ROMAN ROAD BOW NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN 2021 - 2031 #1 >> CONTENT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

LIST OF POLICIES 4 FOR ROMAN ROAD BOW 6.2 Policy to enhance public realm OBJECTIVE 1: THRIVING spaces 48 OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND NON-POLICY ACTIONS 5 HIGH STREET AND LOCAL WELL-NETWORKED COMMUNITY 6.3 Policy to designate Local ECONOMY 28 INFRASTRUCTURE 72 Green Spaces 51 WELCOME FROM THE CHAIR OF ROMAN ROAD 4.1 Summary of current issues 32 9.1 Summary of current Issues 72 OBJECTIVE 4: NEW LIFE FOR OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD FORUM 6 4.2 Policy encouraging flexible use 33 LOCAL HERITAGE 56 9.2 Action to form a consortium of of premises community groups 72 INTRODUCTION 8 7.1 Summary of current Issues 56 4.3 Site specific action: Bow House 9.3 Action to encourage 1.1 Purpose of the plan 8 Business Centre 35 7.2 Policy for public houses to Community Asset Transfer 74 become locally designated 1.2 Structure of the plan 8 4.4 Action for support to heritage assets 56 9.4 Policy to create additional and job seekers and local businesses 37 improved sports and play facilities 75 1.3 Preparation of the plan 9 7.3 Action supporting opportunities 4.5 Action for local cross-sector for new types of Public House 61 9.5 Policy for new and improved 1.4 Wider policy context 10 collaboration 38 youth facilities 77 7.4 Action for an updated Bow 1.5 Monitoring the Plan 11 OBJECTIVE 2: GREEN STREETS Heritage Trail 62 9.6 Policy to improve existing THAT ENCOURAGE WALKING community centres 79 7.5 Policy for Bow Wharf waterway 1.6 Roman Road Bow AND CYCLING 40 Neighbourhood infrastructure conservation and 9.7 Action to improve accessibility to Plan area boundary 12 enhancement 63 health and social care facilities 80 5.1 Summary of current issues 40 LOCAL CONTEXT 12 OBJECTIVE 5: HIGH QUALITY References 83 5.2 Improving safe walking and AFFORDABLE HOUSING 66 cycling routes 40 2.1 History of Bow 13 8.1 Summary of current issues 66 5.3 Actions to improve walking and 2.2 Profile of the community 16 cycling provision 46 today 8.2 Policy on site allocations 66 OBJECTIVE 3: BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC 2.3 Opportunities and 8.3. Policy supporting challenges in Roman SPACES 48 Community-led housing 69 Road Bow 18 6.1 Summary of current Issues 48

2 VISION AND PLAN OBJECTIVES 3 LIST OF POLICIES

LIST OF POLICIES New life for our local heritage LIST OF NON-POLICY ACTIONS New life for our local heritage

Thriving high street and local Policy HE1: Designating public houses The following table summarises issues Action HE1: Opportunities for new economy as local heritage assets referred to in the neighbourhood types of Public House Policy HE2: Conserving and enhancing plan which aren’t directly related Action HE2: Wayfinding and Bow Policy LE1: Encouraging flexible use of Bow Wharf to land use. Tackling them has the Heritage Trail premises potential to contribute to sustainable High quality affordable housing economic, social and environmental Resilient and well-networked Green streets that encourage walking development in the neighbourhood community infrastructure and cycling Policy H1: Allocating sites for housing area. Action CF1: Forming a consortium of Policy GS1: Improving safe walking Policy H2: Community led housing Non-land use issues to be addressed community groups and cycling routes Thriving high street and local economy Resilient and well-networked Action CF2: Community Asset Transfer Beautiful public spaces community infrastructure Site specific action LE1: Bow House and Business Centre, 153-159 Bow Road E3 Policy PS1: Enhancing public realm Policy CF1: Developing new and 2SE Assets of Community Value spaces improved sports and play facilities Action LE2: Sustained support for job Policy PS2: Designating Local Green seekers and local businesses Action CF3: Improving access to Spaces Policy CF2: Developing new and Action LE3: Local cross-sector health and social care facilities improved youth facilities and support collaboration

Policy CF3: Improving existing Green streets that encourage walking community centres and cycling

Action GS1: to improve safe walking and cycling

4 5 >> INTRODUCTION

Welcome from the Chair of Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum

In February 2016 when Roman Road Trust first tabled the idea for preparing a neighbourhood plan at a public meeting, it wasn’t the threat of large scale development that brought us together, but the opportunities that we all saw for engaging in a neighbourhood planning process that would create the means to bring new life to our high street and green spaces; to raise awareness about what is valuable about the community we live in - its ethnic diversity, its history of championing social change and the heritage of some of its architecture - public buildings, bridges, houses and pubs. We also recognised that the neighbourhood has some challenges: the impacts of traffic on air quality are making walking and cycling less appealing; a shortage of genuinely affordable and good quality homes; a narrow range of shops, empty retail units and a struggling market. A neighbourhood plan could help to direct funding to address some of these challenges.

The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on fissures that were already present in our neighbourhood’s fabric - more retail units are under threat, there is less funding available to improve open spaces and community facilities, at a time when these have become more valued. At the same time, wider issues of climate change create local consequences that the plan can help to address.

This final draft of the Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan is an opportunity to test with the community whether the policies and actions proposed here can withstand the added pressures facing our neighbourhood, and still shape and safeguard its physical fabric. We welcome your comments and feedback on the policies and actions we have set out, that are drawn from what you have told us is important over the last three years.

Thank you for your support and engagement so far.

Alex Holmes

Chair Roman Road Neighbourhood Forum Committee

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1.3 Preparation of the plan Neighbourhood Planning Forum, (the body responsible for developing the The Plan has been prepared by the plan), in August 2017. community through the Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum (RRBNF) The different topic areas in the Plan 1.1 Purpose of the plan Committee, formed in February 2016 reflect matters that are important The planning policies are in green after the first Neighbourhood Forum to the NPA’s residents, businesses This is the Neighbourhood Plan for the boxes. Some of the Neighbourhood meeting, where the proposal to and community groups. The Forum Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan policies are general and apply prepare a neighbourhood plan was Committee has sought to engage Area over the period from 2021 throughout the Plan area, whilst others put forward and discussed. the local community at each stage to 2031. The principal purpose are site or area-specific. In considering of the preparation of the plan. See of the Neighbourhood Plan is to proposals for development, Tower Tower Hamlets Council, as the local the accompanying Roman Road Bow guide development within the Hamlets Council will apply all relevant planning authority, designated the Neighbourhood Plan Engagement Neighbourhood Plan Area (NPA) and policies in the Plan. It is therefore Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Report, prepared by Public Works, provide guidance to anyone wishing assumed that the Plan will be read Planning Area (NPA) in February 2017 that forms part of the evidence base to submit a planning application for as a whole, although some cross- and designated the Roman Road Bow supporting the Plan’s proposals and development in the NPA. The plan referencing between Plan policies has policies. defines a vision for the NPA focussing been provided. on the local economy, connectivity, open space, heritage, housing and The process of producing the community infrastructure, and sets out Neighbourhood Plan has identified how that vision will be realised through a number of aspirations and actions planning and controlling land use and which have not been included in the development change over the plan policies’ sections. This is because these period. are not specifically related to land use matters and therefore sit outside the The Covid-19 pandemic has seriously jurisdiction of a Neighbourhood Plan. impacted Bow and the local These aspirations and actions will be economy, whilst also demonstrating addressed outside the Neighbourhood the resilience and cohesion of Plan process and are shown in yellow our local community. We believe boxes. the neighbourhood plan offers a framework that will help shape a sustainable future for Bow, whilst Green box = Planning policies respecting our rich heritage.

1.2 Structure of the plan Yellow box = aspirations and actions The Plan comprises a vision for the area, and a set of objectives in thematic chapters. Each of the objectives presents a summary of issues followed by the different policies, actions and aspirations. These are respectively accompanied by their conformity with other policies and RRBNF General Meeting 2017 in The Common Room 8 a justification. 9 INTRODUCTION

1.4 Wider policy context The NPPF outlines the purpose of 1.4.3 Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 The Central Area Good Growth SPD neighbourhood planning: “[it] gives provides guidance to help the council This Neighbourhood Plan has been communities the power to develop Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 deliver this housing growth, focusing prepared in accordance with the a shared vision for their area. (p198, para 17.9) concerning specifically on design guidance to Town & Country Planning Act 1990, the Neighbourhood plans can shape, sustainable places acknowledges ensure that new developments respect Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act direct and help to deliver sustainable the contribution of neighbourhood and enhance the well-established 2004, the Localism Act 2011 and the development...” (p10, para. 29, plans: “Neighbourhood plans may character of this part of the borough. Neighbourhood Planning Regulations NPPF 2019). The NPPF establishes the also shape the future planning of In addition to helping the council 2012 (as amended). framework for developing local plans these areas at a neighbourhood deliver its vision for the Central Area, and neighbourhood plans. It states level and developers and other the SPD also supports Priority 2 of The Neighbourhood Plan represents that “Planning policies and decisions relevant parties will need to consult Tower Hamlets Strategic Plan 2020-23: one part of the development plan should play an active role in guiding with neighbourhood forums to “People live in a borough that is clean for the neighbourhood area over the development towards sustainable inform development proposals in the and green; People live in good quality period 2021 to 2031, the other parts solutions, but in doing so should take neighbourhood planning areas.” affordable homes and well-designed being the Tower Hamlets Local Plan local circumstances into account, neighbourhoods; People feel safer in 2031 and The London Plan 2020. The to reflect the character, needs and The Roman Road Bow NPA falls within their neighbourhoods and anti-social National Planning Policy Framework, opportunities of each area.” (p5, para. the Central sub-area (p199, Tower behaviour is tackled; People feel they representing national planning policy, 9, NPPF 2019). Hamlets Local Plan). The NPA sits are part of a cohesive and vibrant 2 is also a material consideration. within Bow, one of nine character community.” 1.4.2 The London Plan 2020 areas within the Central sub-area. 1.4.1 National Planning Policy There are no site allocations within the 1.5 Monitoring the Plan Framework A neighbourhood plan must be in NPA or in close proximity. general conformity with The London Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood The National Planning Policy Plan. The London Plan contains There are 20 wards in Tower Hamlets Forum, as the responsible body for the Framework (NPPF) sets out national detailed planning policy which local authority boundary. The NPA sits Neighbourhood Plan, will maintain and planning policy and provides general must be applied, where relevant, to within two wards - Bow East and Bow periodically revisit the Plan to ensure guidance on a wide range of planning proposals in the Roman Road Bow West. relevance and to monitor delivery. matters. It includes a presumption in Neighbourhood Plan Area unless there favour of sustainable development, are very good reasons for not doing so. Central Area Good Growth i.e. if a planning application is made Supplementary Planning Document; which is considered to be sustainable The Roman Road Bow NPA falls within Tower Hamlets Council; (Consultation development then there has to the London Plan’s Strategic Areas for Draft January 2021) be good reason for rejecting the Regeneration. Roman Road (East) proposals. Where there are no policies has been classified as a district centre, The Central Area, which includes Bow, relevant to the application, either with low commercial growth potential is only one of four sub-areas in the within the Neighbourhood Plan or and incremental residential growth borough that is not an Opportunity other relevant and up-to-date plans potential (p547, Table A1.1, The London Area of high growth. However; “in for the area, then Tower Hamlets Plan). order to meet future needs, the Council should grant permission unless Central Area needs to accommodate material considerations indicate 7,597 new homes, or 14% of the 10 otherwise. borough’s total, during the plan 11 period.”1 LOCAL CONTEXT

2.1 History of Bow the area, sustaining local retail and businesses. The market once attracted 2.1.1 Economic character visitors from across London, but has 1.6 Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan Area boundary been in decline in recent years. London’s docks had driven employment in Bow until their decline d Road 2.1.2 Urban character oa Wh Carpenters R ite llis Po Lane Wa st d Roa after the second world war and Rothbury GIS for d oa Development o R C reg and Renewal a T closure in the late 1960’s. The docks d The Central Area Good Growth SPD o ± g a R n o T a c e h r r W represented east London’s connection R a characterises the Bow area as a o c a d a e n oa d ROMAN ROAD s R b e St e k M c y arks k W d PROPOSED with trade and industry (The Bryant G a location which: “...generally has a finer d at R o e R oa o r R a ie y d on ch NEIGHBOURHOOD M a Be d Sm a and May match factory, which closed o grain to the west and a coarser grain r R BOUNDARY e u d e o a d St o R R ll W o re i a in 1979, became one of East London’s d c to the east, with poorer permeability Jo k d L d a D oa ne a ce R LEGEND first urban renewal projects in 1988). and legibility in and around post- dy Street Can E

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The NPA is located between Globe legacy of the 2012 Olympic Games. Town to the west, Victoria Park to the north, Mile End to the south and Fish The NPA is similar in boundary to the Island and the Olympic Park to the area identified as “Bow” in the Tower East. The A12 Blackwall Tunnel Road Hamlets Local Plan Sub Area 2: Central. cuts through Bow north to south. Fish Island to the East is in a separate planning authority, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), Fig. 1.3: Bow’s mixed urban fabric formed in April 2012 to secure the 12 13 2015-19 planning approval was 2.1.3 Social and cultural identity LOCAL CONTEXT granted to almost 170 new homes, Bow has a rich history exemplifying including 106 age-restricted flats,4,5 the East End spirit of determination four townhouses6 and 32 dwellings for and resilience. It has been home to market sale to cross-subsidise some of social reform movements such as the age-restricted developments. the Suffragettes, and for centuries immigrants have settled here, shaping the area’s unique local character and

The varied character of street and cherished green space. Post-war patterns, open spaces and homes in slum clearances saw the development the NPA reflect Bow’s rapid growth of housing estates such as the Ranwell and decline over 200 years. Georgian Estate and the Malmesbury Estate. houses on Coburn Road and Tredegar Their layouts created new open Square are examples of the prosperity spaces, many of them now under- in Bow during the 1700’s. The Victorian used. Nearly 1,700 homes were built in period saw rapid industrial growth the wider Bow area, including the NPA, with new road, rail and waterway between 2010-15. infrastructure that today are assets With little available land, the Council as well as barriers to connectivity. has focused on infill sites, demolishing Victoria Park, built in 1845 as a lung for Council owned buildings which no the local population to escape the longer serve their original purpose, and polluted east end air, is still a popular re-building on these sites. Between

