Interim Planning Guidance

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan Adopted for the purpose of development control

Improving the quality of life for everyone living and working in the Borough

September 2007

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Contents

page Foreword 1

Chapter 1 Introduction and context 7 Introduction 8 Isle of Dogs in context 12 Sub areas 18

Chapter 2 Spatial Strategy 23 Isle of Dogs key issues 24 Vision for the Isle of Dogs 26 Isle of Dogs Spatial Strategy 27

Chapter 3 Cross-cutting themes 31 Transport and movement 32 Health provision 37 Education provision 40 Open space and water space 43 Infrastructure, services and waste 48

Chapter 4 Sub-areas 53 A new district centre for the Isle of Dogs 54 The Northern sub-area 58 The Central sub-area 67 The East India South sub-area 76 The Southern sub-area 81

Chapter 5 Implementation 87 Implementing the Spatial Strategy 88

Appendices Appendix 1 Guidance and delivery of public open space 94 Appendix 2 Complete list of policies 105 Appendix 3 Supporting information 106

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List of figures

page Figure 1 Community plan diagram 10 Figure 2 Location map 12 Figure 3 Historical maps 13 Figure 4 The Isle of Dogs today 17 Figure 5 Sub-areas and development sites map 19 Figure 6 Development sites 20

Figure 7 Key issues facing the Isle of Dogs 25 Figure 8 Spatial strategy diagram 29 Figure 9 Transport and movement 36 Figure 10 Health provision 39 Figure 11 Education provision 42 Figure 12 Open spaces and water spaces 47

Figure 13 Crossharbour District Centre diagram 55 Figure 14 Crossharbour District Centre development site map 57 Figure 15 Northern sub-area diagram 59 Figure 16 Northern sub-area development sites map 66 Figure 17 Central sub-area diagram 68 Figure 18 Central sub-area development sites map 75

Figure 19 East India South sub-area diagram 77 Figure 20 East India South sub-area development sites map 80 Figure 21 Southern sub-area diagram 82 Figure 22 Southern sub-area development sites map 84 Figure 23 Implementation diagram 90

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Introduction 1 and context

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Introduction

Purpose of this document 1.1 The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (the Council) has prepared this Area Action Plan to provide directions and guidance on how development and change should be managed on the Isle of Dogs. The Isle of Dogs is a genuinely unique area. The isolating effect of the Thames’ meandering course, the physical legacy of the docks and shipping, and the area’s re-invention as one of the world’s key financial centres has created a place that is recognisably different from the rest of the Borough. Whilst Canary Wharf acts at a scale which helps bolster London’s world city status, at a local level it acts as the major shopping and leisure focus for the island - its city centre and ‘west-end’. These functions are supplemented by a wide range of other employment, leisure, retail, entertainment, public open space and residential uses and the Isle of Dogs is fast becoming a compact ‘city within a city’.

1.2 This Area Action Plan focuses on implementation in order to: i. deliver planned growth areas; ii. stimulate regeneration; iii. protect areas particularly sensitive to change; and iv. focus the delivery of area based regeneration initiatives. 1.3 The Area Action Plan will help ensure that development and growth is delivered so as to provide the maximum, long-term benefit for the Borough and its communities and so that the area’s exceptional characteristics are protected and enhanced.

Relationship with national and regional planning policy 1.10 National planning policy is contained in a series of Planning Policy Statements and other documents which establish planning principles and policies for the whole of England. The Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan has been prepared to be consistent with National Planning Policy.

1.11 The London Plan, which is prepared by the Mayor of London, sets out regional planning policies for the whole of Greater London. The Isle of Dogs is located in the East London Sub-Region as identified in the London Plan, and is designated as an Opportunity Area, meaning that the Isle of Dogs is capable of accommodating substantial new jobs and/or homes. The designation in the London Plan of the Isle of Dogs as an Opportunity Area has provided a stimulus for the preparation of the Area Action Plan, and it has been prepared to be in general conformity with the London Plan. The intention is that this Area Action Plan will act as the Opportunity Area Planning Framework for the Isle of Dogs.

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Relationship with the Community Plan 1.12 The Tower Hamlets Community Plan describes the kind of place that people who live and work in the Borough want Tower Hamlets to be, with thousands of people contributing to its development. The Community Plan aims to improve the quality of life for everyone living and working in Tower Hamlets. This is delivered through the Tower Hamlets Partnership which brings together all stakeholders to ensure effective, responsive and inclusive delivery of the Community Plan. The Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan seeks to contribute to achieving the aims and objectives of the Community Plan. Figure 1 shows the key themes of the Community Plan.

Figure 1 Community Plan diagram

Creating and Learning Living Safely Living Well Sharing Prosperity Achievement Stay Safe Be Healthy Achieving and Leisure economic wellbeing Enjoy and Learn

Excellent Public Services Making a positive contribution

Structure of the Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan 1.13 The Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan is structured to provide a comprehensive basis for the future planning of the area and to ensure its directions are clear.

1.14 Chapter 1 of the Area Action Plan sets out important contextual information about the Isle of Dogs, including a brief overview of its history and its location in the borough and London-wide context. The various sub-areas which are used in the Area Action Plan are also identified in Chapter 1.

1.15 Chapter 2 sets out key issues for the Isle of Dogs which have emerged from the review of the evidence base which has informed the Area Action Plan, as well as the key issues which have been derived from a variety of consultation exercises. It then builds on both the context and the key issues to set out a comprehensive vision for the Isle of Dogs, drawing both from the Community Plan and the views of the various communities on the Isle of Dogs. It then sets out the overarching spatial strategy to support the delivery of this vision. This spatial policy is illustrated in a key diagram to show the key elements

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of change on the Isle of Dogs. This section aligns with the Tower Hamlets Core Strategy which provides the key strategic directions for the Isle of Dogs.

1.16 Chapter 3 set out a number of cross-cutting policies that are relevant across the whole of the Isle of Dogs. These policies seek to ensure that the infrastructure and services required to support change and growth can be provided and include transport and movement, health, education, open space and water space, and infrastructure, services and waste.

1.17 Chapter 4 provides detailed planning policies for the sub-areas of the Isle of Dogs. These policies build on the overall spatial strategy set out in Chapter 2, and seek to provide policies for each sub-area which clearly set the directions for each area in order to appropriately manage change. These sections also identify site allocations and their preferred uses.

1.18 Chapter 5 outlines the key methods to implement the spatial strategy and deliver the vision for the Isle of Dogs. Key projects are illustrated in Figure 23.

1.19 Appendix 1 provides an overview of key public open spaces on the Isle of Dogs (existing and planned), and shows how the public open space policies of the Area Action Plan are to be implemented.

1.20 Appendix 2 provides a list of all policies included in this plan.

1.21 Appendix 3 provides a list of all relevant supporting information used in the formulation of the policies for the Area Action Plan.

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Isle of Dogs in context

Location 1.22 The Isle of Dogs is located on the River Thames, approximately 4 kilometres from the City of London. A part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, it adjoins, to the north, the predominantly residential community of Poplar. Across the River Thames to the south and east lies the London Borough of Greenwich, and to the west are the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Southwark.

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Hackney Figure 2. Location Map

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan Boundary Borough Boundary Greenwich Central Activities Zone A Roads Thames River Lewisham 01km London Thames Gateway Development Corporation Area

History of the docks 1.23 The East India Dock opened in 1802 to accommodate the shipping of cargo and shipbuilding. As this increased, so the Docklands expanded with Millwall Dock opening between 1864 and 1868. As employment opportunities associated with the docks increased, so did the population. In 1851 the population was 4,000 people, but by 1901 this had risen to 21,000.

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Figure 3. Historical Maps

0 300 m 0 300 m

Isle of Dogs Ordnance Survey 1869 - 80 Isle of Dogs Ordnance Survey 1955 - 62

1.24 The cargo was varied, and included spices, silks, sugar and grain. Streets and wharfs were named after the produce which was unloaded there. An example is Canary Wharf where imports came from the Canary Isles. The most famous shipbuilding project to come from the Island is Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ‘The Great Eastern’, which was launched from the slipway near to Burrell’s Wharf.

1.25 While the two World Wars affected the docks’ operations, there was a resurgence of trade following World War II. However, the late 1960s saw the effects of containerisation, which was too big for up-stream docks like those on the Isle of Dogs to handle. The rise of other new technologies, failures in management, and industrial unrest, also contributed to the rapid decline of the docks. By the 1980s the Docklands were scheduled for closure.

1.26 In 1984, the Government designated the Docklands for redevelopment by the London Docklands Development Corporation. Declared an Enterprise Zone, new small-scale development began and this was to be the catalyst for the Canary Wharf concept. This saw the

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establishment of a business centre which rivals London’s traditional financial centre in the Square Mile, and which now contains the United Kingdom’s three tallest buildings. Other development, most notably apartment-style residential uses, has been spurred on by the changes. The history of the Isle of Dogs can still be seen today, with some elements of the area’s past preserved in the form of conservation areas, listed buildings, and protected structures.

The Isle of Dogs today 1.27 Currently home to around 27,500 people, a population increase of 50% since 1991, the residential population on the Island is relatively young, and while the Island has a much higher proportion of Black and Minority Ethnic groups than the national average, this is significantly below the Borough average. The largest ethnic minority group on the Island is Asian (predominantly Bangladeshi). Chinese and Black, or Black British, also make up a significant proportion of the Isle of Dogs’ population.

1.28 A consequence of the high value employment uses focused on Canary Wharf has been the creation of some of the most affluent residential areas in the UK around this area. This contrasts with the reality that other parts of the Island’s population are more like those traditionally found in other inner London areas, and include a number of social housing estates and areas of deprivation.

Built and natural environment 1.29 The Isle of Dogs is strongly characterised by water, including the River Thames and the docks. These water spaces not only serve a flood amelioration role, but they also provide a focus for leisure activities along the dock and water edges. More active leisure uses, such as sailing, also take place on these water spaces. Open (green) space can be found throughout the Isle of Dogs, including substantial concentrations in the south of the Island in the form of Mudchute Park and Millwall Park. Substantial demand exists for the use of these spaces, and the relative lack of opportunity to increase the amount of publicly accessible open space within the Island is a key problem. The nature conservation and biodiversity values of open spaces (and water spaces) on the Island are also considerable.

1.30 The built form of the Island is extremely mixed. The southern part is generally characterised by low-rise development, although a number of existing social housing estates include tall building elements. These however are in stark contrast to the cluster of very tall buildings at Canary Wharf and the dramatic impact this has on the appearance of the Isle of Dogs as a whole. Further, new development around East

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India and in the Millennium Quarter has also seen high-rise residential uses being introduced to these areas, although these heights do not compete with Canary Wharf.

Transport 1.31 A key driver of the changes on the Isle of Dogs has been a significant increase in transport infrastructure. The Docklands Light Railway and the Jubilee Line Extension now link the Island to the rest of London. Furthermore, the River Thames hosts riverboat services to central London and Greenwich which have opened up more transport options. Circulation within the Island is made possible by buses which serve most major destinations. For pedestrians, the road and docks network provide key links, although this is an area which needs improvement. London City Airport, located close to the Isle of Dogs, is also considered to be important to the future development of the area and its attraction as a business location.

Shopping and town centres 1.32 The Island’s town centres are based on the Isle of Dogs Major Centre (focused on Canary Wharf) and the Crossharbour District Centre (anchored by an ASDA store) located in the central part of the Island. Additionally, a number of smaller neighbourhood centres and local shopping parades are scattered throughout the Island, and these perform an important local convenience function for the community.

Health facilities 1.33 The Isle of Dogs in 2006 is served by four general practitioner surgeries/health centres (approximately 11 general practitioners), four dental practices (approximately 13 dentists) and 8 pharmacies. Hospital services are accessed in the northern part of the Borough. There is also an NHS Walk-in Centre on Marsh Wall, which opened in April 2006 to serve the needs of commuters, businesses and residents. There are existing deficiencies in the provision of general practitioners in the West India and Manchester Road areas which are outside of the recommended walking distances to the nearest facility.

