of in the the evidence area those (all questioned had been operating from the Camley Street contains a mix of existing commercial There is widespread support in the community for ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.5.3 6.5.2 6.5.2 6.5.1 6.5 6.5 Employment Floor Space Provision ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 11: Compost Hub and Alara, 110-112 Camley Street Compost HubFigure and Alara, 11: 110-112 Figure IMS of Smithfield 10: Figure CSSZ 9: office, and the Cedar estate Way E3.a, E7.d 4.4.A, B E1, a, b, d, e, g (i), g (ii) and (iii); E2 (c), (d) Chapter 2, Paragraph 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 80- 6, Chapter Paragraph 8, 2, Chapter - Retention Existing of Businesses Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Policy CS EM2 In support Local of LB Camden’s Plan Policy those E2, existing businesses within the NP area that both offer support and residents Camden opportunityemployment to the functioning CAZ of London’s should be offered equivalent replacement space as part of the business and industrial space provision in any redevelopment proposals. This offer should be made those to businesses at average Greater London industrial rental levels while ensuring that business continuity is ensured as obligations). planning by managed far as possible (which will be Where these businesses wish remain to on efforts site, should be made retain to and integrate them any into redevelopment scheme. The businesses meeting these criteria at the time of the adoption this of plan are listed in the reasoned justification below. Should any of these businesses wish relocate to outside the NP area, the total net floor space vacated should be offered otherto comparable business and industrial operators at comparable average Greater London light-industrial rental levels. 18 London Plan: London Draft Plan: London New NPPF: Paragraph 182 Chapter 15, 82, CurrentNB: Greater London Rental Average Rates (taken across 20 London Areas) per sqm - source: is £152.29 for taken at July 2018, small,2,787sqm) industrial sheds (929-Colliers International. Conformity policies other with Local Plan: Policy Objective Policy recognise theTo contribution businesses, key of and support their retention suitable (or replacement) in any future development. 6.6 6.6 Policy CS EM2
Core Objective 1 Core Objective 1 19 business Muesli/cereals Fish processing processing Fish supply and Fashion and textiles Model-making Meat Meat and processing supply Hire and and Hire laundry service Wholesalers Photography studio Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission 110-112 Camley Street Unit 10-14 10-14 Unit Cedar Way Unit 16 Cedar Cedar 16 Unit Way Way Cedar Way Unit 9 and 29 Cedar Way 106-110 Camley Street Way Name Address of Type Alara Alara Ltd. Wholefoods Daily Fish Supplies Sweet FA UK UK FA Sweet Ltd. A MODELSA Cedar 17 Unit IMS of Smithfield of IMS 27-28 Unit Richmond Richmond Laundries Booker Booker Wholesalers Packshot Packshot Cedar 3-8 Unit will be secured and managed ‘planning through S106 although otherobligations’, means can be considered where they guarantee the policy objective. Losing these centrally located businesses would have regional, local, fine-grain consequences on detrimental national and internal supply chains and would have significant adverse effects on air quality longer due to journey times. The rents that these light-industrial businesses can afford pay mean to that theybeen have and are priced central locations. Asout use’, higher-value ‘B of they play such an important role within the London and protected be businesses should these economy, maintained. The list below sets out those businesses currently operating within Cedar that meet Way these criteria: trading within the NP area, there is an expectation that the net total floor space will still be re-provided or and allocated a similar to light-industrial (B1(c)) distribution enterprise (B8) that meets the Forum’s maximising employment local of objectives opportunities and serving the wider market. This is to ensure that the predominant light-industrial land use is retained within the NP area and that the units do not get broken up smaller into units that would disperse the cluster. industrial existing Where these businesses no longer wish to continue It is envisaged that the re-provided class B workspace 6.7.9 6.7.8 6.7.5 6.7.5 6.7.6 6.7.7 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley enhance the diversity industries of within the overall CS NP Area and protect the existing light-industrial offer by ensuring that replacement light-industrial floor space is operators). B8 current (including provided land across London, it is prudent that existing and retained are sites industrial non-designated intensified. Both existing andandCamden planning policy emerging offers support to London existing businesses whose locations are subject to intensification or redevelopment. also London and & 3) policy E7.D(4)) Plan (at E2.B(2 The emerging aims ensure to that existing businesses are protected prior the commencement to new of development of Way Cedar as such Sites, Industrial Non-Designated through either comes protection This Estate. Industrial the accommodation those of businesseswithin suitable that ensuring by or proposals, development support and arrangements nearby available are sites are in place. In support of Policy CS EM2, thebusinesses has role been assessed ascertain to their of existing importance and value in terms local of employment generation and as servers Central London’s of Activities Zone (CAZ) economy. these opportunities, employment local providing In effect, as well as businesses long-established typically links have UK the export and around suppliers, multiple with and globally. Many of the businessescentral location deliver to fresh food supplies local to rely on their with connections close maintain and restaurants clients. - Supporting Information industrial uses required to distribute products and and products distribute to required uses industrial produce service and locally, to central London, beenhave squeezed. This has occurred through a land, housing demands for increasing of combination rising land prices and a shift e-commerce. towards need activities distribution higher-value Large-scale, more space and can out move London of peripheral to filling are (SILs) Locations Industrial Strategic locations; up with both industrial and non-industrialPermitted development rights also have threatened activities.centrally based employment sites. The types of business that suffer from these pressures are found readily at Camley Street. Given the identified scale unmet of need for industrial Policy CS EM2 therefore seeks maintain to and locations Traditional for small-scale business and ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.7.4 6.7.4 6.7.3 6.7.2 6.7.1 6.7 6.7 Retention Existing of Businesses ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 14: The ConstitutionFigure 14: pub Figure 13: ElmFigure Village 13: allotments Figure 12: Camden Garden Centre Garden Camden 12: Figure
S1.c.e, S4, S1.c.e, 3.7 (Large residential developments), 3.16 3.16 developments), residential (Large 3.7 C1 (health C1 & well-being), C2 (community Chapter 2, Paragraph 8 (b), Chapter 3, Paragraph 32, Paragraph Chapter 3, 32, Paragraph 8 (b), Chapter 2, are contributing the collective to well-being the of community on-site of inclusion the through Area NP off-site to contributions of provision and/or facilities infrastructure. social existing the to improvements - Social Infrastructure Provision Infrastructure Social - Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Core Objective 2: Community Local and Social Needs (CSNpolicies) All proposed developments should demonstrate how they Policy CS CSN1 CS Policy 20 (protection and enhancement of social infrastructure), 7.1 7.1 infrastructure), social of enhancement and (protection neighbourhoods) (Lifetime Draft New London Plan: Conformity policies other with Local Plan: C3facilities), (cultural and leisure C6 facilities), (Access for all) Plan: London Chapter 8, Paragraph 91 (a, c), 92 c), Chapter (a, 8, Paragraph 91 NPPF: Policy Objective Policy ‘Social infrastructure’ can be broadly defined as the support social that facilities of management and provision provision, healthcare services typically which include: educational uses, play and recreational facilities, public and meet to facilities, faith-based and cultural and facilities, civic local needs in order contribute to quality to life. of The Forum recognises the importance ensuring of new development is supportednecessary by social infrastructure, in order to enhance both existing and new residents’ quality life of and promotesocial and economic growth. Both the and NPPF the assess to boroughs encourage 3.16) (Policy Plan London quality and capacity of existing communities. local of needs the meet to social infrastructure in order New social infrastructure can be provided through developer contributionsfrom development taking place in the area, defined thresholds the below schemes falling though in Camden Planning Guidance contribute.to Contributions would can small be pooled (e.g. not be required contributions could be pooled improve public to spaces or Furtherplay areas). guidance is available within the Camden (CPG). Guidance Planning It is also important the developments ensure that design standards are high. Good design can bring benefits to (e.g. well-being and health good as such communities, through treatment public of spaces and open space, creation of routes and pathways).Core Objective 6 This is dealt within under 6.8 6.8 Policy CS CSN1