Fig. 1.5: Suffragette Mural , Lord Morpeth

Artists have established themselves working and creative community. in Bow since the East London Group There are concerns however; that rising in the 1920’s, and continue to find a rental costs are driving some artists place here, producing and exhibiting away. In writing the neighbourhood their work. In Hackney Wick there is plan for Bow, we have sought to still a thriving community of artists, with ensure we value and conserve our rich 610 studios and up to five artists per and diverse heritage, whilst supporting studio. The LLDC, in preparing its plans high quality, sustainable development. for building new homes in Hackney Wick and Fish Island, realised they needed to accommodate growth Fig. 1.4: Housing developments in Bow 2000 - 2015 14 without displacing the area’s existing 15 ( https://romanroadlondon.com/residential- housing-developments-bow/) LOCAL CONTEXT

2.2 Profile of the community 2.2.2 Bow East Ward8 today 40% of residents in the ward were BME, 2011 Census data shows the 14% lower than the borough average population of Bow East and Bow West of 54% wards was 27,720. Projected growth Residents of Bangladeshi origin for 2018-2028 for part of Bow East, accounted for 17% of the population, which includes Fish island, is over 51%, a lower proportion than the borough with a slight fall predicted for most average of Bow West. This is because there is The population aged 65 and over was little housing development planned in almost 1.5% higher than the borough Bow West, while at the same time the average, at 7.4%, with the under 16’s average household size of the existing forming 17.5% of the local population, population is expected to fall as the 2% lower than the borough average population ages. There was a higher than average proportion of socially rented properties 2.2.1 Bow West Ward 7 and a higher than average proportion of private rented properties in this ward 41% of residents were Black and accounting for 73% of all properties in Minority Ethnic (BME). This proportion the ward was lower than the borough average of 54% Residents of Bangladeshi origin accounted for 21% of the population, also a lower proportion than the borough average The population aged 65 and over was almost 2% higher than the borough average, at 8%, with the under 16’s Fig. 1.6: Welcome banner outside Chisenhale School forming 19% of the local population 33% of the ward’s households were owner occupied. As a result, there were a correspondingly lower proportion of households who lived in socially rented accommodation (39%) or privately rented accommodation (28%) Renters as a whole account for 66% compared to the borough average of 16 72% 17 LOCAL CONTEXT

“Significant barrier for pedestrian and cyclist movement to the: green 2.3 Opportunities and challenges in space of the Olympic Roman Road Bow Park and all of its health and leisure facilities.” A series of public engagement events run by the Forum Committee in 2018 and presented in more detail in the supporting evidence material, highlighted serious challenges that are described below.

“There is inadequate “Playground is “Protecting current “Width of pavement uninspiring. How about visitor cycle parking along adjacent to bus stop on Roman Road. and more green spaces. improving the playground Planting trees and fruit trees eastern side of Grove Road is for the very little ones? Not Adding additional sheffield far too narrow, can be helpful.” much for toddlers to play stands would encourage when there are many sustainable transport.” here.” passengers waiting.”

“I love the pretty oversized iris on “Hostile and unsafe for pedestrianised Eden Way. “Mile End Park - neglected, “Poor streetscape and pedestrians and cyclists with There are other flowers need more trees on no pedestrian crossing.” unwelcoming.” dotted around Bow but Roman Road..“ this is a favourite. More please!”

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2.3.1 The local economy Challenge: 2.3.2 Transport and connectivity Challenges: There are a substantial number There are limited cycle routes Opportunities: of empty retail units, particularly and cycle parking through the The Roman Road has an historic on Roman Road. Residents have neighbourhood plan area. Many street market and a number of long commented on the narrow range of Opportunities: residents highlighted the poor established family businesses, shops shops, lack of restaurants and almost The area has good transport pedestrian and cycle connections, and eating places. There are also no evening economy. The historic connections, with Mile End and Bow such as Tredegar Road/A12 junction, a number of popular pubs such as street market, while popular with Road tube stations and Bow Church as barriers to accessing the facilities Eleanor Arms, Lord Tredegar, Morgan some residents, no longer has the DLR stations on its southern boundary, of the Olympic Park. Arms, The Coburn and the Palm Tree wider draw that it used to. Heavy and is well served by bus routes. in Mile End Park. traffic along St Stephen’s Road and Tredegar Road discourages people from visiting the area. There are other underused local shopping parades, such as on Malmesbury Road.

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Fig. 1.8: Crown Close pedestrian bridge . Current foot and cycle bridge linking Bow to Hack- ney Wick needs improvement. Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan; report by UCL MSc Spatial Planning students (2019)

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2.3.3 Public realm and green spaces

Opportunities: Challenge: The Neighbourhood Plan Area is Mile End Park is under-used, and The pedestrian environment is considered poor by many residents, who bounded by excellent large parks maintenance is under-resourced. highlighted speeding commuter traffic, pollution and congestion as issues across including Victoria Park to the north, There is anti-social behaviour along the area. The market section of Roman Road is a one-way street on non-market Mile End Park to the West and The the canal towpath and in the park. days, making it less attractive for pedestrians. Olympic Park to the East. The Hertford Green spaces in housing estates are Union canal runs along the edge of often under-used and unloved. Some Mile End and Bow Road underground stations lack step-free access. Victoria Park, which links with the parts of the area lack any green Fish island has its own Area Action Plan, which highlights poor connectivity Regent’s canal that runs along the spaces or trees. with the surrounding area: “Enhancing connectivity between Fish Island and its edge of Mile End Park. All of these surroundings to make a genuinely joined up place in East London will be essential provide much appreciated amenity to secure sustainable development and ensure that the communities in Tower spaces. Hamlets can enjoy the benefits flowing from the Olympic Legacy and Stratford Bow is privileged to have Growing City developments.” 9 Concerns garden centre locally, which can assist with the design and planting of gardening projects.

Victoria Park

Mile End Park

Fig. 1.10: Wennington Green is an example of under-used open space adjacent to Mile End Park. Green Spaces and Connectivity: Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan; report by UCL MSc Spatial Planning students (2019) Fig. 1.9: Traffic congestion on Roman Rd

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2.3.6 Housing

2.3.4 Heritage Opportunities: Challenges: The fine grain and low-rise character There is a lack of genuinely affordable form, colour, texture, profile, materials, of the area is appreciated housing, alongside a piecemeal Opportunities: massing, fenestration, buildings lines, by residents, who wish this to approach to development, including Bow has a wealth of history, including street frontages, scale, proportion be maintained. There is an infills. This is due, in part, to the lack its industrial and suffragette past. and architectural detail. opportunity for well-designed, of available development sites, and Heritage assets, such as historic canal small-scale, affordable housing the existing dense urban grain of the bridges, are often poorly maintained schemes, including community-led area. Challenges: with a lack of clarity over who is developments. These opportunities Increasing house prices are The fragile character of Roman responsible for them. At the Former are more clearly defined below: prohibitive for many, and there is a Road has been eroded in the past Coborn Station on Coborn Road, To identify and allocate appropriate need for more housing for people by unsympathetic alterations and buddleia overhangs the entrance, small sites for well designed, on modest incomes and for larger re-building. Conservation areas and the blue plaque that was above residential developments, and families. sometimes lack detailed guidance the main entrance, is no longer there. over where extensions may be encourage intensification of under- A Housing Needs Assessment for appropriate, including guidance on developed and brownfield sites. Bow, conducted in March 2020, To encourage creative design in concluded: small-scale housing developments, “Unless there is an increase in the and to promote a greater variety of vacancy rate from the existing housing types which foster community affordable housing stock, the flow of cohesion. unmet affordable need is an average To promote affordable housing of 86 dwellings per annum in Bow East suitable for people of all ages and and an average of 97 dwellings per circumstances, helping to build long- annum in Bow West over the 5-year term communities, and reducing the period to 2024, a total of 183 per transient population. annum. The capacity of affordable To promote and prioritise Community- housing in the wards would need Led Housing, through organisations to double in approximate terms to like the Roman Road Community generate sufficient supply on an Land Trust, as a preferred delivery annual basis to meet this requirement. mechanism for affordable housing. Nearly half of this requirement would need to be in the form of 1-bedroom flats and apartments. 3 and 4-bedroom affordable homes should also be built in smaller quantities. Building of 2-bedroom homes should be resisted as the existing capacity of 2-bedroom homes in the wards is significantly higher than the requirement.”10

Fig. 1.11:The Former Coborn Station, Coborn Road. 24 25 LOCAL CONTEXT

2.3.5 Community infrastructure

Opportunity: Challenges: Some community facilities are There are several well-loved cultural underused, such as the Ecology facilities such as Chisenhale Studios and Arts Pavilions in Mile End Park. and Bow Arts Trust, and a variety of The number of general community places of worship, including Bow spaces and halls is falling due to Church, commissioned in 1311. increasing rents. Out of school children’s and youth provision in the area is sparse and patchy. A survey of 54 students at Morpeth School concluded: “Regarding the desire for new facilities, youth clubs were mentioned by 22% of students, contrasting with only 6% saying they attend one. The fact that 65% of students mentioned leisure facilities of some kind demonstrates a clear desire for more or better youth leisure provision.”11

Fig. 1.12: Chisenhale Studios

Fig. 1.13: Ecology Pavilion in Mile End Park

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Our vision is for step-by-step Our vision is underpinned by the Objective 2: Green streets that Objective 3: Beautiful public spaces improvements led by the community, following six objectives that support encourage walking and cycling to protect and enhance a the plan policies: By 2031, investment has transformed neighbourhood where everyone feels the public realm by creating green By 2031, we have a proper network they belong. Objective 1: Thriving high street and and de-cluttered local streets. of pedestrian and cycle connec- local economy Popular play areas designed to tions and supporting infrastructure We believe that the implementation encourage free play and a love such as secure short-term cycle of the policies and actions in this plan Bow neighbourhood offers a wider of nature now replace previously parking. The area is more accessi- will bring: variety of shops and other amenities. neglected spaces. The former ble to get to and move around in. • greater flexibility of commercial There are fewer vacant units, Roman car park on the corner of Roman Liveable Neighbourhoods funding spaces for different business Road having adapted its offer to Road and St Stephens Road plays has delivered a network of attrac- uses, halting the decline of our reflect the range of different needs a valuable role as a community tive green routes that are safe to high street whilst retaining and of the population, providing a space. The improved public realm use. Instead of driving, people diversifying local employment more lively and safe local centre has helped to reduce anti-social choose to walk and cycle, reducing opportunities; throughout the day and into the behaviour. Residents and businesses local traffic volumes, associated air • improvements to walking and evening. Overall, retail is a smaller are proud of their high quality, litter- pollution and parking issues. cycling routes, creating safer part in the local economy, the district free environment - fly-tipping is no longer tolerated following vigorous streets and benefitting the health centre having a broader range of Policy for improving campaigning and local action by of the local community; uses and activities, including, the safe walking and Policy GS1 the community. • a friendlier outdoor environment charitable sector, leisure, arts and cycling routes with spaces that are loved culture, health and social care Policy to enhance by local people, by removing services. Modern local landmarks Policy PS1 Actions to improve public realm spaces unnecessary street furniture and such as Bow House Business Centre walking and cycling Action GS1 improving specific open spaces are fully occupied, and provide much Policy to designate across the neighbourhood; needed space for businesses and local green spaces Action PS2 • new life to the Bow Heritage Trail other local groups. and protect our public houses and waterway infrastructure, placing Policy encouraging the rich history of the area at the flexible use of Policy LE1 heart of future changes premises • new homes built by and for Site specific action: the local community, giving Action LE1 residents an affordable choice Bow House Business of continuing to live in the Centre businesses neighbourhood; and Action for support • greater control to the network of to job seekers and Action LE2 community groups who support a local businesses wide range of activities in the area allowing them to ensure these activities can flourish and benefit 28 the local community into the 29 future. VISION AND OBJECTIVES FOR ROMAN ROAD

Objective 6: Resilient and well- networked community infrastructure

By 2031 funding from new developments has enabled the creation of new places for young Objective 4: New life for our local Objective 5: High Quality, afford- people to meet and there is an heritage able housing established and financially stable network of community groups By 2031, an updated Bow Heritage By 2031, new developments over running activities and facilities Trail links historic buildings, parks, gal- supporting the diverse population in leries, pubs and restaurants, street the last decade are well integrated with existing communities, the area. Grassroots organisations, market and shops along pedes- child and youth groups, arts and trian friendly routes. Undervalued retaining the character of local neighbourhoods without destroying performance organisations and heritage assets such as the Three places of worship are part of a Colts and Parnell Road bridges over locally listed assets. A majority of the homes are low carbon homes. community consortium, working the Hertford Canal are better con- together identifying and agreeing served. Our precious heritage re- Roman Road CLT has pioneered a few affordable and well designed funding opportunities for provision source is protected and enhanced of new or expansion of existing to ensure that it continues to be community-led housing schemes around Bow. Incremental, small facilities or activities across the appreciated and enjoyed by future Neighbourhood Plan Area. generations. scale residential projects over time have created a greater variety Action to form Policy for public of housing types. These projects a consortium of Action CF1 houses to become reflect the local housing need and Policy HE1 community groups locally designated area and successfully promote heritage assets community cohesion. Action to encourage Action CF2 Action supporting Community Asset Policy on site opportunities for Action HE1 Transfer new types of public allocations Policy H1 Policy to develop house new and improved Policy CF1 Action for an Policy supporting sports and play community-led Policy H2 facilities updated Bow Action HE2 Heritage Trail housing Policy to develop new and improved Policy CF2 youth facilities and Policy for Bow support Wharf waterway infrastructure Policy HE2 Policy to improve conservation and existing community Policy CF3 enhancement centres

Action to improve accessibility to Action CF3 health and social care facilities 30 31 OBJECTIVE 1: THRIVING HIGH STREET AND LOCAL ECONOMY