Education facilities 1.34 The Isle of Dogs contains 6 primary schools and one secondary school. In 2004 there were 320 unfilled primary school places overall, with 38 unfilled places at reception year in 2005. For secondary education, in 2005, there were only 9 unfilled places in year 7 in the Isle of Dogs’ only secondary school, George Green’s Secondary School.

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1.35 Non-school educational facilities include the Cubitt Town Library, Canary Wharf Recruitment and Training Centre and the Canary Wharf Idea Store. Idea Stores are a Council initiative to better locate library services where the community can get to them more easily, and they include skills and training information and courses offered on site. The built form of the Idea Stores, being light, spacious and modern, is a key component of the concept.

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games 1.36 The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the world’s biggest event. Tower Hamlets is one of five London boroughs involved in the delivery of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, along with Greenwich, Hackney, Newham and Waltham Forest. Hosting them will significantly improve the Borough as a place to live and work. Canary Wharf on the Isle of Dogs is home to the Olympic Delivery Authority and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. This will see the Isle of Dogs ‘showcasing’ East London’s current and potential attraction as an investment location, and will be a significant driver for business tourism. As a result, more jobs, more homes, more opportunities and facilities for recreation and sport, and better transport infrastructure will be created in the Borough that will provide a lasting legacy beyond 2012. Canary Wharf will act as a ’playground’ for the Olympics, with the Isle of Dogs and the Borough benefiting from the build up to the Games.

On-going change 1.37 The Isle of Dogs continues to be the subject of new influences. The Isle of Dogs forms part of the Thames Gateway, a Government- designated area for growth. Bringing the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to East London will see further opportunities for the area and the potential to further grow the Island as a tourist destination.

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Figure 4. The Isle of Dogs Today

Dominant Landuse Employment 0 200m Industrial Leisure Public Open Space Housing Retail Wharf Area Action Plan Boundary Aerial Photography - Cities Revealed 2002

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Sub-areas

1.38 The Crossharbour district centre contains the large ASDA supermarket, the Island Health facility, a pharmacy and a significant amount of associated car parking. Good public transport links are provided by bus services and the Crossharbour Docklands Light Railway station.

1.39 The Northern sub-area contains the core business/commercial zone which has developed over the past 15-20 years and which now represents a significant contribution to London’s role as a world business and financial centre. Characterised by the large-scale, high-rise office blocks up to 50 storeys (1 Canada Square) centred on Canary Wharf, this area also includes vacant and under-utilised land at Wood Wharf and Aspen Way. West India Quay accommodates substantial leisure uses, as well as important heritage assets linking the area to its historical past, with Canary Riverside providing frontage to the River Thames.

1.40 The Central sub-area benefits from both its dockside setting and its close proximity to Canary Wharf. South Quay, immediately to the south of Canary Wharf, has developed into a very mixed area, and now contains employment uses, residential uses and short-term accommodation (hotels, serviced apartments) in a variety of buildings. To the east of Millwall Inner Dock are some medium to large- scale office uses, along with the now disused London Arena. The Millennium Quarter is located to the west of Millwall Inner Dock, and is developed with small industrial uses which represent an earlier phase of regeneration on the Isle of Dogs. This area is now being transformed into a mixed-use area, with substantial housing. The Central sub-area also includes recent development fronting the River Thames on Westferry Road, which is now practically completed and comprises new apartment-style residential uses. These developments do not integrate all that well with their surroundings and the existing communities to the east, and rectifying this is a challenge for future development.

1.41 The East India South sub-area is located alongside the River Thames, and has become a predominantly residential area which includes substantial new buildings, with Ontario Tower serving to dominate the skyline. Parts of the area’s history remain, including active docks, and these continue to serve the community.

1.42 The Southern sub-area comprises the southern and eastern parts of the Isle of Dogs, and contains the more established residential communities of the Isle of Dogs. This area is quite distinct from the other sub-areas, as the predominant use is residential and the built form is of a scale and form more consistent with other parts of inner London, including the occasional dominance of high-rise social housing estates. This area has strong connections to the River Thames and the former docks, many of which have already been developed for residential uses.

1.43 The site allocations are identified on Figure 5 and are listed in Figure 6 below. The preferred uses for each site are listed within each sub-area.

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Figure 5. Sub-Areas and Development Sites Map

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ID16 ID32 ID58 ID1 ID2 Northern East India South ID50 ID57 ID18

ID51 ID3 ID38 ID12 ID52 ID26 ID5 ID19 ID25 ID41 ID39 ID48 ID53 ID13 ID8 ID27 ID45 ID46 ID22e ID22a ID43 ID42 ID22b ID22c ID22f ID20 ID7 Central ID22d ID14 ID47

ID34 ID35 ID37 ID33 ID44 ID11 ID23 ID21

Crossharbour District Centre ID6 ID28

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Figure 6 Development Sites Site ID Site Name Site size (ha) ID1 North Quay 2.12 ID2 Billingsgate Market 5.72 ID3 Northumberland Wharf (Yabsley Street) 0.89 ID4 Klein’s Wharf 0.72 ID5 Wood Wharf 7.27 ID6 Westferry Printworks 5.46 South East Corner of Marsh Wall and ID7 1.44 Limeharbour (Skylines Harbour) ID8 Jack Dash House 0.26 ID9 Crossharbour District Centre 4.90 ID10 443-451 Westferry Road 1.32 ID11 London Arena 2.50 ID12 Heron Quay 0.65 ID13 South Quay Plaza 1.15 ID14 3 Millharbour 1.28 ID15 397-411 Westferry Road 0.80 ID16 1 Paul Julius Close (Reuters/Blackwall Yard) 1.96 ID17 Vanguard Wharf, Westferry Road 0.52

Prestons Road Site D (South East Junction of ID18 0.32 Prestons Road and Yabsley Street)

ID19 Arrowhead Quay 0.55 ID20 2 Millharbour 1.15 ID21 Glengall Bridge West 0.89 ID22a 63-69 Manilla Street 0.11 ID22b 50 Marsh Wall 0.13 ID22c 54 Marsh Wall 0.17 ID22d 56-58 Marsh Wall 0.17 ID22e 4 Mastmaker 0.64

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Site ID Site Name Site size (ha) ID22f Mastmaker Court 0.95 ID23 47 Millharbour 0.37 ID25 22 Marsh Wall 0.90 ID26 15 Westferry Road (City Pride Public House) 0.27 ID27 Cuba/Tobago/Manilla 1.09 ID28 Greenwich View 2.20 ID32 Columbus Tower 0.32 ID33 Lanterns Court 1.22 ID34 20 Millharbour (Indescon Court) 1.72 ID35 31-39 Millharbour 0.52 ID36 Phase 2, Electron Building, Aspen Way 0.56 ID37 3 Limeharbour 0.50 ID38 Canary Riverside 1.99 ID39 4 & 5 South Quay Square 0.55 ID41 1-3 South Quay Square 0.51 ID42 1 Millharbour 0.70 ID43 6, 7, 8 South Quay Square 1.31 ID44 45 Millharbour 0.49 ID45 Thames Quay 1.45 ID46 Marsh Wall West 2.26 ID47 Harbour Exchange Square 2.67 ID48 Admirals Way 0.99 ID50 15 Canada Square 0.72 ID51 5 Churchill Place 0.26 ID52 10 & 20 Churchill Place 0.45 ID53 Mooring in South Dock 0.93 ID57 1 Park Place 0.20 ID58 Trafalgar Way (McDonald’s Site) 0.43

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Isle of Dogs key issues

2.1 In only 20 years, the Isle of Dogs has changed from redundant docklands into a location which hosts a globally important commercial centre. Inevitably such a complete transformation causes tensions between the old and new communities. It has created new employment opportunities which are not necessarily accessible to those with ‘old’ economy skills, and has put pressure on all facilities from transport to education. Importantly, the ramifications of this scope and scale of change are still being felt. Figure 7 provides an overview of the key issues which the Isle of Dogs is facing.2.2 In 2016, the Isle of Dogs:

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Figure 7 Key issues facing the Isle of Dogs

Employment Housing • Need to continue to develop the business and finance • Planning for new housing which meets the function of the Isle of Dogs and the strategic role this housing needs of the community, and provides a plays in the London, national and global context genuine mix of housing types, tenure and • Creating employment opportunities which can be taken accommodation up by the local population • Need to balance affordable housing tenure and • Creating employment space and space for small and mix with demand medium businesses • Need for a balanced approach between the provision of family and non-family accommodation Built Form / Design • Protecting historic assets • Promoting individuality in new development • Locations for tall buildings • Providing for local environmental improvement around Open Space new developments • High use of existing open spaces which needs protecting • Limited opportunities for new (particularly larger) open spaces Movement • Greening open space • Poor transport and access between the Island and areas • Open space to serve all of the community to the north, with significant severance of Aspen Way • New open spaces (forming part of new • Some areas not well served by public transport developments) to be shared by all of the community • Provide for new transport infrastructure

Key issues facing the Isle of Dogs

Stronger Community Shopping / Retail • Managing the changing community profile and • Need for a better choice of shops, including small integrating substantial new development and and independent retailers like butchers and populations with the existing community bakers • The challenge of perceptions of polarisation between • ASDA site under-utilised the southern and northern parts of the Island • Need a high street for the Island

Waterways / Docks Infrastructure •Create barriers to movement • Ensuring that new development and change on •Increased use for transport and leisure the Isle of Dogs is matched by improvements to • Opportunity to improve the amenity and usability of physical and community infrastructure that slipways meets the needs of the entire Island • Valuable historic features • This includes education, health, open space, and • Maximise waterside character and setting transport infrastructure

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Vision for the Isle of Dogs

• will have harnessed its unique qualities to create a compact, cohesive and distinct part of London that contains a vibrant mix of commercial, leisure, tourism, recreational and residential uses; • will be bound together by a high-quality, well-planned environment which maximises to everyone’s advantage the many historic, green and waterside attractions in the area; • will be fully linked and connected to the rest of Tower Hamlets and London through a modern, world-class transport system; • will contain an attractive and safe pedestrian and cycle network that connects the major destinations on the Island; • will contain vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods which offer the full range of infrastructure and services and which combine long established areas with newer housing, so that overall, the Isle of Dogs offers a true choice in housing, ranging from family homes with gardens through to high-rise apartment-style living, across all tenures; • will provide a full range of employment opportunities for all of the community, and will continue to support and provide for the financial and legal activities which contribute to the economic strength of London in the global economy, whilst also ensuring that small and medium sized businesses make up a large part of the Isle of Dogs economy; and • will be a popular visitor location, with a specialist business tourist focus, building on the unique role the location will play in the build-up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2.3 The policies, actions and implementation tools set out in the Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan seek to ensure that this vision becomes a reality.

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Isle of Dogs Spatial Strategy

2.4 The Core Strategy identifies the Isle of Dogs as a key location for change within the Borough, building on the already substantial changes which have occurred in the past 20 years. Policy IOD1 provides an overview of the key directions arising from the Core Strategy as they apply to the Isle of Dogs. The directions contained within the Core Strategy are further developed and applied to local circumstances throughout the rest of the Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan. The Isle of Dogs is expected to provide at least 10,000 new homes and approximately 35,000 new jobs from 2006 to 2016, in accordance with the London Plan. In addition to the London Plan target, a further 2,000 homes and 30,000 jobs are expected to be provided by 2016. The Council is seeking to achieve these targets in a way that creates truly sustainable communities in line with Government objectives. The overall spatial strategy for the Isle of Dogs is summarised by Figure 8.

Policy IOD1 Spatial Strategy 1. The north of the Isle of Dogs will be reinforced as a location of London-wide strategic importance through: a) the continued development of a business and finance centre of national and international strategic significance, primarily involving large-scale office development accommodating major corporate occupiers, but also including a range of employment uses which support the primary business function of the area; b) the Isle of Dogs Major Centre will contain a diverse range of retail and leisure uses which support the business function of the area, and which enhances the centre’s role and status in the London-wide retail hierarchy; and c) the provision of small employment space off-site (outside of the major centre), as part of large-scale office developments proposed within the area defined by the Isle of Dogs Major Centre. 2. The Crossharbour District Centre will be the location for a significantly enhanced town centre consistent with its district centre designation, in order to create a new community node serving the residential population of the Isle of Dogs.

