ANNUAL REGENERATION REPORT 2019/20 TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD 04
SECTION 1 PLANS AND STRATEGIES 05 Growth Strategy 05 » Brent Cross South Emerging Local Plan; Draft Long-term Transport Strategy; - view from Claremont Park Income and Investment Strategy 09
Challenges 09
SECTION SECTION 2 PLACE-MAKING IN PROGRESS 10 3 ENABLING REGENERATION 43 2.1. GROWTH AREAS Planning Policy 43 2.1.1. Brent Cross Cricklewood 10 Major Projects 47 2.1.2. Colindale 17 Transport and Regeneration 50 2.1.3. Mill Hill East 23
2.2. PRIORITY REGENERATION ESTATES SECTION 2.2.1. Grahame Park 26 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOWN CENTRES 52 2.2.2. Dollis Valley 29
2.2.3. West Hendon Estate 32 SECTION APPENDIX 1 - CIL AND S106 CONTRIBUTIONS 58 2.3. INFILL REGENERATION ESTATES AND SITES 5 2.3.1. Granville Road 36
2.3.2. Upper & Lower Fosters 38 SECTION
2.3.3. Development Pipeline 41 6 APPENDIX 2 - REGENERATION ACHIEVEMENTS 2019/20 60 PAGE 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 5
Foreword
WELCOME TO THE 8TH INSTALMENT OF THE ANNUAL REGENERATION REPORT.
The purpose of the report is to: Set out how our coordinated work underpins and frames growth, Set out progress made between regeneration and development delivery. April 2019 and March 2020 delivering regeneration, development, business, Present a snapshot of progress and employment and skills initiatives across highlights in images and graphics so we the borough. have a record all in one place: Outline the steps taken by the council Reference key strategies for growth and and its delivery partners to achieve its regeneration objectives in: Highlight the financial strategies • Local Plan making needed to achieve successful delivery • Development Management • Housing Estate Regeneration • Social Housing Provision • Town Centre Management and Development • Businesses, employment, skills and training GROWTH STRATEGY Whilst the Annual Regeneration Report looks back over the year at progress, achievements and milestones, the Growth Strategy looks forward with ambition and aligns » Construction in the Mill to growth programmes in the pipeline. In future years, Hill East Growth Area the Annual Regeneration Report will feature progress
on this new direction of travel. Annual Regeneration Report 2017/18 Annual Regeneration Report 2018/19 July 2019 Approved in January 2020, the Growth Strategy considers future challenges and the principles, objectives and programmes in relation to growth and development that will address them. The Growth Strategy aims to make Barnet a great place to live, work, do business and visit; seeking to deliver Published April 2018 this through 20 objectives across five themes that will shape how the council will engage in the delivery of growth and ensuring the maximum benefit to the residents of Barnet. The adopted delivery plan sets out a range of projects and programmes from 2020-21 onwards and will be monitored and reviewed annually. PAGE 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 7
BARNET’S SPATIAL APPROACH MAP EMERGING LOCAL PLAN INCOME AND INVESTMENT The Draft Local Plan (Reg 18) Preferred Each year the Annual Regeneration Report Approach was approved in January 2020, revisits the financial strategies in place consulted on in spring and is covered more to support key policies and assist the fully in section 3 of this report. Setting out rollout of scheme delivery. The report the Borough’s planning policy context, the highlights the funding secured by the Local Plan identifies the range of social, council and how it re-invests in growth, economic and environmental plan-making regeneration, infrastructure and service challenges. This includes changing habits delivery to maximise the benefits to the and demands in employment, housing and borough’s residents and businesses. The transport such as the need for more people amount of funding available is an ongoing to work flexibly, including from home, challenge and continues to identify new close to town centres with easier access to ways of working and funding. This includes shops, transport, employment and leisure. collaborating with partners in the public, It supports a shift from estate-based private and voluntary sector and investment regeneration to area-wide regeneration to sustain a growing borough by: across town centres, major road corridors such as the A5 and around transport hubs. • Insulating from economic shocks by building resilience and long-term changes • Properly funding priority services and DRAFT LONG-TERM investing where necessary • Ensuring sufficient funding is available for TRANSPORT STRATEGY on-going transformation The Draft Long-Term Transport Strategy, approved by the council in January 2020, is part of Barnet Council’s wider strategy to create a prosperous, inclusive and healthy future for the borough; it sets out a vision for transport in Barnet and a roadmap for achieving this vision. This strategy looks forward to 2041 and aligns with the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy. The plan considers major infrastructure change and forecasting for social, economic, technological changes whilst providing sufficient flexibility to respond to uncertainties. Adoption will follow the Based on a spatial approach, the Growth Growth in the Centre of the borough providing period of public consultation and review that Strategy focuses its attention on: a low proportion of housing growth with the took place in the final quarter of 2019-20. majority in the Mill Hill growth area. Growth in the West of the borough along the A5 corridor that links growth areas in Growth in the East of the borough which will Edgware, Colindale, West Hendon, Brent focus on the A1000/A598 and town centres Cross and Cricklewood where most housing and deliver over 1/3 of new homes. delivery is planned. PAGE 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 9
COVID-19 AND CONSTRUCTION SOURCES OF COUNCIL GROWTH INCOME KEY CHALLENGES FACED BY INCOME INCLUDE HIGHLIGHTS COVID-19 construction risk registers have SCHEMES IN 2019/20 been established by all services engaged in development delivery to monitor, assess, COVID-19 measure and mitigate risks and issues. • Council Tax – By calculating how • Since 2002 planning approvals Since March 2020, COVID-19 has become Construction was interrupted on most many homes have been and will be to date in growth areas and the biggest health and economic shock development sites, but not all, for a period built, we can estimate how much estate regeneration schemes will in over a hundred years causing far of two to six weeks. All development sites income will be raised for service secure £103m in s106 funding. reaching implications for people, business, have now re-opened and have put in place delivery and investment in growth. This figure will increase as more communities and service delivery. a range of health and safety measures For example, on the now complete phases are approved and payment that provide for social distancing, suitable Stonegrove scheme, in the range triggers are fulfilled. Business as usual has been interrupted Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) of £1.15m is raised annually • We have raised £30m in Borough and there may be long-term change in the use, adequate infection control and robust • Business Rates – Yearly estimates CIL income in 2019/20 from the way operations continue in the future, as all monitoring of measures and compliance. are generated by calculating the regeneration schemes organisations navigate the transition from amount of commercial floorspace • The Growth areas of Colindale emergency response to rebooted, renewed BREXIT PREPAREDNESS and resilient delivery. that will be built and when and Mill Hill and estate Whilst uncertainties over Brexit for most • Section 106 monies – Developers regeneration schemes of Regeneration activities over April, May of 2019/20 have been created in both the provide funding in cash or non- Dollis Valley, West Hendon and June 2020 have been affected, despite construction sector and housing market, cash for infrastructure and and Grahame Park are already efforts to maintain business continuity. the transitional arrangements in place services, which may be on or off contributing significant amounts There will be programme and service have enabled these sectors to continue the development site of council tax and will continue to delivery delays and implications for council delivering new homes. The council’s • New Homes Bonus – The do so as later phases complete and external agency budgets, expenditure refreshed medium and long term financial government will match fund the • By entering into joint ventures and income in the short, medium and strategy assumes neither a positive or council tax raised on each new with development partners on long-term. negative impact on the council’s spending home built, for four years. The land owned by the council, we as a result of Brexit. All London council’s council will receive £918,000 from secure long term income in The wider implications of COVID-19 are received £0.315m over the 2018-19 and the government in 2019/20 and Council Tax and business rates being assessed for the impacts on our core 2019-20 financial years to support with £907,000 in 2020/21 and short-term capital receipts activities including construction on our Brexit preparedness and the council has development sites, estate regeneration • Borough Community from land values. not relied on EU grants and therefore has and policy and strategy development. Infrastructure Levy (BCIL) is a not had to develop an exit strategy for EU These activities are fundamental to the planning charge to assist the funding streams. The council’s approach has coordinated work being undertaken by the council to deliver infrastructure therefore been to monitor all developments teams delivering activities identified in projects and guidance on Brexit and keep updated on this report. The regeneration programme impacts to provide targeted responses if and • The Principal Development in 2020-21 will be reviewed and revised to Agreement model enables where issues were identified. The UK left ensure it delivers a response to COVID-19 the European Union on 31 January 2020. developers to provide funding and that will best support the residents and the council to provide the land via businesses of the borough to the maximum joint ventures, or a Development extent that resources can achieve. Agreement • Overage and capital receipts are The investment approach relies generated from developers from on forging strong and successful land sales growth-generating partnerships at all • Government and other agency levels including Central and London grants and funding government departments, development partners and Housing Associations. PAGE 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 11
BRENT CROSS WEST Wider works are planned alongside Place-making in progress the station development, including a Located between Cricklewood and Hendon, replacement Waste Transfer Station and Rail a new railway station, ‘Brent Cross West’, Freight Facility. Relocation of these facilities 2.1. GROWTH AREAS will provide on-the-door access to the new from the east to the west side of the railway Brent Cross South neighbourhood, providing will release railway land for development. a much needed east-west link across the The area will also be served by improved railway lines. How long will the scheme take? 2.1.1. BRENT CROSS transport links including a new bus station. The delivery of the new station is vital Rail related works began in 2018. The CRICKLEWOOD Uniting the areas north and south of the to unlock the rest of the Brent Cross new Brent Cross West station is due to open North Circular, the redevelopment of Brent Wards: Childs Hill, Golders Green, Cricklewood development and will increase in 2022. Cross Cricklewood will provide a vibrant West Hendon the attractiveness the area as a place to place to live and work and contribute to the What’s been delivered so far? live, shop and work. long-term prosperity of the borough. OVERVIEW VolkerFitzpatrick was awarded the contract At 151 hectares, Brent Cross Cricklewood is The development of Brent Cross to deliver the new rail station and the one of the largest regeneration schemes in Cricklewood will deliver at least 7,500 new reserved matters planning application has Europe. With an investment of £4.5 billion, homes and employment space for up to now been approved. 27,000 new jobs. At least 15% of new homes comprehensive redevelopment and phased In December 2019, the new Train Operators’ improvements are planned to take place provided will be affordable in addition to the replacement homes for Whitefield Estate. Compound was opened. It can accommodate over the next 10 years. Proposals include a up to 80 drivers, crew and presentation new town centre, a residential quarter and Given the scale of this development, the staff. In June, the south sidings were also expansion of the Brent Cross shopping centre. council has enacted Compulsory Purchase completed. This is a key milestone in the This growth will be underpinned by a new Order powers to enable assembly of land delivery of the new wider station programme. and property for development. Brent Cross West railway station linking the What’s happening next? new neighbourhood to central London in less than 15 minutes. As planning permission for the station was approved in May 2020, work will then begin on demolition of the large disused train storage shed before main construction on the R R R R station begins in the summer. The main works contract to build the waste 00 p to ne an e train transfer station will be awarded in Q3 2020, ne o e 2 000 ne o i pro e ool tation with work due to start by the end of 2020. Enabling works have already completed on site. Work on connecting the new sidings up to the Midland Mainline, bringing them partially into use in June 2020, and fully operational from both ends in January 2021.
