KENTISH TOWN PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Public Engagement Feedback Summary Stage 2: Draft Framework Consultation Oct-Dec 2018 March 2019
1 REGENERATION AND PLACE Engagement summary 26 October - 7 December 2018
Overview Camden Council consulted on the draft Kentish Town Planning Framework for six weeks between 26 October and 7 December 2018. This was the second round of public consultation in the development of the planning framework and focused on gaining feedback on the draft framework document. The Council published the draft framework document and exhibition boards and invited feedback via the questionnaire, email or in person at a local drop-in session. The information was available in local libraries, online and in Kentish Town Community Centre. There were two drop-in sessions in Kentish Town library with Council officers available to talk people through the consultation material. There were over 200 responses to the consultation and these have provided us with a rich source of material to further develop a final draft of the KentishTown Planning Framework. What happens next? The feedback will be used to inform the development of the final draft planning framework. It is intended that there will be a further more limited stage of consultation later in 2019 before the Council adopts the framework as a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
Questionnaire Do you agree with the draft Available online and at framework’s overall approach? responses170 local libraries 2% 7% ? 1% 10% Written feedback 35% 27 Organisations, businesses @responses and individual responses
45% Drop-in events Thursday 8 November and participants75+ Tuesday 20 November 2018
Strongly Neither agree Agree agree nor disagree Strongly Disagree Not answered disagree
2 What you told us...
Overall approach Employment There was strong support for You said your preferred the draft framework’s vision £ employment use in the area and overall approach. would be light industrial space, workshops and studios. You also want employment and training opportunities for local and young people.
Housing Character and design Your priority for the area is new You want the new homes. You would like to see a neighbourhood to have large proportion of these to be well designed, high quality genuinely affordable including buildings that fit in with their social housing. Priority should surroundings. The character be given to local people, key of the area should not workers and Londoners. compete with the high street.
Routes and connections Health and wellbeing You said there should be You would like the area to fewer vehicles and less be greener and to have safe congestion in the area. You green open spaces. You support new routes and want us to strive towards connections particularly to having the best air quality Hampstead Heath and east/ and less vehicular pollution. west connections.
Community provision Infrastructure You said opportunities for young You said there should be people would most benefit sufficient physical and social the communities in the area. infrastructure to support any You want community facilities increase in numbers of people that can be used by everyone, living, working and visiting and enough healthcare and the area. You especially want education provision to support improvements to transport growth. accessibility.
3 CONTENTS
1 How we engaged 5
2 Summary of questionnaire responses 9
3 Organisational responses 26
4 1 How we engaged
The public consultation was open to local residents, businesses, landowners, workers, community groups and all those with an interest in the area. A range of consultation techniques were used to engage the public and interested parties and encourage feedback: • Emails to interested parties • Consultation flyers at local libraries and community centres • Advertisements in local newspapers - the Camden New Journal and Kentishtowner • Press release sent to a range of local media organisations and published on the Camden website • Availability of the draft Kentish Town Planning Framework document at local libraries • Public drop-in sessions and youth engagement workshops • Questionnaire available at local libraries, drop-in sessions and online • Dedicated consultation email address • Dedicated consultation phone number allowing members of the public to speak directly to the team • Meetings with Kentish Town and Dartmouth Park Neighbourhood Forums • Site notices in the local area • Facebook advertisements • Public exhibition - there was a display of the consultation material and copies of the questionnaire available at local libraries for the duration of the consultation period. The displays could be viewed during library opening hours at: • Kentish Town Library, 262-266 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA • Queen’s Crescent Library, 165 Queen’s Crescent, London, NW5 4HH • Highgate Library, Chester Road, London, N19 5DH • Kentish Town Community Centre, 7 Busby Place, London NW5 2SP
KENTISH TOWN PLANNING FRAMEWORK
Camden Council has prepared a draft planning framework for Kentish Town and wants to hear your views on the future of the area. The consultation is now open and will run until 7 December. You can get involved in the following ways: View the draft framework online at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework Fill out our online questionnaire or email your comments to [email protected]
Come along to a public drop-in session Meet the team and review the consultation material. Where: Kentish Town Library, 262-266 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AA When: Thursday 8 November 1 to 4pm and Tuesday 20 November 5 to 8pm There will be a display of the consultation material and paper copies of the questionnaire at Kentish Town Library during the consultation period, which can be viewed during library opening hours.
If you have a question or want to join our mailing list you can email us at [email protected]
Facebook advertising campaign Site notices throughout the area Newspaper advertisements 5 Events Drop-in sessions The Council held two staffed drop-in sessions during the public engagement - Thursday 8 November from 1 to 4pm and Tuesday 20 November from 5 to 8pm. The sessions were held at Kentish Town Library and attended by over 75 people. The sessions enabled in-depth discussions about the area and provided officers with views on the draft planning framework.