3. New development will contribute to the creation of sustainable communities to reflect better integrated, compact, mixed-use communities on the Isle of Dogs.

4. Employment uses will be encouraged throughout the Isle of Dogs as part of mixed-use developments (outside of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre). Such employment uses will create jobs which are accessible to all of the Isle of Dogs community, and will create a more balanced mix between major office development and small and medium enterprises which can be owned and operated locally. 27 Tower Hamlets Interim Planning Guidance Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan

5. Residential uses will be managed by: a) excluding residential uses from the area defined by the Isle of Dogs Major Centre in order to protect its role as a business and financial centre; b) supporting residential uses as part of mixed-use developments in all other areas of the Isle of Dogs; and c) providing a genuine mix of housing and household types, with a particular focus on ensuring that families continue to be welcome on the Island, and see it as a location of choice. 6. The Isle of Dogs will be promoted as a tourism destination and opportunities to enhance the tourist potential as a result of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be taken advantage of. Hotel, hotel suites, and conference centres will be promoted in areas with good public transport accessibility to support tourism, as well as to support the business function of the Isle of Dogs.

7. Design and built form will be managed by: a) ensuring that development considers, reflects and responds to the waterside location of the Island and contributes to making a unique location in the London context; b) preserving and enhancing heritage assets as an important part of the history and uniqueness of the Isle of Dogs; and c) tall buildings will be clustered around Canary Wharf (1 Canada Square) and building heights should be reduced from this point. 8. Existing public open space will be protected and new public open space will be provided as part of new developments to serve residents and workers. Access to open space will be improved for all communities, as well as enhancing connections between and within open spaces.

9. Walking, cycling and the use of public transport will be encouraged. A sustainable transport network will support the increase in development and growing resident and worker populations. Transport infrastructure will be safe and accessible to all people.

10. Physical and social infrastructure will be planned to support the growing population. Utility networks and social and community facilities and services will meet the needs of new development and work towards creating sustainable communities on the Isle of Dogs.

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Figure 8. Spatial Strategy Diagram

Canary Wharf Recruitment and Training Centre Tall Building Cluster Proposed Primary School Major Centre District Centre Proposed Crossrail Route Neighbourhood Centre DLR 3 Car Upgrade Jubilee Line Upgrade Safeguarded Wharf Riverside Walkway 0200m Canary Wharf London Underground station Preferred Office Location Relocated South Quay DLR Station Key Public Open Space Illustrative Purposes Only Refer to text and site Proposed Canary Wharf Crossrail Station Mixed Use allocations for detail. New Housing Focus Expanded / Improved Health Centre Reproduced from the Ordnance Residential Led Mixed Use Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Proposed Health Centre River Thames Office (c) Crown Copyright London Borough of Tower Hamlets Improved Public Transport Interchange Area Action Plan Boundary LA100019288

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Transport and movement

3.1 Transport and movement is fundamental to managing the substantial new development which will continue to take place on the Isle of Dogs, and ensuring that all of the community have access to the infrastructure, employment and services available on the Isle of Dogs and beyond. In delivering an improved transport and movement network, consideration needs to be given to all the various modes of transport available, including walking, cycling, public transport and the road network. Providing joined-up movement networks between major destinations on the Isle of Dogs will also be important in the creation of a more sustainable transport network.

Public transport 3.2 The Isle of Dogs has a good public transport network, including the Jubilee Line, Docklands Light Railway, London Buses and River Services. However, the scale of development anticipated will impact on the network and mean that improvements and/or extra capacity will be necessary to meet the expected increase in demand.

3.3 A detailed assessment of the existing and likely future demand for public transport (including the plans for Crossrail) has been undertaken, having regard to the improvements and new infrastructure which is expected to be delivered during the plan period, as a result of this spatial strategy. It found that up to 2010, the public transport network will have adequate capacity as planned improvements involving the Jubilee Line Upgrade and the Docklands Light Railway Capacity Enhancements are implemented.

3.4 Up to 2014, the impact of new development will place a strain on the Jubilee Line and the Docklands Light Railway, with congestion being particularly focused on the Docklands Light Railway northbound between West India Quay and Westferry, southbound between All Saints and Poplar, and eastbound between Westferry and All Saints. This will be partly driven by increased use of the Docklands Light Railway by new development in the Northern sub-area. To address this issue some people may modify their behaviour and use alternative means to access Canary Wharf and the Jubilee Line, including walking and/or using local bus services. Measures should be put in place to support this. A direct service between Liverpool Street Station and Canary Wharf will improve connections for commuters.

3.5 Up to 2016, subject to Crossrail being delivered, the transport network will adequately meet future demand, including improvements to the overall travelling experience (e.g. less crowded conditions). The expected level of development beyond 2014 will be dependent on Crossrail being operational, but subject to this occurring as scheduled,

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the level of development envisaged for the Isle of Dogs can be accommodated. The current bus services on the Island will need to be improved as the scale of development increases. In particular, new services will be needed which link the key transport interchange in the north of the Island with the southern part, including the Crossharbour District Centre.

Walking and cycling 3.6 The conditions necessary to achieve an increase in walking and cycling on the Isle of Dogs include the creation of a safe, convenient, accessible and direct movement network which connects major activity nodes to existing and new communities. The existing movement network does not meet these conditions owing in some part to the geography of the Isle of Dogs, including the docks and the River Thames, which create barriers to movement. It is also recognised that substantial new development has created new activity nodes and the need for new routes. In particular, north-south and east-west pedestrian routes through the centre of the Isle of Dogs are currently inadequate, and the creation of new and improved priority pedestrian routes will be important to ensuring full connectivity within the Island.

Policy IOD2 Transport and movement 1. All major destinations on the Isle of Dogs should be easily accessible for all, including the Isle of Dogs Major and District Centres, public open spaces and key transport interchanges.

2. Existing pedestrian links will be improved and new pedestrian links will be created, with a particular focus on: a) north-south and east-west connections through the centre of the Isle of Dogs; b) connections to and from the areas to the north of the Isle of Dogs; and c) better local connections within the Isle of Dogs sub-areas. 3. The existing cycle network on the Isle of Dogs will be maintained and opportunities to improve and expand the cycle network will be maximised.

4. The maintenance and substantial upgrade of the public transport network is strongly supported, including: a) improvements to the Jubilee Line and the Docklands Light Railway;

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b) new and expanded London Bus routes and services; c) the ongoing development of river based transport; and d) the introduction of Crossrail. 5. New development will be coordinated with the delivery of public transport enhancements. This will be achieved by requiring all applications for planning approval to demonstrate that there is adequate capacity (existing or proposed) on the network to accommodate the demand generated by the proposal prior to planning approval being granted.

6. New and upgraded infrastructure for the Isle of Dogs transport and movement network should: a) incorporate sustainable construction methods where possible, including the use of permeable surfaces, renewable energy and water-reuse; and b) be well designed, fully accessible, make a strong contribution to the character of the area, and contain measures which enhance safety and the perception of safety for users. Key initiatives and improvements required to give effect to this policy are illustrated in Figure 9, and in the sub-area diagrams.

Implementation Policy IOD2 will be implemented by:

• Ensuring that planning approvals accommodate and provide for the movement network and transport improvements as identified in Figure 9, including the provision of financial contributions where appropriate.

• Requiring planning applications which will have a significant impact on the transport network (highway or public transport) to submit a transport assessment in accordance with Development Control Policy DEV17 (Transport assessments). This will need to demonstrate that there is adequate capacity on the network to accommodate the demand generated by the proposal.

• Requiring planning applications to submit a travel plan in accordance with Development Control Policy DEV18 (Travel plans). This will be an important element in encouraging more sustainable travel behaviours, particularly in large developments that generate a high number of trips.

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• The Council developing an overarching contributions framework for the Isle of Dogs which will provide the basis for development contributing to the required transport infrastructure improvements. Planning Obligations will be used to secure delivery of these contributions.

• The Council working closely with Transport for London to ensure transport infrastructure and services meet the needs of the existing and future Isle of Dogs community.

• Preparing a master plan for Aspen Way to improve connectivity and environmental quality.

Monitoring This policy will be monitored by reviewing planning permissions granted, and the transport demand they create, to ensure that planning approvals do not exceed the transport capacity (existing or planned) of the Isle of Dogs. In particular, the Council will closely monitor the progress of Crossrail to ensure that it is delivered to meet the forecast demand. The Public Transport Capacity Model will be updated and run every 3 years to monitor this. The Council will report the results of this monitoring as part of the Annual Monitoring Report.

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Figure 9. Transport and Movement

All Saints

East India Westferry

Blackwall Poplar

West India Quay

Canary Wharf Canary Wharf Pier Canary Wharf

Heron Quays

South Quay

Crossharbour

Mudchute

Island Gardens

Masthouse Terrace Pier

Greenwich Pier

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Health provision

3.7 Creating a healthy community and improving the health outcomes of all people in Tower Hamlets is a key objective of the Council and the Tower Hamlets Partnership. In 2006, Tower Hamlets community health outcomes were below the London average in a number of areas, including life expectancy, infant mortality and the number of working aged people on incapacity benefit.

3.8 Core Policy 28 (Healthy living) seeks to advance the health outcomes of Tower Hamlets by requiring the provision of health facilities and services to serve all existing and new populations. The Council and the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust have developed a joint strategy for primary and community care in Tower Hamlets, and this is supported by capacity studies for the Isle of Dogs which detail what health facilities are required. The outcomes of this work are given effect to in this policy which indicates the locations for new and expanded healthcare facilities, including within the Northern sub-area and Central sub-area. This policy is supported by Figure 10 which shows the locations for health facilities.

3.9 The implementation of this policy will involve the Council and the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust working with the private sector to ensure suitable space for health facilities can be accessed. The Council will support planning applications for new and expanded facilities, and ensure that development sites which must provide health facilities do so. Securing planning obligations from development will also be necessary. The Council will monitor key health indicators and planning approvals to ensure that planning policies are working to improve the health outcomes of the Isle of Dogs community.

Policy IOD3 Health provision 1. Adequate healthcare facilities will be provided to meet the needs of the community, including provision to support the increases in the residential and employment population on the Isle of Dogs.

2. New healthcare facilities will be provided at Wood Wharf, in the Northern sub-area to serve the existing and growing employment community, as well as the residential community in the East India South sub-area.

3. Expanded healthcare facilities will be provided to serve the Southern sub-area. This will include the expansion of facilities at Island Health Centre and the redevelopment of the Barkantine Health Centre.

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4. In locations identified for new and expanded facilities, they should be brought forward as part of mixed-use development proposals which allow service providers flexibility in choosing exact locations for healthcare facilities. The co-location of a range of complementary health facilities is encouraged.

The locations for new and expanded healthcare facilities are shown in Figure 10 and in the sub-area diagrams.

Implementation Policy IOD3 will be implemented by:

• collaboration between the Council, the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust and the Tower Hamlets Partnership to ensure the health care needs of the Isle of Dogs community are met;

• working closely with healthcare providers, service users and the wider community;

• the incorporation of health considerations, and the facilities identified in this policy, in the preparation of any Supplementary Planning Documents (e.g. master plans, development briefs) that may be prepared for the Isle of Dogs;

• ensuring that planning approvals accommodate and provide for the healthcare facilities identified in this policy;

• ensuring that mixed-use developments provide flexible employment spaces which can be used for health services if required by service providers; and

• considering the need for, and securing, planning obligations from new development (including employment uses) towards health facilities and services.

Monitoring This policy will be monitored by reviewing planning permissions granted, and the demand they create for health facilities, to ensure that planning approvals do not exceed the provision (existing or planned) on the Isle of Dogs. Key health indicators will be reported for the Isle of Dogs area. The Capacity Model will be updated and run annually to monitor this. The Council will report the results of this monitoring as part of the Annual Monitoring Report.