» Brent Cross West view from the tracks » Top left: Brent Cross West Station » Bottom left: Sunrise over BXT South Sidings PAGE 12 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 13
BRENT CROSS SOUTH What’s been delivered so far? Early works have begun on the £4.5Bn new Demolition works have been completed town centre development for London, Brent including demolishing the Rosa Freedman Cross South, set around 50 acres of parks Centre and much of Claremont Industrial and playing fields. Estate in Claremont Way. Brent Cross South will be a major new office Work to deliver phase one of the Brent destination with 3 million sq ft of office space, Cross South project began including the 6,700 new homes, student accommodation, temporary open space, visitor centre and restaurants and sports and leisure facilities. improvements to Claremont Way. It is directly connected to central London Two vacant premises on Claremont Way in under 15 minutes via its own new have been fixed up to provide a space for Thameslink station which is already under residents to view the plans for the area and construction and will be open in 2022. discuss them with the developer. The extensive playing fields also provide What’s happening next? a genuinely unique opportunity – to make Brent Cross the place in London to Consultation is underway on the design participate in sport and play, an unrivalled proposals for Brent Cross South Phase 2 multi-sport destination that will embed including designs for new buildings, streets values of community, inclusion and active, and open spaces. Exploratory Park has Barnet’s Partners healthy lifestyles for residents, office opened providing a great outdoor space for workers and visitors. residents and visitors to use in the summer. The new station and the works to support it are being The council will receive an additional £18.4m The project was recently bolstered by the completed by Barnet Council, and funded by the Ministry in s106 income. Developers will provide » Brent Cross £148m Homes England loan which will fund West view of Communities, Housing and Local Government. match funding contributions. It is one of the first rail projects in England to be the necessary infrastructure to help bring delivered entirely by a local authority who are directing forward new homes to the area. Barnet’s Partners construction and working in partnership with Network How long will the scheme take? Rail and the Department for Transport. Master developer Brent Cross South Development will be delivered between Limited Partnership, a Joint Venture We have received funding from HM Government and the 2019 and 2032. The first development phase between Argent Related and Barnet Greater London Authority to deliver the associated rail will provide new and replacement housing, Council, to develop the new town centre. works and we are working with Network Rail to deliver new retail and open spaces due to be London and Quadrant (L&Q) as the the rail systems and sidings package. VolkerFitzpatrick completed in 2025. has been appointed the contract to deliver new station, Registered Provider to manage the new replacement homes for the platforms and overbridge. DBCargo has completed the » Left: Brent Cross South residential development new rail freight facility. » Right: Brent Cross South neighbourhood square Whitefield Estate. North London Waste Authority and London Energy Limited will be operating the new Waste Transfer Station once it is in operation. Grahams have been appointed to deliver the Train Operators’ Compound. PAGE 14 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 15
BRENT CROSS NORTH future scheme at Brent Cross to ensure it addresses both changing customer and Barnet’s Partners ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS Also known as Brent Cross, London, retailer requirements and delivers an Hammerson and Aberdeen Standard the scheme is a joint venture between exceptional destination for many years In 2019/20 Investments (HASI), owner and developer of Hammerson and Aberdeen Standard to come. Investments (HASI) to expand the the Brent Cross. • Phase 2 consultation on Brent Cross existing shopping centre and associated How long will the scheme take? South began Conway Aecom has been appointed to carry infrastructure. • Statutory consultation on station The scheme is currently on hold awaiting out highways improvements works. planning submission An iconic part of the local community for revised plans from HASI. London and Quadrant (L&Q) has been • Regular meetings with Consultative 40 years, the launch of Brent Cross in What’s been delivered so far? appointed as the registered provider to Access Forum around designs for 1976 revolutionised the face of London deliver and manage the replacement homes development retail, which had previously been dominated Planning permission was granted to for the Whitefield Estate residents. by the West End. The first American style rephrase key infrastructure work from the shopping mall in the UK, Brent Cross quickly Brent Cross North developers to Barnet became the blueprint for shopping centres Council and Brent Cross South to ensure the Focus in 2020/21 across Europe. comprehensive redevelopment of the Brent • Consultation on future phases of Cross Cricklewood area remains on target. The development plans for Brent Cross, Brent Cross South will continue to London would renew and revitalise the What’s happening next? take place throughout 2020 centre providing additional retail and leisure • Engagement with Whitefield space, new restaurants, a cinema and hotel. Infrastructure works as part of the Estate residents on replacement re-phased planning application will be accommodation The owners of the shopping centre, HASI completed by Barnet Council including • Ongoing local engagement with are currently reviewing plans for the replacement homes for Whitefield Estate residents and businesses through residents and highways improvements. regular exhibitions and printed communications • Regular meetings with Consultative Access Forum around designs for development
» Left: Brent Cross Shopping Centre (present day) » Left: Brent Cross South - view from Claremont Park » Right: Brent Cross Shopping Centre visitors » Right: Brent Cross South View North over internal (present day) courtyard garden PAGE 16 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 17
AT A GLANCE Place-making in progress CATEOGRY OUTCOME
HOUSING • 7, 500 new homes including replacement homes for the whitefield estate (192 2.1. GROWTH AREAS units), student accommodation and the provision of affordable housing options EDUCATION • New Claremont Primary School and replacement Whitefield Secondary and 2.1.2. COLINDALE Mapledown Special Schools PARKS AND OPEN SPACES Ward: Colindale HIGHWAYS & • New mainline station – ‘Brent Cross West’, linking to central London in under • Transformation of Colindale parks and TRANSPORT 15 minutes OVERVIEW open spaces is already well underway • Up to 8 trains an hour in both directions during peak hours, services will be to meet the future demand on from / to St Albans and Luton (current proposals) Colindale is set to make the single greenspace in this part of the borough • The station entrance will provide a gateway from Brent Cross West to the new largest contribution to housing (including town centre, which will provide direct access to new bus routes, cycle parking affordable) to the borough over the next • Works at Montrose Playing Fields and and a proposed taxi rank 10-15 years and one of the biggest in Silkstream Park completed in • Junction improvements on the M1, A5, A406 (the North Circular), A407 and A41 North London. Already major mixed-use March 2020 (currently deferred as part of the Brent Cross North scheme) residential schemes have been completed, • Planned improvements for Rushgrove • Replacement Waste Transfer Station and Network Rail Freight Facility totalling 4,928 homes built to date. and Colindale parks • Relocated rail sidings • Active travel will be promoted, with streets being designed to be healthier Redevelopment is focused on three key FUNDING and safer FUNDING SOURCE routes: Colindale Avenue, Aerodrome Road CONTRIBUTION • West London Orbital connection to HS2 and Crossrail at Old Oak Common and Grahame Park Way. London Borough of £5,000,000 COMMERCE & • Three million square feet of offices, new commercial space, an expanded retail Housing growth will be served by improved Barnet EMPLOYMENT offer and construction work will create around 25,000 new jobs public transport services, increased walking Greater London Authority £320,000 • First office buildings will open in 2022 – coinciding with the arrival of the new and cycling facilities and high quality open Brent Cross West station spaces. Reconfiguration of the Colindale Environment Agency £80,000 • Expanded Brent Cross Shopping Centre tube station will provide enhanced capacity London Marathon Trust £113,000 and step-free access to meet growing COMMUNITY • Re-provision of Hendon Leisure Centre and additional sports, leisure and Total £5,513,000 recreation service provision demand. Colindale Avenue will benefit from • New cultural facilities including a new cinema enhanced public spaces and mixed-use • 2 new community centres properties. • 3 new children’s centre and childcare facilities There are also plans to deliver highway and • Library bridge improvements on Colindale Avenue • Health centre immediately adjacent to the tube station.