Meetings with local Neighbourhood Forums The Council hosted a series of workshops with members of Dartmouth Park and Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forums. These workshops provided opportunities for discussion and feedback was used to develop the draft planning framework.
Youth engagement Following the first stage of consultation we wanted to get more input from young people in the area. The Council participated in two sessions with young people to capture their views: • Workshop at Gospel Oak Primary School with year 6 pupils. Participants were asked to generate ideas for what they would like to see in the area. They made felt icons to symbolise their ideas and put them on a map of the framework area. These included a cafe, theatre, community arts centre, music practice/recording studio, community kitchen. • Open discussion session with young people aged 11 to 14 at Kentish Town Community Centre. Participants talked about what they like and dislike about Kentish Town, and what they would like to see in the future. The young participants expressed a strong fondness for the area and particularly liked its diverse communities. It was felt that there is not enough for them to do in the area or places to meet their friends. Participants said they would like to have more indoor sports facilities that did not need to be pre-booked that cater for a variety of activities. There was a concern about crime in the area, particularly knife crime, and emphasised that this makes them feel unsafe. It was felt the area could feel safer if there is more for young people to do. Some of the participants live in overcrowded housing and would welcome suitably-sized housing for their families. All participants agreed that they would like a cleaner environment, less traffic, better public transport and more shops that cater to their needs on the high street.
Drop-in session at Kentish Town Library Council officers talking through the exhibition material
6 Workshop at Gospel Oak Primary School with year 6 pupils
Felt icons being made at Gospel Oak Primary School
Workshop poster at Gospel Oak Primary School Felt icons showing ideas for Murphy’s Yard
Icons being added to the map of the framework area
7 2 Summary of questionnaire responses
A questionnaire was designed to capture feedback on the draft planning framework document. This was available online at www.camden.gov.uk/kentishtownframework. Paper copies were available at the three local libraries, Kentish Town Community Centre, and at the drop-in sessions. There was a collection box in each location for people to submit their responses. Survey responses were made electronically via the Camden consultation portal and in paper form through local libraries.
Methodology Camden Council conducted the analysis and reporting of the consultation responses. Not every respondent answered all of the questions or ranked all of the options when expressing preferences. Qualitative responses were categorised and divided into themes. Responses received by email and in writing were also included into the categories and themes. Due to the numbers and range of responses received only the most common responses are shown in this summary report. All responses have, however, been considered in the consultation.
Who responded?
81% of respondents were local residents 6% of respondents £ were local 13% did not businesses answer
5-15 1%
16-29 6%
30-44 24%
AGE 45-59 18%
60-74 31%
75-89 6%
67% 72% of respondents of respondents were white were without long ETHNICITY HEALTH term illness 6% 8% of respondents of respondents were non-white have a disability 27% did not 18% did not answer answer
8 How to read the graphics The following graphics are used to represent the responses to the questionnaire. Below is a guide to the graphics.
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All routes are essentialImprove vehicular to the success connections of the through vision site
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Welcome pedestrian and Where circles containing comments are shown, cycle routes Provide more these include the most popular comments especially the genuinely Heath Line affordable received in answer to the question. Their size is housing The area relative to the number of responses received: the must be larger the circle, the more people they represent. environmentally friendly
1 First ranked answer For responses to ranking questions, we have 2 Second ranked answer shown them in order of most popular. The length Third ranked answer 3 of the grey bars represents the proportion of
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5 Fifth ranked answer responses for each choice. 6 Sixth ranked answer “ Throughout the document we have used Definitely need to protect some direct statements from the questionnaire the views of the Heath from responses. These are shown within quotation “ Kentish Town marks.
9 Question 1 Q1a. To help us develop the vision, describe in three words what you think the identity of the area should be? Well connected Environmentally-friendly CommunityVibrant Open spaces TraditionalSpecial Vibrant Residents WelcomingHigh-density Distinctive Friendly Permeable
Green Innovative
Characterful Biodiverse Medium density Affordable Inclusive Responsive Accessible
Attractive Workshops Historic Commercial MixedSafe use Play Clean Diverse Varied Healthy Calm Urban Technology friendly
Lively CreativeCosmopolitan Cycle friendly Socially cohesive Socially-mixedSustainableUngentrified Contemporary Small business Low-density Commentary When asked about what the future identify of the area should be (Q1a), the top six most commonly stated ‘stand out’ words were green, environmentally-friendly, mixed use, socially-mixed, well-connected and characterful. In response to the question about the emerging vision for the future of the area (Q1b), the most common response was of overall support.