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Figure 10. Health Provision

Existing Health Centre NHS Walk-In Centre

Expanded / Improved Health Centre

Proposed Health Centre Area Action Plan Boundary

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Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Office (c) Crown Copyright London Borough of Tower Hamlets LA100019288

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Education provision

3.10 Education is a central element of building sustainable communities, and helping to ensure that everyone can access employment and fully participate in the economic, social and cultural life of the Borough. The Council consider education to be a life-long experience, from early years learning through to primary and secondary education, post-16 and higher education, and adult learning. In addition, the provision of children’s centres is highlighted in the Core Strategy. These centres provide important complementary services for children and parents. The Council places the highest priority on raising the educational attainment of children and young people to ensure they have the skills to progress to further and higher education and to access employment opportunities. The creation of a highly skilled workforce that is attractive to local employers is an important priority. Educational attainment in Tower Hamlets has improved significantly over the past 5 years.

3.11 Core Policy 29 (Improving education and skills) seeks to improve the educational opportunities of Tower Hamlets through early planning for facilities. The results of capacity studies for the Isle of Dogs have shown that up to 1,029 additional primary school places are required. This will bring about the need for a new primary school to be provided in the short term (prior to 2010) within the Central sub-area. There will also be additional demand for up to 585 secondary school places, which exceeds the capacity of the only secondary school on the Isle of Dogs, George Green’s School. Consideration of secondary school capacity and the need for new capacity will be made within the context of borough-wide planning. The Canary Wharf Recruitment and Training Centre is located at Heron Quays and provides training for local residents in finance, hospitality and education as well as job training.

3.12 Implementing this policy and delivering education-related infrastructure will be achieved by allocating the Westferry Printworks site (ID6) for the new primary school and preparing a Supplementary Planning Document which will determine the location, timing and delivery of the new school. It will be important that new development, including non-residential development, contributes to educational facilities where appropriate. The Local Authority will keep under review secondary school places on a borough-wide basis. This policy is supported by Figure 11 which graphically shows the locations for educational facilities.

Policy IOD4 Education provision 1. Education facilities should be provided to meet the needs of the community, including provision to support the increases in the resident and worker population on the Isle of Dogs.

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2. Existing educational establishments should be locations for new capacity and facilities where possible, having regard to existing site constraints and the optimum size of a facility.

3. New educational facilities should be provided in, or close to, core catchment areas to maximise accessibility for existing and future users.

4. A new primary school will be provided in the Central sub-area, and will have a site area of approximately 1.2-1.7 hectares (subject to further detailed assessment). This will be provided in the short-term (before 2010).

5. The Council will consider the need for additional secondary school places generated by new development on the Isle of Dog’s in the context of borough-wide strategic planning for school places.

The locations for new and expanded education facilities are shown in Figure 11.

Implementation Policy IOD4 will be implemented by:

• the Council working with schools and other educational establishments to advance the educational needs of the Borough;

• ensuring that planning approvals accommodate and provide for the educational facilities identified in this policy, including the securing of planning obligations where appropriate;

• preparing a Supplementary Planning Document (development brief) for site ID6 - Westferry Printworks to determine the location, timing and delivery of the proposed primary school on this site; and

• keeping under review secondary school rolls and places to ensure need can be met in the medium-term (up to 2014). This will be within the context of borough-wide school place planning.

Monitoring This policy will be monitored by reviewing planning permissions granted on sites/locations identified for educational facilities to ensure that adequate provision has been made, and by monitoring the number of new residential units permitted and their anticipated impact. The Local Authority regularly monitors the pattern of provision of school places, actual school rolls and the capacity of schools.

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Figure 11. Education Provision

Proposed Primary School

Canary Wharf Recruitment and Training Centre Existing Schools Nursery School Primary School Secondary School 0200m Library Reproduced from the Ordnance Idea Store Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Existing Children's Centre Office (c) Crown Copyright London Borough of Area Action Plan Boundary Tower Hamlets LA100019288 W:\Development & Renewal\Planning\Projects\LDF Draft\Mapping\working maps\IoD_SubAreas.mxd 12.06.06

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Open space and water space

3.13 Key public open spaces on the Isle of Dogs include green spaces (parks), hard spaces (squares), and water (and waterside) spaces. The current provision of publicly accessible open space on the Isle of Dogs is 1.2 hectares per 1,000 population. Access to waterside spaces on the Isle of Dogs is excellent but access to green spaces is more limited. In particular, green space is limited in the north of the Isle of Dogs, with the largest concentrations of green spaces (Millwall Park and Mudchute Park) being located in the southern part of the Island.

3.14 In planning for the Isle of Dogs, there is a need to ensure that provision matches need and the expectations of the community. The environmental values of open spaces are also an important consideration, as well as the need to create new and improved linkages and to develop routes between waterside spaces, green spaces and resident and worker populations. A further priority is to better manage existing open spaces to ensure maximum and fair usage by all of the community. Improving safety and prioritising access to the riverside walkways, through environmental enhancements to the dockside areas, will minimise the potential for antisocial behaviour and improve perception of safety.

3.15 Core Policy 30 (Improving the quality and quantity of open spaces) identifies open space as being central to the creation of sustainable communities and it promotes the retention, improvement and addition of more open space as key elements of the Tower Hamlets Spatial Strategy. The Area Action Plan proposes a range of measures to address open space issues. These include improvements which will allow for the more intense use of existing open space, realising opportunities to increase the quantity of publicly accessible open space as part of larger development schemes, maximising the use of the waterside areas as important open spaces, and improving linkages between open spaces.

3.16 Core Policy 37 (Flood alleviation) also identifies flooding as an important factor in planning for the Isle of Dogs. The entire Isle of Dogs falls within a Flood Risk Area, and the Environment Agency have advised that the statutory defence level on the Isle of Dogs is 5.23m Above Ordnance Datum. Ensuring that flood risk is minimised is an important element of creating sustainable communities on the Isle of Dogs.

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Policy IOD5 Public open space 1. The ecological, biodiversity and landscape values of public open spaces will be protected and enhanced.

2. Access to riverside parks and dockside areas will be protected and enhanced.

3. The quality of the transport and movement network will be improved to ensure that access to public open spaces, particularly the larger green spaces located in the southern part of the Isle of Dogs, is convenient, direct and safe.

4. Opportunities to improve and add to the public open space network should be taken advantage of as shown in Figure 12. This will include: a) the better use of existing public open spaces; b) The provision of new public open spaces as part of new developments, including office and residential schemes; c) the provision of a wide range of facilities within open spaces that cater for all of the community, including space for active and passive uses; d) measures which enhance safety and the perception of safety for users; and e) more effective open space management. 5. Public open spaces (existing and new) should be planned in accordance with the guidance outlined in Appendix 1 to ensure that the delivery of open space meets the needs of the Isle of Dogs.

Policy IOD6 Water space 1. The ecological, biodiversity and landscape values of water spaces will be protected and opportunities for wildlife will be enhanced wherever possible.

2. The use of the docks and River Thames for transport is strongly supported.

3. The historical values of the docks and water spaces will be preserved, and opportunities to enhance the interpretive and educational values of the area will be promoted.

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4. New residential uses (C3) will not be supported on any part of the water spaces on the Isle of Dogs.

5. The greater use of the docks for active water-based leisure activities including canoeing, fishing, ecology and sailing will be promoted.

6. Views across the docks should be preserved where they contribute to the openness of the area.

7. Development should be set back from the river and docks to provide access for pedestrians, emergency vehicles and river wall maintenance/construction machinery.

(Note – Uses along the edges of water spaces on the Isle of Dogs are dealt with separately)

Policy IOD7 Flooding 1. The Council will ensure that flood risk is managed in accordance with Government guidance and development which may result in, or be exposed to, an unacceptably high level of risk will not be supported.

2. Green roofs, sustainable urban drainage systems, and other mitigation measures to reduce surface water run off as close to source as possible, will be encouraged.

3. Development that promotes sustainable form, layout and design will be supported to ensure flood minimisation is designed in at the earliest possible stage.

4. Development within Flood Risk Areas should consider the residual risk of flooding, and finished floor levels for all residential accommodation should be above the Statutory Defence Level of the adjacent flood defences.

5. The flood capacity of the docks must be considered as part of any proposal for development within the docks.

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Implementation Policies IOD5/6/7 will be implemented by:

• ensuring that planning approvals for new development accommodate and provide for public open space on site where identified in this policy;

• ensuring that planning approvals for new development which are not required to provide public open space on site are subject to planning obligations for open space where appropriate;

• working with stakeholders to prepare a park master plan for Mudchute Park and Millwall Park to ensure the most effective management of this open space as an asset for the whole of the Isle of Dogs;

• ensuring that planning approvals for new development accommodate and provide for the movement network and transport improvements as identified in Figure 9, and are subject to planning obligations, where appropriate, to ensure easy access to open space assets, and ensure that public access is maintained;

• investment will be sought for open space improvements, including in Millwall Park to allow for increased intensity of use for outdoor sports and leisure, and at Mudchute Park and Islands Gardens to promote their use for informal recreation;

• requiring a flood risk assessment for all applications for development in a Flood Risk Area; and

• working with the Environment Agency and British Waterways to ensure that the water spaces on the Isle of Dogs are planned and managed appropriately.

Monitoring This policy will be monitored by reviewing planning permissions granted on sites/locations identified for open space facilities to ensure that on-site provision has been made.

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Figure 12. Open Spaces and Water Spaces

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Key Existing Public Open Space Riverside Walkway Public Open Space Water Spaces 0200m Area Action Plan Boundary

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Infrastructure, services and waste

3.17 In an area of substantial change like the Isle of Dogs, it is essential to ensure that utilities infrastructure is in place and has adequate capacity. The existing electricity infrastructure is robust, with upgrades of existing sub-stations required in line with the level of new development. The existing gas network infrastructure, along with general routine upgrades, will provide sufficient capacity to support anticipated development. In managing the drainage network, consideration will need to be given to reducing or attenuating surface water discharge, where schemes such as rainwater harvesting, water features with soak-aways, and green roofs will be important elements.

3.18 Managing waste will be important for the Isle of Dogs, with the scale of development and associated population and employment increase to 2016 expected to generate in the region of 5,600 tonnes of waste over and above existing generation rates. Core Strategy 39 (Sustainable Waste Management) seeks to minimise the amount of waste produced and maximise opportunities to recycle and reuse waste. The Borough’s primary waste handling depot is based on the Isle of Dogs at Northumberland Wharf and protecting this facility will be vital.

3.19 Due to the cluster of tall buildings at Canary Wharf, areas to the north suffer from poor TV reception. Large structures can cause widespread disruption to analogue television reception and other telecommunication services due to the physical obstruction or reflection of signals. Digital television signals are far more robust than analogue signals and as viewers change to digital over time, the impacts may be reduced or eliminated. In the interim, it is important to ensure new development to consider potential interference from tall buildings.

3.20 Police, fire and ambulance services and facilities will be important elements of the infrastructure required to serve the Isle of Dogs. The development of the Millwall Fire Station as part of a residential-led development has shown how emergency and essential services can be provided effectively in areas subject to substantial change. Supporting emergency and essential services in their activities will be important in ensuring that there is adequate provision on the Isle of Dogs.

3.21 There is scope within the Isle of Dogs for more Combined Heat and Power Schemes, such as the Barkantine Heat and Power Company, where thermal energy released during the electricity generation process is captured to generate usable heat. This scheme currently serves around 600 dwellings, a swimming pool, a primary school, a nursery and the Barkantine community hall. There is potential for Combined Heat and Power to be incorporated into the Wood Wharf development.

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Policy IOD8 Infrastructure capacity 1. The Council will closely monitor the capacity of key infrastructure essential to the creation of a sustainable community on the Isle of Dogs, to ensure the pace of development corresponds with infrastructure availability. This includes monitoring transport, public open space, health, and education infrastructure and facilities.

2. New development will only be approved where it can be adequately serviced by the available infrastructure or by infrastructure which will be in place prior to the development being occupied. The lead-in times for infrastructure improvements will also be a key consideration.

Policy IOD9 Waste All existing waste facilities on the Isle of Dogs, including Northumberland Wharf, should be safeguarded. Replacement facilities will be required in the event that any facility is lost through redevelopment for other uses. The Council will consider opportunities for more intensive and efficient use of existing facilities and where appropriate, consider opportunities for the expansion of existing facilities onto adjoining sites. The Council will support the development of additional composting facilities on the Isle of Dogs and ensure that all new developments include the provision of suitable accessible waste and recycling storage facilities.