SUSTAINABILITY • Replacement Waste Transfer Facility will be more efficient and environmentally friendly, increasing movement of freight by rail • New Energy Centre • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards
PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • 7 new and improved parks plus 8 public squares will offer inspiring places to OF PLACE play, enjoy and socialise; including improvements to Clitterhouse Playing Fields and Claremont Park and a new neighbourhood square which will be central to the high street
INVESTMENT FROM • s106 - £21.2m SCHEMES WITH PLANNING APPROVAL » Left: Montrose and Silkstream Park Aerial » Right: Silkstream Park Aerial PAGE 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 19
How long will the scheme take? Review of the planned junction improvements to Bunns Lane, Montrose / The Colindale Area Action Plan shapes the A5 and Colindale Avenue/A5, with a view developments within the area. In line with to deliver a revised programme focused this, the council will continue to commission on improvements to pedestrian and cycle infrastructure works and improvements facilities. to public space to support the housing development over the next 15 years. Approval of the draft design masterplan for Colindale and Rushgrove Parks in the late What’s been delivered so far? summer 2019 with a two-month statutory Works at Montrose Playing Fields and consultation ending in January 2020. Silkstream Park completed in March 2020. What’s next? In July 2019, achieved planning consent for Agree detailed design of the Colindale the re-development of the Colindale tube station re-development to enable start station and a residential-led mixed use on-site planned for autumn 2021 with development over the station, including completion in spring 2023. 313 residential units and up to 860 sqm of flexible commercial and retail space. Detailed planning application for the over station development to be submitted Making of a Compulsory Purchase Order pending plans for the station re-development. SPOTLIGHT ON – COLINDALE TUBE STATION (CPO) for adjacent station development. Exploration to integrate wider place-making • Continued development taking place in and public realm opportunities. Colindale with at least 12,500 new homes » Colindale Station - Example of identified between 2011 and 2031 the view from platform level • By 2041, annual passenger demand is projected to more than double because of growth and development in the area • Working with Transport for London (TfL), major re-development of the station planned to get underway by autumn 2021 to improve access and capacity • The enhanced station will be operational by spring 2023 • Overall investment into the station re-development project of over £26 million
FUNDING SOURCE FUNDING CONTRIBUTION
London Borough of £2,950,000 Barnet
Redrow s106 £11,284,000
Transport for London £12,280,000
Total £26,514,000
» Colindale borough wide event PAGE 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 21
ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS
In 2019/20 • Rushgrove and Colindale parks underwent two rounds of consultations on the design of the parks • Work with artist to deliver S106 art improvements to Colindale park • Secretary of State after submission of the CPO for the adjacent station development in March 2020 • Update residents on Colindale and Rushgrove parks Barnet’s Partners
Transport for London (TfL) and development partner (to be » Colindale Station confirmed) to deliver the Colindale station works. Majority of and new homes Focus in 2020/21 illustration housing in Colindale (excluding Grahame Park) is being delivered by • Review of all junction works to assess private developers. Key sites and partners for housing delivery are: costs and re-design improvement to improve pedestrian and cycling facilities Former Colindale Hospital site – Fairview 714 new homes completed (Feb 2017) • Work to be programmed in to support (scheme marketing name ‘Pulse’ a Public Inquiry for the over station development) development if required Former British Newspaper Library Fairview 395 new homes completed (Oct 2018) • Work with TFL on programme for – (scheme marketing name ‘The Edition’) station works and the implications of station closure Beaufort Park St George PLC 2,800 new homes under construction by 2024, of which 2,229 completed to date • Monitoring stages for highway capital programme delivery Peel Centre Site (25.5 ha) – (scheme Redrow 2,800 new homes under construction by marketing name ‘Colindale Gardens’) 2026/27, in excess of 882 completed to date • Colindale Park start on site Former Barnet & Southgate College Barratt Homes 396 new homes under construction of • Rushgrove Park start on site Site – (scheme marketing name ‘Trinity which 295 completed to date Square’) Zenith House Genesis 309 new homes completed (Mar 2014) Former Brent Works – (now Mornington Fairview 104 new homes completed (Oct 2012) Close, NW9) 126 Colindale Av, NW9 Not yet known 35 new homes under construction 2020/21 Colindale Station Not yet known 303 new homes 2024/25 Colindale Telephone Exchange Not yet known 505 new homes by 2023/24 Imperial House Not yet known 102 new homes by 2022/23 Sainsbury’s, The Hyde Not yet known 1,309 new homes by 2025/26
Sheaveshill Court Barratt Homes 34 new homes under construction by 2020/21 » Montrose Playing Fields Playground PAGE 22 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 23
AT A GLANCE Place-making in progress CATEOGRY OUTCOME
HOUSING • Set to deliver more than 10,000 new homes across various sites 2.1. GROWTH AREAS
EDUCATION • Two new and expanded primary schools – Blessed Dominic Primary School (under construction) and Orion Primary School (completed) 2.1.3. MILL HILL EAST Delivery of district energy centre. All • Barnet College relocated to Grahame Park in a newly built campus (completed) development phases under construction. 737 Ward: Mill Hill housing completions to date (of which 13.7% HIGHWAYS & • Reconfiguration of Colindale tube station, with step free access (new lifts, level are affordable). TfL opened the new Step TRANSPORT platforms and spacious forecourt) OVERVIEW Free Access (lift) scheme in Feb/Mar 2020. • Improvements to bus service links –proposal to extend 125 bus service route from Finchley Central to Colindale Station, and add an extra bus every 12 Transformation is well underway of the What’s happening next? minutes between these two locations former RAF Inglis Barracks in Mill Hill • New pedestrian and cycle bridge linking Montrose Park to the hospital site and and council’s waste depot to provide new Activity on Millbrook Park will increase tube station affordable and private homes. Located on markedly over the next 5 years with • Review of existing Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) and implementation of a new the edge of Mill Hill’s conservation area, development rapidly coming on-site. First Colindale CPZ (completed) Millbrook Park is an exemplary Public retail unit to open summer 2020. COMMERCE & • 500-1,000 jobs in accordance with strategic and local planning policy Private Partnership creating a high quality EMPLOYMENT new suburb at the heart of NW7. SPOTLIGHT ON - MILLBROOK PLAZA HEALTH & WELLBEING • Improved green spaces and play areas The Inglis Consortium of landowners, of • New health facilities at Peel Centre site which the council is a member, led the sale • A major new public square opposite Mill of serviced parcels of land to developers Hill East underground station completed COMMUNITY • New state of the art ‘Unitas’ Youth Zone in Montrose Playing Field – activities for who are then responsible for house building in July 2019 young people (aged 8-19 years or up to 25 for those individuals with a disability) in line with planning consents. (completed) • The Plaza incorporates a below ground The overall 40ha site has planning consent Permanent Energy Centre beneath the SUSTAINABILITY • 100% of new homes built to EcoHomes Standard (Code Level 4) and to Lifetime for 2,266 new homes, a primary school, square which provides district heating Homes Standards local shops, a district energy centre and to approximately 1,500 units across • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards almost 6ha of parks and open spaces. Millbrook Park • New Energy Centre delivering heating and energy fuelled by renewable biomass • Forms the southern entry into Millbrook fuel in a sustainable and cost-effective way Since works began at Millbrook Park in Park and provides a setting for retail December 2011, major progress has been units on the northern and western sides PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • Improvements to Colindale, Montrose, Rushgrove and Silkstream Parks made in turning the initial vision into homes OF PLACE • Public realm improvements at Colindale Avenue for thousands of new residents and creating a new community. INVESTMENT FROM • s106 - £24.28m SCHEMES WITH • CIL - £21.11m How long will the scheme take? PLANNING APPROVAL With a phased approach to development the scheme is expected to complete in 2025. What’s been delivered so far? Sale of all 14 parcels of land, demolition of the council’s waste depot and delivery of new infrastructure across the site, including new roads and utilities. » Millbrook Plaza under construction PAGE 24 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 25
AT A GLANCE Barnet’s Partners Focus for 2020/21 CATEOGRY OUTCOME Inglis Consortium LLP: London • Through 2020/21 Millbrook Park will see the completion of all on-site and Borough of Barnet, VSM Estates Ltd HOUSING • 2,266 new homes (1,915 private sale, 351 affordable) and Annington Property Ltd – primary off-site infrastructure landowners of the former RAF Inglis EDUCATION • A new three-form entry primary school - Millbrook Park School (completed) Barracks in Mill Hill Mill Hill East HIGHWAYS & • Upgrade Mill Hill East Tube Station and enhanced bus services TRANSPORT • Improvements to key junctions in the area and new access roads • East-West link route; junction improvements at Bittacy Hill/Frith Lane and Holders Hill Circus
COMMERCE & • Creation of 500 jobs for the area EMPLOYMENT • Offer more apprenticeship / training initiative work placements • 1,100sqm of ‘High Street’ (A1/2/3/4/5) uses • 3,470sqm of employment (B1) uses
COMMUNITY • Community facilities at Millbrook Park School • 3rd Generation (3G) artificial grass multi use games area
SUSTAINABILITY • New permanent district energy centre (completed) • Relocation of the council’s depot and recycling facilities (completed) • New sustainably built homes (to EcoHomes Standard Practical Code Level 4) • Highly sustainable commercial buildings (built to BREEAM Excellent standard) » Millbrook Park aerial Sept 2019 » New homes at Millbrook Park PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • 4 new parks and open spaces including Panoramic Park (completed), Officers Mess OF PLACE • Gardens (completed), Central Park (completed) and Eastern Park (completed) • A new public square opposite Mill Hill East station, known as ‘Millbrook Plaza’ (completed)
INVESTMENT FROM • s106 - £12.1m SCHEMES WITH • CIL - £0.96m PLANNING APPROVAL • Non-Financial s106 Obligations – Affordable Housing, Highway Works, Travel Plan
» Inglis Way, School Playing Field, Eastern Park and new homes PAGE 26 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 27
Place-making in progress Barnet’s Partners Genesis Housing Group 2.2. PRIORITY REGENERATION ESTATES and Notting Hill merged to create a much larger entity known as Notting How long will the scheme take? 2.2.1. GRAHAME PARK Hill Genesis, acting Redevelopment is phased over the next as both the developer Ward: Colindale 25 years. on-site and Registered Provider. OVERVIEW What’s been delivered so far? With an area of approximately 35ha, To date 685 new homes have been built, of Grahame Park in Colindale is Barnet’s which 386 are affordable. largest housing estate. It was built in the 1960’s and 1970’s with 1,777 houses, In October 2019, Notting Hill Genesis community facilities and a neighbourhood submitted a fresh planning application shopping centre all built around a which achieved consent in March 2020 for a central ‘Concourse’. The existing estate development consisting of 2,088 new homes, is characterised by poor layout, a lack new community facilities, a new park, open of connectivity between the estate and spaces and the re-alignment of Lanacre the surrounding area and sub-standard Avenue (renamed Bristol Avenue) to provide housing. new transport links. Plans are well underway to create a more What’s happening next? outward looking neighbourhood with new Over the next 12 months, works will mixed tenure homes, community facilities commence on the demolition of five » Top left: Proposed development - with accessible road, pedestrian and cycling residential blocks north of the Concourse, illustration of Heybourne Park networks. Transformation of the estate will the procurement of the main contractor and » Bottom left: Proposed development - illustration of public realm see improved connection to the surrounding commencement of construction works. area, linking homes and services with other » Right: Proposed Grahame Park development developments in Colindale.
ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS Focus in 2020/21
In 2019/20 • Commence Compulsory Purchase Order proceedings to enable land • Spring/summer 2019, completed assembly for new development planning consultations to support the • Support detailed planning new planning application applications for the next phases • Re-establish the Grahame Park Partnership Board which will provide a real say for all residents in the regeneration process • Demolition of five residential blocks north of the Concourse to deliver new mixed tenure homes
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AT A GLANCE Place-making in progress CATEOGRY OUTCOME
HOUSING • Delivered 685 new homes to date (236 Social Rent, 38 Affordable Rent, 112 2.2. PRIORITY REGENERATION ESTATES Shared Ownership, 299 Private Market) • Wider choice of housing type and tenure in next phase of development – 2,088 How long will the scheme take? new homes on the existing Concourse site (346 Social Rent, 699 Shared 2.2.2. DOLLIS VALLEY Ownership and 1,043 Private Market) Phased development is expected to Ward: Underhill EDUCATION • Barnet and Southgate College relocated in Grahame Park in a newly built complete by 2025. campus (completed) OVERVIEW What’s been delivered so far? • Replacement library co-located with Barnet and Southgate College (completed) Comprising 10.4ha, Dollis Valley Estate To date, 271 new homes have been built, of HIGHWAYS & • New road, pedestrian and cycling network occupies a hillside site on the border of which 113 are affordable. TRANSPORT • Improvements to existing bus services the Dollis Valley Open Space and King • Re-alignment of Lanacre Avenue (renamed Bristol Avenue) to create a North- George V Playing Fields. The estate has Extensive consultation on the draft South central spine road accessible by walking, cycling and public transport been in decline for many years, isolated masterplan for the Barnet and King George from services and the surrounding area, V Playing Fields has been undertaken. COMMERCE & • New retail and commercial floor space poorly designed and with poor transport. EMPLOYMENT • New council office (completed) The council has enacted Compulsory Through regeneration existing sub-standard Purchase Order powers to enable assembly HEALTH & WELLBEING • New Centre for Independent Living (completed) properties built in the late 1960’s and early of land and property for development. • Re-provision of health centre and GP surgery 1970’s are being replaced with new high quality homes all linked by a network of What’s happening next? COMMUNITY • Re-provision of Children’s Centre/ nursery green spaces in a new garden suburb. Autumn 2020 construction start on-site to • Re-provision of community facilities The emerging ‘Brook Valley Gardens’ deliver 135 new homes. This next phase of SUSTAINABILITY • 100% energy efficiency improvement through all new homes built development challenges the ‘estate feel’ development has a planned 24 month build • 100% of new homes to meet Decent Homes Standard and new Buildings and features new communal gardens, programme. Between 2020-25, the scheme Regulations 2015 a community centre and pre-school will deliver a further 360 new units, of which • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards nursery. These facilities, complemented 123 will be affordable. by programmes to fund local initiatives, PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • Improvements to Heybourne Park – a pivotal green space in the area that will strengthen the existing Underhill OF PLACE need to fulfil many roles for the new community community and provide employment and INVESTMENT FROM • Notting Hill Genesis to invest £700m over 15 years to deliver the next phase of training opportunities for local people. SCHEMES WITH development (2,088 new homes) PLANNING APPROVAL • s106 - £14.8m
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AT A GLANCE Barnet’s Partners CATEOGRY OUTCOME Developer Countryside Properties and Registered Provider London and HOUSING • Demolition of Homefield, The Ridge, Garrowsfield, Mill Bridge housing blocks Quadrant (L&Q). (total 442 units) • Additional homes and improved tenure choice: • 631 new mixed tenure homes (381private, 20 shared equity and 230 social rented) • 40% affordable housing
HIGHWAYS & • A new extended bus service for the Brook Valley Gardens locality TRANSPORT • Replacement of the old pedestrian areas with through roads • New access from Mays Lane
COMMUNITY • New multi-purpose community centre ‘The Hope Corner’, including a community cafe (completed) • New nursery (25 places for under 5s) (completed) » Demolition of 1-42 Garrowsfield residential block SUSTAINABILITY • 100% of new homes built to EcoHomes Standard (Code Level 4) and to Lifetime Homes Standards • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards • Investment from property leases into long term maintenance of a high-quality estate
PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • Landscaped and secured public amenity spaces OF PLACE • Communal spaces including West Gardens, Eastern and Western Squares • Creation of a garden suburb, play areas and traditional streets
INVESTMENT FROM • Non-Financial obligations – Affordable Housing, Education, Highway works, SCHEMES WITH PLANNING APPROVAL » Landscaped and secured public ameanity spaces » Demolition of 90-124 The Ridge residential block APPROVAL • Training, Community Centre, Bridges, Travel Plan, Open Spaces, Tree Planting • Cycle and Pedestrian Provision, council Covenants • CIL - £0.76m ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS Focus in 2020/21 • s106 - £1.52m
In 2019/20 • Site security measures • Existing Sub-station to be • Bi-monthly Dollis Valley Partnership decommissioned Board meetings • Demolition of remaining block • Newsletters • Phase 3 construction on site • Resident Liaison Officer • Commence early consultation for • Eight week public and stakeholder Phase 4 Consultation on the King George V Playing Fields masterplan undertaken PAGE 32 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 33
WEST HENDON BROADWAY STRATEGY A small fund has been agreed by the Place-making in progress council to kick-start initiatives arising from A West Hendon Broadway Strategy was the strategy. developed in 2019 to encourage trader 2.2. PRIORITY REGENERATION ESTATES confidence in the area and ensure that the Initial projects will address unsightly Broadway meets the needs of the expanding shopfronts which are currently blighting the area and introduce a small business support What’s been delivered so far? local community. The strategy identifies 2.2.3. WEST HENDON ESTATE a range of short-term improvements as scheme for traders on the Broadway. This is a phased development with full well as a broader strategic direction for the Ward: West Hendon The council will consider ways to better planning approval to deliver a total of 2,194 Broadway. integrate developments in West Hendon homes. Construction started in 2011 with OVERVIEW and the nearby Hyde as well as plan for the 851 new homes built to date, of which 250 During the project, a detailed analysis of the revitalisation of West Hendon Playing Fields. Located to the south-west of the borough, are affordable. In addition, 1,254 sqm of high street was carried out as well as face- the West Hendon estate comprises an commercial floorspace has been created to-face surveys with businesses and online, area of 12.76ha. The estate sits between to date, including the community hub. or via the Community Hub with residents. a section of the A5 Edgware Road (The Construction started in September 2019 Broadway) and the Welsh Harp Reservoir, on the next phase of development which a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). will deliver 611 units (418 private and Despite its favourable location, the estate 193 affordable). The new Cool Oak Lane has been ‘cut off’ from the surrounding pedestrian and cycle bridge will complete area due to poor layout and access, further at the end of Summer 2020 and provide an exacerbated by a high-speed gyratory road improved link between the West Hendon close to existing homes. development and the area to the west. With the ambition to create a thriving new The council has enacted Compulsory neighbourhood, redevelopment is underway Purchase Order powers to enable assembly to replace existing homes with over 2,000 of land and property for development. high-quality homes with underground car parking provision– surrounded by improved What’s happening next? public space and transport links, thriving Current development phase is on-site with shops and businesses, a community centre completion expected in 2022. The first block and a new primary school. will be completed in autumn 2020 and will The site will benefit from better integration deliver 47 market sale units. of Hendon Broadway with the new In addition to housing delivery, development development and linkages to the Welsh consists of major highway works which will Harp with the creation of a vista, new open commence towards the end of the year. This spaces and extensive landscaping. will include junction improvements along How long will the scheme take? the A5, removal of the bus lane and the widening of Station Road through removal of Redevelopment is phased over a 17-year the gyratory on Perryfield Way. period, with all new homes expected to be complete by 2027/2028. Between 2020-25, the scheme will deliver 827 new homes, including 291 affordable units.