Core Objective 2 Core Objective 2 21 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission schedule and projects list identified local by stakeholders and tested through consultation. The Forum would work in partnership with the London Borough of Camden secure to the delivery of these projects. specific foster greater interaction between neighbours and the wider community. In the case a major of development, either infrastructure, social delivery specific of the within the curtilage the of development, building or by new facilities or off-site, making by a contribution to the refurbishment costs an of existing facility generally within 400m will the of site, be supported. This may be achieved showing by how designs help to infrastructure neighbourhood a includes Appendix 1 Figure 15: RearFigure of The Constitution 15: pub as seen from the tow-path 6.9.5 6.9.6 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley for community events and spaces that promote and facilitate social interaction.surveys undertaken in thelocal area where This the majority is evidenced by theof residents reported findingThere is a heavy reliance it on The Constitution difficult pub tomake friends. as a place for residents & 15) socialise.(figures to 14 Concerns were raised regarding the detrimental close pub the should neighbourhood the on it impact in the future (the closure a community of centre in Elm Village a few years as was cited in the consultation as a serious loss the neighbourhood). to It was also asnoted that, a result the of limited provision, residents were more likely to look for facilitiesneighbourhood area, in particular in Camden Town outside the and on Royal College Street and St Pancras Way. the CSNDP, almost surveyed half residents of the CSNDP, (48%) reported being dissatisfied with the range goods of and services in the area. This is largely due the fact that to the majority retail of and convenience providers are all located within the main local centre, Camden Town, which means that residents travel outside to have the neighbourhood plan area in order access to commercial This services suggests that there (10). is a need for improved local retail provision within the area. plan neighbourhood - Supporting Information for the broadening social of and community facilities within new developments, and in so doing secure to the status a Lifetime of Neighbourhood as defined by the London Plan. range land of uses (employment and residential) into one with a richer mix. Thislinkages between different will parts the of area, and create improved satisfy residents’ need for improved services. The Camley Street neighbourhood also lacks venues positively plan and introduce opportunity an is to There The policy intention is to turn an area with a narrow undertaken for community consultation the part As of ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.9.4 6.9.3 6.9.2 6.9.1 6.9 6.9 Provision Infrastructure Social ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Policy GG4 (Delivering the Policy 3.3 (Increasing housing supply) 3.8 3.8 supply) housing (Increasing 3.3 Policy Policy H1 (Maximising Policy H1 the housing supply) H2 d; Chapter 3, Paragraph 20 (a), 30, Chapter 5, Chapter 5, 30, Paragraph Chapter (a), 3, 20 ocal Plan: ocal homes Londoners Need), Policy H1 (Increasing Housing Housing (Increasing H1 Policy Need), Londoners homes Policy Housing), Affordable (Delivering H5 Policy Supply), of (Monitoring H8 Policy Tenure), Housing (Affordable H7 (BuildAffordable Rent). to Policy Housing), H13 NPPF: - 64 Paragraph 61 (Maximising the supply of self-contained housing from mixed mixed from housing self-contained of (Maximising supply the use (Maximising schemes); H4, the supply affordableof housing. Plan: London 3.11 Housing) Affordable of (Definition 3.10 choice) (Housing affordable (Negotiating 3.12 targets), housing (Affordable housing on individual private residential and mixed use schemes. Draft New London Plan: Conformity policies other with L 100%; will be subject scrutiny to and made publicly available; products. intermediate 40% rent, similar) (or - Affordable Housing Provision Housing Affordable - Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission housing: • With a minimum and of 50% an aspiration of achieving • Viability Assessments submitted in support of schemes • Thedesired affordable mix is 60% London Affordable including three- and four-bedroom homes suitable for for suitable homes four-bedroom and three- including families. Core Objective 3: Housing (HOPolicies) Policy CS HO1 All developments proposing a residential element will be expected contribute to affordable the borough’s to housing by: need a) Delivering the maximum viable quantum of affordable b) b) Providing a range of different unit sizes and housing types, 22 Policy Objective Policy The Forum believes that the area provides an excellent opportunity maximise to the delivery housing of that is affordable people to moderate on low to incomes. The Forum considers that the Cedar Industrial Way site, Estate given the existing land ownership position, provides an opportunity explore to different and more innovative funding models putto the delivery affordable of housing and other social benefits at the heart any of redevelopment scenario, rather than profit maximisation. The Forum has developed and tested a number alternative of development scenarios demonstrate These models viability models. produced and that it would be feasible deliver to affordable housing on the Cedar between site of Way affordable. and 50% 100% In addition, there is a view that a substantive amount the of families. for be should housing 6.10 6.10 Policy CS HO1
Core Objective 3 CoreCore OObjectivebjective 3 23 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Figure Corner 19: of Barker Drive and Weavers Way Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 20: Houses along Rossendale Way Flats Figure along 21: Weavers Way Figure 18: TerracesFigure along 18: Bergholt Mews Figure 16: EntranceFigure Rossendale 16: to Way Row terraces of Figure along 17: Barker Drive ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS families derives from a wider recognition that the neighbourhood wouldbenefit from a more mixed to development, residential new including community, make the areamore ‘family-friendly’.is residential in parts, the housing stock is made up Whilst the area predominantlyof smaller units (flats and apartments) This households. growing to suited not therefore and census data, whichwas verified showed the by 2011 that the neighbourhood area had a lower proportion of ‘married or same-sex civilCamden partnership overall. The data also highlighted a significant couples’ thanproblem in with overcrowding. shared ownership products intention encourage is to this within plan’s affordable the mix. However, housing that is genuinely affordable. Therefore the plan requires 60% allof affordable units be London to affordable The rent. remaining should 40% maximise the delivery intermediate of The rent. AECOM report which sensitivity testing, and scenario included demonstrated that if a lower developer’s profit was affordable of proportion higher a upfront assumed units would be viable. This is based upon the assumption that an alternative delivery model attempts accrueto long-term value in perpetuity such as a (e.g. model). trust community land in the London Plan, which treats the provision of affordable housing and as a strategic priority (18), Market Strategic Camden’s supports in findings a identifies Assessment The Assessment. Housing mix dwelling of sizes, two- and three-bedroom homes (followed homes by with four bedrooms or more) as being the housing types for which there is the greatest need within the borough and NP Area (19). The desire for the improved provision housing of for For this reason, the CSNDP builds on policy 3.8 6.11.7 6.11.6 Plan Policy H1, which states that the housingPlan Policy H1, supply in the borough will be maximised ‘where sites are underused or vacant, expecting the maximum with compatible is that housing of provision reasonable any other uses needed (12). on the site’ a mix of housing types, including affordable housing, housing, affordable types, including housing of mix a with a particular focus on family housing provision in order meet to locally assessed needs. Policy 3.10 of the London Plan (16) provides affordableof housing drawn from the national a definition Development should, where viabilitypolicy (17). is demonstrated, seek deliver to the maximum number of dwellings