4.2 Policy encouraging flexible When new buildings are built for a use use of premises under Use Class E, they need to be constructed with adaptability (in terms of use) in mind. By 2031, Bow neighbourhood offers 4.1 Summary of current issues 4.2.1 Key issue a wider variety of shops and other High rent and business rates, combined with an over-reliance on The London Plan 2020, Policy E3: amenities. There are fewer vacant Shop units on Roman Road are under- retail, duplication of a narrow range of Affordable Workspace units, Roman Road having adapted its occupied, and many are in poor businesses and rigidity in how premises This states that “In defined offer to reflect the range of different condition. On 1st November 2019, are used, has led to many vacant circumstances…,planning obligations needs of the population, providing before the Covid 19 pandemic, 10% premises. may be used to secure affordable a more lively and safe local centre of shops in the street market area and workspace (in the B Use Class) at rents throughout the day and into the 17% of shops between St. Stephen’s 4.2.2 Policy maintained below the market rate for evening. Overall, retail is a smaller Road and Grove Road were not in that space for a specific social, cultural part in the local economy, the district use.12 High rent and rates make or economic development purpose…” centre having a broader range of uses viability for many small businesses Policy LE1: Encouraging flexible (page 271) and activities, including, the charitable difficult. Residents have commented use of premises sector, leisure, arts and culture, health on the narrow range of shops, lack The London Plan 2020, Policy HC6: and social care services. Modern of restaurants and small evening Development proposals for Promoting the night-time economy local landmarks such as Bow House economy. commercial, business or service The London Plan actively promotes Business Centre, are fully occupied, activities (Class E) should be designed local night-time economies. (page 343) and provide much needed space for so they can be used or easily adapted businesses and other local groups. for use by a range of different Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, Section occupiers within Class E. 4: Delivering Sustainable Places - Vision Development proposals for for Central commercial activities are encouraged “By 2031, the distinct character where they: and identity of the Central sub- • offer space on a flexible, short term area will have been enhanced and and/or easy-in, easy-out basis strengthened. Growth will be focused • provide communally-shared around vibrant and revitalised town facilities centres and neighbourhood parades, • address the needs of those working including Roman Road and Mile End in social enterprises and the town centres. New development will creative industries. complement the well-established streetscape and character and the area’s many heritage assets, and their 4.2.3 Conformity with other policies settings will be preserved or enhanced The Town and Country Planning (Use through opportunities for new heritage- Classes) [...] Regulations 2020; clause 7 led development.” (page 222) Buildings and land previously classed as shops, financial and professional Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, Policy services, restaurants and cafes S.EMP1 or businesses will be treated as “District Centres and larger being used for the single class E, Neighbourhood Centres also provide “commercial business and service”. opportunities for purpose-built office 32 33 Fig. 1.14: Proposed Town Centres. LBTH SOURCE? OBJECTIVE 1: THRIVING HIGH STREET AND LOCAL ECONOMY affordable workspace is demonstrated by the Mainyard Studios 2020 The Future High Streets Fund launched application to construct music studios by Central Government in December and creative workspace in the garden 2018, is an example of the sort of of 35-37 Bow Road, E3 2AD.13 The intervention needed at a national design of shared workspaces needs level. The Covid-19 pandemic only buildings with ground-floor retail and a. they demonstrate that the overall to consider the shared facilities that strengthens the case for such National leisure uses.” (page 98) quality of the market and public realm are needed. These could include a Government intervention, supported will be improved; reception area, toilets, kitchenette, by committed, consistent local Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, b. the capacity for existing numbers of meeting room, IT infrastructure, authority action. Policy S.TC1, Supporting the network pitches is maintained, and individual work spaces and specialist and hierarchy of centres c. they protect or re-provide rooms for creative activities such as art Q Consult Business Survey; Queen Mary District Centres, including Roman appropriate storage and servicing and music. College students; December 2019 Road East: ”Promote as vibrant hubs facilities. A recommendation in the Q Consult containing a wide range of shops, 2. Proposals for new markets, including House of Commons; High Streets and report into multiple use-classes was services and employment.” farmers’ markets and ‘streetfood’ Town Centres in 2030 (2019) to offer more information to the local Neighbourhood Parades, markets, will be encouraged. They This national report identifies major community. “The idea of use-classes including Bow Road: “Ensure that will be directed to Major, District or trends that have made it harder for and multiple use-classes may be new Neighbourhood Parades meet the Neighbourhood Centres and should local high streets to thrive, including to many businesses on the high street, needs of their local catchments enhance the centre’s existing offer and the growth of online shopping. Four including those that have operated for and complement the role of other contribute to vitality and cohesion.” structural issues were identified: a longer period of time. An increase of centres further up the hierarchy.” (page 126) • Too much retail space, with retail awareness, as well as an explanation (page 110) acting as the main anchor for of the benefits of dual use-classes New local planning guidance many high streets. may encourage owners to reconsider. Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, emphasises the importance of • Fragmented ownership, which Therefore, raising awareness and giving Policy D.TC2 Protecting retail in our flexible and shared workspaces and makes working collectively with more information through leaflets, town centres affordable workspaces being provided local businesses very hard. mailing subscriptions, or local meetings “Protecting retail in our town by specialist providers: • Retailers’ high fixed costs: business should be continued.” 14 centres’, requires development rates and rents. The retail sector in all district centres to contribute Planning Obligations: SPD, second accounts for 5% of Gross Domestic Footfall Report: Roman Road; Roman towards achieving a minimum draft for consultation; Tower Hamlets Product (GDP) and pays 25% of Road Trust; November 2015 of 60% of ground floor units as A1 Council; October 2020 business rates. The report recommends the provision (retail) use. This is distinct from cafes “Workspace can take a range of • Business taxation. Government of hot-desking and co-working space, and restaurants (A3), pubs and bars forms, such as flexible or shared action is needed to level the and the stimulation of the evening and (A4) and hot food takeaways (A5). workspace where tenants have playing field between online and leisure economies (page 8)15 It also states development ‘should a flexible agreement through a high street retailers. contribute to the activity and vitality workspace provider. It can also include 4.3 Site specific action: Bow of the town centre by offering space discounted floorspace for one or more “Achieving the large-scale structural House Business Centre to meet and relax, subject to A1 SMEs, or shared industrial workspace change needed will require an (retail) units not falling below the for businesses or artists. The Council’s intervention led by the local authority, 4.3.1 Key issue threshold set out above.” (page 116) preference is for developers to deliver using all its powers and backed by Tower Hamlets is a popular location for the Affordable Workspace, via a cross-sector collaboration. However, entrepreneurs to establish and grow Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, specialist workplace provider....” (page given the financial pressure faced by their businesses. A common factor that Policy D.TC7 Markets 29, para 5.54) local authorities, central government restricts local enterprise development “1. Development proposals funding will be needed for this, as is the lack of suitable, affordable impacting existing markets will only 4.2.4 Justification well as significant private sector workspace and business premises. 34 be supported where: The need for local, flexible and investment.” (page 25, paragraph 54) 35 supporting body; through grant and management arrangements (for The Forum supports the strengthening OBJECTIVE 1: THRIVING HIGH STREET AND example through land trusts); and/or of links between local employers and LOCAL ECONOMY secured permanently by planning or secondary schools, such as: other agreements.’ (6.3.1) • Mulberry UTC, which has 4.4 Action for support to job established partnerships with larger have cultural value such as artists’ seekers and local businesses employers, 4.3.2 Action studios and designer-maker spaces • Bow School, which encourages 3. dedicated for disadvantaged 4.4.1 Key issue enterprise learning, Action LE1: Bow House Business groups starting up in any sector • Central Foundation Girls’ School, Centre, 153-159 Bow Road E3 2SE 4. providing educational outcomes Trust for London data on poverty and which actively support all students through connections to schools, inequality in Tower Hamlets, reported to plan for their futures after leaving colleges or higher education Planning applications will be that in October 2020 figures showed school. 5. supporting start-up businesses or encouraged that support Bow an unemployment rate of 6%, and that • regeneration.” (para. A; page 271) House Business Centre as a provider “The child poverty rate is the highest There are opportunities for work of affordable workspace for local of all the London boroughs, with 57% experience and employment to be 4.3.4 Justification businesses, social enterprises and other of children judged to be living in developed, especially for students organisations. households in poverty, compared to wanting to stay local and pursue more Tower Hamlets Affordable Workspace 38% in the typical London borough.”16 practical training and employment. Evidence Base – policy review, Apprenticeship schemes need to be February 2018 Tower Hamlets Growth and Economic expanded, enabling small businesses “Based on the above review of existing Development Plan 2018-2023 to offer these. Training is largely evidence-base documents, there is Priority 3 describes the challenge of government funded, with businesses demand for affordable workspace creating the conditions for business contributing 5% of the overall training throughout the borough and the growth: “Tower Hamlets has a strong costs. New City College in Tower proposed 10% reduction of market rent economy but it is very much polarised Hamlets and Hackney offer a wide on 10% of office floorspace is viable .” between very large firms and small range of apprenticeship training (page 18, paragraph 3.7) businesses. Providing the support and opportunities. opportunity for small firms to grow can Bow House Business Centre planning create more skilled and semi-skilled 4.4.3 Conformity with local policy Fig. 1.15: Bow House Business Centre history: The 1930s former Poplar Town roles that allow hard working people Hall was granted Listed Building Status with a variety of talents to earn a living Planning Obligations: SPD, second (grade II) in 2009. The site also falls draft for consultation; Tower Hamlets 4.3.3 Conformity with other policies wage.” (Page 24) within a Conservation Area. It has over Council; October 2020 40,000 square feet of space over four The London Plan 2020, Policy E3: 4.4.2 Action floors. “Tower Hamlets has an above average Affordable Workspace Action LE2: Sustained support for unemployment level within Greater The London Plan E3 policy states London,with a very low proportion “In defined circumstances, planning job seekers and local businesses particular consideration should be of Tower Hamlets’ residents finding obligations may be used to secure given to the need for affordable employment within the borough. affordable workspace at rents workspace in several circumstances, The Neighbourhood Forum supports Employment opportunities from new maintained below the market rate including ‘in locations where the the continued funding of programmes developments must be accompanied for that space for a specific social, provision of affordable workspace such as Workpath to help local by training to upskill residents so that cultural or economic development would be necessary or desirable to residents get work-ready and find they can compete for the jobs.” (page purpose. Such circumstances include sustain a mix of business or cultural uses jobs, and the Enterprise team’s 24) workspace that is: which contribute to the character of Ready programme to help businesses “The Council will seek to ensure that 1. dedicated for specific sectors that an area.’ (E3 paragraph B) start, grow and reach new markets. jobs are provided for local people, have social value such as charities or Targeted support is needed for both in the construction phase of social enterprises ‘It can be provided directly by charities, voluntary and community development and by the 36 2. dedicated for specific sectors that a public, charitable or other organisations and social enterprises. 37 4.5.2 Action 4.5.4 Justification OBJECTIVE 1: THRIVING HIGH STREET AND House of Commons; High Streets and LOCAL ECONOMY Action LE3: Local cross-sector Town Centres in 2030 (2019) collaboration The report identifies major trends that The Neighbourhood Forum supports have made it harder for local high a sustained cross-departmental streets to thrive. Its recommendations approach by the Council, linking included: ‘‘Achieving the large- economic development, regeneration scale structural change needed will and environmental improvements, require an intervention led by the and partnerships in Bow across public, local authority, using all its powers and end users / tenants (in commercial decades, increasing employment private and voluntary sectors. This is backed by cross-sector collaboration. developments). To enable local levels by 60 per cent and giving Tower aimed at facilitating inclusive growth However, given the financial pressure people to benefit from development Hamlets the fifth highest job density in and economic and community faced by local authorities, central 17 growth the Council has introduced a London.” development. government funding will be needed for number of programmes, working with this, as well as significant private sector partners to support job brokerage, Many businesses have been hit hard 4.5.3 Conformity with local policy investment.” (page 3) employer-led training, construction by the pandemic, and the work of the Tower Hamlets Growth and Economic skills training, apprenticeships, and Tower Hamlets Council Enterprise team Development Plan 2018-2023 job opportunities. The Council will and other sources of help to local support and encourage London Living businesses and social enterprises are “We believe that ‘inclusive growth’ Wage to be paid where possible needed more than ever. is the way forward to address the for employment, skills, training and challenges and opportunities ahead. enterprise obligations.” (para 5.39, Tower Hamlets Work Path is a unique It is an absolute necessity to achieve page 24) employment service for all Tower greater prosperity, independence Hamlets residents, providing support and access to opportunities for all our Tower Hamlets Growth and Economic for people at all levels of work, skill or residents.” (Page 4) Development Plan 2018-2023 experience. “This plan is being developed in “We will ensure all working age Council initiatives such as Workpath parallel with the Tower Hamlets residents in the borough get the best and Young Workpath will continue to Regeneration Strategy, which will possible outcomes in terms of their be vital to ensure the potential of local take an overview of the borough’s jobs and careers – by looking where people is nurtured and people are development as a place to live we can complement and strengthen equipped for new opportunities that and work. Complementing the existing ongoing projects such as will arise as the economy recovers. Regeneration Strategy’s focus on WorkPath.” (page 5) place, this Growth plan looks at 4.5 Action for local cross-sector thematic interventions to help people 4.4.4 Justification collaboration and businesses across the borough succeed.” (Page 5) Tower Hamlets Council website, 4.5.1 Key issue business and enterprise page Many people lack the knowledge “It goes without saying the council “Tower Hamlets has a thriving and skills to enter or move on in cannot deliver inclusive growth alone. economy worth £6bn per annum employment, and face challenging We will therefore involve, engage that provides almost 1.4 jobs for every personal circumstances. A and seek views from our communities, working-age resident of the borough. comprehensive, integrated network to ensure that residents can take The enterprise economy is one of of support is vital to enable people advantage of opportunities and the most significant contributors to to take advantage of the many investments whilst working with our this growth and performance. The opportunities for training and partners to make this a reality.” (Page borough has experienced enormous employment. 6) economic growth over the last few 38 39 on key routes to and from Roman Road, including from Grove Road and OBJECTIVE 2: GREEN STREETS THAT St Stephen’s Road. ENCOURAGE WALKING AND CYCLING Maintain Blue Badge parking provision.