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AT A GLANCE Barnet’s Partners • Quarterly Construction Working Group, a forum for residents to discuss CATEOGRY OUTCOME Developer Metropolitan Thames Valley construction activities and programme Housing and Barratt London with the construction team HOUSING • Demolition of existing 649 homes • Three West Hendon Broadway • Additional homes and improved tenure choice: Resident and Trader meetings • 2,194 new homes - a net gain of 1,545 on the existing site ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS • Near Neighbours Programme- • 28% affordable housing 3 sessions took place in October and In 2019/20 November 2019, giving existing and EDUCATION • A three-form entry community school for around 400 pupils new residents the opportunity to get • A new early year’s centre • Undertaken eight week consultation to know each other to strengthen on the West Hendon Playing Fields community cohesion HIGHWAYS & • 2 new pedestrian bridges at Silkstream and Cool Oak Lane connecting the estate masterplan • Drop-in surgeries for residents, TRANSPORT to the surrounding open spaces • West Hendon monthly Partnership including secure, non-secure tenants, • Improvements along the A5 and Station Road and removal of the Perryfields Way Board meetings and quarterly open leaseholders and freeholders affected gyratory meetings by regeneration at West Hendon • Improved A5 crossings and pedestrian links to Hendon train station • Highway improvements on West Hendon Broadway, Cool Oak Lane, Station Road, Herbert Road, Garrick Road and Wilberforce Road
Focus in 2020/21 COMMERCE & • Improved town centre and commercial hub with new shops at West Hendon EMPLOYMENT Broadway • West Hendon monthly Partnership Board meetings and quarterly open • 1,766 sqm commercial floorspace (Class A1-A5 & B1) to replace 1,073.19 sqm existing commercial floorspace meetings
• Quarterly Construction Working Group, HEALTH & WELLBEING • Connecting the community to the benefits of the Welsh Harp a forum for residents to discuss • Improved green spaces and play spaces construction activities and programme • Provision of a major sporting hub with the construction team • Drop-in surgeries for residents, COMMUNITY • 29,083 sqm of public and communal amenity space, a 20% increase in provision including secure, non-secure tenants, • Demolition of existing non-residential buildings leaseholders and freeholders affected • A new permanent community Hub by regeneration at West Hendon » Cool Oak Lane Bridge • Securing the accelerated decant of SUSTAINABILITY • 100% of new homes will meet the EcoHomes standard (Code Levels 4 and above) connecting Marsh Drive with minimal disruption to • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards Estate to the residents Welsh Harp • Developing plans to secure the interim PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • Improvements to York Park, West Hendon playing fields and Woodfield Park community hub as a permanent facility OF PLACE • Creation of a green boulevard that will link York Park with the retail area of • Introduce two new sites into the latter West Hendon phases of development which will • Broadway include new homes to delivered and a • Integration of the Welsh Harp Reservoir as part of extensive landscaping new self-contained health centre INVESTMENT FROM • s106 - £9.79m • Further engagement with businesses SCHEMES WITH • Non-Financial obligations – Affordable Housing, Education, Highway works, on West Hendon Broadway on PLANNING APPROVAL Training, community centre, bridges, SSSI mitigation, Open Spaces, Travel Plan improvements to complement • CIL - £10m and enhance estate and economic regeneration PAGE 36 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 37
ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS • Developer donated £650 (annually Place-making in progress for each year of construction) to 2.3. INFILL REGENERATION ESTATES AND SITES In 2019/20 community events via GERA • Regular Newsletters to all residents • Employment & apprenticeship event hosted with BOOST • Meet the contractors event for 2.3.1. GRANVILLE ROAD What’s been delivered so far? residents • Tour of estate highlighting programme for next 6 months and With planning consent obtained August 2016 • Monthly update reports to Granville Ward: Childs Hill employment event for 132 new homes, development started Estate Resident Association (GERA) • Consultation on improvements to OVERVIEW on-site in July 2019, including demolition • Ward Member meetings and estate of 26 flats, existing garages and other walkabout Childs Hill Park with local residents Situated at the southern end of the borough, ancillary buildings. the 1960’s housing estate currently consists of three tall tower blocks, as well as three The council has enacted Compulsory lower rise blocks. The estate includes Purchase Order powers to enable assembly AT A GLANCE large areas of under-utilised and of land and property for development. unstructured land. What’s happening next? CATEOGRY OUTCOME Planned regeneration aims to realise the On-going construction on-site. HOUSING • Demolition of Beech Court to be replaced by new lower rise blocks and houses potential to deliver additional new homes • Additional homes and improved tenure choice: in these spaces, generating investment – 132 new homes - 74 flats and 58 houses (25 affordable shared ownership) to improve the estate environment. Plans Barnet’s Partners include the reconfiguration of the estate HIGHWAYS & • 332 car parking spaces road which will provide 332 car parking Mulalley Construction Ltd is the developer TRANSPORT • New streets to reconnect estate with Llanelly Road and Mortimer Close spaces, as well as landscaping and refuse on-site. New Granville LLP is joint venture provisions. New play areas together with between Mulalley and CHA Ventures (a COMMERCE & • Employment and Skills Action Plan sets out how residents (both existing and improved communal amenity spaces will subsidiary of the One Housing Group EMPLOYMENT new) can access Site and Developer employment and training opportunities enhance the existing landscape. Registered Provider). Sherrygreen Homes arising from the development. Three on site positions advertised in the local community 2019/20 How long will the scheme take? (Mulalley’s sister company) will market and sell the new homes. SUSTAINABILITY This scheme is anticipated to complete in • 100% of new homes to meet Decent Homes Standard and new Buildings Regulations 2015 2022/23. • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards
PUBLIC REALM & SENSE • Improved public realm including new streets, play area and open spaces OF PLACE • Sale of surplus land on the estate for development • Reconfiguration of parking and amenity spaces (refuse, recycling and other storage facilities) • All land to have designated use
INVESTMENT FROM • s106 - £0.511m SCHEMES WITH • Non-Financial obligations – Affordable Housing, Highway works, Training, PLANNING APPROVAL Travel Plan • CIL £1.46m
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Place-making in progress 2.3. INFILL REGENERATION ESTATES AND SITES
2.3.2. UPPER & LOWER FOSTERS How long will the scheme take? Based on the current programme, the Ward: Hendon construction of the scheme will likely start OVERVIEW on-site early in 2021. Built in the late 1960’s, the Upper & Lower What’s been achieved so far? Fosters (ULF) estate currently occupies Planning consent in October 2019 follows 3.19ha and contains 196 existing homes. an extensive two-year programme of ‘co The estate is built to a relatively low density design’ in which residents were involved in despite its proximity to Brent Street and the development of the plans. Successfully Hendon Central, a local high street and good re-housed nearly all the residents of transport accessibility. Cheshir House to make way for demolition » Proposed development - view from balcony This presents an exciting development of the building. opportunity in a town centre setting to What’s happening next? create additional housing and an improved public realm. Plans are in place to optimise Confirmation of funding arrangements the use of the currently underused land to to enable the project to move forward. develop 217 additional homes and includes Procurement of build contractor. A Full the demolition of the existing sheltered Business Case will be presented to council housing (Cheshir House), to be replaced by later in 2020. new Extra Care accommodation designed Full decant of Cheshir to provide vacant to help older people live independently. The possession of a large part of the site. new infill development will be integrated with local open space, the surrounding streets and the local high street of Brent Street to create a better place to live. Barnet’s Partners: Barnet Homes This pioneering scheme showcases best practice in community participation within estate regeneration and delivers ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS » ULF Estate (present day) an outstanding quality of architecture and urban design. The masterplan is based In 2019/20 Focus in 2020/21 » ULF Estate (present day) on a community co-design approach, involving the estate residents, neighbours • Conclusion of key co-design • Continue to engage with the Community • Securing third-party funding with and local community organisations from the elements following submission of the Steering group, most often through GLA grant masterplan for planning very beginning. newsletters and email mailouts • Appointment of development contractor • Agreed way forward for future • Opportunities for further co-design, • Construction starting on-site engagement with Community such as the public realm works, will be Steering Group agreed at the suitable time PAGE 40 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 41
AT A GLANCE Place-making in progress CATEOGRY OUTCOME
HOUSING • Additional high-quality development comprising a total of 217 new residential units, of 2.3. INFILL REGENERATION ESTATES AND SITES which 75 affordable Extra Care units • Affordable housing policy compliant What’s been delivered so far? • Retention of 168 existing homes, with alterations to the external appearance of these 2.3.3. DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE residential blocks to ensure cohesion with the new homes 99 general needs homes for affordable rent OVERVIEW HIGHWAYS & • Local environment improvements to existing open spaces and road networks across across 12 sites including: TRANSPORT the site The council owns surplus land and buildings • 30 homes at Burnt Oak Registry office across the borough that could be used to • 14 homes at Basing Way garages COMMERCE & • Employment and Skills Action Plan sets out how residents (both existing and new) can provide more housing and has embarked EMPLOYMENT access Site and Developer employment and training opportunities arising from the • 13 homes at Elmshurst Crescent on a programme of developing these sites development - pending agreement and will come into effect once a main contractor is • 10 homes at Adamson Court appointed itself. By building mixed tenure housing on smaller council owned sites across the • 6 homes at Salcombe Gardens HEALTH & • Local environment improvements to existing open spaces and road networks across borough, the aim is to maximise the use of What’s happening next? WELLBEING the site the existing land assets and increase the As we continue to build on being the COMMUNITY • Co-design approach - community participation in estate regeneration from master housing supply to provide housing choices planning, design and through to delivery that meet the needs and aspirations of council’s chosen development vehicle, we • Community Steering Group – responding to the needs and concerns of the community Barnet residents. have secured a funding allocation from • Opportunity for the local community to develop new skills the Greater London Authority for 87 new Through partnership working with The homes and are preparing a programme for • Provision of community facilities linked to Extra Care housing provision Barnet Group, the current development a further 250 new homes across various pipeline includes building: SUSTAINABILITY • 100% of new homes built to EcoHomes Standard (Code Level 4) and to Lifetime Homes sites, including more rooftop development Standards • New homes for affordable rent on existing on existing blocks. We are working to deliver • 100% of new homes will be sustainably built to BREEAM standards council land including the development of our first mixed tenure scheme which will • Use of Air Source Heat Pumps to reduce carbon emissions new rooftop housing include some shared ownership to help residents get on the property ladder in a • Extra Care schemes and wheelchair PUBLIC REALM & • High quality development will provide: popular area around Childs Hill. SENSE OF PLACE – New play facilities accessible units improving the housing – Community gardening area offer for older and vulnerable people and – Improvements to currently neglected public realm/alleyway areas thereby reducing demand for care – New external lighting • New mixed tenure homes, with the – Clearer networks for pedestrians, cycle and car routes in an out of the estate affordable homes funded by private sales – Provision of new car parking plus an overall profit for the council – Improved infrastructure and amenity space New builds will be let as affordable INVESTMENT • In 2017 secured £830,000 of government funding to help with initial feasibility costs homes through the council’s letting policy. • Third-party funding arrangement, helping to preserve council funds Additionally, there are other potential • Grant from the GLA to support the development schemes currently being assessed for development that will deliver increased housing capacity estimated more than 1,000 affordable new homes.