that fall the range into affordable of housing types as defined by national policy. communities, people of different ages, income levels levels income ages, different of people communities, and ethnicities, and feels that a properly apportioned ratio social of and intermediate products should be arrived at through a process negotiation of with takingcouncil as a starting officers point the (12), 60:40 tenure split as set out in Local Plan Policy (13). H4 This includes the notion providing of accommodation danger of in are who households middle-income for The CSNDP being squeezed out Camden of (14). concurs that any sort with the Local owner of Plan (15) occupation, including sharedbeyond the means the of vast majority ownership, residents. of is likely to beForthis reason, the Forum proposes retain to the London for housing new proportion of possible highest London (including rent intermediate and rent affordable living rent) (by habitable with a clearly room), stated aspiration affordable for100% units, with a minimum of 50%. document are in conformityis with demonstrated national policy. by viability This AECOM. The viability evidence assessment was prepared in prepared by Guidance Practice Planning the with accordance and non-statutory guidance such as ‘Viability Testing Local Plans’ (Local The Housing Delivery 2012). Group, findings show that a scheme providing affordable 50% of element an includes it where viable is housing - Supporting Information Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission The vision for the CSNDP builds Local on Camden’s The Forum also appreciates the value mixed of believe We that the housing policies set out in this expects Policy CS HO1 new development provide to 24 6.11.5 6.11.4 6.11.3 6.11.2 6.11.1 6.11 6.11 Provision Housing Affordable
Core Objective 3 CoreCore OObjectivebjective 3 25 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission The vision for the CSNDP builds Local on Camden’s which states that the housingPlan Policy H1, supply in the borough will be maximised ‘where sites are underused or vacant, expecting the maximum with compatible is that housing of provision reasonable any other uses needed (20). on the site’ seeWe housing land as a key use for the CSNDP area. our aim Building is on Local Plan Policy H2 (21), that at least all of additional 50% floor space should be allocated self-contained to housing and integrated with other uses achieve sustainable, to mixed-use development. significant level of intensification in development of the successful the addition, In sites. employment existing integration both commercial/industrial of uses and new residential will require the exploration new of building typologies and layouts which allow for the uses co- to exist in harmony and for the various operational needs be accommodatedto without impacting negatively uses. residential upon - Supporting Information The delivery such of a mix uses of will require a 6.13 6.13 Residential Provision within Mixed Use Development 6.13.1 6.13.1 6.13.2 6.13.3 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Policy GG4 (Delivering the Homes Policy 3.3 (Increasing Policy 3.3 HousingPolicy Supply), Policy H1 (Maximising Housing Supply), Policy Chapter 3, Paragraph 20 (a), Chapter 5, Paragraph 5, Chapter (a), Paragraph 20 3, Chapter - Residential Provision within Mixed Use Development Policy CS HO2 Proposals redevelop to single-use non-residential areas into mixed-use developments should provide at least of all 50% housing. self-contained as floorspace additional mixed-use into areas commercial redevelop to Proposals development should provide of all 50% additional floor space housing. self-contained as more or 1,000sqm ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Conformity policies other with Local Plan: from Housing Self-Contained of (Maximising Supply H2 the Schemes), Mixed-Use Plan: London 3.9 (Mixed and Balanced Communities) Balanced and (Mixed 3.9 Draft Plan: London New 59, Chapter 11, Paragraph 118, Chapter 12, Paragraph 129 Chapter 12, Paragraph 118, Chapter 11, 59, Londoners Need), Policy H1 (Increasing Housing Supply), Supply), Housing (Increasing H1 Policy Need), Londoners (Purpose-built StudentPolicy Accommodation), H17 Policy E7 (Intensification, co-location and substitution land of for industry, logistics and services support to London’s function). economic NPPF: Policy Objective Policy The Forum will seek to maximise development, mixed-use including development, of forms housing supply in all site. the within uses other with compatible is housing where Residential uses providedshould as part comply of mixed-use with policy development CS HO1. 6.12 6.12 Policy CS HO2 ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS In addition, there is a recognised concentration of student housing within the central part the of borough (again the noted by Student Housing Background ThePaper). London and Local Plan both recognise the communities inclusive mixed, creating importance of and, as part the that, need of disperse to student housing from away areas already over-concentrated (LB Camden Between Policy H9). and 2011, 2001 increase inthere the student was an 194.5% population living within the St Pancras and Somers Town ward, increasing again by2016. 118.2% from 2011 to Both local and regional (22) recognise policy (23) the difficulties created concentrations by students of in a given area, and how this can create communities that are out balance. of The LB Camden Student Housing states that Background Paper 2016) (June Camden accommodates 10 of theinstitutions 40 in London, with the majority higher-education located within the south the of borough around Holborn Euston, and Cross.King’s As a result, the borough is home the to largest student population in London, with 24,305 domestic and foreign students living across Camden and attending publicly funded higher educational This equates 6.6% to institutions 2012/2013). (HESA student total population London’s of (369,390) and demonstrates a higher than average concentration of students. requirement for 20,000-31,000 student bed spaces spaces bed student 20,000-31,000 for requirement 2,000- or 2025) (to years 10 over London across bed spaces The target per for year. Camden is 3,100 student (including dwellings non-self-contained 165 the of (25% andhousing) 2021 per year between 2011 delivery). housing for target overall 2017 states that from the period 1 April 2012 to 31 states that from 31 the to period 1 April2017 2012 the Council additional recordedMarch 2017 2,777 Camden, in units housing non-self-contained predominantly for student provision. This equates to an annual average delivery 555 bed of spaces, clearly exceeding the SHLAA spaces target (by 1,950 165 of spaces over a five-year period). - Supporting Information The adopted London Plan sets (Policy a strategic 3.8) AuthorityCamden’s Monitoring Report (AMR) 2016- 6.15.2 6.15.3 6.15.4 6.15.1 6.15.1 6.15 Student Accommodation Accommodation Student 6.15 Policy GG4 (Delivering the Homes Policy 3.8 (Housing choice), 3.9 (Mixed (Housing Policy and 3.8 3.9 choice), Paragraphs – 3.53C. 3.53A Chapter 5, Paragraph 61. 5, Chapter - Student Accommodation Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission permanent self-contained homes (use class C3); and C3); class (use homes self-contained permanent should be provided as part viability; to subject accommodation, of any proposal for student Within the Cedar area, Way student accommodation may be provided as a proportion new of residential development, provided that the potential for linkage with class B workspaces within the development is explored. Policy CS HO3 mixed-use into integrated accommodation Student other for accommodation includes that development residents will be supported. Mixed-use developments that include residential use may include accommodation designed specifically for students subject the following to criteria: a) at least 90% of new housing should be provided as b) residential floor space and conforms with Policy HO1; an elementc) of affordable student accommodation supported. be not will blocks student mono-use d) 26 Local Plan: London Plan: London balanced communities). balanced Draft New London Plan: Supply), Housing (Increasing H1 Policy Need), Londoners (Purpose-built StudentPolicy Accommodation). H17 NPPF: Policy Objective Policy The Forum welcomes student accommodation the area to demographic. socio-economic blended a building partas of does Street) Camley 103 example, (for block single-use The not add anything community to The Forum vitality, however. therefore wishes prevent to any additional student housing in exclusive students’ for designed is this where area Plan the use. 6.14 6.14 Policy CS HO3 Conformity policies other with