Policy IOD10 Infrastructure and services 1. Applications for development on the Isle of Dogs will be required to ensure that new and/or upgraded infrastructure will be in place to support the development prior to the development being occupied. Local improvements may be required to electricity, gas, water, wastewater and telecommunications infrastructure and services.

2. Applications for tall or large structures will need to satisfy the Council that the potential for interference with television reception and other communications services has been fully taken into account in the siting and design of such developments. Factors such as the height and width of each face of the structure, the material and outside surface finish, and the orientations of the sides of the structure in relation to any local transmitter should be taken into account in any planning application. If it is clear, by the nature of the development, that disruption will be a significant problem, the development may be required to incorporate suitable infrastructure to correct the situation.

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3. The Council will seek to facilitate the improvement and establishment (where necessary) of infrastructure to support the emergency and essential services on the Isle of Dogs.

4. The Council will promote and encourage the use of on-site renewables throughout the Isle of Dogs, in particular the use of Combined Heat and Power at Wood Wharf. Implementation Policies IOD8/9/10 will be implemented by:

• ensuring that planning approvals granted have considered the infrastructure and service implications of the local area and, where required, have made provision for augmentation or the provision of new infrastructure to ensure that new development can be suitably accommodated;

• ensuring that the providers of infrastructure and services are adequately consulted prior to planning approvals being granted, in accordance with the Statement of Community Involvement;

• the Council working closely with the emergency and essential services to ensure infrastructure and services meet the needs of the existing and future Isle of Dogs communities;

• allocating Northumberland Wharf (Site ID3) as a safeguarded wharf and allocating it for waste related uses; and

• using Development Control Policy DEV15 (Waste and recyclables storage) to determine the suitability of sites for new waste management facilities when considering planning applications.

Monitoring This policy will be monitored by ensuring that the level of approved development is kept under review in relation to its outputs (e.g. housing, population, jobs) and its expected timing for being completed. This will then be reviewed according to the infrastructure capacity which is either in place or committed to being in place.

The results of this monitoring will be reported in the Annual Monitoring Report and will inform the consideration of planning applications where it has been identified that infrastructure is not coming on stream in line with approved development and the demand being generated. The Council will also bring forward, through the Local Development Scheme, amendments to the Local Development Framework to review policies and site allocations, where the results of monitoring show that policies are not delivering sufficient infrastructure to meet demand. 50 Tower Hamlets Interim Planning Guidance Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan

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CHAPTER 4 Sub-areas

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A new district centre for the Isle of Dogs

Summary of existing character 4.1 This sub-area contains the ASDA site and is identified as the Crossharbour District Centre. The site is located north of Mudchute Park and there are good public transport links with the Crossharbour Docklands Light Railway station to the west and bus services operating from the site. The ASDA site, located in the centre of the Isle of Dogs, has 100,000 sq.ft of retail floor space and meets the convenience retail needs of the central and southern parts of the Isle of Dogs. There are opportunities to create a strong community node with an improved range of uses and activities.

Future character statement 4.2 Change will be promoted in this sub-area to create a lively community node focused on providing retail and community services to the Isle of Dogs. This will be achieved by promoting change in the town centre to maximise its growth and the development potential of the site. Future development on this site will focus on mixed-uses, including retail, residential, community and leisure uses. This should be supported by enhanced transport linkages to the site, and a radically transformed design and built form which creates an urban environment where people want to spend time. These changes will help create a town centre that is characterised by a mix of uses providing a wide range of goods and services to the community and that the town centre will become a more lively and desirable place to spend time.

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Figure 13. Crossharbour Crossharbour District Centre Diagram

DLR Station Key Link Sensitive Interface Improved Public Transport Interchange Mixed Use Residential Health Services Cluster Existing Public Open Space New Public Open Space Sub-Area Boundary Illustrative Purposes Only Refer to text and site allocations for detail.

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Office (c) Crown Copyright 050m London Borough of Tower Hamlets LA100019288

Residential uses in the Crossharbour District Centre 4.3 The site has the potential to accommodate a significant increase in retail provision and up to 400 new homes. For the purposes of housing density this sub-area is considered to be urban in character, given the existing built form and district centre status. Housing densities should be assessed against the criteria in HSG1 (Determining residential density), and be within the range of 450-700 hr/ha.

Policy IOD11 A new district centre for the Isle of Dogs 1. The Council strongly support the redevelopment of the Crossharbour District Centre for a wide mix of town centre uses that combine to create a strong community hub and a place where people will choose to gather and spend time.

2. A wide range of retail uses will be provided which enhance the role and function of the Crossharbour District Centre.

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3. Community services and uses will form an integral part of the Crossharbour District Centre, and must include the protection and improvement of the existing health care facility (Island Health Centre).

4. Leisure uses, appealing to a broad range of the Isle of Dogs community, will be provided to reinforce the mixed-use focus of the Crossharbour District Centre.

5. Residential uses, which provide for a mix of dwelling and tenure types, will be provided as an integrated element of the Crossharbour District Centre. The design and location of all residential uses must ensure that conflicts with other uses are avoided.

6. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is urban in character.

7. The design and built form of the town centre will be consistent with the principles outlined in Figure 13.

Site allocations 4.4 Site allocations for the Crossharbour District Centre are included in Policy IOD12, and are illustrated in Figure 14.

Policy IOD12 Site allocation in the Crossharbour District Centre The following site, allocated on the Proposals Map, will be developed in line with the preferred uses below. In addition to these uses, other uses supported by policies within the Local Development Framework may also be acceptable.

Size Site Site name Preferred use(s) (ha)

ID9 Crossharbour 4.9 • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) District Centre • Residential (C3)

• Health Centre (D1)

• Assembly & Leisure (D2)

• Public Open Space

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Figure 14. Crossharbour District Centre Development Site Map

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Development Site Sub-Area Boundary

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Northern sub-area

Summary of existing character 4.5 The Northern sub-area is the main focus of commercial development on the Isle of Dogs, and it provides a landmark location for major corporate occupiers that together form a significant business cluster. Beyond major office-based employment, the Northern sub-area also contains the Isle of Dogs Major Centre which is the largest retail centre in Tower Hamlets and also a centre for leisure uses and the evening and night-time economy. The Isle of Dogs Major Centre is a destination retail centre for East London and beyond. There is also a growing amount of residential development within this sub-area.

Future character statement 4.6 By diversifying the range of occupiers, with a continued focus on financial and business services, Canary Wharf and the Northern sub- area will continue to grow as a global financial and business centre. Protecting this function is a key objective for the sub-area and the Council intends to ensure that provision is made for its continued development. The increasing need to accommodate new housing in the Northern sub-area will further diversify this area. Development will maximise the presence of the docks and enhance public access and promote active uses at ground levels. Canary Wharf and the Northern sub-area are well placed to maximise all opportunities arising out of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This presents exciting opportunities with the Olympic Delivery Authority and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games choosing to locate here. A master plan will be prepared to guide development at Wood Wharf.

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Westferry Figure 15. Northern Sub-Area Diagram

Blackwall Poplar

West India Quay

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Canary Wharf Pier

Heron Quays Canary Wharf

Reduction in Building Height Proposed Health Centre

Proposed Crossrail Station Preferred Office Location 0200m River Transport Mixed Use Existing Public Open Space Dockside Activity Focus Illustrative Purposes Only Key Link New Public Open Space Refer to text and site allocations for detail. 1 Canada Square Sensitive Interface Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping Sub-Area Boundary with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Riverside Walkway Office (c) Crown Copyright Area Action Plan Boundary London Borough of Tower Hamlets LA100019288

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Employment uses in the Northern sub-area 4.7 The Canary Wharf Estate is currently at the centre of employment uses on the Isle of Dogs, and is home to 1.3 million sqm of office and retail floor space. National Planning Policy and the London Plan place a strong emphasis on growing London’s role as a world financial and business centre, and the Isle of Dogs will need to support these directions by providing for the continued development and expansion of employment uses in the Northern sub-area. It is anticipated that up to 969,697 sqm of office floor space will be provided over the plan period and beyond, which will result in the need to develop large- scale employment uses beyond the existing Canary Wharf Estate boundaries.

4.8 The Council will facilitate this by identifying key locations very close to the Canary Wharf Estate (defined by the Isle of Dogs Major Centre boundary) for employment uses. Core Policy 8 (Tower Hamlets’ global financial and business centre and the Central Activities Zone) identifies the Isle of Dogs Major Centre as a Preferred Office Location. This seeks to ensure that the Northern sub-area continues to cater for, and be attractive to, major corporate occupiers consistent with the area’s strategic role and supporting the economic role of London. Further opportunities also exist outside of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre for substantial employment uses. Employment uses should be developed in these locations outside the Centre as part of mixed-used developments (see also Policy IOD14).

Policy IOD13 Employment uses in the Northern sub-area 1. High-density office-based employment uses will be promoted within the Preferred Office Location as defined by the Isle of Dogs Major Centre on the Proposals Map. Employment uses in this area should contribute to the ongoing formation of a global and financial business centre.

2. Employment uses which support the development of a global and financial business centre will be promoted in other areas of the Northern sub-area as an integral part of mixed-use developments.

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Residential uses in the Northern sub-area 4.9 The Northern sub-area will primarily serve an employment function, and the Council will protect the area defined by the Isle of Dogs Major Centre for non-residential uses only. The Council, in doing this, is making a specific exception to the provisions of the London Plan (in particular Policy 3B.4 which seeks a mix of uses, including housing, where increases in office floorspace are proposed) on the basis that the overriding strategic direction of the Northern sub-area is to protect and provide for significant employment uses and globally competitive businesses.

4.10 Outside of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre, opportunity does exist to provide residential uses as part of mixed-use developments, and the Council expects that up to 2,746 new homes can be provided. This will make a substantial contribution to meeting housing need on the Isle of Dogs and relieve some pressure for new housing in other locations. It will also facilitate the creation of vibrant and active mixed-use areas.

4.11 For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is considered to be central in character, given the existing built form and proximity to the Isle of Dogs Major Centre. Housing densities should be assessed against the criteria in HSG1 (Determining residential density), and be within the range of 650-1100 hr/ha.

4.12 The mix of housing should include a range of dwellings, generally in accordance with HSG2 (Housing mix). Due to the employment-led focus, mix of uses and patterns of taller built form, the provision of larger family housing (5 and 6 bedroom dwellings) may not be achievable on smaller sites. On sites proposing fewer larger family dwellings, the Council will seek a larger proportion of 3-bedroom and some 4-bedroom dwellings.

Policy IOD14 Residential uses in the Northern sub-area 1. Residential uses will not be supported within the area defined as the Isle of Dogs Major Centre.

2. Residential uses will be promoted outside of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre where they are provided as part of mixed-use schemes which include employment uses.

3. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is central in character.

4. Residential development should provide for a variety of housing sizes and types. It is expected that larger family houses are capable of being provided on the eastern edge of this sub-area adjoining existing housing.

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Retail and leisure uses in the Northern sub-area 4.13 The Isle of Dogs Major Centre is the largest town centre in Tower Hamlets and contains (in 2005) 19,300 sqm retail floor space and an additional 31,220 sqm of service floor space. The town centre serves a substantial weekday worker population, and this is complemented by its attraction as a weekend shopping destination for an area well beyond Tower Hamlets.

4.14 Core Policy 16 (Vitality and viability of town centres) identifies this location as a major centre and it is important that provision is made for the continued development and growth of the town centre role, to serve the worker and resident population. This sub-area also contains a substantial number of leisure uses, including restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs. These retail and leisure uses add vitality and vibrancy to the public realm and help create mixed-use areas that can be accessed by all of the community. It is important that the retail and leisure sector of the Isle of Dogs economy is allowed to grow and prosper.

Policy IOD15 Retail and leisure uses in the Northern sub-area 1. The Isle of Dogs Major Centre will be the focus for new retail and leisure uses in order to protect and enhance the major town centre status of the area.

2. Retail uses may be appropriate in areas outside of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre where they help to create vibrant mixed-use areas. The extent of provision in these areas must not compromise the viability and vitality of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre, and should be primarily focused on serving the needs of the immediate residential and worker populations.