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ACHIEVEMENTS 2019/20 through the year with 83 new homes being handed over in the first quarter Enabling Regeneration • Planning consent achieved for all • To be on-site with our second Extra 21 sites. Basing Way Open Space, Care scheme at Stag House, in the final scheme of this programme, Burnt Oak, and with the third at PLANNING POLICY achieved in April 2020 Cheshir House • Progress on site, particularly the OVERVIEW • As part of the Borough’s Housing larger schemes at Prospect Ring, Delivery Action Plan, the New Sheaveshill Court, Burnt Oak Registry The Planning Policy Team is responsible for: Build team will lead on a lot of the Office and The Croft. These schemes borough’s ambitions for growth • Shaping the future of Barnet through alone will deliver almost half the and new housing provision. We producing the Local Plan programme at 147 homes aim to identify and deliver over • Developing planning guidance to deliver 1000 new homes on council owned the Local Plan land over the next few years. This ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS level of certainty means we can plan • Monitoring change in Barnet including our resources to ensure that we work housing delivery In 2019/20 effectively with planners, housing • Engaging on planning at National, London, management and local communities • Public consultations held for all Borough and Neighbourhood level to ensure we provide the best quality schemes before submitting for of new build schemes for the future planning in order to inform local residents and offer an opportunity • We will ensure a smooth handover to comment on our proposals. Third of all new homes with Housing public consultation held for Management including some Basing Way Open Space scheme bungalows for wheelchair users which to improve the scheme and will be adapted, so that the residents accommodate residents’ concerns can lead more independent lives • For newer opportunities, we have met • In addition, we are looking at infill with residents in Colindale regarding opportunities on our estates including a scheme for 35 new homes as the option of building on existing well as have exploratory talks with rooftops to achieve the borough’s residents on an estate in Edgware ambitions for growth • We meet with ward Councillors to ensure that they are appraised of AT A GLANCE any new developments and send out quarterly newsletters, so they are • All of Tranche 3 handed over or aware of any development activity in near completion their wards • Upper Lower Fosters on site with embedded principles of co-design • 10% of the newly built homes will be Focus in 2020/21 wheelchair accessible • We are looking at a five year programme • To be on-site with all our Tranche of at least 1000 new homes 3 schemes in the financial year. We will have many more completions » Adamson Court new social housing scheme PAGE 44 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 45
In January 2020, the council agreed a SPOTLIGHT ON – BARNET’S REG 18 6 Growth Areas, Town Centres, preferred policy approach, the first formal LOCAL PLAN Transport Nodes, Estate Renewal & stage (Reg 18) in replacing the Local Plan Major Thoroughfares adopted in 2012. This formal statutory What is it? – Housing - approx 46,000 new homes process will involve at least two periods needed (i.e. around 3,000 per annum) of public consultation and an examination • Planning policy framework used by the by a Planning Inspector appointed by the – Office space – up to 67,000m2 of new council to make decisions about how Secretary of State. This process is expected space across town centres (in addition Barnet will change as a place over the to take at least two years with adoption of to Brent Cross) next 15 years the new Local Plan expected Spring 2022. • Is one of the most important statutory – Retail – up to 110,000m2 of retail across documents that must be produced for the town centres (in addition to Brent Cross) Challenges borough, providing the spatial expression – Jobs – growth to support 27,000 jobs The Local Plan needs to deliver an of council plans and strategies such as the – Parks & Recreation – 3 new destination increased housing target of 46,000 Growth Strategy and Corporate Plan hubs and new Regional Park additional homes over the plan period in Consultation – Community Infrastructure (including response to anticipated population growth. schools) – to keep pace with A key challenge of the Local Plan is to • 10 week public consultation to development publicise, inform and seek feedback on ensure that the distinctive character of – Transport – refurbished/ new stations at the emerging Local Plan that looks ahead Barnet is protected, and where possible Colindale and Brent Cross West to 2036 enhanced, whilst achieving sustainable growth. Understanding the challenges that • Statutory consultation involved a This policy focus: Barnet faces in terms of providing new programme of 30 events held with • Enables areas that generally have higher homes, jobs, services and infrastructure Barnet partners, borough residents and public transport accessibility to be underpins the Local Plan. focused on hard to reach groups such as delivered with less car parking young people Effective planning will seek to maximise • Enables Town centres to adapt to a wider the opportunities that Barnet has to offer, Reg 18 Local Plan highlights range of uses outside of the primary retail including its town centres and areas of area such as employment, housing and • Consisting of 51 policies & 67 site growth, open space and connectivity. community infrastructure proposals, main highlights include: • Safeguards the character and amenity of – Sustainable Growth focussed on existing suburban neighbourhoods
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Local Plan Timetable Focus in 2020/21 MAJOR PROJECTS • Local Plan Preferred Approach (Reg 18) • Local Plan – moving to Reg 19 in OVERVIEW Winter 2019/20 late 2020 The Major Projects Team is responsible for: • Publication of Local Plan and • Identifying Local Plan evidence gaps Consultation (Reg 19) – Winter 2020/21 • Publish Infrastructure Delivery Plan • Place-making including planning, design • Submission (Reg 22) – Spring 2020/21 and management of public spaces • Adopt North London Waste Plan • Examination in Public (Reg 24) – and how it interfaces with privately • Edgware Growth Area Supplementary Autumn 2021 owned space Planning Document (SPD) • Adoption (Reg 26) – Spring 2022 • Dealing with, and providing expertise on, • Middlesex University & the large and complex planning applications Burroughs SPD • Shaping the borough’s growth and ENGAGEMENT/ CONSULTATIONS • Adopt West Finchley Neighbourhood regeneration areas Plan In 2019/20 • Managing planning obligations and raising revenue for the council to be • Mill Hill Neighbourhood Forum ploughed back into infrastructure and (Re-designation) – April / May 2019 community facilities • West Finchley Neighbourhood Plan Barnet has an extremely busy planning (Reg 16) – January 2020 / service. The Ministry of Housing, February 2020 Communities and Local Government • Local Plan (Reg 18) – January 2020 / statistics place Barnet as the: March 2020 • Mill Hill Neighbourhood Forum – • 8th busiest local Planning Authority in New Application – March / April 2020 the country • 2nd busiest in London (behind Westminster) ACHIEVEMENTS 2019/20 • Colindale Tube Station SPD (adopted February 2019) • Representing Barnet at London Plan Examination in Public – ended May 2019 • Housing Delivery Action Plan (September 2019) • North London Waste Plan Examination in Public – Autumn 2019 • New Local Development Scheme (version 7) – January 2020 • Local Plan Preferred Approach (Reg 18) – January 2020 • West Finchley Neighbourhood Plan (Reg 16) – January 2020
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Mayoral CIL and Barnet CIL During 2019/20 approximately £17m in CIL income was raised across the Borough of ACHIEVEMENTS 2019/20 Focus in 2020/21 The CIL team collect both Mayoral and which regeneration schemes contributed • A number of planning policy Progress key planning applications for Borough Community Infrastructure Levy £8m. This was used to fund infrastructure documents have been adopted or are consideration by the Local Planning (MCIL/BCIL) which is applicable to many projects which include £3.5m towards parks being replaced. The emphasis of these Authority: developments with planning permission and open Spaces, £10.4m towards sports, documents will be to deliver increased • Copthall Masterplan granted from 1st April 2012. physical activities and sports hubs, £1.1m housing: • Finchley Central (up to 700 units) MCIL is collected by local planning authorities towards community equipment and assistance – Colindale Tube Station SPD (adopted on behalf of the Mayor of London and technology and £355,000 early education and • High Barnet Station (up to 300 units) February 2019) contributes towards the cost of delivering childcare place sufficiency. • Honda, The Hyde (up to 500 units) – Housing Delivery Action Plan the Crossrail 1 and 2 projects. From 1st April • Colindale Gardens and Beaufort Park Borough CIL is currently under review and an (September 2019) 2019 the Mayor increased the rate to £60 increase in the CIL rate is being considered to (up to 1,000 units) – Local Plan Reg 18 (January 2020) per SQM (MCIL 2) for all eligible planning generate further income to contribute towards decisions. In 2019/20 £6m was raised in the borough’s infrastructure. This will likely be • Planning consent granted to major MCIL across the borough with regeneration adopted in financial year end 2020-21. schemes, including: contributing £2.8m. Planning Obligations – Colindale Tube Station - BCIL contributes towards key projects and 313 residential units (50% affordable) local infrastructure across the borough. The team also manage planning obligations, and commercial space known as Section 106 agreements (s106). – Tesco Burnt Oak - 100 residential Currently 1,744 These are legal agreements attached to a units (37% affordable) and new homes built (including affordable) in the borough planning permission to mitigate the impact commercial space during 2019/20 of development. These agreements can be – Upper & Lower Fosters - financial or non-financial obligations which 217 residential units (51% affordable) are monitored to ensure all obligations are met for the benefit of the borough and its – Sainsbury’s, The Hyde - community. 1,309 residential units (35% affordable) and commercial space Across regeneration schemes. A total of – Grahame Park - 2,088 residential approximately £22.4m in S106 funding units (50% affordable) has been allocated in 2019/20. These include £11.5m towards Colindale Station 463 new affordable homes Improvements, £896,000 towards Barnet built in 2019/20 General Urgent Care Health contributions, (49% over achievement of target) £4.3m towards Education Capital Programme, £51,000 on Public Realm – Montrose and Silkstream park and £10,865 towards Grahame Park health centre contributions. We encourage developers to enter into Planning Performance Agreements whereby we work with the applicant to deliver the best possible scheme within an agreed timeframe. Barnet has an annual These agreements allow for consultation target of 3,248 and discussion at the earliest opportunity new homes, likely to be before the scheme is submitted as a impacted by construction delays planning application.