Core Objective 3 CoreCore OObjectivebjective 3 27 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley housing housing completions Net additional additional Net self-contained Student Student Housing Housing Additional Additional Completions Year 2011/12 96 373 2010/11 110 551 2014/15 1,054 458 2013/14 1,205 506 2012/13 0 578 social housing relief from Community Infrastructure Community Infrastructure from relief housing social Levy (CIL) charges. Within any redevelopment the of Cedar industrial Way theestate, presence non-residential of uses and class B floor space may support students or graduates who wish make use to affordable of work spaces student Therefore, ambitions. business pursue to accommodation within proposals on Cedar Way university between linkages possible explore should accommodation and through work space (e.g. through connections practical or placements business in businesses present and courses university specific Cedar Way). As such, through Policy CS HO3, the Forum seeks balanceto the assessed need for additional student accommodation within the ward, with a priority on housing. self-contained affordable, providing There are also concerns that the requirement for further student accommodation has had implications on existing residents within the borough in terms the of need create mixed to and balanced communities, and in terms reduced of or lost capacity for conventional Table housing. family especially affordable homes, 2 within the Student Housing Background Paper demonstrates that the supply net of additional student additional net exceeded greatly completions housing 2015. to 2010 from completions homes self-contained This evidence demonstrates that across the borough and within ward Somers there has historically Town been, and will sufficient be, provision student of bed spaces, vastly exceeding the annual assessed requirement. ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.15.8 6.15.8 6.15.7 6.15.7 6.15.6 6.15.6 6.15.5 6.15.5 NB: AffordableNB: student accommodation is not eligible for ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 27: AccessFigure the to tow-path from 27: the Co-op Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission 28 Figure Barker 26: Drive Figure 24: Tow-path access to Camley Street Figure 25: Entrance to Agar Grove Figure Camley 22: Street bridge Figure View 23: along the The tow-path to Constitution
Core Objective 4 Core Objective 4 29 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Policy SI1 (ImprovingPolicy Air SI1 Quality), Policy 6.3 (Assessing Policy 6.3 the effects of Policy T1 (Prioritising Policy T1 walking, cycling and public Chapter 9, Paragraph 102 (a, b, d, e), 104 (a, b, c), c), b, (a, 104 e), d, b, (a, ParagraphChapter 9, 102 LB Camden’s Local Plan Policy T4 and supporting Local PlanLB Camden’s Policy T4 text confirm that the use the Canal of Regent’s is an economically viable route for certain freight movements and new developments close the canal to should consider its use for the movement goods of and materials (25). Policy seeks CS support TR1 to the intensification of the Cedar Industrial Way and associated Estate, land parcels, through facilitating sustainable delivery and freight movement. All new development proposals within the NP Area that will generate significant in increase an including movement, of amounts delivery vehicles, should also be accompanied by Managementa robust Travel Plan and Servicing Plan London and NPPF per as Plan Delivery and requirements. Delivery plans should demonstrate that all reasonable endeavours been have made usingtowards rail, and water other alternative modes transportof in order relieve to congestion and reduce Street. Camley along emissions carbon - Supporting Information 6.17.2 6.17.2 6.17.1 6.17.1 Conformity policies other with Local Plan: (Sustainabletransport), movement Policy goods T4 of and materials), Policy T3 (Transport(Parking development). and Car-free Infrastructure), Policy T2 Plan: London development on transport (Strategic capacity), Policy 6.1 approach integrating to transport and development). Draft New London Plan: Policy T1 (Strategic Approach Policy Safeguarding), Connectivity and Capacity, (Transport to Transport), Policy T3 Servicing). and T7 (Freight NPPF: 107, 108, 110, 111. 6.17 Managing Industrial Traffic Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley - Managing Industrial Traffic avoid disruption traffic; to developments, demonstrating how deliveries will avoid residents; neighbouring to disruption major transport where possible such as mode shift from road to rail, and/or the provision of rapid electric-vehicle charging points for freight vehicles; cycle routes in order minimise to conflicts and air and noise and pollution; vehicle. electric and/or cycle by including schemes mile Core Objective 4: Sustainable Transport (TRCore Objective4: Sustainable Policies) Transport Policy CS TR1 Development within the NP Area should mitigateand manage the impacts of vehicular traffic along Camley Street, particularly in relation goods to deliveries and freight movement: a) Space for off-street loading bays should be provided to b) Delivery management plans should be submitted for all c) Proposals should look utilise to alternative modes of d) Industrial traffic should be segregated from pedestrian and e) last- through emission carbon reduce should Proposals of provision direct through mitigation appropriate, Where public realm improvements and/or highway improvements will be required in order address to any adverse transport impacts identified. ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Policy Objective Policy One CSNDP the of key objectives protect and is to enhance through intensification including uses, industrial existing challenges brings this However, development. mixed-use particular in involving transport, in increases surrounding heavy goods vehicles. New developments will be required planto comprehensively enable to the operational needs of existing and new businesses be met to whilst at the same time encouraging more sustainable transport modes and managed delivery strategies. the same At time, provision should seek maximise to opportunities for residents and workers walk to and cycle. 6.16 6.16 Policy CS TR1 ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS : Existing footway : Parking facilities for cyclists Chapter 11, Paragraph 122 (c). (c). Paragraph 122 Chapter 11,
: Cycle and pedestrian routes Policy T1(Strategic approach to : Proposals should connect to Policy 6.1 (Strategic approach integrating to Policy 6.1 Policy T1 (Prioritising Policy T1 walking, cycling and public Chapter 8, Paragraph 91 (c), Chapter 9, Paragraph 9, Chapter (c), Paragraph 91 8, Chapter Policy CS TR2 maximise should area NP the within proposals Development the quality of walking and cycling conditions respecting by the below: principles Connecting Network the existing cycle and walking routes and areas key to and assets such as public transport hubs, the Jubilee Greenway and Regent’s Canal Kings tow-path, Cross development and Cedar Way. Improving and Upgrading the Network space should be maintained and, where possible, increased as a result of development.along Camley Street, should be upgraded. Pedestrian Proposals crossings,should create‘leisure’ spaces particularly and routes in order create to an enjoyable walking experience that promotes health and well-being. Creating a Legible Network should be made clear and legible, through the provision of directional signage (such as Legible London, providing street names and local landmarks), particularly entrances at key into the NP area at Barker Drive/St along Pancras the tow- Way, path next The to Constitution at the pub, Co-op convenience andstore along Camley Street. Ensuring an Integrated Networkshould, as a minimum, meet the emerging London Plan standards. Public cycle parking should be integrated within the public realm points at key along the cycle network. Both walking and cycling routes should integrate well within the street scene and minimise conflict with other transport modes. Private cycle storage should be provided in safe, sheltered and secure locations. All non-residential cycle parking areas should also provide adequate levels of facilities. showering and changing Conformity policies other with Local Plan: transport), Policy T3 (Transport(Parking development). and Car-free Infrastructure), Policy T2 Plan: London development). transport and Draft Plan: London New transport), Policy T2 (Healthy Realm) (Public D7 Policy Streets), Policy T5 (Cycling), NPPF: (a-c), 110 (d), 104 e), (c, 102 - Encouraging Walking and Cycling Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission 6.18 6.18 Policy CS TR2 30 Policy Objective Policy the walkingCurrently, and cycling network within the NP area is formed largely of footwaysowned and maintained the by Council. The area also and open spaces contains a section the of Jubilee a London-wide Greenway, strategic walkingalong route, the Canal Regent’s tow- severance and However, gapspath. within the network, exacerbated by inadequate streetno signage, lighting are preventing and little to peoplealternative sustainable transport modes suchas walking from and choosing to use cycling. Hence, the Forum wishes promote walking to and cycling within the NP area as a viable, safe and sustainable providingalternative by the guidance private to car, and requirements improve the to walking and cycling network.