3. Leisure uses will be encouraged throughout the Northern sub- area as part of mixed-use developments.

4. Tourism uses, and in particular the development of business tourism, will be promoted within and around Canary Wharf. This will ensure that Canary Wharf and the Northern sub-area are well placed to maximise all opportunities arising out of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and takes account of this being the chosen location for the Olympic Delivery Authority and the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

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Design and built form in the Northern sub-area 4.15 Development and management of the Northern sub-area in order to create spaces and places which are useable and welcoming for all of the community is a key objective of the Council. Part of this will include the creation of a strong network of pedestrian routes through the area, the creation of vibrant and active walkways, and ensuring new development contributes to maximising the waterside/dockside location. Preserving the heritage assets of the area is also important.

4.16 In relation to building heights, tall buildings are already a feature of the Northern sub-area and the opportunity exists for further tall buildings to accommodate future expansion of employment uses in this area and also to reinforce the role of the area as a key financial and business service centre. The remainder of the Isle of Dogs comprises generally mid to low-rise development, which in part helps to provide the setting for the dramatic height of the Canary Wharf towers. The dominance of the Northern sub-area on the skyline over other areas on the Island should be maintained.

Policy IOD16 Design and built form in the Northern sub-area 1. Development will contribute to the protection, enhancement and creation of pedestrian links including: a) east-west links connecting the River Thames to Wood Wharf; b) links connecting the Northern sub-area to the communities north of Aspen Way; c) links connecting the Northern sub-area to the areas to the south of Canary Wharf; and d) publicly accessible walkways along all waterfront and dockside areas. 2. New retail and leisure uses should, where possible, contribute to the creation of a surface level focus in the Northern sub-area, extending from the Canary Riverside through the Canary Wharf Estate and into Wood Wharf. This should seek to create active frontages and a vibrant streetscape.

3. Leisure uses are encouraged to locate in waterside locations where they can capitalise on the unique setting of the area and bring activity to the dockside pedestrian routes.

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4. Development should ensure it protects and enhances the heritage assets found in the Northern sub-area. Any dock-related heritage linking the area to its historical use should be appropriately addressed as part of new development.

5. The Northern sub-area will continue to be a location for tall buildings and will form a cluster of the tallest buildings found on the Isle of Dogs. New tall buildings should help to consolidate this cluster and provide new landmarks consistent with the national and international role and function of the area.

6. Building heights will respect and complement the dominance of One Canada Square. Heights should be progressively reduced from this central landmark through to the periphery of the Northern sub-area. Building heights in locations close to established residential areas should be based on the provision of an effective transition between established buildings and new buildings.

Site allocations 4.17 Site allocations for the Northern sub-area are included in Policy IOD17, and are illustrated in Figure 16.

Policy IOD17 Site allocations in the Northern sub-area The following sites, allocated on the Proposals Map, will be developed in line with the preferred uses below. In addition to these uses, other uses supported by policies within the Local Development Framework may also be acceptable.

Size Site Site name Preferred use(s) (ha) ID1* North Quay 2.12 • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) • Public Open Space

ID2 Billingsgate 5.72 Western Part of Site Market • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) • Public Open Space Eastern Part of Site • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1, B8) • Public Open Space 64 Tower Hamlets Interim Planning Guidance Isle of Dogs Area Action Plan

ID5 Wood Wharf 7.27 Western Part of Site • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) • Public Open Space Eastern Part of Site • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1, B8) • Public Open Space

ID12 Heron Quay 0.65 • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)

ID32* Columbus 0.32 • Employment (B1) Tower • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)

ID38* Canary 1.99 • Employment (B1) Riverside • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5) • Public Open Space D50 15 Canada 0.72 • Employment (B1) Square • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)

ID51 5 Churchill 0.26 • Employment (B1) Place • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)

ID52 10 & 20 0.45 • Employment (B1) Churchill Place • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)

ID57* 1 Park Place 0.20 • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A1, A2, A3, A4, A5)

ID58 Trafalgar Way 0.43 • Residential (C3) (McDonald’s • Employment (B1) Site)

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Figure 16. Northern Sub-Area Development Sites Map

ID32 ID58 ID1 ID2

ID50 ID57

ID51 ID38 ID52 ID12

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Central sub-area

Summary of existing character 4.18 The Central sub-area is an area of transition between the substantial employment-based development found in the Northern sub-area, to the more low-rise, residential nature of the southern part of the Island. It is also emerging as a key location for change in Tower Hamlets, as largely underused employment sites developed in the first wave of docklands development come forward for redevelopment. This sub-area incorporates South Quay (to the north of Marsh Wall), the Millennium Quarter, and the area around the now disused London Arena. It is divided by Millwall Inner Dock, with the more traditional residential areas of the Isle of Dogs located to the east and west.

Future character statement 4.19 The Central sub-area will be a vibrant mixed-use area, balancing significant demand for new housing with the need to create employment opportunities for all. Opportunities exist to improve access to the dock areas and create lively outside areas. Architecture and public realm improvements will be of a high quality, with new open spaces easily accessible and integrated with residential development. In particular, development will integrate and engage to reduce the isolation of residential communities. There will be an emphasis on providing family homes in this sub-area. A master plan will be prepared to guide development in the Millennium Quarter and a development brief will be prepared to guide development at the Westferry Printworks site.

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Figure 17. Central Sub-Area Diagram

South Quay

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Relocated South Quay Station DLR Stations Proposed Primary School Crossharbour Reduction in Building Height Key Link Sensitive Interface Riverside Walkway Community Use Mixed Use Employment Led Mixed Use

Residential Illustrative Purposes Only Existing Public Open Space Refer to text and site allocations for detail. New Public Open Space Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping Sub-Area Boundary with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Office (c) Crown Copyright Area Action Plan Boundary London Borough of Tower Hamlets LA100019288

Employment uses in the Central sub-area 4.20 The Northern sub-area supports a significant strategic employment function focused mainly on large- scale, high-quality corporate offices. It is important and necessary however, that other employment spaces be created, not only to support this function, but also to support the creation of a diverse local economy which provides a wide range of business space, including space for small and medium sized enterprises.

4.21 To manage employment space in the Central sub-area, it is considered that areas in closest proximity to Canary Wharf are capable of providing substantial employment uses which support the corporate employment uses focused on Canary Wharf. In addition, support uses such as hotels also require a location close to Canary Wharf, and could be provided in addition to employment uses in these areas.

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4.22 Other areas in the Central sub-area with high levels of public transport accessibility are also capable of providing employment uses, although such uses may not viably contain large-scale corporate office uses or support uses. The focus should be directed to providing employment space which can be taken up by a wide range of businesses, including small and medium sized enterprises. It will be important to consider the type of floor space such businesses may require, to ensure the employment space created is fit-for-purpose and flexible and robust.

4.23 Beyond areas close to Canary Wharf and areas with high levels of public transport accessibility, employment uses as part of mixed-use schemes should be maximised in order to increase the overall supply of a diverse range of employment space, and also to animate the pedestrian routes found throughout the sub-area.

4.24 In terms of providing employment uses in the Central sub-area, the Council considers that approximately 191,142 sqm of office floor space could be created, making a significant contribution to the Tower Hamlets economy.

Policy IOD18 Employment uses in the Central sub-area 1. Areas to the north of Marsh Wall (in close proximity to Canary Wharf) should provide employment uses which support the formation of a global and financial business centre on the Isle of Dogs. Such employment uses should be provided as part of integrated mixed-use developments that: a) should include B1 uses as a dominant element of the overall scheme; b) may include, in addition to B1 uses, hotel (C1) uses and serviced apartments (sui generis); and c) may include, in addition to B1 uses, residential uses (C3), where they are provided as part of a scheme where non- residential uses are dominant. 2. In areas to the south of Marsh Wall, with high levels of public transport accessibility, the Council will support a diverse range of employment uses, including employment space suitable for small and medium enterprises. Such uses should be provided as part of mixed-use developments.

3. In all other areas, opportunities for employment uses should be maximised, having regard to the creation of mixed-use developments, the need to animate the docksides and key pedestrian linkages, access to the transport network, and the demand for employment space.

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Residential uses in the Central sub-area 4.25 The Central sub-area is capable of accommodating a substantial amount of new housing. Such new housing will be suitable throughout the sub-area where it is consistent with the provision of employment uses in accordance with Policy IOD18. It is expected that in the order of 7,066 new homes can be provided, and these should come forward as part of well integrated mixed-use development.

4.26 For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is considered to be central in character, given the existing built form and proximity to the Isle of Dogs Major Centre. Housing densities should be assessed against the criteria in HSG1 (Determining residential density), and be within the range of 650-1100 hr/ha.

4.27 The mix of housing should include a range of dwellings, generally in accordance with HSG2 (Housing mix). A mix of housing types, including flats and terrace-style housing, will be sought on sites greater than 2 hectares.

Policy IOD19 Residential uses in the Central sub-area Residential uses will be promoted throughout the sub-area as part of mixed-use developments. The extent of residential uses as part of any development scheme will have regard to the type and extent of employment uses which should be provided in accordance with Policy IOD18, and the type and extent of retail and leisure uses which should be provided in accordance with Policy IOD20. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is central in character. It is expected that larger family houses are capable of being provided throughout the sub-area.

Retail and leisure uses in the Central sub-area 4.28 The Central sub-area is located between the Isle of Dogs Major Centre and the Crossharbour District Centre. It is not anticipated that significant retail development will occur, beyond that required to serve the existing and new communities within the area, as well as passing trade. However, the key to creating a vibrant area will be a diverse mix of uses that include, along with homes and employment space, eating and drinking establishments, small workshops, arts and cultural centres, community facilities and sports facilities. This mix of uses should also ensure that active frontages to buildings and the docks are created.

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Policy IOD20Retail and leisure uses in the Central sub-area 1. Limited retail uses may be appropriate where they help create vibrant mixed-use areas. The extent of provision in these areas must not compromise the viability and vitality of the Isle of Dogs Major Centre or the Crossharbour District Centre, and should be primarily focused on serving the needs of the immediate resident and worker communities.

2. Leisure uses, galleries, and other non-retail facilities are strongly encouraged to locate throughout the Central sub-area in order to animate the docks and other key movement networks, and to contribute to the creation of a vibrant, mixed-use area.

Design and built form in the Central sub-area 4.29 The design and built form of the Central sub-area is heavily influenced by its surroundings and surrounding sub-areas. The built form of the area needs to respond to the varying contexts, including the adjoining tall building cluster at Canary Wharf and the more established residential areas in the Southern sub-area.

Policy IOD21Design and built form in the Central sub-area 1. The Central sub-area will contain a mix of building heights that do not compete with the cluster of tall buildings in the Northern sub- area. In general, building heights will be higher in the north of the sub-area and reduce in height towards the southern parts. Building heights in locations close to established residential areas should be based on the provision of an effective transition between established buildings and new buildings.

2. The building heights of new development must consider and respond to the close proximity of established residential areas nearby.

Site allocations in the Central sub-area 4.30 Site allocations for the Central sub-area are included in Policy IOD22, and are illustrated in Figure 18.

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Policy IOD22Site allocations in the Central sub-area The following sites, allocated on the Proposals Map, will be developed in line with the preferred uses below. In addition to these uses, other uses supported by policies within the Local Development Framework may also be acceptable.