By 2031, we have a proper network pedestrian and cyclist experience by of pedestrian and cycle connections improving pavements, cycle routes, and supporting infrastructure such cycle storage, access through public as secure short-term cycle parking. spaces and wayfinding, particularly The area is more accessible to get along routes away from busy main to and move around in. Liveable roads and key routes in support of Neighbourhoods funding has School Streets. This shall be achieved, delivered a network of attractive where appropriate, by: green routes that are safe to use. Instead of driving, people choose to 1. Contributions to the improvement of walk and cycle, reducing local traffic existing bicycle lanes and paths volumes, associated air pollution and 2. Contributions to the provision of safe parking issues. and well designated cycle routes, including Grove Road, Tredegar Road, 5.1 Summary of current issues Old Ford Road, Parnell Road and Roman Road People are discouraged from walking 3. Contributions to the provision of new and cycling in the area because most bicycle lanes and paths within the routes are along busy main roads that development site are dangerous, and with high levels 4. Contributions to the provision of new of air pollution. It is likely that more bicycle stands across Roman Road Fig. 1.16: Proposed improvements to new and existing cycle network in Bow. people would walk and cycle if there Bow were attractive routes through green 5. The provision of appropriate bicycle areas away from main routes. storage in residential and commercial 5.2.3 Conformity with other policies healthy people - policy 2 development The best way to get more people out 5.2 Policy for improving safe 6. Convenient, safe and well-signed Mayor’s Transport Strategy, March walking and cycling is to improve the 2018; Chapter 2: The vision - policy 1 quality of the experience of being walking and cycling routes footways designed to appropriate widths on our streets, including for disabled This Neighbourhood Plan is in line residents, and to discourage car use, in 5.2.1 Key issue 7. Other features associated with pedestrian access to the development, with the Mayor of London’s Transport order that “...by 2041, all Londoners do The high volume of commuter and Strategy and approach to Healthy at least the 20 minutes of active travel local traffic produces air pollution and where needed, for example seating for pedestrians, signage Streets. This framework aims to they need to stay healthy each day.” discourages walking and cycling. improve air quality, reduce congestion (page 49) There is a lack of connected safe 8. The provision of safe road crossings where needed and help make London’s diverse cycling and walking routes and communities greener, healthier and Tower Hamlets - A Cycling Borough; infrastructure. 9. The provision of bus stops, shelters, passenger seating and waiting areas, more attractive places to live, work, chapter 2, paragraph 2.1 signage and timetable information play and do business. These have a “We want Tower Hamlets to be one of 5.2.2 Policy central aim “...for 80 per cent of all the easiest and safest places to cycle trips in London to be made on foot, in London and to make cycling the Policy GS1: Improving safe Increasing accessibility by cycle or using public transport by natural choice of transport for most walking and cycling routes Developments are to reduce street 2041.” (page 21) people. A Cycling Borough means: clutter, and show consideration for • a healthier population; accessibility and clear routes through Require development to enhance the Mayor’s Transport Strategy, March • a less congested road network; 40 the public realm. There will be a focus 2018; Chapter 3: Healthy Streets and • and a more prosperous place.” 41 (page 3) OBJECTIVE 2: GREEN STREETS THAT ENCOURAGE WALKING AND CYCLING

Spatial Planning and Health - Tower cabinet approved the final scheme of nitrogen dioxide, which is known Hamlets Joint Strategic Needs design, whilst requesting an additional to shorten lives and reduce the Assessment, November 2016 report on the details of the proposed quality of life for tens of thousands of Recommendation six states that: bus gates, and the devising of a people. In recent studies it has also “Pedestrians, cyclists, and users of scheme to exempt blue badge been linked to health problems from other transport that involve physical holders: “The objectives are to be dementia20 to heart disease21 and activity need the highest priority achieved through a combination miscarriage22. Children are most at when developing or maintaining of footway improvements, road risk: exposure to air pollution when streets and roads. This can mean closures, improvement of shared young can have lifelong effects reallocating road space to support public spaces, greening and safety as it can stunt the lungs and affect walking and cycling, restricting motor improvements.”18 The implementation intelligence23. vehicle access, introducing road-user of these improvements will go some charging and traffic-calming schemes, way to making it easier to walk and Dangerous levels of air pollution and creating safe routes to schools cycle around the neighbourhood, “made a material contribution” to and childcare settings.” (page 1) by creating improved walking routes, the death of nine-year-old Ella Kissi- Fig. 1.17: Modelled annual mean NO2 con- public space and reducing rat- Debrah in London in 2013, a coroner centrations for Tower Hamlets, based on Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, Policy running traffic. They will also reduce ruled in December 2020, following measurements made during 2013. Monitor- S.DH1, Delivering high quality design local pollution levels, supporting a second inquest into the child’s ing Air Quality in Tower Hamlets, 2018, Final 24 project report “Development must [...] create well- the overarching London strategy of death. Source: Green Spaces and Connectivity: Ro- connected, inclusive and integrated encouraging more trips to be taken on man Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan; report spaces and buildings which can be foot or by bike. Monitoring Air Quality in Tower by UCL MSc Spatial Planning students (2019) easily adaptable to different uses and Hamlets, 2018, Final project report the changing needs of users.” (page High Density Living Supplementary Local monitoring as shown in Figure 44, para f) Planning Document; Tower Hamlets 9 on page 15, and on the map in Council; (Dec 2020); Design guideline appendix 1, page 25, highlights high Liveable Streets Bow, results booklet; AB.5 levels of air pollution along Grove Tower Hamlets Council “Public realm, including streets, Road, Roman Road and Tredegar More than 2,100 people responded should be designed to prioritise the Road (as well as at the edges of the to the 18 months of community pedestrians and, where appropriate, planning area on Mile End Road engagement on proposals for cyclists. The public realm should also and near the A12). Spot monitoring improving road safety and air quality. encourage incidental play.” (page 68) (Station ID 45) has shown that the 70% of respondents in Bow backed junction of Tredegar Road and St plans programme for timed restrictions 5.2.4 Justification Stephen’s Road has consistently for motor vehicles around Roman been above the annual mean safe Road Market, schools and residential Air Pollution limit of 40ug/m3 of Nitrogen Dioxide roads to reduce the 16,000 vehicles A number of news articles in The since 2016. cutting through the area each day Guardian from 2018 and 2019 provided without stopping. evidence of the negative impacts of air pollution on our mental and physical Liveable Streets Bow, Consultation health. As well as discouraging visitors outcome report; Tower Hamlets and healthy activity, air pollution from Council; 25 Nov 2020 vehicles19 has significant adverse In November 2020 the Council effects on local residents in the form 42 43 OBJECTIVE 2: GREEN STREETS THAT ENCOURAGE WALKING AND CYCLING

Tower Hamlets Green Grid Strategy: routes. This could also bring more Update 2017; Section 3 - Opportunities people into the area to visit local to enhance the Green Grid businesses. “There is a lack of connectivity to a number of community facilities, Liveable Streets Bow, results booklet; including schools, transport hubs and Tower Hamlets Council open spaces.” (page 20, para 3.5) Approximately 49% of traffic in the neighbourhood between 6am and Three schools in the NPA and all three 8pm on weekdays is rat-running - the tube/DLR stations that serve the area equivalent of over 13,000 non-resident are not connected. vehicle journeys a day.

Local children at Malmesbury, Transport for London, London Collision Olga and Chisenhale schools have Map produced a banner asking to lower TfL data25 shows that in the last pollution levels around their schools. three years there have been over 100 collisions involving pedestrians or cyclists (nearly all caused by cars) in Tower Hamlets. This has included multiple fatalities. As well as the A11, accident black spots include Grove Road, Roman Road and Tredegar Road. All these roads in the NPA are also used for rat running.

Fig. 1.18: Low Pollution Banner produced by Fig. 1.19: Transport for London, London Collision Map Malmesbury, Olga and Chisenhale Primary Schools Bike Life 2019, Tower Hamlets; to the Mayor’s Low Traffic Sustrans study Neighbourhoods study, 65% of Busy and Dangerous Roads The study found 48% of residents disabled Londoners consider the Currently, people are discouraged don’t cycle (or cycle less) because condition of pavements to be a from walking and cycling in the NPA they are concerned about safety. barrier to walking (page 9). because most routes are along busy (page 12) main roads that are dangerous and with high levels of air pollution. 66% Accessibility Difficulty of walking and cycle of local residents want less traffic and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods; around the area 51% want better footways. It is likely Transport for London; September 2020 that more people would walk and London’s streets need to be Bike Life 2019, Tower Hamlets; cycle if there were attractive routes welcoming to ensure that our Sustrans study 44 through green areas away from main communities prosper. According 45 through to Roman Road and Victoria often unnecessary street furniture and Park using bottlenecks under the build up of litter. railway such as Tom Thumb’s Arch. OBJECTIVE 2: GREEN STREETS THAT Mile End is a strategic central location For cyclists the key routes are off CS2 in the borough, and is served by the ENCOURAGE WALKING AND CYCLING (particularly along Grove Road) and Central, District, and Hammersmith and east-west along Roman Road and City tube lines. The lack of step-free Tredegar Road. These also correlate access is a major barrier for the less The study found security is an issue with access to the East Bank and the to dangerous routes. Mile End Park mobile. Transport for London’s plans29 1,536 reported cycle thefts in 2018/19, new buildings of the UCL campus, and the Regent’s Canal towpath up to 2024 do not include step-free which is one theft per 47 owners. V&A, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, BBC were also identified as important cycle access for Mile End underground There is also only one cycle parking music studios, and London College routes. station. space per nine resident cycle owners. of Fashion. This is particularly an issue in the 2. Making streets safer for children: Fish Island Area Action Plan; Tower In 2016, the issue was raised by a neighbourhood with large numbers of Introduce School Streets for all Hamlets Council; September 2012; student who is a wheelchair user from people living in flats. (page 13) schools in the area, restricting chapter 3 - Connecting Fish Island nearby Queen Mary College. She motorised vehicle access at drop- The proposals to improve connectivity gained 1,500 signatures for a petition in 76% of people overall think space off and pick-up times and ensure to Fish Island and the Olympic Park, 30 should be increased for people wide accessible footways outside of support of step-free access. addressing the current challenges socialising, cycling and walking on new developments. highlighted in the AAP on page 32, their local high street and 47% think 3. Blue Badge parking: Maintain In 2019, a local campaign for lift para 3.3, could give Bow residents 31 more cycling would make their area a provision for Blue Badge parking access was started by a Tower better access to the East Bank, the better place to live and work. (page provision in Roman Road, as well as Hamlets local ward councillor. Stuart emerging cultural and educational 5) road access for taxis. Wilson, marketing and communications district where major institutions such 4. Step-free access at Mile End: The coordinator for Ability Bow, a local as UCL, the V&A and Sadler’s Wells Concern for personal safety is Council and Transport for London inclusive community gym, said: Theatre are building new facilities. highlighted by a local petition to stop to work together to ensure step-free “Acceptable access for vulnerable mopeds and motorised scooters access at Mile End underground people is obviously really important.” Towards child friendly local high street riding through the pedestrian walkway is included in TFL’s step-free A lift in the busy interchange station 26 - developing an analytical framework; at Tom Thumb’s Arch. programme. “could really help somebody with MSc Dissertation by Gargi Roy28 severe complexities, disabilities or In 2018/19, MSc Spatial Planning 5.3 Actions to improve walking 5.3.1 Conformity with other policies long-term health conditions.” He students studied the Roman Road Bow warned that without the lift, climbing and cycling NPA and some used the evidence Green Spaces and Connectivity: Mile End tube station’s 45 steps would they gathered as the basis for their Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan; leave someone with a heart condition Action GS1: To improve safe dissertations. Gargi Roy’s MSc report by UCL MSc Spatial Planning seriously out of breath, and would be walking and cycling Dissertation found that many footways students (2019)27 dangerous for someone with limited were overly narrow and there was (see supporting Evidence Base sight or hearing. 1. Improving safe walking and cycling documents) The students drafted routes: Action to be taken to policy proposals and proposed an improve public routes to Roman implementation plan for open spaces Road and Victoria Park, in line and improved walking and cycle with the UCL MSc Spatial Planning A routes in the NPA, based on a detailed student study, for example, on study of the spatial characteristics Wennington Green and through of the open spaces and movement Tom Thumb’s Arch. Quiet cycle B networks. The students highlighted routes should be provided current priority pedestrian and cycle connecting to the strategic London routes through the NPA. network and a segregated route along Grove Road should be The most used pedestrian routes introduced. Improved connection connect the transport hubs of Mile End C to Fish Island and the Olympic Park and Bow Road stations into the NPA, would give Bow residents better 46 Fig. 1.20: Map showing the proposed School Streets (A, B, and C) in the 47 neighbourhood by UCL MSc Spatial Planning students (2019) OBJECTIVE 3: BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACES

By 2031, investment has transformed 6.2.2 Policy the public realm by creating green and de-cluttered local streets. Popular Policy PS1: Enhancing public play areas designed to encourage realm spaces free play and a love of nature now replace former neglected spaces. Proposals to enhance existing public The former car park on the corner of spaces will be supported where they Roman Road and St Stephens Road address the following specific needs : plays a valuable role as a community space. The improved public realm 3 Improved provision for recreation and has helped to reduce anti-social play on housing estates at; behaviour. Residents and businesses • Lawrence Close E3 2AS are proud of their high quality, litter- • Heylyn Square E32DW free environment - fly-tipping is no • Rectangular paved area with longer tolerated following vigorous hedges at foot of Wilmer House, campaigning and local action by the Daling Way E3 5NW community. • Tarmac square outside Forth House 8 E3 2HQ 7 6.1 Summary of current Issues • Sutherland Road football court (to 4 Existing public spaces are often become a multi-use court) and 6 5 dirty, cluttered and of poor quality. adjacent children’s play space to The borough’s rising population and be re-designed. E35HG demand for housing mean there are 1 2 limited opportunities to create new All proposals will be expected to open spaces. Cuts in Council budgets accompany such provision with high makes maintaining public spaces quality landscaping. 9 challenging.