Core Objective 4 Core Objective 4 31 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission information about an area, throughout the Capital, for people who choose walk. to Managed Transport by for signs. London Legible 1,700 over has now it London, Figure Pedestrian 28: and cycleway routes should make use of existing routes where possible and incorporate improved and constant wayfinding and signage. Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley to give theto highest priority pedestrian to and cyclist connectivity. Any new vehicular proposals should be appropriate in scale, maintain existing footway space and provide opportunities enhance to the pedestrian vehicle between conflict minimise and environment users and pedestrians and cyclists. - Supporting Information be accessed on foot or by bikefrom choosing can alternative sustainable transport prevent people modes. A survey undertakenInternational by in 2002 found that travellers of 66% would Research Business consider walking instead using of public transport, after being shown a walking Amongst map. tourists, this figure increases The 80%. to Forum will look to promote and install a comprehensive and coherent pedestrian wayfinding system throughout the NP area, connecting the it surrounding to areas. Legible London is a wayfinding project designed provide to concise As part the of CSNDP evidence base, residents surveyed reported an inadequatelighting, leading perceptions to increased of anti-social amount of street whichbehaviour, hasa direct impact on perceptions pedestrianof particularly safety, under the bridge near the garagesto the north to the of area (Figure and 26) around London Elm Village Open Space (Figure 21). addresses (26) the qualityPlan Policy 6.1 and safety pedestrian London’s of environment and expects high-quality spaces provide to proposals development for pedestrians with regard Transport to for London’s (27). Guidance Design Pedestrian convenient, safe and well-designed walking services, shops, homes, between environments jobs and public transport hubs in encouraging is key people increase to the number trips of they make Theon foot. railway line the east to the of NP area and the canal the west to create physical barriers to opportunities for reducing movement, pedestrian pedestrian journeys. As such, it is recommended that within severances current ‘mend’ opportunities to facilitating including taken, be should network the improvements pedestrian to and cyclist connectivity andinto out the of NP Area. It has long been acknowledged that providing a lackFurther, information of on how destinations can The Forum expects new proposals within the NP area ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.19.4 6.19.3 6.19.3 6.19.2 6.19.1 6.19 6.19 Cycling and Walking Encouraging ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 31: Elm VillageFigure 31: open space Figure 30: Elm Village open space play area Figure Camley 29: Street natural park Policy G1 (Green Infrastructure), Policy 7.1 (Lifetime Neighbourhoods) C; B, Policy 7.1 Policy A2 (Open Space)k, n, o, p, q; Policy A3 Chapter 8, Paragraph 91 (c), 92 (a), 96, 97, 99, 101. 101. 99, 96, 97, 92 (a), Chapter (c), 8, Paragraph 91 - Protection and Enhancement Existing of Open Spaces Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission which will be targeted towards the greening of the area; vegetation and encouraging the enhancement of such; existing open spaces of value outside the NP area; development that would lead a loss to of such space; harmful impact on, but not the limited Camley to, Street Natural Park and the Elm Village Open Space. Core Objective5: Green Infrastructure (GI Policies) Policy CS GI1 Existing open spaces will be protected and enhanced. This by: achieved be will a) Securing financial contributions from new development b) Resisting the loss of smaller amenity areas, trees and c) Requiring improvements green to corridors, and links to d) Protecting existing residential gardens and resisting e) Refusing development that would have a direct/indirect 32 Policy G4 (Local Green and Open Policy G5 (Urban Space), Greening) NPPF: Local Plan: (Biodiversity) Policy f; CC2 (Adapting climate e, change) to a, b Plan: London Policy 5.10 (Urban Greening) A, C Draft Plan: London New Conformity policies other with Policy Objective Policy The Forum is concerned that there is an emerging deficiency greenof or open space in the area, particularly in light of proposed new development. This condition is exacerbated theby relatively poor maintenance of state existing of sites. 6.20 Policy CS GI1
Core Objective 5 Core Objective 5 33 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Figure Green 33: space next Cedar to industrial Way estate Figure Camley 32: Street compost hub Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley This being said, Camley Street Natural Park has the status within the Local Plan a Nationally of Designated Local Nature Reserve, and Elm Village Open Space is identified as a Local Green Space. LB Camden Local Plan Policies A2 and A3 protect and safeguard such It is expectedsites (29). that there will be continued efforts to manage and maintain both open spaces. Further, the currentFurther, poor condition certain of local spaces will be exacerbated also analysis This increases. neighbourhood asthe the population of supports the frequent calls in community surveys for improvements to open-space expectsPolicy CSprovision. GI1 development proposals to As such, contribute to existing openlevel spaces, environmental of and social value. ensuring a high ‘Place check criteria’ were applied the green to and open spaces around Camley Streettheir value the localto community. There were nine in order to assess criteria to be met, each rankedpossible score 90. Only of two spaces out scored more of ten, giving a total than 60 out 90, Camley of Street Natural Park (Figure 29) and Elm Village Open Space, emphasising a need improve theto existing openspaces within the area (28). There are also play two areas children’s within the CSNDP area: Elm Village Area Play (Figure 30) and an informal play area situated TheseCrofters offer Way. good-quality at facilities. It Ploughmans Close/ is expected that these facilities will be protected and order in explored area plan the within further provision provideto play opportunities for children all of ages. A public realm assessment was undertaken in support of policy CS GI1. The analysisthe majority residents of good have access a wide to revealed that range small of local parks within a five-minute walking distance. Access larger to parks such as Regents Park and Primrose Hill was also assessedas good. This being said, within the Plan area boundary there is only one small local park, Elm Village Open Space (Figure There are a number other of smaller31). green spaces it was that noted several these of however, (Figure 34); spaces are currently poorly maintained and do not fulfil their potential. - Supporting Information ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.21.5 6.21.5 6.21.4 6.21.4 6.21.3 6.21.3 6.21.2 6.21.2 6.21.1 6.21.1 6.21 6.21 Protection and Enhancement Existing of OpenSpaces ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Space studies recommendation for the provision of an additional pocket parkdesigned (a typeof open to measure space around and 0.4ha) ward, in order Somers address to the Town in the St Pancras deficiencies in park provision within the area (30). There are a number underused of car parks within the plan areathat could be utilised as public open spaces. - Supporting Information residential developments to provide both communal communal both provide to developments residential and private amenity space, including adequate play space provision. Policy CS GI2 also supports LB Camden’s Open supports Camden’s also LB GI2 CS Policy The London Plan and Local Plan expect new 6.23 6.23 New Open Space Provision 6.23.1 6.23.2 Chapter 8, Paragraph 91, Paragraph 91, 8, Chapter
Policy G4 (Local green and open Policy 5.10 (Urban Greening), Policy 7.19 Policy A2 (Open Space), Policy A3 (Biodiversity).