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TRANSPORT AND At present, the borough achieves 55% of journeys by sustainable mode – walking, ACHIEVEMENTS 2019/20 Focus in 2020/21 cycling, public transport use. The Mayor’s REGENERATION • Continued support for approval of • Continued support for development Transport strategy seeks to achieve a target a suite of Brent Cross of transport proposals to reopen the of 80% of trips by sustainable modes in OVERVIEW planning applications West London Orbital Railway Outer London by 2041. With each borough • Support implementation of town The Transport and Regeneration Team is being assigned an individual target to • Input into the Local Plan centre improvements, including responsible for: achieve, the target for Barnet is 72%. development process and the borough’s Growth Strategy technical work for North Finchley and • Providing transport policy advice and There is, therefore, some progress to be • Supported proposals to reopen the Hendon, Edgware and Cricklewood input such as in relation to the Draft Local made to meet the longer term Mayoral West London Orbital Railway to • Development of the borough’s plan, draft transport strategy and growth target. The borough’s Local Implementation passenger services running from emerging long-term Transport strategy as well as areas such as car Plan and the Draft Transport Strategy sets Hendon and/or Cricklewood through Strategy and initiating work with TfL parking standards for the borough out how the borough aims to achieve both Brent to Old Oak Common and then on public transport development • Providing transport policy and planning the Mayor of London and the borough’s onwards to Hounslow • Delivery of the Colindale Roundabout developing transport targets and objectives. advice on all major planning applications • Project management of a study feasibility study and proposed developments, including There is strong emphasis in regeneration looking at developing an transport elements of the Brent Cross schemes and developments across the interchange between the West regeneration borough in encouraging sustainable London Orbital Railway and the Brent • Applying for funding for transport related development and modal shift, including Cross West Station projects within the borough improvement in bus and rail services. For • Launched and progressed the • Considering and responding on policy example, the proposed at Brent Cross West development of Colindale Roundabout matters such as the Draft Mayor’s station, due to open in 2022, will be a key project – currently at Stage 2 of an Transport Strategy and the Draft step in achieving improved public transport initial 3 stage development process London Plan provision and acting as a catalyst for the • Project management of transport • Developing sustainable modes of travel Brent Cross regeneration project. inputs into the Supplementary in the design of new developments. Plans are being developed for the Colindale Planning Document for Hendon – the Roundabout, to reduce its size, provide Burroughs and project managing improved walking and cycling measures, transport input into the Area Action including widening of narrow footpaths, Plan for Edgware Town Centre better cycling connections and improved • Input into planning applications for public realm. major developments throughout the borough with highlights including approval of the c2,000 unit planning application for Grahame Park, extensive input into schemes for High Barnet and Finchley Central for Transport for London
» Current Colindale Roundabout aerial view » Brent Cross South - view from Claremont Park PAGE 52 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 53
Economic Development And Town Centres WE HAVE BEEN TAKING STEPS TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON OUR TOWN CENTRES. IN THE IMMEDIATE TERM, THIS INCLUDES: OVERVIEW SPOTLIGHT ON TOWN CENTRES The Business, Employment and Skills team Barnet’s Growth Strategy sets a • Supporting town centre businesses to implement social works closely with partner organisations, target of delivering up to 30,000 distancing measures by creating new public realm, managing developers, community and business groups homes by 2030. Much of this growth space between different travel modes, queues and pavement and other public-sector bodies, to deliver will be focused in Barnet’s town trading; the following two themes from the Growth centres—where development can be • Stepping up existing support for employment, welfare and skills Strategy: accommodated more sustainably, and programmes 1. An Entrepreneurial Borough it will bring greater benefit to Barnet’s • Maintaining regular communication with the business sector communities by strengthening the • Ensuring the safe re-opening of places of worship • Ensure the council delivers its services local economy. in a way that supports businesses In the longer term, this includes: With changes in shopping habits • Identify and support growing sectors and the wider economy, many of • Strengthening relationships with the community, businesses across the borough our high streets are struggling with and voluntary sector • Create job and skills development vacant shops, and this issue is being • Developing thinking and new models relating to the future role opportunities for local people exacerbated by the economic impacts of high streets, • Support the local economy including of COVID-19. We recognise that Town • Understanding the long-term impacts on town centre land use promotion of local supply chains Centres need to: and economy 2. A Borough Of Thriving Town Centres • Become more diversified • Supporting the emergence of new businesses and sectors with a • Transform into economic centres focus on the low-carbon economy • Support the strengthened identity and • Ensuring that the borough’s Local Plan fully supports and enables diversification of town centres • Become social and community hubs the borough’s ambitions for town centres • Support joined-up service delivery • Deliver affordable workspace and across the council for healthier spaces for market traders in Barnet’s high streets town centres. • Deliver high quality workspace Working closely with community and • Build on existing strengths to create a business groups, developers, and thriving evening economy other local and regional authorities— we are encouraging and facilitating The team focuses on three main a more sustainable mix of uses workstreams: town centres, employment in town centres, including leisure and skills, and business support and facilities; cultural infrastructure; engagement. social and community services; and in appropriate locations, a healthy evening economy. To encourage entrepreneurship in the borough, and ensure there are many accessible entry points to enterprise and employment; we are proposing to provide more affordable workspace and tenure options in Barnet’s town centres. PAGE 54 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 55
TOWN CENTRE DELIVERY HIGHLIGHTS IN West Hendon mural and identity Integrated town centre strategies To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on 2019/20 Barnet’s economy and jobs market, the The team is developing a large-scale mural • Golders Green Town Centre Strategy team has also been: Some of the key town centres initiatives celebrating the area’s history and the adopted in January 2020 is now ready to implemented by the team and partners over connection between the town centre and the move forward to the delivery phase • Stepping up existing employment, welfare the past year include: Welsh Harp Reservoir. • Commenced development of Chipping support, and skills programmes; and Barnet Community Plan, to create a Edgware Growth Area SPD • The mural is a first step towards working • Working to identify and fill longer-term with local businesses to develop an community-led vision skills gaps by putting in place effective Working collaboratively, we have been enhanced identity responses at scale. developing a planning framework that will guide ambitious change and investment in Cricklewood public realm and community EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DELIVERY Edgware town centre. The framework: infrastructure HIGHLIGHTS IN 2019/20 Working with the local Town Team and other • Sets out clear priorities and projects to Some of the key employment and skills key stakeholders, the team is exploring support the comprehensive regeneration initiatives delivered by the team and options for improving public realm and of the town centre; partners over the past year include: providing new community infrastructure in • Explores the potential to reinvigorate the the town centre high street, build up to 5,000 new homes, and create new public spaces and a North Finchley revitalisation More than much-improved street environment; 200 entrepreneurs Work continues with development partners • Identifies opportunities for a new public accessed our business support programmes, our to bring forward ambitious proposals to transport interchange, and a better highest engagement to date revitalise North Finchley Town Centre. » Engagement event to co-develop the Chipping environment for pedestrians and cyclists; Recent activities include: Barnet Community Plan in Dec 2019 • Explores opportunities to enhance the 44 apprentices local community and cultural offering; • Land and Site Assembly Agreement EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS started placements on development sites across Barnet finalised in the summer of 2019, which • Explores opportunities to generate inward Having a workforce with the right skills will enable the council to use its powers to investment and support new jobs and and training is an essential ingredient for 302 students kick-start town centre renewal visited development sites and 420 students attended sustainable economic growth economic growth. We work in partnership • Working with legal partners on a new workshops to learn more about careers in the with schools, Barnet and Southgate Finchley Central town square development model constructions industry College, Middlesex University, Job Centre Work commenced on a new town square Town Team engagement Plus, programme providers and the wider following adoption of the Finchley Central business community to ensure that local Apprenticeships Town Centre Strategy by Committee in 2017 Work has continued with groups of education and skills provision meets the • Apprenticeships form a central component businesses and residents that come needs of employers and that those who • Adhering to ‘Healthy Streets’ principles, together as Town Teams in Chipping Barnet, of Barnet’s plans for skills growth the project will result in over 3,000sqm of live or study locally have opportunities to Cricklewood and Edgware • Working with our development partners, refurbished, high quality public realm develop the skills that the market. • A Barnet Town Centre Forum was Barnet and Southgate College, Middlesex • The Square will include flexible space We work with development partners to University, and apprenticeship training for the community to hold commercial, established to support other community maximise apprenticeship and training groups to improve their town centres and agencies—the council identified and cultural and community activities opportunities through regeneration and secured 44 apprenticeships in 2019/20 develop new Town Teams in seven main development schemes. Larger schemes town centres are required to make contributions towards • These ranged from Level 2 to Level • A proposal to Round 3 of the Mayor’s employment and skills initiatives. We 4 training, with technical skills such Good Growth Fund, secured £50,000 coordinate apprenticeships, site visits, as plumbing, electrical, construction in development funding to support the workshops, that provide pathways for management, site supervision, and health delivery of the new public realm in school, college and university and work. and social care Finchley Central town centre PAGE 56 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 57