Public realm improvements through 9 6.2 Policy to enhance public realm parklets or similar environmental spaces measures at: • Pavement at entrance to Lanfranc 6.2.1 Key Issue Estate on Roman Road, E3 5QP Inadequate provision for recreation • Ford Close off Roman Road E3 5LX Fig. 1.21: Policy PS1 Locations map and play on local housing estates, and • Ford Road off Roman Road E3 5JN the unattractiveness of open spaces (outside Common Room) along the Roman Road, Mile End • Basilica Place in Roman Road Road and Bow Road. market E3 5EL • Pavement outside Territorial Army base at Mile End E3 4PD • Corner of Bow Road and Alfred 48 Street E3 2AD 49 OBJECTIVE 3: BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACES

6.2.3 Conformity with other policies alterations and re-building, and further attrition of this character must be Homes Residents Panel’ demonstrated 6.3.2 Policy Potential sites for improved spaces for prevented.” (page11) that the open spaces in areas of social play and recreation; Roman Road Bow housing across Tower Hamlets are Policy PS2: Designating Local Neighbourhood Forum32 6.2.4 Justification currently underused. Both Malmesbury Green Spaces estate and the areas of social housing This supporting document lists Council Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood to the east of St Stephen’s Road The following are designated as Local owned open spaces in the NPA, Planning, Engagement Report, April currently have small green spaces Green Spaces: showing photos of proposed sites for 2018 that are underused. Furthermore, • Daling Way, E3 5NB; parklets, and includes proposed tree In the consultation, one person the consultations held by the forum • Holy Trinity Churchyard, Morgan St. types. identified ‘parklets’33 as a good idea highlighted the need for additional E3 5AT. for improving public spaces. play spaces across both these • Lockton Green, Ruston St. E3 2LP Tower Hamlets Green Grid Strategy: areas. Therefore, there is a need to • Matilda Gardens E3 2GS, Update 2017; Appendices “New developments along the canal encourage social landlords to better • Trellis Square E3 2DR 39 Adapted opportunities from 2010 do not have much green space - new utilise these green spaces through • Brodick House E3 5HH Green Grid Strategy developments that come forward small scale interventions.” (page 38, • Roman Road Adventure Section 6, Roman Road: “There is should have a certain specified para 6.2.1) Playground, 48 Hewlett Road, Bow, some unused space on the wider minimum amount of green space, London, E3 5NA. pavements,which could be used especially if they create new walking “Smaller play areas for younger • Wennington Green, Junction of to create additional seating and routes through.” children offer another method to Roman Rd and Grove Rd E3 5TG associated landscaping including revitalise the existing green spaces. • Wick Lane E3 2PU planters, street trees and pocket parks, Green Spaces and Connectivity: Additionally, the football court as well as better signposting the rest Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Plan; on Sutherland Road is limited and Managing development on a Local of the Borough and city from here, so report by UCL MSc Spatial Planning currently requires improvements. This Green Space should be consistent it does not feel so isolated. The area students (2019)34 should be replaced with a multi-use with national planning policy for Green has a rich history particularly as the The neighbourhood plan project by court to facilitate a variety of sports Belts. Proposals for built development Suffragette heartland, which could Spatial Planning students at University for both children and adults. These on Local Green Spaces will not be be better celebrated through public College London summarised the initiatives will provide additional play permitted unless it can be clearly realm interventions including art and Forum’s community engagement space for children of different age demonstrated that it is required to community events.” (page 20) findings as: “A desire to protect and groups; encouraging social interaction enhance the role and function of that enhance the built environment, and achieving health and wellbeing Local Green Space or that very special Roman Road Market Conservation improve green spaces and under- benefits.’’ (page 38, para 6.2.1) circumstances exist, for example where Area, Tower Hamlets Council, 2009 used public spaces and strengthen it is essential to meet specific necessary “Despite recent improvements, there community-led initiatives... are part 6.3 Policy to designate Local utility infrastructure and no feasible is still potential for the general quality of this consensus. These are themes Green Spaces alternative site is available. of the landscaping in the street to that we can build upon as we be improved, and the area could develop policies and projects for our 6.3.1 Key Issue benefit from a public realm strategy neighbourhood plan.” (Page 25) There is a need to protect and to coordinate physical features with preserve small green spaces for management procedures. The fragile ‘‘A review conducted by ‘Tower enjoyment by both people and wildlife character of Roman Road has been Hamlets Housing Scrutiny Sub that otherwise could be encroached 50 eroded in the past by unsympathetic Committee’ and ‘Tower Hamlets on by development. 51 15. 17. 15. Daling Way Lockton Green 17. 15.15. Daling Way Lockton Green 17. E3Daling 5NB Way LocktonRuston St,Green E3 2LP 15.15. E3DalingDaling 5NB Way Way LocktonLocktonRuston St, GreenGreen E3 2LP 17.17. E3E3 5NB5NB Ruston St, E3 2LP E3E3 5NB 5NB RustonRuston St, St, E3 E3 2LP 2LP OBJECTIVE 3: BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACES

16. Holy Trinity Churchyard 18. 16. Holy Trinity Churchyard Matilda Gardens 18. 16. Holy Trinity Churchyard Matilda Gardens 18. 16. MorganHoly St,Trinity E3 5AT Churchyard Matilda GardensE3 2GS 16.16. MorganHolyHoly St,Trinity Trinity E3 5AT Churchyard Churchyard MatildaMatilda GardensGardensE3 2GS 18.18. MorganMorgan St,St, E3E3 5AT5AT E3E3 2GS2GS Morgan St, E3 5AT Morgan St, E3 5AT E3E3 2GS 2GS

Trellis Square 19.Trellis Square Roman Rd Adventure Playground 21. 19. E3 2DR Roman Rd Adventure Playground 21. 19. Trellis Square Roman Rd48 Adventure Hewlett Road, Bow, Playground London, E3 5NA 21. 19.E3 2DRTrellis Square Roman48 Rd Hewlett Adventure Road, Bow, London, Playground E3 5NA 21. TrellisE3 Square2DR Roman Rd Adventure48 Hewlett Road, Playground Bow, London, E3 5NA 19. TrellisE3Trellis 2DR Square Square 48 Hewlett Road, Bow, London, E3 5NA21. 19. 19.E3 2DR RomanRoman Rd48 Adventure HewlettRd Adventure Road, Bow, Playground London, Playground E3 5NA 21. 21. E3 2DRE3 2DR 48 Hewlett48 Hewlett Road, Road,Bow, London, Bow, London, E3 5NA E3 5NA

WenningtonWennington Green Green 22. 22. 20. 20. Brodick House Brodick House JunctionJunction of Roman of Wennington RdRoman Wenningtonand GroveRd and Rd, Grove E3 Green 5TG Rd, Green E3 5TG 22. 22. 20.20.E3 5HHBrodickBrodickE3 5HH House House Wennington Green 22. 20. JunctionJunction of Roman of Roman Rd andRd and Grove Grove Rd, Rd,E3 5TGE3 5TG 20. Brodick House Junction of RomanWennington RdWennington and Grove Rd, Green E3 5TGGreen 22. 22. 20. 20. E3E3 5HH 5HH Junction of Roman Rd and Grove Rd, E3 5TG E3Brodick 5HHBrodick House House JunctionJunction of Roman of Roman Rd and Rd Grove and GroveRd, E3 Rd, 5TG E3 5TG E3 5HHE3 5HH Fig. 1.22: Policy PS2 Locations map

52 53 b) maintaining existing public routes or appropriately re-providing access The study highlighted the opportunity routes during the construction phases for revitalising Wennington Green, OBJECTIVE 3: BEAUTIFUL PUBLIC SPACES of new development, and stating: “The site lacks permeability c) incorporating the principles of and maintenance but has potential to ‘secured by design’ to improve attract visitors due to its location on the safety and perception of safety for high street and its proximity to Victoria pedestrians and other users.” (page park.” (page 40, para 6.2.2) 46, para 1) A planting intervention is proposed as Tower Hamlets’ Parks and Open a means to improve this open space.

23. Wick Lane Spaces Strategy 2017-27 E3 2PU. Bow West is forecast to have a 6.3.4 Justification ‘moderate’ deficiency of open All the designated Local Green Spaces space in 2031. The strategy states are near to those who benefit from that: “It is expected that new publicly them, special to local residents and accessible open space will be owned small in size, as required by the National and maintained by the respective Planning Policy Framework. Detailed land owners, with public access to evidence for each space is provided in the space secured through legal Potential sites for improved spaces for agreements as part of the planning play and recreation; Roman Road Bow process. Such an approach will Neighbourhood Forum35 secure new publicly accessible open space whilst recognising the council’s financial position in years to come. Legal agreements will be required to 6.3.3 Conformity with other policies b) demonstrably special to a local secure the widest possible access to community and holds a particular local these new spaces.” (page 82) National Planning Policy Framework significance, for example because 2019 of its beauty, historic significance, Green Spaces and Connectivity: “The designation of land as Local recreational value (including as a Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Green Space through local and playing field), tranquillity or richness of Plan; report by UCL MSc Spatial neighbourhood plans allows its wildlife; and Planning students (2019) communities to identify and protect c) local in character and is not an The study identified the following green areas of particular importance extensive tract of land.” (page 31, objectives to protect, enhance and to them. Designating land as Local para 100) create green spaces through site- Green Space should be consistent specific interventions: with the local planning of sustainable Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, Policy development and complement D.DH2: Attractive streets, spaces and • To improve the health and investment in sufficient homes, public realm well-being of residents and the jobs and other essential services. “Development is required to contribute environment. Local Green Spaces should only be to improving and enhancing • To revitalise green spaces which designated when a plan is prepared connectivity, permeability and legibility are currently underused. or updated, and be capable of across the borough, ensuring a well- • To increase the number of green enduring beyond the end of the plan connected, joined-up and easily spaces in the neighbourhood by period.” (page 31, para 99) accessible street network and wider adding green infrastructure where “The Local Green Space designation network of public spaces through: desirable and feasible. should only be used where the green a) improving connectivity to public • To protect the existing green space is: transport hubs, town centres, open spaces from damage or loss spaces, water spaces, social and through development and to grasp a) in reasonably close proximity to the community facilities and surrounding development opportunities and 54 community it serves; areas funding to enhance the quality of 55 green spaces. OBJECTIVE 4: NEW LIFE FOR OUR LOCAL HERITAGE

By 2031, an updated Bow Heritage 7.2.2 Policy Trail links historic buildings, parks, galleries, pubs and restaurants, street Policy HE1: Public houses to market and shops along pedestrian friendly routes. Undervalued heritage become locally designated assets such as the Three Colts and heritage assets Parnell Road bridges over the Hertford Canal are better conserved. The following are identified as locally- Our precious heritage resource is designated heritage assets: protected and enhanced to ensure that it continues to be appreciated a. The Albert, 74 St. Stephen’s Road E3 and enjoyed by future generations. 5JL b. The Cherry, 359 Mile End Road E3 7.1 Summary of current Issues 4QS c. The Coborn Arms, 8 Coborn Road Many of the heritage assets in the E3 2DA NPA are under-valued and in need d. The Crown, 223 Grove Road E3 5SN of improvement and better care, e. Green Goose, 112 Anglo Road, in particular, public houses and the Bow London E3 5HD historic infrastructure associated with f. Little Driver 125 Bow Rd E3 2AN the areas canals and waterways. g. Morgan Arms 43 Morgan Street E3 5AA 7.2 Policy for public houses to h. Young Prince 448 Roman Rd, London E3 5LU become locally designated heritage assets

7.2.1 Key Issue An evidence based study titled “Pubs in Tower Hamlets” prepared for the Fig. 1.23: Policy HE1 Locations map council, highlighted that, of 275 public houses open on 1st January 2000, well over half (161 pubs, 58.1%) had closed by 2017 (page 13). The Covid 19 pandemic has hit the hospitality sector especially hard, and remaining pubs are at risk of closure.

56 57 13. Morgan Arms Little Driver 10. 43 Morgan Street, E3 5AA 125 Bow Rd, E3 2AN 13. Morgan Arms Little Driver 10. 13. Morgan Arms Little125 Bow Driver Rd, E3 2AN 10. 13. 43 Morgan Street, E3 5AA Little Driver 10. 43 Morgan Street,Morgan E3 5AA Arms 125 Bow Rd, E3 2AN 43 Morgan Street, E3 5AA 125 Bow Rd, E3 2AN

OBJECTIVE 4: NEW LIFE FOR OUR LOCAL HERITAGE

15. The Cherry 10. 6 . Young Prince 5 . The Albert Coborn Arms 6 . 359 Mile End Road E3 4QS 5 . The Albert Coborn Arms 44815. Roman Young Rd, E3 5LUPrince The Cherry 10. 574 . St Stephen’s Rd, London E3 5JL 8 Coborn Road, E3 2DA 6 . 74 St Stephen’sThe AlbertRd, London E3 5JL 8 Coborn Road,Coborn E3 2DA Arms 6 . 359 Mile End Road E3 4QS 5 . The Albert 5 . The Albert 5 . The Albert Coborn Arms6 . 6 . 6Coborn . Arms 448 Roman Rd,Coborn E3 5LU Arms 6 . The Cherry 10. 5 . 5 . The5The . AlbertThe Albert74 AlbertSt Stephen’s Rd, London E3 5JL CobornCobornCoborn8 Coborn Arms Arms Road, Arms E3 2DA 15. Young15. Prince Young Prince The Cherry 10. 74 St Stephen’s Rd, London74 E3 St 5JL Stephen’s Rd, London E3 5JL 74 St Stephen’s Rd, London E3 5JL 8 Coborn Road, E3 2DA 8 Coborn Road, E3 2DA 8 Coborn Road, E3 2DA 359 Mile End Road E3 4QS 74 74St Stephen’sSt74 Stephen’s St Stephen’s Rd, Rd, London London Rd, LondonE3 E35JL 5JL E3 5JL 8 Coborn8 Coborn8 CobornRoad, Road, E3 Road, E32DA 2DA E3 2DA 448 Roman Rd,448 E3 Roman 5LU Rd, E3 5LU 359 Mile End Road E3 4QS