Size Site Site name Preferred use(s) (Ha) ID6 Westferry 5.46 • Residential (C3) Printworks • Primary School (D1) • Public Open Space • Employment (B1, B2) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID7 South East Corner 1.44 • Residential (C3) of Marsh Wall and • Employment (B1) Limeharbour • Public Open Space (Skylines Harbour)

ID8 Jack Dash House 0.26 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1)

ID11* London Arena 2.50 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID13 South Quay Plaza 1.15 • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID14 3 Millharbour 1.28 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID19* Arrowhead Quay 0.55 • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID20* 2 Millharbour 1.15 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID21 Glengall Bridge 0.89 • Residential (C3) West • Public Open Space

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Size Site Site name Preferred use(s) (Ha) ID22a* 63 - 69 Manilla 0.11 • Residential (C3) Street • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID22b 50 Marsh Wall 0.13 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID22c 54 Marsh Wall 0.17 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID22d 56 - 58 Marsh 0.17 • Residential (C3) Wall • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID22e 4 Mastmaker 0.64 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID22f Mastmaker Court 0.95 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID23 47 Millharbour 0.37 • Residential (C3) ID25* 22 Marsh Wall 0.9 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID26 15 Westferry Road 0.27 • Residential (C3) (City Pride Public • Employment (B1) House) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID27 Cuba / Tobago / 1.09 • Residential (C3) Manilla • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space ID28 Greenwich View 2.20 • Residential (C3) • Public Open Space ID33* Lanterns Court 1.22 • Residential (C3)

ID34* 20 Millharbour 1.72 • Residential (C3) (Indescon Court) • Public Open Space ID35* 31 - 39 0.52 • Residential (C3) Millharbour • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

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Size Site Site name Preferred use(s) (Ha)

ID37* 3 Limeharbour 0.50 • Residential (C3)

4 & 5 South Quay • Employment (B1) ID39 0.55 Square • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

1-3 South Quay • Employment (B1) ID41* 0.51 Square • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID42* 1 Millharbour 0.70 • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID43 6, 7, 8 South 1.31 • Residential (C3) Quay Square • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID44 45 Millharbour 0.49 • Residential (C3) ID45 Thames Quay 1.45 • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID46 Marsh Wall West 2.26 Western Part of Site • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) Eastern Part of Site • Residential (C3) • Employment (B1) • Public Open Space • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4) ID47 Harbour 2.67 • Residential (C3) Exchange Square • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID48 Admirals Way 0.99 • Employment (B1) • Retail & Leisure (A2, A3, A4)

ID53* Mooring in South 0.93 • Hotel (C1) Dock

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Figure 18. Central Sub-Area Development Sites Map

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ID25 ID19 ID41ID39 ID48 ID53

ID27 ID13 ID45 ID46 ID22e ID8 ID22a ID43 ID42 ID22b ID22f ID22c ID20 ID7 ID22d ID14 ID47 ID34 ID35 ID37 ID33 ID44 ID11 ID23 ID21

ID6 ID28

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East India South sub-area

Summary of existing character 4.31 The East India South sub-area is located in the north-eastern part of the Isle of Dogs. Being located in close proximity to Canary Wharf, and with good linkages to the wider area provided by two Docklands Light Railway stations, means that this area is well connected to the rest of the Borough and beyond. Residential development has become the dominant land use.

Future character statement 4.32 It is expected that further residential development will continue, particularly as existing planning approvals for new residential development are implemented. Opportunities to provide employment space in the sub-area, while limited, should be taken advantage of as part of residential-led schemes, particularly on the larger development sites. The East India South sub-area offers an opportunity to provide a variety of spaces of approximately 1,000 sqm for small and medium sized businesses, particularly owing to the area’s good access to the transport network. The scale of future development will be significant, and should aim to integrate with existing development and contribute to improvements to public open space and riverside access. Supporting infrastructure and services will be provided to meet the needs of the local population. Aspen Way presents a physical challenge to access and community integration, improvements to the public realm should address this. A master plan will be prepared to guide development in this area.

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Safeguarded Wharf Figure 19. East India South Sub-Area Diagram DLR Stations Buffer Key Link Riverside Walkway DLR 3 Car Upgrade East India Mixed Use Residential Existing Public Open Space New Public Open Space Sub-Area Boundary Blackwall Area Action Plan Boundary

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Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Office (c) Crown Copyright London Borough of Tower Hamlets LA100019288

Northumberland wharf facility 4.33 The East India South sub-area contains the Northumberland Wharf facility which is safeguarded by the Secretary of State to ensure its on- going use for wharf-related activities. This wharf functions as a civic amenity site and transfer station through which waste from Tower Hamlets is containerised, loaded onto barges and transported to landfill sites down river. The on-going use of this site for wharf-related uses has been accommodated in the Area Action Plan.

Housing in the East India South sub-area 4.34 It is expected that the East India South sub-area can accommodate up to 1,287 additional homes. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is considered to be central in character, given the existing built form and proximity to the Isle of Dogs Major Centre. Housing densities should be assessed against the criteria in HSG1 (Determining residential density), and be within the range of 650- 1100 hr/ha. The mix of housing should include a range of dwellings, generally in accordance with HSG2 (Housing mix). A mix of housing types, including flats and terrace-style housing, will be sought on sites greater than 2 hectares.

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Policy IOD23East India South sub-area 1. The East India South sub-area will continue to be promoted as a residential area capable of accommodating significant new residential development. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is central in character. It is expected that larger family houses are capable of being provided throughout the sub-area.

2. Employment uses will be encouraged as part of residential-led developments and the provision of a wide variety of small and medium sized business space will be promoted.

3. Retail uses will only be supported where they form part of residential-led developments and where they are of a scale and kind intended primarily to serve the needs of the local resident population. They should be sited in order to assist in the creation of active frontages.

4. The Northumberland Wharf will be protected for ongoing wharf and waste related uses consistent with its Safeguarded Wharf status.

5. Leisure uses will be supported where they assist in the creation of active ground floor frontages as part of residential-led developments.

6. Movement will be enhanced within and around the sub-area through: a) providing east-west cycle links; b) providing a publicly accessible riverside walkway; and c) enhancing linkages to the north of Aspen Way.

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Site allocations in the East India South sub-area 4.35 Site allocations for the East India South sub-area are included in Policy IOD24, and are illustrated in Figure 20.

Policy IOD24 Site allocations in East India South sub-area The following sites, allocated on the Proposals Map, will be developed in line with the preferred uses below. In addition to these uses, other uses supported by policies within the Local Development Framework may also be acceptable.

Ref Site Size (ha) Preferred Use(s)

ID3 Northumberland 0.89 Employment (B8) Wharf (Yabsley Street) Note: - This site is a Safeguarded Wharf.

ID16 1 Paul Julius Close 1.96 • Residential (C3) (Reuters / • Employment (B1) Blackwall Yard) • Public Open Space

ID18 Prestons Road Site 0.32 • Residential (C3) D (South East Junction of Prestons Road and Yabsley Street)

ID36* Phase 2, Electron 0.56 • Residential (C3) Building, Aspen Way

(Sites marked (*) have valid planning permissions as at July 2006)

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Figure 20. East India South Sub-Area Development Site Development Sites Map Sub-Area Boundary Area Action Plan Boundary

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ID18 ID3

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Southern sub-area

Summary of existing character 4.36 The Southern sub-area is the U-shaped area at the south of the Isle of Dogs and includes a significant stretch of the Thames Path. It comprises mainly residential type housing development typically found in many parts of London, and it is predominantly the traditional neighbourhoods which existed prior to the redevelopment of the docks. More recently, parts of this sub-area have been subjected to significant new development such as the area along the northern part of Westferry Road. The area also contains Mudchute Park/Millwall Park which is a large contiguous parcel of public open space which serves the whole of the Island.

Future character statement 4.37 The residential nature of this sub-area is expected to continue, and whilst there are some sites which will come forward for development over the plan period, it is not expected that substantial change will occur to the predominant built forms which currently exist. Improvements to existing housing estates will be an important priority. The rich green resource of Mudchute and Millwall parks provides an opportunity to create a recreation destination for the Isle of Dogs and beyond. Opportunities also exist for opening up access to the Thames Path, creating a continuous riverside path.

Housing in the Southern sub-area 4.38 The Southern sub-area has the potential to accommodate up to 343 new homes. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is considered to be urban in character, given the existing built form. Housing densities should be assessed against the criteria in HSG1 (Determining residential density), and be within the range of 200-700 hr/ha. The mix of housing should include a range of dwellings, generally in accordance with HSG2 (Housing mix).

4.39 The Southern sub-area contains a number of neighbourhood centres and local shopping parades. These play an important role in meeting the needs of the local community and should be preserved.

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Expanded / Improved Health Centre Figure 21. Southern Sub-Area Diagram

Key Link Riverside Walkway

Residential Estate Improvement Area Existing Public Open Space New Public Open Space

Sub-Area Boundary Area Action Plan Boundary

Crossharbour

Mudchute

0400m Island Gardens

Illustrative Purposes Only Refer to text and Site Allocations for detail Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey mapping with the permission of Her Majesty's Stationary Office (c) Crown Copyright London Borough of Tower Hamlets LA100019288

Policy IOD25Southern sub-area 1. The Isle of Dogs Southern sub-area will be a location where the environment and the quality of housing will be improved, with new housing being developed on a scale and form that protects and enhances the residential characteristics of this area.

2. The Barkantine, Samuda and Billson Estates are designated as Estate Improvement Areas and will be a focus for the co-ordinated efforts of the Council and other agencies to improve housing and living conditions on these estates.

3. Residential development should provide for a variety of housing sizes and types, including a substantial proportion which provides larger family housing. For the purposes of determining housing density, this sub-area is urban in character.

4. Smaller neighbourhood and local centres, including local shopping parades, will be protected where appropriate from changes of use.

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Site allocations in the Southern sub-area 4.40 Site allocations for the Southern sub-area are included in Policy IOD26, and are illustrated in Figure 22.

Policy IOD26 Site allocations in Southern sub-area The following sites, allocated on the Proposals Map, will be developed in line with the preferred uses below. In addition to these uses, other uses supported by policies within the Local Development Framework may also be acceptable.

Ref Site Size (Ha) Preferred Use(s) ID4 Klein’s Wharf 0.72 • Residential (C3)

•Public Open Space

ID10 443 - 451 1.32 • Residential (C3) Westferry Road • Public Open Space

ID15 397-411 0.80 • Residential (C3) Westferry Road • Public Open Space

ID17 Vanguard 0.52 • Residential (C3) Wharf, • Public Open Space Westferry Road

(Sites marked (*) have valid planning permissions as at July 2006)

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Figure 22. Southern Sub-Area Development Sites Map Development Site Sub-Area Boundary Area Action Plan Boundary

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ID15 ID10

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Planning obligations 5.1 Creating sustainable communities on the Isle of Dogs will not be possible without fully capitalising on the significant inward investment and ensuring that everyone is able to share in the prosperity this will bring. Planning obligations, and the requirement for developments to contribute to important infrastructure and services, is a key part of implementing the Area Action Plan. This is reinforced in Policy IMP1 (Planning obligation).

5.2 In some cases, the Council will formally identify the scope and range of development contributions for particular areas as part of Supplementary Planning Documents (including master plans, development briefs and contributions frameworks). These will specify how developers will be expected to contribute towards infrastructure improvements. In addition to Supplementary Planning Documents, and in instances where such guidance is not otherwise available, each development will be expected to respond positively to the policy framework outlined in the Area Action Plan, having regard to the scale and type of development which comes forward for development.

Phasing 5.3 The development planned for as part of this Area Action Plan is expected to come forward over the period up to 2016, and in some cases beyond this. The timing of development will be determined by the market which exists at any given time for various uses and activities, which, particularly in relation to employment space, is quite variable and cyclical. The intentions of landowners and their general aspirations for their holdings will also impact on it when development occurs.

5.4 More important than when individual development comes forward is the overall extent of development, and the need to ensure that infrastructure and services are in place to support it. Policy IOD8 (Infrastructure capacity) makes clear the Council policy that development will only be supported where sufficient infrastructure is in place, or commitments are in place for its provision prior to development coming on stream. The Council will monitor the extent of development to ensure this policy is implemented, and the Annual Monitoring Report will be an important tool for managing the balance between development and infrastructure.

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Supplementary Planning Documents 5.5 A key tool for implementing this Area Action Plan, as outlined throughout the document, are Supplementary Planning Documents. These will be developed to support the detailed implementation of specific elements of the proposals, including key areas of change and planning obligations. The Local Development Scheme, which forms part of the Local Development Framework, will identify what Supplementary Planning Documents exist and apply to the Isle of Dogs as well as those to be prepared in the future. These may take the form of master plans, development briefs or design codes. These will define specifically how developers will be expected to contribute towards infrastructure improvements and urban design.