Chapter 2, Paragraph 8 (b), 2, Chapter - New Open Space Provision Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission within all new development including private and public amenity spaces; including the proposed Camden Highline project and the Gasholder Park at Kings Cross; includes, where possible, dedicated play provision. The location of such a green space would be determined through its accessibility residential to areas and clear, by safe and attractive routes it that to exist or can be made; the Plan Area in order connect to the CSNP the rest to of interventions. green smaller through neighbourhood the Policy CS GI2 Development that increases the demand for recreation or amenity shall provide for new green/open space and play space and contribute the green to infrastructure network. This will be achieved through: a) The appropriate provision of new green and open spaces b) Providing links green key to routes outside the NP area c) The creation of a ‘pocket park’ within the area which d) Greening the stretch of the Regent’s Canal within tow-path Developments which contain a residentialelement will be expected provide to private and communal amenity space and play space per (as LB Camden and the GLA child yield recommendations.) calculator 34 Local Plan: Conformity policies other with Plan: London (Biodiversity and (Children Policy Access 3.6 and Nature), to Play and Informal People’s RecreationYoung Facilities). Draft Plan: London New space), Policy G5 (Urban Greening),and access Policy to nature), G6 (Biodiversity Policy D7 (Public Realm)NPPF: 92 (a), 96, 92 (a), Policy Objective Policy In order maintain to and increase social interaction and the quality life of for existing and future residents, the Forum will expect all new development provide to open space and contribute urban to greening. There should also be adequate play space provision within new mixed and developments. residential 6.22 CS GI2
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Policy Objective Conformity with other policies There are demonstrable benefits to having access to high Local Plan: Policy A2 (Open Space), Policy A3 (Biodiversity). quality green open spaces including social value and London Plan: Policy 5.10 (Urban Greening), Policy 7.19 improvements to quality of life. LB Camden Biodiversity (Biodiversity and Access to Nature). Action Plan 2013-2018 recognises the benefits to biodiversity, and that access to open space(s) contributes to Draft New London Plan: Policy G4 (Local green and open health and well-being. The provision of high-quality green space), Policy G5 (Urban Greening), Policy G6 (Biodiversity space with biodiversity value can also enhance community and access to nature), Policy SI13 (Sustainable drainage), cohesion and reduce crime in addition to mitigating against Policy D7 (Public Realm) climate change and improving air quality. As such, one NPPF: Chapter 2, Paragraph 8 (c), Chapter 14, Paragraph of the Forum’s key aims is to integrate nature more widely 149, 150 (a), 157 (c), 165, Chapter 15, Paragraph 170 (a, d, e), throughout the Built Environment. Policy CS GI3 promotes 174, 175 (a, c, d), 180. biodiversity enhancements throughout the NP area.
Policy CS GI3 The Forum wishes to promote biodiversity as a key principle within all new development proposals. This will be achieved through: a) The use of Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUDs) s including: permeable paving, soakaways, rain gardens, water butts in all developments in order to mitigate against surface water and sewer flooding and reduce urban heat islands, in particular along Camley Street, Barker Drive, Rossendale Way, Weavers Way and south of Cedar Way; b) Complementing the ‘blue network’ by maximising the use of existing water ways within the NP area for nature and wildlife;
c) The provision of sustainable living walls at key points to act Figure 35: Yakon Plant as biodiverse landmark features; d) The incorporation of sustainable food growing opportunities where possible, including providing support to existing community food-growing initiatives;
Core Objective 5 e) The implementation of biodiversity enhancements including, but not limited to, bird and bat bricks and boxes, green and brown roofs and ‘invertebrate loggeries’, native herb communities along boundaries; f) The maintenance of all existing trees within the NP area that are in good condition and maximising opportunities for new tree planting particularly along Camley Street; g) The promotion of opportunities for local people to become involved within nature conservation work and biodiversity- related activities.
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6.25.1 The Forum recognises that biodiversity plays a key role in fulfilling the vision of a sustainable and thriving neighbourhood, promoting health, well-being and economic prosperity. Increasing the resilience of biodiversity throughout the NP area, in particular to climate change, through enhancements to existing ecological networks, is therefore one of the Forum’s top priorities.
6.25.2 In addition to the strategic borough aims and objectives set out within LB Camden’s Biodiversity Action 2013-2018, Policy CS GI3 looks to make the built environment more attractive for wildlife, reduce flood and heat risks and increase opportunities for sustainable food growing. It is acknowledged that this also has financial benefits to the local economy, due to improved mental health of employees, which in turn promotes productivity in the workplace.
6.25.3 The whole of the NP area is within the borough designated Air Quality Management Area. National air quality objectives for NO2 were exceeded monthly at all four automatic monitoring stations from 2015 to 2017. Policy CS GI3 looks to address issues surrounding air quality within the NP area, particularly in relation to any adverse effects caused by the industrial uses including freight and goods vehicles, through the use of appropriate urban greening and biodiverse enhancements. Improvements to biodiversity will also reduce car dependency as people will be more inclined to walk or cycle if given access to safe and attractive routes away from noise and traffic
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6.25.4 Further, it is also acknowledged that sections of the road network are at risk of surface water drainage and sewer flooding. As such, Policy CS GI3 expects all new development proposals to include innovative SUDs measures, enabling local irrigation potential, in order to promote a water sensitive Neighbourhood Area. Rainwater harvesting will also be encouraged in order to minimise overall water demand.
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Conformity policies other with Local Plan: Plan: London (Heritage Assets and Archaeology) Policy(Architecture), 7.8 Draft Plan: London New Characteristics), Policy D2 (Delivering Good Policy Design), (HeritageHC1 Conservation and Growth) NPPF: (a), 125, 127, 130, 131, Chapter 16, Paragraph192-199, 185, 189, 190, : Preserve and enhance : Retain existing formal and informal : The Forum secure wants to the : The Forum wishes ensure to that the : All new proposals will be expected to : The form, mass and height of new development : The Forum will seek ensure to that new and - Responding to Places to Responding - Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Core ObjectiveDesign 6: Quality (DQ Policies) existing places link route networks to and facilitate movement along direct, permeable,safe and legible pedestrian and cycle routes. Routes shouldcater for the requirements of all users. Opportunities connect to areas strategic to rail, road, bus and cycle networks must be utilised and existing barriers movementto overcome; enhancing the environment for pedestrians and cyclists on links. key Urban Fabric Policy CS DQ1 in be should places to respond that proposals Development accordance with the principles outlined below: Existing Industrial Mix transformationof existing areas a successful into new mixed- use neighbourhood. Given this objective, consideration will need be given to new innovative to building typologies that are capable of combining industrial uses and residential/ retail/community uses. In addition, due consideration must be given issues to of layout, access, servicing and amenity in order demonstrate to that a high-quality residential environment can be secured. Existing Residential quality of the environment for existing residents is protected and enhanced. Thus, any new development should minimise their impacts preventing by overshadowing and an privacy. or daylight sunlight, of provision/loss unacceptable Connectivity should be appropriate the urban to nature of the site and in keeping with the emerging context provided development by at Kings Cross the east, to Maiden Lane the north-east to and Agar Grove the north. to Architectural and Historic Context the settings of existing heritage assets. Protect and enhance existing views identified within Figure 38. Landscape and Ecology green and open spaces and seek enhance to their quality the enhance Explore opportunities to connectivity. and biodiversity of the area and introduce well integrated new, open and greenspaces. Design Sustainable conform LB Camden to Local Plan standards with regard to energy efficiency, air quality management and climate change sustainable innovative secure Opportunities to mitigation. design within both new residential and commercial buildings should be maximised. 38 Policy Objective Policy Development should look respond to the existing to natural, built and historic environment high-quality and create new, neighbourhoods. mixed 6.26 Policy CS DQ1