9 . 7 . The Crown 9 . GreenGreen Goose Goose 7 . The Crown 9 . 112 Anglo Road, E3 5HD 7 . 223 TheGrove Road,Crown E3 5SN 112 AngloGreen Road, E3 Goose5HD 7.2.3 Conformity with other policies enjoyment of the historic environment, 223 Grove Road, E3 5SN 9 . Green112 Anglo Goose Road, 9E3 . 5HDGreen Goose 9 . Green Goose 7 . 7 . The7The . CrownThe Crown223 Crown Grove Road, 7 E3 . 5SNThe Crown 7 . The Crown9 . 9 . Green9Green . Green Goose Goose Goose 112 Anglo Road, E3 5HD 112 Anglo Road, E3 5HD 112 Anglo Road, E3 5HDPublic Houses in Bow Neighbourhood including heritage assets most at 223223 Grove Grove223 Road, Grove Road, E3 Road, E35SN 5SN E3 5SN 223 Grove Road, E3 5SN 223 Grove Road,112112 E3Anglo Anglo5SN112 Road, Anglo Road, E3 Road, E35HD 5HD E3 5HD Plan Area; Roman Road Bow risk through neglect, decay or other Neighbourhood Forum;36 threats. This strategy should take into account: This document details the locally a) the desirability of sustaining and designated pubs’ ages, characters enhancing the significance of heritage and distinctiveness, as well as their assets, and putting them to viable uses architectural, historical and social consistent with their conservation; significance. b) the wider social, cultural, Historic England, Neighbourhood economic and environmental benefits Planning and the Historic Environment, that conservation of the historic 13. Little Driver 10. Morgan13. Arms LittleLittle Driver Driver Little Driver 10. 10. 10. 13. Morgan13. Morgan Arms13. Morgan Arms Arms 125 BowLittle Rd, E3 Driver 2AN 10. Advice Note 11 environment can bring; 43 Morgan43 Street,Morgan E3 Street, 5AA E3 5AA 125 Bow125 Rd, Bow E3 Rd,2AN E3125 2AN Bow Rd, E3 2AN 43 Morgan Street,43 Morgan E343 5AA Street,Morgan E3 Street, 5AA E3 5AA c) the desirability of new development “It is for the local community to making a positive contribution to local decide on the scope and content of a character and distinctiveness; and neighbourhood plan. They may wish to d) opportunities to draw on the set out a specific historic environment contribution made by the historic section within the plan, drawing on the environment to the character of a evidence gathered. There are benefits place.” (page 54, para 185) from consolidating related information in a clear, focused way.” (page 18) Local planning authorities should “plan positively for the provision and use of The National Planning Policy shared spaces, community facilities Framework 2019 (such as local shops, meeting places, “Plans should set out a positive sports venues, open space, 10. 15. Young Prince The Cherry 10. 15. 58Young Prince The Cherry 10. 59 15. 44815. Roman Rd, E3 5LU 359359The MileMile EndEndCherry RoadRoad E3E3 4QS4QSThe10. Cherry 10. strategy for the conservation and Young448 Roman Prince Rd, E3Young 5LU Prince 359 Mile End Road E3 4QS 448 Roman Rd, E3 5LU448 Roman Rd, E3 5LU 359 Mile End Road E3 359 4QS Mile End Road E3 4QS OBJECTIVE 4: NEW LIFE FOR OUR LOCAL HERITAGE

cultural buildings, public houses and contribute to wider policy 7.2.4 Justification where they might be sited. places of worship) and other local objectives for town centres, night- services to enhance the sustainability time economy areas and Creative Tower Hamlets Local List, New 7.3.2 Action of communities and residential Enterprise Zones. Additions, 2019 environments” (page 27, para 92) 2. support proposals for new public In 2019 Tower Hamlets made new Action HE1: Opportunities for new houses to stimulate town centre additions of local pubs to its local list types of Public House Debate in Houses Parliament, 12 regeneration, cultural quarters, the of buildings and structures that, whilst February 2015 night-time economy and mixed-use not statutorily listed for their national Tower Hamlets Council to facilitate CAMRA have lobbied the government development, where appropriate. importance, are considered to be new models of pubs coming forward, for pubs to be removed from the of local importance. These included and broaden the locations in which A4 use class and placed into the Applications that propose the loss of the Eleanor Arms and the adjacent proposals might be acceptable. ‘Sui Generis’ category. This would public houses with heritage, cultural, building No. 458, as together they form require a planning application with economic or social value should be a single development (in the setting 7.3.3 Conformity with other policies opportunity for public representations refused unless there is authoritative of Victoria Park Conservation Area) before any change of use. A debate marketing evidence that demonstrates , the Lord Morpeth (in the setting of Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, policy on this issue was held in Parliament that there is no realistic prospect of the Victoria Park Conservation Area) and D.TC5 on 12th February 2015. A concession building being used as a pub in the the Victoria. required pubs designated as Assets of foreseeable future. Drinking establishments outside the Community Value (ACV) to be subject Existing pubs in the NPA also include town centre hierarchy are permitted to full applications for any change of Development proposals for the nationally listed Palm Tree , 127 “Where they are local in nature and use. redevelopment of associated Grove Road E3 5BH (Grade II listed), scale” (page 122). accommodation, facilities or and the Lord Tredegar, 50 Lichfield Paragraph 12.2, Supporting Community Town and Country Planning General development within the curtilage Road E3 5AL (Grade II listed). Facilities, states “Specific need gaps Permitted Development Order 2015 of the public house that would and priorities include the provision of (Consolidated) compromise the operation or viability Pubs and restaurants have suffered public houses,...” (page 128). Applicants are required to submit of the public house use should be greatly during the pandemic and written notice to local planning resisted.” (page 344, para A) struggle to survive. They represent not 7.3.4 Justification authorities giving notice (fifty-six days) only some fine local buildings, but are before implementing change of use Tower Hamlets Council, Assets of community meeting places for people Tower Hamlets Council; Pubs in Tower under permitted development. This Community Value, Nomination form who value socialising over drink and Hamlets – An Evidence Base Study 2017 allows time for ACV nominations to be guidance notes food. “It is recommended that the Council received. This document gives detailed guidance amends its planning policies to to local groups wishing to nominate an 7.3 Action supporting better facilitate new models of pubs The London Plan 2020, Policy HC7: Asset of Community Value. opportunities for new types of coming forward and to broaden the Protecting public houses Public House locations in which proposals might Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031, Section be acceptable. For example, the “Boroughs should: 12, Policy D.CF4 Public houses growing movement of ‘micro-pubs’ is 1. protect public houses where Policy requires the provision of specific 7.3.1 Key Issue Current planning policies discourage conducive to being delivered outside they have a heritage, economic, evidence where the loss of a public of main town centres without harming social or cultural value to local house is proposed (page 133). innovation in new forms of public house, and are restrictive of locations surrounding residential amenity, so 60 communities, and where they policies could be drafted or amended 61 OBJECTIVE 4: NEW LIFE FOR OUR LOCAL HERITAGE of the Borough and city from here, so Ltd. H2O Urban is working on a series it does not feel so isolated. The area of regeneration and redevelopment has a rich history particularly as the projects across the UK with the Canal & Suffragette heartland, which could River Trust. be better celebrated through public realm interventions including art and The scheme flanks the canal path and to facilitate such uses in such locations Aim 2: ‘Conserving and protecting community events.” (page 20) has resulted in the loss of the wharf as appropriate.” (page 30) the borough’s historic environment, cottages and weakened the visual link and capitalising on opportunities for Transport for London, Legible London between Victoria Park and Mile End 7.4 Action for an updated Bow attracting investment, conservation- Park. Heritage Trail led regeneration and positive place “We work with the London shaping’ is: “Up-to-date information Development Agency, and in 7.5.1 Key Issue 7.4.1 Key Issue and guidance about the historic partnership with London boroughs, Bow Wharf is a major heritage asset The area’s heritage assets are poorly environment that is easily accessible.” to develop a way of providing at the junction of the Regent’s and promoted, and the 1990 heritage trail (page 7). coordinated walking information Hertford Union canals. its historic, low is outdated and not easily accessible across the Capital, offering benefits density setting has been eroded by in digital format. Way marking through The strategy goes on to say: for our transport system, for public piecemeal development and the health, the economy, tourism and the absence of a comprehensive heritage the area is generally poor, which 37 discourages visitors from exploring “There is very limited interpretation environment.” plan. lesser known places, and results or directional signage relating to in local businesses missing out on the heritage resource onsite in the Bow Heritage Trail 7.5.2 Policy potential trade. borough, and it would therefore be The signposted trail thorough Bow easy for a casual visitor to remain with plaques giving information Policy HE2: Bow Wharf waterway unaware of the breadth and diversity about places of historic interest is infrastructure conservation and 7.4.2 Action of the heritage that can be found now defunct. The Tower Hamlets enhancement here. There is also limited information Local History Library and Archives at on the heritage resource on the 277 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DQ Action HE2: Wayfinding and Bow Development proposals at Bow Wharf Council’s website, no borough map with its close proximity to Queen must demonstrate how they preserve Heritage Trail made available to visitors or residents, Mary College,38 provides an exciting and enhance the heritage of the area and no central Tourist Office or other opportunity for updating the trail using and the canal. Preferably this should Implementation of the Tower Hamlets resource where visitors can access digital technology. be informed by a comprehensive Green Grid Strategy, Updated 2017, information about the borough’s heritage plan developed in to include better wayfinding and heritage.” (page 16, section 3.2.12) 7.5 Policy for Bow Wharf integration with TfL’s Legible London conjunction with the Canal and River waterway infrastructure Trust, local businesses, residents and signage. It will link the Roman Road 7.4.4 Justification shops and market with community conservation and enhancement community groups. facilities, cultural and historic places Tower Hamlets Green Grid Strategy: Bow Wharf, 221 Grove Road E3 5SN Development proposals must provide of interest, and surrounding Olympic Update 2017; Appendices for an appropriate mix of uses that Park, Mile End Park and Victoria Adapted opportunities from 2010 Planning consent was granted in 2014 includes leisure and recreational Park through an updated and Green Grid Strategy for 34 residential units and a small activities and affordable workspaces downloadable Bow Heritage Trail. Section 6, Roman Road: “There is commercial space. The scheme was for small businesses. Recreational some unused space on the wider completed in 2018. provision that improves connectivity 7.4.3 Conformity with other policies pavements, which could be used with the Green Grid to better link to create additional seating and The Canal and River Trust worked with Victoria and Mile End parks and/or Tower Hamlets Conservation Strategy associated landscaping including H2O Urban LLP, a national joint venture Hackney Village with the Roman Road, 2026 planters, street trees and pocket parks, company owned 50% by the Trust will be strongly supported. One of the stated outcomes for as well as better signposting the rest 62 and 50% by private developer Bloc 63 OBJECTIVE 4: NEW LIFE FOR OUR LOCAL HERITAGE

allocations for future development, the a new scale, mostly residential, but Council will need to work in partnership of high activity where commercial, with a wide range of organisations and so that Bow Wharf provides a now developers to effectively deliver the scarce enclave of calm and historic water space opportunities” (page 62, character that it is necessary to para 4.13) protect and sustain.” (page 1)

Poor design of development: “With The wharf cottages were demolished regards to the heritage value of and were replaced as part of a water spaces, developments have development, completed in 2018, with also been designed out of keeping three taller blocks of 34 residential units with the historic scale and form of and a small commercial space. Fig. 1.24: Bow Wharf waterside development, and without consideration of the canal and See pages 5-6 of Local Heritage; 7.5.3 Conformity with other policies towpath edges.” (page 30, para 3.9) Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood Forum39 regarding ownership of canal Tower Hamlets Conservation Strategy Bow Wharf: The character of the bridges. 2026 conservation area in the vicinity of the proposed development; Friends of “Proposals that are regarded as Regents Canal, October 2013 improving the borough’s historic “In addition to the junction’s environment will be positively intrinsic geographical and historical supported, whereas proposals which significance, it retains within a small could cause permanent harm to area several historic structures of historic assets will be opposed unless types now rare on London’s canals there are considerable public benefits (cast-iron-girder bridge, stop lock, that would outweigh the harm. The stoneway, remains of wharf cottages, council will use its influence and chimney from sawmill, canal carrier’s local planning authority powers in warehouse.) Their setting retains partnership with local communities, a relatively low density of built property owners and other interested development that was characteristic stakeholders to achieve this aim.” of the canals of this area until recent (page 6) years. It also has a fair number of trees, which combine with the small scale of 7.5.4 Justification the buildings to produce a calm and pleasant environment and which also Tower Hamlets Water Space Study, form a link both visual and ecological September 2017 between the public parks to the north Engaging Stakeholders: “Due to the and south. The canals of inner London varied land ownership and because are rapidly becoming dominated by 64 many opportunities relate to site modern waterside developments of 65 OBJECTIVE 5: HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING

By 2031, new developments over the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 against a sliding-scale target (subject last decade are well integrated with 8.2..2 Policy Policy S.SG1 on Areas of Growth and to viability).” (page76, para 2) existing communities, retaining the The policy identifies sites suitable Opportunity Within Tower Hamlets character of local neighbourhoods for housing development. Detailed “The remaining part of the borough Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031: Policy without destroying locally listed assets. information is provided for each site, is defined as the Central sub-area. D.H2 Affordable housing and housing A majority of the homes are low including location, site area, relevant Whilst not having the status of an mix “1. Development is carbon homes. Roman Road CLT has planning history, any development opportunity area, this area has required to maximise the provision of pioneered a few affordable and well constraints and land use proposals. See the potential to absorb additional affordable housing in accordance with designed community-led housing Roman Road Bow Housing Need and growth, primarily through infill and a 70% rented and 30% intermediate schemes around Bow. Incremental, Deliverability Assessment document.40 land use intensification which respects tenure split. small scale residential projects over the character of the surrounding 2. Development is required to maximise time have created a greater variety For each site allocation the policies streetscape.” (page 34, para 7.7) the delivery of affordable housing on- of housing types. These projects reflect in this section will be applied by the “While the majority of the borough’s site.” (page 80, para 1, 2) the local housing need and area Local Planning Authority in determining future housing and employment and successfully promote community planning applications. supply is expected to come forward Planning Obligations SPD, second cohesion. on allocated sites, significant draft for consultation; Tower Hamlets Policy H1: Site allocation and opportunities exist to bring forward Council; Oct 2020 8.1 Summary of key issues housing development development within other locations, Major applications are defined as “10 High property prices, unaffordable such as small-scale infill sites within units or more, or with a combined gross private rents, and the scarcity of land 1. The following site is allocated for existing neighbourhoods and the floorspace of 1,000 sqm (gross internal for housing make it difficult for people housing: intensification of existing brownfield area) or more.” who have grown up in Bow to stay, Site between the rear gardens of sites. These sites (known as windfalls) “Affordable Housing – Major and people on modest incomes to Wendon St. E3 2LW and the A12. Site have the potential to make a Applications move in. This contributes to short-term details are in the ‘Housing Need and significant contribution to the supply of Affordable Housing is being delivered stays, and works against building Deliverability Assessment’ document in housing and employment land in the through negotiations as a part of major mixed and balanced communities. Evidence Base borough.” (page 34, para 7.11) residential schemes, as well as through a range of public initiatives and the 8.2 Policy on site allocations Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031: Policy effective use of grant funding. In line 8.2..3 Conformity with other policies S.H1 Meeting housing need with Local Plan Policies S.H1 and D.H2, 8.2.1 Key issue The London Plan 2020, Chapter 4, “Development will be expected to a target of 50% Affordable Housing has There are no large sites for significant Policy H2 contribute towards the creation of been set for major residential schemes. new housing developments within Although larger sites are scarce, mixed and balanced communities These schemes are expected to the NPA that might deliver much smaller sites with the potential for that respond to local and strategic deliver a minimum of 35% Affordable needed affordable housing for the housing delivery are dotted throughout need. This will be achieved through: Housing with a mix of tenures and area. Central Area identified in the the area. Policy H2 in the London Plan a. setting an overall target for 50% of unit sizes, subject to viability. The Tower Hamlets Local Plan (page 220), supports the development of small sites all new homes to be affordable, to be Development Viability SPD sets out there are only two allocated sites at stating that they “should play a much achieved through: the detail around securing on-site Bow Common Lane and Chrisp Street greater role in housing delivery and i. securing affordable homes from a Affordable Housing provision, in line Town Centre. These both fall outside boroughs should proactively support range of council-led initiatives with the Mayor of London’s Affordable the NPA. A pipeline of small sites will well-designed new homes on small ii. requiring the provision of affordable Housing and Viability SPG.” (page 15) be required In order to build local sites.” (page 180) housing contributions on sites affordable homes. providing 2 to 9 new residential units 66 67 shared ownership, discount market, or development in the borough. affordable starter homes. Furthermore it has led to a high turnover of 8.3 Policy supporting community- OBJECTIVE 5: HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE residents who are living in temporary led housing HOUSING or short-term accommodation. 8.3.1 Key Issue This Neighbourhood Plan seeks to Many new housing developments do establish sustainable, inclusive and not provide the types of housing that mixed communities that encourage are needed by the community and the longer term residents to stay and local community is not given priority provide opportunities for new residents when units become available. High Density Living SPD; Tower Hamlets that reflect the council’s aspirations.” to stay longer term. Council; Dec 2020 (page 151) 8.3.2 Policy Design principles are also set out for The HNA has established that the “In particular, the SPD provides residential developments: “As the flow of unmet affordable need is an Policy H2: Community-led detailed guidance to help the council emphasis of the SPD is on small-scale average of 86 dwellings per annum housing deliver its vision to support existing developments, the principles have a in Bow East over the 5-year period to communities and welcome new particular focus on overcoming usual 2024. Furthermore, Bow East has a In order to ensure the provision of residents to make their home within constraints associated with this type of higher proportion of residents assessed community-led housing that meets liveable, mixed, stable, inclusive and development in order to achieve high as homeless than is average in Tower community need: cohesive neighbourhoods, which quality developments for existing and Hamlets. Therefore; unless there is an Where intermediate housing is contribute to a high quality of life and future residents.” (page 197) increase in the vacancy rate from the proposed, developers are encouraged more healthy lifestyles.” (page 10, existing affordable housing stock, the to work with community led housing policy context) 8.2.4 Justification capacity of affordable housing would groups, such as the Roman Road A review of Evidence into Local Need need to double in approximate terms Community Land Trust, to provide Central Area Good Growth SPD; Tower for Affordable Housing, March 202041 to generate sufficient supply on an affordable housing Hamlets Council; 2021 A 2020 Housing Needs Assessment annual basis to meet this requirement. This document contains a character (HNA) carried out for the Roman New residential developments where intermediate housing is proposed, are appraisal for Bow and descriptions of Road Neighbourhood Forum by Well designed homes to submit an offer for these homes typical building types (pages 31-35). Arc4 indicates the area is mostly Good quality housing design and to local community-led housing Future challenges and opportunities populated by younger, single layout are described in the Tower organisations before opening the are identified: “The variety provided people, or households formed as Hamlets Local Plan (Policy S.D1, page developments to the market through the range of building types cohabiting couples with no children. 44). The importance of good design The provision of community-led housing sometimes leads to an unclear and Consequently there is a greater in the NPA is to enhance community that meets community need is strongly fragmented character and there is an proportion of one bedroom and two interaction within new housing encouraged opportunity to improve the connection bedroom dwellings in the area. The developments. This can be supported between developments and also to population projections show that the through the design of mixed tenure 8.3.3 Conformity with other policies the wider street environment. There older population is set to more than blocks and shared semi-private is a risk that new developments may double by 2041, most of whom require communal spaces or gardens, which The London Plan 2020, Policy H2 Small reinforce fragmentary character and the ability to downsize to one bedroom would provide a place for social sites lack of cohesion by following these homes. interaction and create a sense of “Boroughs should pro-actively support precedents.” (page 133). Principles community. based on the character of different The HNA indicates that more than well-designed new homes on small sites (below 0.25 hectares in size) through areas are then set out to guide future 75% of households are unable to Climate Emergency both planning decisions and plan- developments. afford market housing of any kind Tower Hamlets declared a climate making in order to: The guidance contains a design toolkit whether private rent or private home emergency in March 2019. The 1) significantly increase the contribution for small sites up to 0.25 hectares. ownership due to the high cost of borough is currently the third highest of small sites to meeting London’s “Each type of site and associated housing in the area. This has led to emitter of carbon dioxide in London. housing needs context is analysed and design owner occupation becoming one of Although the council has introduced 2) diversify the sources, locations, type guidelines are provided. These are the lowest in the country and indicates initiatives to try and tackle this, and mix of housing supply based on best practice architecture a latent demand for intermediate significant changes are still required to 3) support small and medium-sized and urban design considerations affordable housing products such as achieve zero-carbon and sustainable 68 housebuilder 69 OBJECTIVE 5: HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING

4) support those wishing to bring regional viability guidance.” (page 78 the UK, but with the average house forward custom, self-build and para 9.19) price now 22 times the average salary, community-led housing “Over the plan period, developments our residents can’t afford to buy 5) achieve the minimum targets for on small sites have the potential to them.”42 small sites set out in Table 4.2 as a contribute over 3,000 new homes and There are currently very few affordable component of the overall housing could make a significant contribution housing developments underway targets…” towards meeting local affordable in the area. One solution to meet (chapter 4, page 180) housing need.” (page 78, para 9,21) the needs of the local community is “Boroughs should: to support community-led housing 1) recognise in their Development 8.3.4 Justification developments to reduce the unmet Plans that local character evolves Community-led housing has been demand. over time and will need to change actively promoted and funded by in appropriate locations to Central Government since 2016, Right to Regenerate: Reform of the accommodate additional housing on to give communities control over Right to Contest, Jan 2021 small sites delivering the homes that are best “The government believes that 2) Where appropriate, prepare site- suited to their local needs. Whilst the reforming the Right to Contest and specific briefs, masterplans and movement of Community Land Trusts relaunching it as a new ‘Right to housing design codes for small sites and community-led housing groups Regenerate’ could provide a quicker 3) identify and allocate appropriate has only really taken hold in England and easier route for individuals, small sites for residential development since the early 2000’s, they play an businesses and organisations to 4) list these small sites on their important role in stewarding land for identify, purchase and redevelop brownfield registers building affordable homes. Roman underused or empty land in their 5) grant permission in principle Road Community Land Trust (RRCLT) area. In turn, a strengthened right on specific sites or prepare local was formed in 2019 to champion would support greater regeneration of development orders.” (chapter 4, community-led housing and to work brownfield land, boost housing supply page 180) with developers and landowners to and empower people to turn blights build genuinely affordable, good and empty spaces in their areas into Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031 quality homes in Bow. more beautiful developments.”43 In order to support a variety of housing products in the market and affordable The level of housing need in Tower Roman Road Bow Housing Need and tenures which meet local need under Hamlets as a whole far outstrips Deliverability Assessment document44 policy S.H1, “Developments are supply. “There are more than 19,000 describes in more detail the proposed expected to maximise the provision households on the housing register in local response to the HNA , including of affordable housing, having regard need of an affordable home and over community led housing. to availability of public subsidy, 2,000 households living in temporary implications of phased development accommodation. But each year, only (including provision for re-appraising 1,800 homes become available to let scheme viability at different stages to applicants on the housing register. of development) as well as financial viability which should, in particular, More new homes were built in Tower 70 take account of prevailing local and Hamlets in 2018 than anywhere else in 71 OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND WELL-NETWORKED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