Access for All – Routes into Construction Promoting employment through BUSINESS SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT • Sponsored by Re, Barnet Homes, the regeneration Barnet Group and the council, with • The programme aims to provide opportunities Barnet has more businesses than any outer premises donated by Brent Cross for vulnerable young people across the • The Outreach Support Service provides London borough, 94% of which are ‘micro’, Shopping Centre, this year’s event was our borough in the construction sector a dedicated staff member in each of the employing nine employees or less. Micro most successful year yet with 104 people • Two cohorts of post-16 learners (with 18 borough’s major regeneration schemes, businesses are therefore the foundation of attending and participants coming on young people total) were recruited and to engage with residents and promote our economy, employing over 130,000 people. average for 8.2 out of 10 days received multi-skills construction training employment and skills development We support them to thrive and help them and work experience on development sites opportunities Barnet Big Ideas Competition to address a range of challenges such across the borough • This year the programme supported as access to talent, demand for flexible • Jointly run by the council, Middlesex 14 Barnet residents into employment • The programme also resulted in the hiring workspaces, and the lack of grow-on space University, and Barnet and Southgate of four new staff and the publication of a Brent Cross Cricklewood for successful businesses that want to College, the Entrepreneurial Barnet Post-16 Vocational Directory and Support remain in or expand within the borough. competition promotes and develops Internships booklet In addition to the extensive physical enterprise and entrepreneurship regeneration proposed the BXC scheme will Initiatives delivered over the past year include: throughout the student population of the BOOST have a major economic impact on Barnet Pop Up Business School Barnet area • BOOST provides support for deprived and the wider community following physical • In its sixth year, the competition saw communities in Burnt Oak and and major improvements. • The Pop Up Business School travels nearly 100 entrants compete for £10,000. Cricklewood using a holistic approach the country running practical business The winner was Annabel Ashalley- focused on strong community links courses to help people get started making Anthony, for her pro-diversity and • Services include employment and SPOTLIGHT ON BRENT CROSS money doing what they love inclusivity gaming community Melanin training, health and wellbeing and housing CRICKLEWOOD (BXC) • In November 2019 we worked with the Gamers. Ashalley-Anthony said that and benefits School to offer 10 days of workshops taking part in the competition “was a • Employment and Skills Steering • BOOST is open to any age group but has covering topics such as: how to start phenomenal journey” and that she and Group established 2019/20 specialist provision for under 25s. The a business without any money, how to her team were “completely humbled by programme also offers specialist support • Input from a range of partners generate sales from social media, and how the overwhelming support [they] received” for those affected by mild to moderate including Barnet & Southgate to build a website for free anxiety and depression through its College, Middlesex University, the partnerships with Future Path and DWP Federation of Small Businesses, JobCentrePlus West London Business and others. • 684 people signing up to BOOST in • Jointly working to maximise 2019/20 and of those 246 were helped opportunities for residents and into employment and 33 into education businesses. or training • Opportunities created include: – Over 5,000 construction jobs created Mayor’s Construction Academy – 20,000 new employment • Provided in partnership with Transport for opportunities upon completion London, the Mayor’s Construction (MCA) programme which aims to help more Londoners train in the skills they need to access construction sector vacancies on the capital’s housing construction sites • The programme supported 13 Barnet residents to complete training and 1 resident into employment
» The winners of this year’s Barnet Big Ideas Competition, Melanin Gamers PAGE 58 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 PAGE 59
Appendix 1 – BOROUGH CIL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO DATE CIL PAYMENTS RECEIVED ON SCHEMES WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO DATE £M CIL and s106 Contributions Brent Cross North £0.00 Brent Cross South £0.00
S106 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO DATE Colindale Ward £25.60
Dollis Valley £0.87 S106 FUNDING ON SCHEMES WITH PLANNING PERMISSION £M Granville Road £1.46 Brent Cross North £21.20 Mill Hill Ward £1.30 Brent Cross South £18.40 West Hendon £1.48 Colindale (excluding Grahame Park) £24.29 Total £30.71 Dollis Valley £1.80
Grahame Park £14.80
Granville Road £0.51 MAYORAL CIL FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO DATE
Mill Hill East £12.10 CIL PAYMENTS RECEIVED ON SCHEMES WITH PLANNING PERMISSION TO DATE £M Stonegrove and Spur Road £0.81 Brent Cross North £0.00 West Hendon £9.97 Brent Cross South £0.00 Total £103.88 Colindale Ward inc Grahame Park £10.50
Dollis Valley £0.23
Granville Road £0.23
Mill Hill Ward £0.86
West Hendon £0.76
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GRAHAME PARK MILL HILL EAST Appendix 2 – • Full planning consent achieved March 2020 • Completion of Permanent Energy Centre • Agreement of a new S106 Planning • Completion of Millbrook Plaza Regeneration Achievements Agreement to facilitate the construction of • Employment and Skills Action Plan a wide range of vital community facilities sets out how residents (both existing including childcare, community, health and and new) can access site and developer BRENT CROSS CRICKLEWOOD COLINDALE an improved park employment and training opportunities • Employment and Skills Action Plan sets arising from the development: • Completed OJEU procurement and issued • Completion of improvement works at out how residents (both existing and new) – station contract to VolkerFizpatrick Montrose Playing Fields and Silkstream can access site and developer employment Barratt London achieved 2 Apprenticeships • Substantial completion of the Train Parks in March 2020 and training opportunities arising from the Operators’ Compound which is now • Proposal for the re-development of the development – Both Durkan and EcoWorld are currently occupied Colindale tube station and over the station working to support construction training For new planning application agreed: initiatives • Commencement of infrastructure 1 development greenlighted in July 2019 southern junction works on Cricklewood • Construction of bridge from Fairview – £100,000 towards the refurbishment – Notting Hill Genesis Construction Lane and Claremont Way into Montrose Playing Fields completed of the Library, which will provide both Training Initiative 5-year plan under development • Commencement of phase 1B South by Autumn 2019 Employment and Skills and Community Argent Related: Temporary open space. • Employment and Skills Action Plan sets Investment programmes for the next 10 years • Submission of station reserved matters out how residents (both existing and new) planning application followed by approval can access site and developer employment – £611,000 towards supporting Site and DOLLIS VALLEY and training opportunities arising from the Community Employment and Skills in May 2020 • Delivery of two new public spaces, namely development. Key outcomes 2019/20: – 35 Apprenticeships • New project website launched at the Eastern and Western Entrance Squares TransformingBX.co.uk Colindale Gardens; Peel Centre – 59 progressions into employment which are equipped with play space – 85 work experience placements • In January 2020, commenced demolition – Number of Apprentices- 1 of 166 properties to enable next phase of – Number of Graduates- 1 development – Number of work experience placements- 3 • Employment and Skills Action Plan sets – Redrow Homes Scholarship Fund in out how residents (both existing and new) partnership with MDX Uni can access site and developer employment – Funder Member Patron of Unitas Youth and training opportunities arising from the Zone, in partnership with OnSide and the development London Borough of Barnet, to provide a safe environment for young people Beaufort Park – Number of local employees (Local Labour) - 24% – Number of work experience placements- 1 PAGE 62 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20
WEST HENDON – 6 new programmes launched/piloted – 10 community events held • Secured a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO3) without modifications on 17 – 12 resident-led community programmes September 2019, to secure the delivery of delivered phases 5 & 6 – 26 candidates completed English as a • A community celebration day took place Second Overseas Language Level 1 on 7 September 2019, celebrating the community which has grown since the start of the development. A range of events took place throughout the day, including GRANVILLE ROAD family fun activities, live music and • All land appropriated refreshments • Start on-site and significant progress • Continued improvements to the new public in clearing the site (i.e. demolition) for square with additional commercial units development let, one of which has been let to an existing business on West Hendon Broadway • Acquisition of 1A Mortimor Close to enable land to be included in the development of • Creation of a new landscaped play area for the estate children • In June 2019, council approval of an • Completed demolition of 155 properties to Improvement Plan for Childs Hill Park commence phase 4 construction with £210,000 s106 contributions from • Employment and Skills Action Plan sets Granville Road estate development out how residents (both existing and new) can access site and developer employment and training opportunities arising from the development. Key outcomes 2019/20: UPPER & LOWER FOSTERS – 219 engaged in training, skills • Submission of the planning application development & wellbeing programme in June 2019 with consent obtained in – Residents gained employment through October 2019 hub support- 14 Jobs Attained • Potential third-party funding arrangement – Residents volunteering/work experience/ identified and approved by council in project delivery - 12 volunteers January 2020 – All training including accredited and • Potential grant funding from the GLA non-accredited - 87 total secured for 2020/21 (subject to Full – SIA/CCTV Security Intelligence Authority Business Case approval) programme (x3) - 24 Qualification Activities recorded above are for the period achieved April 2019 – March 2020 and were delivered – National Certificate Further Education prior to the pandemic. (NCF level 1 Heath /Social achieved – NCFE L1 & 2 Customer Service & Administration (x2) - 12 Qualifications achieved