Core Objective 6 Core Objective 6 39 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission and views that contribute the character to the of area. These features and views are shown on Figure 38 overleaf. Any new development should seek to preserve and enhance these features and views. In addition, there are a number townscape of features 6.27.6 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley opportunity also enhance exists to the natural environment. Camley Streetsouth Natural and the canal runs through the area. As part of Park sits to the any redevelopment, the opportunity should be taken enhanceto and extend the ‘green and ecological’ network north, east and westwards. The opportunity improve accessto and along to the canal should also maximised. be The Constitution Jubilee pub, Waterside Centre, the retaining wall the former to Midland Railway Goods the canal St Pancras tow-path, Lock,Yard, the entrance Camley gates to Street Natural Park, the Oblique Bridge at the north Camley of Street, and the St Pancras mainline railway bridge crossing the canal at Camley Street. There are also two statutory listed buildings: the Grade II Listed Lock Keepers Cottage and the Grade II Listed Steam Locomotive Point. Water to contribution positive a make assets These heritage the character and appearance the of area and hence any new development should seek preserve to and enhance the settings these of assets. - Supporting- Text industrial uses. New development in these existing building mixed-use new include must areas industrial typologies and environments that allow for existing and new industrial activity co-exist to with other uses community and uses. retail residential, including development pressure and will continue The do so. to Forum ensure wants to that this development pressure deliversnew development that responds its context to and is the of highest built-environment quality. community, which sits alongside the existing industrial industrial existing the alongside sits which community, areas. Opportunities exist as part the of transformation theof existing industrial areas improve connectivity to andinto through the area, enhance to the quality the of public realm and improve pedestrian accessibility and comfort. The area already supports a number important of The area also supports a well-established residential Notable heritage assets within the Plan area include include area Plan the within assets heritage Notable As part any of public-realm enhancement the The Neighbourhood Area has already experienced ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS 6.27.5 6.27.4 6.27.3 6.27.2 6.27.1 6.27 6.27 Places to Responding 3
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Core Objective 6 Core Objective 6 41 Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission 4 2 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley 67 5 3 1 Figure 39: Photographs of Important Heritage Features and Local Views 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS development the of area is planning mixed- for a new, community. and neighbourhood sustainable use, In order achieve this, to Policy CS DQ2 expects design current address to proposals development issues that are pertinent the NP to area and maximise opportunities to increasegreen physical infrastructure, including the Canal. Regent’s and visual access to encouraged, in particular at the main entrance points at Barker Drive, next to The ConstitutionCo-op, and at the junction between Camley Street and pub, next to the Agar Grove, in order to give directionsgive context where to they are located within the wider to visitors and area. High-quality and locally distinctive signposting will be sought, in addition tostreet furniture street including bins and benches. Locally lighting and important heritage features along the canal tow-path such as the mooring bollardsenhanced. should Where possible, informal planting should be retained and be incorporated these into improvements. - Supporting- Text connectivity and access public to spaces, particularly for persons with mobility issues. This has been particularly acknowledgedConservation within Area Appraisal, which maintains that the Regent’s Canal disabled access points to theThe residential and tow-path industrial areas are ‘severed’ are lacking. north-south via Camley Street. As such, opportunities improveexist crossings to and pedestrian and cyclist comfort and safety. Paramount to the Forum’s vision Paramount the Forum’s for to the re- Improvements to signposting and way-finding are are way-finding and signposting to Improvements The NP Area currently suffers frompoor east west to 6.29 6.29 Accessibility Legibility and Connectivity, 6.29.3 6.29.1 6.29.2 Policy D1 (London’s Form and (London’s Policy D1
Policy D7 (Public Realm), Policy D8 (Tall (Tall D8 Policy Realm), (Public D7 Policy Policy D1 (Design), Policy T1 (Prioritising Chapter 8, Paragraph 91-95 (a), Chapter 12, Chapter 12, (a), Chapter 8, Paragraph 91-95 - Connectivity,Accessibility and Legibility Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission Policy CS DQ2 Figure 40 identifiesthe accessibility key constraints and opportunities. New development brought forward in the area should help facilitate the delivery of the new connections identified, overcome the barriers movement, to and enhance legibility and pedestrian comfort and safety through new crossings, signage, street furniture and lighting. 42 Paragraph 127 (a, b, d, f), 131. f), 131. d, b, (a, Paragraph 127 Conformity policies other with Local Plan: transport) public and cycling walking, Plan: London Formand Characteristics) (London’s PolicyBuildings), D1 Draft New London Plan: Characteristics), Policy D2 (Delivering Good Policy Design), (Public Realm), D7 NPPF: Policy Objective Policy way-finding promote to look should proposals Development and accessibility throughout the NP Area. 6.28 Policy CS DQ2
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Barker Drive St Pancras Way Agar Grove Agar The Camley Street Area Neighbourhood East/West Connections along Greening Urban important routes Pedestrian and Cycle Links Road Industrial Gateway Enhancements Underpass Bridge Enhancements Park Pocket for locations Possible Network Infrastructure Green (including Redevelopment Use Mixed assessments for tall buildings Preservation of Heritage Assets Existing Development 0100250m Key Figure 40: Plan highlighting the current accessibility constraints and opportunities and accessibility constraints current the highlighting Plan 40: Figure 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Accessibility Constraints Opportunities and ©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER ©TIBBALDS Figure 40 on the previous page indicates where such criteria the assessed be to subject will buildings taller set out in policy CS DQ3. It isthat built particularly development provides a sensitively designed important frontage Camley to Street, and respects longer strategic views across particularly the site, those from Parliament Hill and Kenwood House. Thewider Kings Cross development context around Camley Street includes Maidenthe recent developments onCamley Street and Kings Lane, Agar Grove, Cross itself the east. to The Forum recognises that the comprehensive redevelopment the of Cedar Way Industrial and Estate associated industrial land parcels creates an opportunity deliver to a greater intensity of (defined buildings tall of use the including development, as buildings that are substantially taller than their surroundings). The Forum ensure wants to that any tall buildings contribute positively the townscape to and improve the public realm that surrounds them. The mixed-use area (Figure 40) could potential have for tall buildings subject assessment to against relevant policies, particularly the policy of Local D1 Plan, which outlines the sensitivity tall of buildings throughout Camden, and how they ought be assessed. to The Camley Street area partly falls within strategic views from Parliament Hill and Kenwood House, further defined within the Management View London the and Plan London Framework Supplementary Planning Guidance. - Supporting- Text © Karakusevic Carson Architects Figure 41: IllustrativeFigure drawing 41: of Camley Street area. The suitability DQ3. policy through assessed be to need would buildings tall of 5.31.3 5.31.3 5.31 5.31 Proposals Buildings for Tall 5.31.1 5.31.2 Policy D1 (London’s Form and (London’s Policy D1
Policy D7 (Public Realm), Policy D8 (Tall (Tall D8 Policy Realm), (Public D7 Policy Policy D1 (Design), Chapter 12, Paragraph 124, 126, 127 (b, e) 130, 131. 131. 130, e) (b, 127 126, Paragraph 124, Chapter 12, - Proposals Buildings For Tall Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) (2018-2033) Plan Development Street Neighbourhood Camley Pre-Submission version Pre-Submission high-quality materials, finishes and details; and finishes high-quality materials, context and the hierarchy of taller buildings in the area; contribution the streetscape; to Camley Street; spaces; sightlines; these and contribute positively the setting to of heritage assets, including conservation areas. Policy CS DQ3 The wider Kings Cross development context will be used to assess the suitability of tall buildings within the redevelopment of the areas defined for mixed use (see Figure 40 on previous providedpage), other policy requirements are met and where they can: a) Demonstrate outstanding architecture and incorporate b) Respond the scale to and grain of the wider Kings Cross c) Relate well existing to street widths and make a positive d) particularly along frontage, street active an Generate e) Provide accessible public space within their curtilage; f) sufficient space; communal Incorporate g) Contribute defining to new and existing public routes and h) Promote legibility throughout the NP Area; i) Create new and enhance existing views, vistas and j) Preserve or enhance heritage assets and the views to/from In addition, any tall buildingmanage its impact on micro-climatic conditions and will existing be expected to amenity. consider and 44 Characteristics), Policy D2 (Delivering Good Policy Design), (Public Realm), D7 NPPF: Local Plan: Conformity policies other with Plan: London Form and Characteristics) (London’s PolicyBuildings), D1 Draft New London Plan: Policy Objective Policy 5.30 Policy CS DQ3