5.6 Development briefs will be prepared for the Crossharbour District Centre and the Westferry Printworks site, and master plans will be prepared for Aspen Way, Mudchute Park and Millwall Park, the Millennium Quarter and Wood Wharf.

Implementation 5.7 The Implementation Diagram (Figure 23) outlines key projects. It should be used for indicative purposes only, its purpose being to highlight the key delivery projects that need to come forward to ensure the vision for Isle of Dogs is achieved. This does not preclude additional projects being implemented.

Monitoring 5.8 The results of monitoring which arise out of this Area Action Plan, and all documents which form part of the Local Development Framework, will be reported as part of Annual Monitoring Report. The Annual Monitoring Report should be read alongside this Area Action Plan to help inform the public as to the progress in its implementation and the success (or otherwise) of the policies contained within it.

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Figure 23. Implementation Diagram Aspen Way Master Plan

Wood Wharf Master Plan

Millenium Quarter Master Plan

South Quay

Crossharbour District Centre Development Brief

Mudchute / Millwall Park Master Plan

Westferry Printworks Development Brief

KEY PROJECTS Proposed Crossrail Station Crossrail Combined Heat and Power Project DLR 3 Car Upgrade Relocated DLR Station Upgraded Jubilee Line 0400m Bridge Link Proposed Primary School Master Plan Area Illustrative Purposes Only Expanded / Improved Health Centre Refer to text and Development Brief Area site allocations for detail. Proposed Health Centre Environmental Improvement Corridor Reproduced from the Ordnance Riverside Walkway Survey mapping with the permission Green Space of Her Majesty's Stationary Office (c) Crown Copyright Area Action Plan Boundary London Borough of Tower Hamlets

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Appendix 1

Guidance and delivery of public open space (see Policy IOD5) The table below identifies the following:

• Larger Public Open Spaces already existing on the Isle of Dogs, and how they are to be better managed

• Approximately how much publicly accessible open space should be provided on individual sites as they come forward for development

• The delivery mechanisms which will be used to ensure open space is actually provided.

Ref Name Site Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ size space size implementation/delivery

001 Millwall Park 8.75ha Existing Protect and enhance the nature conservation values of this green space

This large open space resource to serve the whole of the Isle of Dogs

• Need to balance competing uses and needs of users

• Consider management techniques which facilitate increased intensity of use

• A master plan will be prepared and implemented by the Council in partnership with the Isle of Dogs community and key users of this open space.

034 St. Johns Park 0.95ha Existing Support the existing use and development of this open space.

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Ref Name Site Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ size space size implementation/delivery

039 Sir John 2.18ha Existing • A master plan will be prepared McDougal and implemented by the Gardens Council in partnership with the Isle of Dogs community and key users of this open space. Community safety issues will be considered.

076 Island 1.25ha Existing • Support the existing use and Gardens development of this open space

140 Mudchute 13.13ha Existing • Protect and enhance the nature City Farm conservation values of this green space.

• A master plan will be prepared and implemented by the Council in partnership with the Isle of Dogs community and key users of this open space.

149 Millwall 0.24ha Existing • Review the potential to develop Outer Dock the slipway for open space Slipway purposes.

100 Mast House 0.34ha Existing • Protect the variety of Terrace Play experiences which can be Area / St undertaken in this open space Andrews Wharf Youth • Increase the level of passive Project surveillance available into this open space.

146 Great Eastern 0.41ha Existing • Support the existing use and Slipway development of this open space.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID1 North 2.12ha 0.5ha Proposed • Targeted at worker Quay (25%) population • Some green spaces should be provided • Orientated to docks and pedestrian links through the site from the north and south • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID1 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID2 Billingsgate 5.72ha 2ha Proposed • Targeted at residential Market (35%) population, but multiple use with worker population • At least one large contiguous green space should be provided suitable for active usage • Orientate open space to waterways • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID2 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID4 Klein’s 0.72ha 0.15ha Proposed • Provision should be provided Wharf (20%) adjoining the River Thames and the Thames Path, and except for the path itself green space should be provided • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID4 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner. ID5 Wood 7.27ha 2.5ha Proposed • At least one large contiguous Wharf (35%) green space should be provided which primarily serves the green space needs of the proposed residential population. This should be large enough to cater for a range of experiences within the open space from passive to active • Other spaces can be orientated to the docks and provision along key pedestrian route. • This open space will be delivered through the Wood Wharf Master Plan, by allocating Site ID5 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner. ID6 Westferry 5.46h 1.5ha Proposed • Open space should be Printworks (Minus (35% based on concentrated in one contiguous School site area minus green space and should be able Site – school site) to cater for a range of experiences 4.26ha) within the open space from passive to active • Consider the potential to combine open space adjoining the Leisure Centre to the north • Other spaces can be orientated to the docks and provision along key pedestrian routes • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID6 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID7 Sky Lines 1.44ha 0.29ha Proposed • Some green spaces should Harbour (20%) be provided • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID7 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID9 Crossharbour 4.9ha 1.7ha Proposed • Open space should be District Centre (35%) concentrated in one contiguous green space and should be able to cater for a range of experiences within the open space from passive to active • Consider linkages to existing open spaces to the south • This open space will be delivered through the Isle of Dogs District Town Centre Supplementary Planning Document, by allocating Site ID9 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner. ID10 443 - 451 1.32ha 0.25ha Proposed • Some green spaces should Westferry (20%) be provided Road • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID10 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID11 London 2.50ha 0.61ha Proposed • Some green spaces should be Arena (25%) provided • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID11 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID13 South Quay 1.15ha 0.23ha Proposed • Some green spaces should be Plaza (20%) provided • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID13 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID14 3 1.28ha 0.48ha Proposed • Provision of key east-west link Millharbour (40%) or as per through the Central Sub-Area (Millwall Master Plan, linking in with open site ID34 Point) whichever is • Open space to be orientated to greater the docks (water’s edge) and provide opportunity for relaxation, movement through the area, and as a setting for temporary gatherings, performances and exhibitions. • Should be a minimum of 50 metres wide • This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID14 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID15 397-411 0.80ha 0.16ha Proposed • Some green spaces should Westferry (20%) be provided Road • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID15 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID16 1 Paul Julius 1.96ha 0.4ha Proposed • Some green spaces should Close (Reuters (20%) be provided / Blackwall • Open space should be Yard) concentrated in one contiguous area • Orientate to River Thames frontage • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID16 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID17 Westferry 0.52ha 0.1ha Proposed • Open space which Road (20%) incorporates the Thames Path and sited along the River Thames. • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID17 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID20 2 1.15ha 0.23ha Proposed • Forms a focal point and the Millharbour (20%) or as per front door to this area and Master Plan, its commercial focus, with whichever is mixed uses encouraged to greater. locate around the perimeter and offering a place to gather, sit out at lunch or in the evenings, and a place for public art, with some green spaces being provided • Should be approximately 60 metres by 60 metres in size, with the east-west links to the plaza being a minimum of 20 metres wide • Orientated to pedestrian links through the site and linking in with open space on Site ID43 • This open space will be delivered by allocating Site ID20 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner. ID21 Glengall 0.89ha 0.18ha Proposed • Orientate open space to Bridge West (20%) or as per docks Master Plan, • Some green space should be whichever is provided greater. • This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID21 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID22e 4 Mastmaker 0.64ha 0.12ha Proposed • A gateway to the area (20%)or as per from Alpha Grove and Master Plan, forming a key east-west whichever is connection, this space is greater. formed by the expansion of the existing children’s play space, and should be planned so as to become a focus for family play and gathering •This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID22e for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID22f Mastmaker 0.95ha 0.19ha Proposed • A gateway to the area Court (20%) or as per from Alpha Grove and Master Plan, forming a key east-west whichever is connection, this space is greater. formed by the expansion of the existing children’s play space, and should be planned so as to become a focus for family play and gathering • This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID22f for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID27 Cuba / 1.09ha 0.21ha Proposed • This open space will be delivered Tobago / (20%) by allocating Site ID27 for open Manilla space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner ID28 Greenwich 2.20ha 0.55ha Proposed • Orientate open space to docks View (25%) as part of dockside promenade • Some green space should be provided • This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID28 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

ID34 20 1.72ha 0.34ha Proposed • Provision of key east-west link Millharbour (20%) or as per through the Central sub-area (Lighterman’s Master Plan, linking with open space on Gardens) whichever is Site ID14 greater. • Will have a softer (green) character, and will be spacious and include some formal planting along with lawns for people to sit on • Minimum width of 50 metres, but potentially larger, subject to adjoining building heights • This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID34 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

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Ref Name Site size Minimum open Status Strategic directions/ space size implementation/delivery

ID38 Canary 1.99ha 0.4ha Proposed • Orientate open space to Riverside (20%) river as part of riverside walkway • Some green space should be provided

ID43 6, 7, 8 South 1.31ha 0.4ha Proposed • Forms a focal point and the Quay Square (20%) or as per front door to this area and Master Plan, its commercial focus, with which ever is mixed uses encouraged to greater locate around the perimeter and offering a place to gather, sit out at lunch or in the evenings, and a place for public art, with some green spaces being provided • Should be approximately 60 metres by 60 metres in size, with the east-west links to the plaza being a minimum of 20 metres wide. • Orientated to pedestrian links through the site and linking in with open space on Site ID20 • This open space will be delivered through the implementation of the Millennium Quarter Master Plan, by allocating Site ID43 for open space in this Area Action Plan, through the development control process when the site comes forward for development, and through negotiation with the developer / site owner.

Notes • For existing open spaces, the open space number and name is drawn from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Open Space Strategy.

• For proposed open spaces, the open space number and name is the same as in the Site Allocations.

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Appendix 2

Complete list of policies IOD1 Spatial Strategy IOD2 Transport and movement IOD3 Health provision IOD4 Education provision IOD5 Public open space IOD6 Water space IOD7 Flooding IOD8 Infrastructure capacity IOD9 Waste IOD10 Infrastructure and services IOD11 A new district centre for the Isle of Dogs IOD12 Site allocation in the Crossharbour District Centre IOD13 Employment uses in the Northern sub-area IOD14 Residential uses in the Northern sub-area IOD15 Retail and leisure uses in the Northern sub-area IOD16 Design and built form in the Northern sub-area IOD17 Site allocations in the Northern sub-area IOD18 Employment uses in the Central sub-area IOD19 Residential uses in the Central sub-area IOD20 Retail and leisure uses in the Central sub-area IOD21 Design and built form in the Central sub-area IOD22 Site allocations in the Central sub-area IOD23 East India South sub-area IOD24 Site allocations in the East India South sub-area IOD25 Southern sub-area IOD26 Site allocations in the Southern sub-area

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Supporting information Published documents supporting policies in this document are as follows: The Mayor’s Transport Strategy, July 2001, Greater London Authority Tower Hamlets Municipal Waste Strategy 2003 - 2018, 2003, London Borough of Tower Hamlets London Office Policy Review, 2004, for the Greater London Authority London Plan, February 2004, Greater London Authority Tower Hamlets Housing Needs Study, November 2004, Forum Research Ltd London Borough of Tower Hamlets Local Implementation Plan 2005/06 to 2010/11 Transport and Utilities Baseline Review, January 2005, EDAW The Cultural Industries Sector in Tower Hamlets, February 2005 London Borough of Tower Hamlets Education Strategic Plan, September 2005, London Borough of Tower Hamlets Flood Map for England and Wales, September 2005, Environment Agency London Borough of Tower Hamlets Open Space Strategy, December 2005, London Borough of Tower Hamlets Tower Hamlets Children and Young People’s Strategic Plan, 2006-2009, London Borough of Tower Hamlets Improving Health and Well-being in Tower Hamlets - A Strategy for Primary and Community Care Services 2006 - 2016, 2006, Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust, London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Tower Hamlets Partnership B1 Office and Workspace in Tower Hamlets: A Demand and Supply Assessment, March 2006 Central London Sub-Regional Development Framework, May 2006, Greater London Authority East London Sub-Regional Development Framework, May 2006, Greater London Authority London Plan Further Alterations, May 2006, Greater London Authority The Impact of Area Action Plan Development on Waste, June 2006, Buro Happold

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