By 2031 funding from new existing community facilities will be developments has enabled the Action CF1: Forming a supported. creation of new places for young consortium of community groups 2. Development will be required to people to meet and there is an contribute to the capacity, quality, established and financially stable The formation of a consortium of usability and accessibility of existing network of community groups running groups and organisations in the community facilities, particularly where activities and facilities supporting neighbourhood plan area will enable development will increase demand. the diverse population in the area. better use of limited resources, and 3. Development should maximise Grassroots organisations, child and allow future funding for community opportunities for the provision of youth groups, arts and performance infrastructure to be allocated where high quality community facilities to organisations and places of worship Fig. 1.26: Arts Pavilion it is most needed, looking across the serve a wide range of users. Where are part of a community consortium, Grassroots community organisations range of activities and facilities. The possible, facilities or services should be working together identifying and play an important role supporting local Council working with Tower Hamlets accessible to the wider community agreeing funding opportunities for residents and businesses. Many of Council for Voluntary Service and outside of core hours and co-located provision of new or expansion of these groups have been active in the local groups would be one means of or shared to encourage multi-purpose existing facilities or activities across the area for a number of years identifying facilitating a local consortium. trips and better meet the needs of Neighbourhood Plan Area. and solving local problems, but also different groups. face challenges of competing for 9.2.3 Conformity with other policies 4. New community facilities will be 9.1 Summary of current issues limited funding. directed towards the borough’s Community facilities are facing LBTH Community Engagement Strategy centres in accordance with the reduced access to public funding and A mapping exercise was carried out to 2018-2021 town centre hierarchy and/or to increased pressure from higher land identify all the local grassroots groups Outcome 1: Communities lead the locations which are accessible to their value uses, as well as competing with and community facilities, by sector, way in making Tower Hamlets a great catchments depending on the nature demand for housing and employment that fall within the neighbourhood plan place to live and scale of the proposal.” (p128) use. Some existing facilities, such boundary. See Community groups “Co-production [...] offers an as Chisenhale Gallery and Holy mapping and analysis; Roman Road approach for sharing power ‘in 9.2.4 Justification Trinity Church need major capital Bow Neighbourhood Forum.45 an equal and mutual relationship, Building a sense of belonging and investment, others like the Arts Pavilion bringing together professionals, service identity through local social networks are under-used. There are insufficient 9.2 Action to form a consortium of users, their families and neighbours and shared community experiences facilities for young people, particularly to design and deliver public services’ are important foundations for community groups 46 teenagers, across the neighbourhood (see reference 9). This approach has communities. This is particularly true for areas such as Bow, where plan area. 9.2.1 Key issue increasingly been adopted by public there are a diverse mix of new and Limited public funding for local sector organisations, who recognise existing residents of different ages and grassroots groups and community that when power is shared, services ethnicities.47 facilities will be further restricted by are more responsive and any solutions the pandemic for years to come. This reached better reflect the needs of Many places of worship in the highlights the importance of active communities.” (page 11) neighbourhood plan area provide local community involvement in important outreach to the local the planning and commissioning of Tower Hamlets Local Plan, section 12, community and support the community facilities. S.CF1: Supporting community facilities “1. Development which seeks to communities’ diverse ethnicities. Examples include Holy Trinity Church 9.2.2 Action protect, maintain and enhance 72 Fig. 1.25: Chisenhale Gallery and it’s arts programme, St Paul Old 73 “The Localism Act requires local former brewery is derelict. The current authorities to maintain a list of assets ownership structure hampers long- of community value which have been term initiatives to improve and bring OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND WELL-NETWORKED nominated by the local community. back into use large empty, derelict COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE When listed assets come up for sale spaces. This is connected with financial or change of ownership, the Act then restrictions and the complexities gives community groups the time to associated with raising funds for capital develop a bid and raise the money to works on a building which they don’t bid to buy the asset when it comes on own. the open market.” (page 9) 9.4 Policy to develop new Centre’s Arabic and Bengali classes sustainably and control adaptation London Borough of Tower Hamlets and improved sports and play for children and the Gurdwara Sikh and development of existing facilities assets of community value – facilities Sangat teaching Punjabi and Gatka more directly, means should be sought nomination form guidance notes (an Indian martial art) classes. The to transfer ownership of the building 9.4.1 Key Issue Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary from Tower Hamlets Council, using 9.3.4 Justification The Local Plan 2031 Section 12, Service could provide the means of Community Asset Transfer. Chisenhale is a prime example, where Supporting Community Facilities facilitating a local consortium. As a separate matter, the potential transfer of ownership of land and acknowledges the borough has benefit of listing more Assets of buildings on the Chisenhale site by specific gaps and priorities, including Community Value in the plan area is 9.3 Action to encourage Community Asset Transfer at less than youth centres and indoor sport facilities recognised. The community is strongly Community Asset Transfer market value and community halls (page 128). The encouraged to nominate facilities policy in the Local Plan is reliant on that are of value to them as assets of 9.3.1 Key issue could be of great benefit. The purpose developer contributions to ensure community value. Bow Arts Studios and Nunnery Gallery, of the transfers would be to help these additional or improved facilities Chisenhale Gallery and Dance Space, secure the industrial heritage of the will be provided. and The Arts and Ecology Pavilions, 9.3.3 Conformity with other policies site, and strengthen its sustainability Understanding Community Asset are all within the Roman Road Bow and long term use for the arts and 9.4.2 Policy NPA. They have a wider reach beyond Transfer; Locality other community uses. “Community Asset Transfer is the Policy CF1: developing new the immediate neighbourhood, and improved sports and play attracting visitors into the area and transfer of a publicly owned asset Chisenhale Gallery has occupied upholding Bow’s reputation as a (usually land or buildings) to a part of the ground floor of a former facilities neighbourhood that supports the community organisation at less than veneer factory on Chisenhale Road creative arts. market value, or at nil consideration since 1982. Adjacent to the gallery In order to meet the needs of the (no cost).” (page 3) on the ground floor, as well as on the growing population of children and Issues with council funding and historic upper floors of the building above young adults in the neighbourhood lease arrangements of buildings General Disposal Consent (England) the Gallery, are 38 artists’ studios plan area, space should be found for owned by the Council but managed 2003, The Consent run by Chisenhale Art Place Trust, additional sports and play facilities, by local groups, detract from these Local authorities have the power to and next door, Chisenhale Dance either as part of new development or buildings being well maintained or dispose of land and buildings at less Space occupies the top floor of a from CIL funding allocated in the area. developed for the benefit of the than market value where they are former brewery building. The three Planning applications that propose the community. able to demonstrate that doing so will organisations, now run as separate provision of sports and play facilities result in local improvements to social, charities, began life together when for children and young people will be 9.3.2 Action economic or environmental well-being. artists took on a lease to the then viewed favourably. New residential Local authorities are permitted to derelict site from Tower Hamlets developments will be expected to dispose of local authority land valued Council in 1980. demonstrate that they have assessed the likely needs of the new resident Action CF2: Community at two million pounds or less without the need to obtain specific consent under-16 population, and have sought, Asset Transfer and Assets of Apart from providing revenue to the from the Deputy Prime Minister and First Council, there seems little rationale for where possible, to address these Community Value Secretary of State. (page 6, para 8) the local authority to retain ownership needs. of this valued community asset. Major In order for Chisenhale Art Place Trust, A plain English guide to the Localism repairs are needed to areas such as 9.4.3 Conformity with other policies Gallery and Dance Space to continue 74 Action, Nov 2011; Community right to roofs and windows, and part of the See photos of proposed sites for 75 bid with Bow East and some parts of Mile Council youth work hub in the plan End being further away from a leisure area, and relies substantially on the centre than other parts of the locality.” community and voluntary sector to OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND WELL-NETWORKED (Page 2) fundraise and enhance the offer.51 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE In 1999 a planning application 9.5.2 Policy (PA/99/00968) was permitted for “New sports hall, incorporating changing Policy CF2: to develop new and rooms, offices and incorporates improved youth facilities and Caxton Green and the disused railway support cutting as part of a Fitness Trail leading Potential sites for improved spaces for 9.4.4 Justification to new all-weather 5-7-A-side football play and recreation; Roman Road Bow Where it is possible for developer pitch to the south of Four Seasons Neighbourhood Forum document.48 Indoor Sports Facilities for the Future contributions to provide new youth Green.” This facility was never built. 2017-2027; Section 4.3.1 Current and facilities, for example, on the Tower Hamlets Local Plan 2031; Policy future needs for sports halls Chisenhale Art Place site, and on the For a neighbourhood adjacent to D.CF3 New and enhanced community “Geographical distribution of public Malmesbury and Lockton estates, the Olympic Park, it is a poor legacy facilities and dual use sports halls across the these will be supported. that the plan area has no widely “Proposals involving the provision borough is relatively good, with only Proposals to improve the quality of available sports hall for community of community facilities located small areas of the borough outside the existing youth facilities at Eastside, use throughout the week. Future outside the borough’s town centres catchment distance of 1,200 metres. Green Light Youth Club and St Paul’s developments in adjacent areas of will be permitted where an upto- One such area is in the north of the Old Ford will be strongly supported. the London Legacy Development date and robust local need can be borough and broadly covers the Where appropriate, developer Corporation will provide opportunities demonstrated.” (page 131) northern parts of Bethnal Green, Bow contributions will be used to address for partnership working by Tower West and Bow East wards.” (page 24) these needs. Hamlets Council through contributions Indoor Sports Facilities for the Future to new sports facilities for the Bow 2017-2027 Appendix 3, Action plan Morpeth School pupil survey findings; community. Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood “Investigate any opportunities to Forum; July 201649 develop indoor sports provision as a The under-provision of sports and 9.5 Policy to develop new and joint venture with partners, including play facilities is reflected in the improved youth facilities and neighbouring councils.” (page 78) survey carried out with Morpeth support pupils aged between 12 and 15 in Revised planning obligations 2016, where respondents highlighted 9.5.1 Key Issue supplementary planning document, a desire for more or better youth Whilst there are good youth services March 2013; London Borough of leisure provision and 65% of surveyed and facilities across the borough, Tower Hamlets; Chapter 2: Council’s students mentioned leisure facilities as there is a deficit within the NPA with a approach to planning obligations and important. strong perception that more facilities CIL should be provided: 22% of pupils “Following the introduction of CIL, Community groups mapping who took part in the Morpeth School Fig. 1.27: Green Light Youth Club the intention is that the Council and analysis; Roman Road Bow survey stated they wanted more youth will cease to mitigate the impact Neighbourhood Forum50 provision in the area. of development on the borough’s Only two out of the 40 mapped community facilities through S106 facilities in the area were for sports Council funded youth services Agreements. The following types and play - Mile End climbing wall and have suffered from a series of of community facilities will instead Roman Road adventure playground. reorganisations over the past 20 be delivered through CIL receipts; years, with a consequential lack of Multi-use community facilities; Youth Health and Social Care in the North consistency in services and frequent facilities; Leisure centres Idea Stores, East Locality Research Briefing, 2019 changes of senior personnel. The libraries and archives.“ (page 8-9, This document identified one of the updated youth service delivery model para 2.12) challenges as “Unequal availability of agreed in July 2020 shows only one Fig. 1.28: Eastside Youth Centre 76 leisure centres and exercising facilities, 77 OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND WELL-NETWORKED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

9.5.3 Conformity with other policies The Morpeth pupil survey identified only Revised planning obligations 6% of respondents as using youth clubs; Sector on how to strengthen access a wide range of community activities supplementary planning document, however; 22% said they wanted more to high-quality activities outside of alongside improved play and sports March 2013; London Borough of youth facilities in their neighbourhood. school for children and young people facilities, will be encouraged. Tower Hamlets; Chapter 2: Council’s making the best use of our partnership In order for these and other facilities, approach to planning obligations and Tower Hamlets Cabinet Meeting approach.” (page 14) such as the Arts and Ecology Pavilions, CIL minutes of 29 July 2020 , Youth Service to continue to provide useful meeting “Following the introduction of CIL, Delivery Model To secure new and improved facilities space for community groups and to the intention is that the Council “In modelling the new youth service with well qualified, experienced sustain themselves into the future, will cease to mitigate the impact officers are of the opinion that an youth workers, a firm commitment CIL funding should be allocated to of development on the borough’s additional Medium Term Financial to prioritise investment for our young support, maintain and improve these community facilities through S106 Strategy (MTFS) savings of £100,000 people will be required. facilities. Agreements. The following types for 2021/22 could be achieved in of community facilities will instead support of reducing the council’s 9.6 Policy to improve existing be delivered through CIL receipts; budget pressure. Support for this community centres Multi-use community facilities; Youth approach was given by the council’s facilities; Leisure centres; Idea Stores, Corporate Leadership Team (CLT). It is 9.6.1 Key Issue libraries and archives.” (page 8-9, intended that any agreed saving will The Local Plan 2031 Section 12, para 2.12) be achieved through a reduction in Supporting Community Facilities the number of targeted workers in the acknowledges the borough has 9.5.4 Justification internal Youth Service.” (page 2) specific gaps and priorities, including youth centres and indoor sport Tower Hamlets Voluntary and At a time when there is emerging facilities and community halls (page Community Sector Strategy 2016-2019 evidence of the negative impact 128). Some existing community spaces Fig. 1.29: Caxton Community Centre The provision for youth activity groups of the pandemic on some young in the NPA are under-used and poorly in the NPA is under-represented people’s mental health54 and maintained. compared to the borough as a whole. wellbeing, funding for the youth service 9.6.3 Conformity with other policies (page 11) is being cut. At the Young People’s 9.6.2 Policy Question Time in March 2019, 60 young Tower Hamlets Local Plan, chapter 7, S.CF1: Supporting community facilities Community groups mapping people from Tower Hamlets were Policy CF3: to improve existing and analysis; Roman Road Bow invited to question senior leaders from Neighbourhood Forum52 the community, local government and community centres “1. Development which seeks to The neighbourhood plan area has only police. One questioner commented: protect, maintain and enhance three youth focussed facilities out of “Tower Hamlets is a very young Purpose-built community centres in existing community facilities will be the 40 mapped facilities: 31 Squadron borough, but I don’t think lots of our housing estates in the neighbourhood supported. Air Cadets, Green Light Youth Club services are particularly well designed plan area (such as the Ranwell 2. Development will be required to and Eastside Youth and Community to suit the needs of young people.”55 Community Centre) are underused, contribute to the capacity, quality, Centre. and need better maintenance and usability and accessibility of existing Tower Hamlets Strategic Plan 2020- upkeep. community facilities, particularly where Morpeth School pupil survey findings; 2023; Outcome 2 Proposals to replace the present development will increase demand. Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood The Council will “Engage with Schools, Caxton Grove community centre with 3. Development should maximise a higher quality building suitable for opportunities for the provision of 78 Forum; July 201653 the Youth Service and the Voluntary 79 OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND WELL-NETWORKED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

high quality community facilities to development is for a high quality mixed serve a wide range of users. Where use scheme to replace the existing possible, facilities or services should be community centre and ball court at accessible to the wider community the northern end of the site adjacent outside of core hours and co-located the railway line. The proposed design or shared to encourage multi-purpose is a six storey building including a trips and better meet the needs of new community centre on ground different groups. floor level and 24 residential units 4. New community facilities will be above, providing a mix of dwellings directed towards the borough’s for affordable rent and private sale centres in accordance with the homes. The public open space area to town centre hierarchy and/or to the south of the proposed building will locations which are accessible to their be upgraded with new landscaping, catchments depending on the nature including a children’s dedicated play and scale of the proposal.” (p128) space alongside a new ballcourt with an area of the equivalent size of the 9.6.4 Justification existing ball court to be replaced. need is identified (page 47-48). There Pressure on the Council to reduce 9.7.2 Action are no proposals in the current plan to expenditure, exacerbated by the 9.7 Action to improve accessibility provide additional health facilities in Covid-19 pandemic, will require to health and social care facilities Action CF3: Improving access to the Roman Road Bow Neighbourhood imagination and determination to health and social care facilities Plan Area. improve existing facilities over the 9.7.1 Key Issue next decade. Communal meeting The mapping of community facilities Tower Hamlets Council, NHS and oth- Tower Hamlets Health and Wellbeing places are likely to assume greater in Community groups mapping er service providers, using the princi- Strategy 2017-20; chapter 1 importance following lifting of and analysis; Roman Road Bow ples of co-design and co-production Communities driving change restrictions on movement and mixing. Neighbourhood Forum;56 shows that described on page 17 of the Tower In the first 12 months, the programme Leveraging additional investment health and social care facilities are not Hamlets Plan 2018-23, “to ensure the aims to “Implement a ‘health creation’ from national government, the private easily accessible for residents in some community and local partners have programme in which residents: : sector and charitable sources to parts of the neighbourhood plan area, a voice in shaping the design of local identify issues impacting on health supplement the Council’s resources in particular, those living in the eastern services. to work towards more equal and wellbeing that matter to local will be needed. Major developments part of the Fairfield neighbourhood access to health and social care people; recruit other residents who on the outside edge of the plan area are approximately 12 minutes walk services across the neighbourhood have the energy and passion to make area, such as on Wick Lane, provide from the nearest doctor’s surgery. area.” a difference; develop and lead new opportunities for contributions to be ways to improve health and wellbeing made to community infrastructure in A research briefing on health and social locally.” (page 13) the nearby plan area in partnership care in the north east locality of the 9.7.3 Conformity with other policies with the London Legacy Development borough found that there were “Poorer Tower Hamlets Infrastructure Delivery The programme operates in 12 of the Corporation. availability of GP appointments than in Plan 2017 most deprived neighbourhoods in the South of the Borough, with 35% of The delivery plan seeks to ensure Tower Hamlets, including Bow East/Old In February 2021 Tower Hamlets Council patients saying that they wait for more appropriate policies are in place for Ford Road, selected on health data, began a public consultation over than a week for an appointment.” creating Healthy Places (page 45), as and the need to strengthen assets proposals for the present Caxton Grove (page 2) well as providing new facilities where supporting health and wellbeing in 80 community centre. The proposed those areas. 81 OBJECTIVE 6: RESILIENT AND WELL-NETWORKED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

A new five year Health and Wellbeing parts of Mile End and Bow East having Strategy is being developed by the some of the furthest distance to a council’s Health and Wellbeing board, nearest GP within Tower Hamlets.” with the central objective of tackling (Page 16) health inequalities. The future of healthcare for the people 9.7.4 Justification of north east London, August 2020 The report advocates the 80-20 >> REFERENCES Health and Social Care in the North principle: “Our basic principle of East Locality Research Briefing, 2019 80:20 is in recognition of the fact that The North East Locality comprises five decisions about health and care will wards: Bow West, Bow East, Bromley take place as close to local people as North, Bromley South and Mile End. possible. Local partnerships will decide “Residents of the North East locality how best to use resources in the best fared consistently worse than all the interests of patients.” (page 8) other localities across all indicators. In particular, they were more likely to In October 2020 the GP members of find that they are poorly supported to all seven North East London Clinical make healthy lifestyle choices, that air Commissioning Groups (CCGs) passed quality is poor, that health and social proposals to form a new North East care services don’t work well together London CCG with strengthened and that the neighbourhoods they local borough partnerships. This new, live in are unsafe. They felt significantly enlarged group provides a major more disenfranchised in relation with opportunity to address the unequal how their local community was run, geographical distribution of primary and less satisfied with their homes and care services in Tower Hamlets and in where they lived.” (Page 6) the neighbourhood plan area.

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