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Acronym Name/Subject Description Adopted Local Plan Existing Planning Policy Document that sits above the Neighbourhood Plan and sets out strategic and site specific policies which apply to all development proposals throughout the Borough. This is known as the London Borough of Camden Local Plan, 2017. Affordable Housing Affordable housing is social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market. Eligibility is determined with regard to local in-comes and local house prices. Affordable housing should include provisions to remain at an affordable price for future eligible households or for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable housing provision. Affordable Workspace Affordable workspace is defined (within the London Plan) as workspace that is provided at rents maintained below the market rate for that space for a specific social, cultural, or economic development purpose. It can be provided directly by a public, charitable or other supporting body; through grant and management arrangements (for example through land trusts); and/or secured permanently by planning or other agreements. CSNF Camley Street LB Camden designated forum progressing the Neighbourhood Development Plan. Neighbourhood Forum CSNP Camley Street Natural Designated Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) and a Park Local Nature Reserve. Situated along the Western bank of the Regents Canal, the Park has recently benefited from investment as a result of the Redevelopment scheme at Kings Cross. CSNDP Camley Street (This document) Neighbourhood Development Plan prepared by the Camley Street Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Forum to guide Camden Council on making future decisions for the Development Plan area. Once the Plan is adopted it will become part of Camden’s Local Plan and will hold material weight. CIL Community Infrastructure In April 2010, a number of measures within the Community Infrastructure Levy Levy Regulations came into force. These changes restricted the use of planning obligations and clarified the differentiation between planning obligations and CIL. The levy is a local charge that all local authorities in England and Wales can choose to charge on new developments in order to fund infrastructure projects. The London Borough of Camden CIL Charging Schedule was adopted in April 2015. Consultation Plan A consultation plan is statutorily required to accompany a neighbourhood plan as per the Localism Act, 2011. The Consultation Plan must set out what consultation was undertaken and how this informed the Neighbourhood Plan. Evidence Base A robust quantitative and qualitative evidence base should be used to inform the development of Neighbourhood Plan policies. This can include census data, consultation responses, information from organisations and bodies responsible for protecting natural environments, information from organisations and local interest groups, existing documents and strategies for the Plan area and information from adjoining local planning authorities and neighbourhood planning groups etc. Evidence Base Summary Document produced as part of the statutory process of developing the Camley Street Neighbourhood Plan. Examination An independent review of the Neighbourhood Plan carried out in public by an Independent Examiner prior to adoption. Green Infrastructure Network of accessible, green and open spaces. (Continued overleaf)
©TIBBALDS NOVEMBER 2018 Camley Street Neighbourhood Development Plan (2018-2033) 45 Pre-Submission version (Continued from previous page) Acronym Name/Subject Description Independent Examiner Following consultation (regulation 16), the Council will appoint an independent examiner to assess the Neighbourhood Plan against the basic conditions, in-formed by feedback from the consultation. The examiner will recommend whether the Plan is taken forward to referendum. LBC London Borough of The Local Authority for Camley Street. Camden The Localism Act The Localism Act 2011 is an Act of Parliament that changes the powers of local government in England. The aim was to devolve plan making powers to local communities through Neighbourhood Development Orders and Neighbourhood Development Plans. MCIL Mayoral Community In London, the Mayor of London is a charging authority for the purposes of Part 11 of Infrastructure Levy the Planning Act 2008 and can therefore charge CIL in respect of new development within Greater London in addition to Borough Level CIL. The Mayoral charging schedule was adopted in April 2012 and the charging rate for Camden is £50 per sqm. Mixed Use Development Developments where more than one use is constructed, this may be site wide or within the same building. NPPF National Planning Policy The National Planning Policy Framework was adopted in March 2012. It consolidated Frame-work and set out the Government’s planning policies for England and how they are expected to be applied. NP/NDP Neighbourhood Commonly referred to as Neighbourhood Plans, they were introduced under Development Plan the Localism Act 2011. Subject to examination in public and approval by public referendum, plans will form part of the adopted Local Development Framework and used by the Council in the determination of planning applications. Plan Period The period for which the Camley Street Neighbourhood Plan will set policy for. This will be from adoption. Planning Obligations Planning Obligations (also known as Section 106 Agreements as per The 1990 Town and Country Planning Act) are private agreements made between local authorities and developers and can be attached to a planning permission in order to make acceptable development that would otherwise by unacceptable in planing terms. Planning obligations must be directly relevant to the proposed development. Referendum A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision. SA Sustainability Appraisal A process of appraising policies for their social, economic and environmental effects, which must be applied to all Development Plan Documents and was required for the Camley Street Neighbourhood Plan. SEA Strategic Environmental Compulsory assessment as per European Directive 2001/42/EC commonly known as Assessment the Strategic Environmental Assessment or SEA Directive. It has been implemented in planning through Sustainability Appraisals of Development Plan Documents and Neighbourhood Plans. SHLAA Strategic Housing Land An assessment of land availability identifies a future supply of land which is suitable, Availability Assessment available and achievable for housing use over the plan period. The assessment of land availability is an important step in the preparation of a Local Plan, and forms part of the evidence base. SUDS Sustainable Urban Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS/SuDS/SuDs) are designed to reduce Drainage Systems the potential impact of new and existing developments with respect to surface water drainage discharge. Types of SUDS include; green roofs, permeable surfaces, infiltration trenches, swales and purpose built ponds/wetlands.
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1. Camley Street Evidence Base, IV Development, page 39 2. Evidence Base, IV Development, page 38 3. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Economy and Jobs, Section 5.1 4. Evidence Base, V Place of Work, page 48 5. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Economy and Jobs, Section 5.33 6. The London Plan March 2016, Chapter 4 London’s Economy, Section 4.20 7. New Draft London Plan December 2017, Chapter 6 Economy, Policy E3 Affordable Workspace 8. UCL Independent Research Papers on Business at Cedar Way Industrial Estate, 2018 9. New Draft London Plan December 2017, Chapter 6 Economy, Policy E7 Intensification, co-location and substitution of land for industry, logistics and services to support London’s economic function 10. Camley Street Evidence Base, 04 Development, Page 6 11. The London Plan March 2016, Policy 7.1 Lifetime Neighbourhoods 12. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Supporting Text Para 3.90, page 68 13. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy H4 Maximising the Supply of Affordable Housing 14. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Supporting Text Para 3.103-105, page 70 15. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Supporting Text Para 3.104, Page 71 16. The London Plan March 2016, Policy 3.10 Definition of Affordable Housing 17. NPPF 2012, Annex 2: Glossary, Definition of Affordable Housing 18. The London Plan March 2016, Policy 3.8 Housing Choice 19. London Borough of Camden Strategic Housing Market Assessment, Report of Findings, February 2016 20. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy H1 Maximising Housing Supply 21. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy H2 Maximising the supply of self-contained housing from mixed-use schemes 22. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Policy H9 Student Housing and Supporting Text 23. The London Plan March 2016, Chapter Three London’s People, Page 113-114 24. Camley Street Evidence Base, Employment, Page 58 25. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Section 10, Policy T4 Sustainable Movement of Goods and Materials 26. The London Plan March 2016, Policy 6.1 Strategic Approach 27. Transport for London, London Pedestrian Comfort Guidance for London, 2010 28. Evidence Base, VII Public Realm, page 64 29. LB Camden Local Plan 2017, Section 6, Policy A2 Open Space and Policy A3 Biodiversity 30. Camden Open Space, Sport and Recreation Study, 2014, page 162
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