Other comments focused on themes within the vision including connections, housing and jobs, environment and character. Of these, the most commonly stated was to prioritise genuinely affordable housing, including social housing. This was followed by support for green open spaces and trees. “
This is a really positive vision
“ that could transform the area The vision should say more about “ the integrating with the surrounding “ neighbourhoods 10 Q1b. Do you have any other comments about the emerging vision for the future of the area?
Do not compete with the Maximise high street connectivity to Opportunities Environmentally-friendly surrounding for young Make it affordable areas particularly people for small and towards the west medium sized HOUSING businesses AND JOBS
Welcome pedestrian and CONNECTIONS cycle routes Genuinely especially the affordable Heath Line including social housing should Provide a be a priority More should large central be said about square infrastructure to deal with growth
New neighbourhood should have a Prioritise green Retain the distinct identity open spaces character, historic and introduce nature and more trees architecture of Kentish Town Kentish Town needs better air CHARACTER quality and less AND DESIGN traffic and pollution New development ENVIRONMENT should be of high quality design and architecture The area needs to No high rise The area be clean buildings must be and safe environmentally friendly
11 Question 2 The draft framework aims for the area to be a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood that supports business and delivers significant additional jobs and homes, including as many affordable homes as possible. Framework objectives: • A thriving employment-led neighbourhood that provides vital supporting industrial and logistics functions for central London and builds on the area’s existing strengths for light manufacturing, creative industries and other growth sectors. • A significant increase in jobs, with employment and training opportunities for local people. • A significant number and range of high quality new homes to meet Camden’s housing needs, seeking to achieve the target of 50% affordable housing. • Smart co-location of commercial, residential and other uses to create a harmonious, active mixed-use environment.
Q2a. Do you agree with the draft framework’s approach to employment and homes?
34% 41% 11% 7% 1% 6%
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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Commentary A large majority of respondents (75%) agreed with the draft framework’s approach to employment and homes (Q2a). Housing - including market, affordable and social housing - was ranked as the most important land use that respondents would like to see in the area (Q2b). Light industrial and cultural uses ranked as the second and third most preferred land uses. The least favoured land use was industrial and warehouse uses. The circles opposite show the five most popular comments received in answer to question 2c. It shows that the most stated additional comment was to provide more genuinely affordable housing with a strong emphasis on the provision of more social housing. Ensuring that there is sufficient additional infrastructure and local services to accommodate an increase in population was another issue commonly raised. There were a number of comments around employment and the most commonly stated was to provide employment and training opportunities for local people including young people. Providing space for creative and hi-tech businesses and ensuring businesses in the area do not compete with the high street were raised as important issues.
12 Q2b. To help us develop the approach further, please rank the land uses you would like to see in the framework area.
1 Housing including market, affordable and social housing
2 Light industrial space, workshops and studios
3 Cultural uses including food, drink and entertainment
4 Shops and retail
5 Offices
6 Industrial and warehouse space
Q2c. Do you have any other comments about the framework’s approach to employment and homes?
Build more housing of which at least 50% is social housing Provide more genuinely affordable Prioritise housing employment and training opportunities
for local and
young people Social housing and genuinely “ Provide a mix affordable homes should be of housing for local people,
priorities key workers,
“ Londoners “ Housing must Ensure local people are given be supported by first pick of employment and infrastructure training opportunities and local “ services
13 Question 3 The draft framework sets out that the new neighbourhood can have a rich and varied character of its own. It sets out three character areas that give a sense of how the area could look and feel, connect to and integrate with surrounding communities. The character areas are: • The Heath Line: A new green corridor from Kentish Town to Hampstead Heath that draws on a green character and enhances access to nature • Makers Lane: A new north-south connection between Kentish Town West and Highgate Road that celebrates industrial and historic buildings and creates an interesting commercial and cultural environment • Regis Road: A primary east-west connection between Kentish Town Road and Gospel Oak that builds on the surrounding mixed use and commercial characters.
Do you agree with the draft framework’s approach to neighbourhood and character?
51% 34% 8% 2% 5%
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
Not answered
Commentary A large majority of respondents (85%) to the question agreed with the draft framework’s approach to employment and character (Q3a). In the more detailed responses (Q3b) a large proportion of respondents showed support for new routes and connections through the area. In particular, the Heath Line green connection was most commonly supported. There were also a significant number of responses around aspirations for high quality design and architecture. As shown in the diagram opposite, the top “ five comments were: I think the Heath Line and 1. Create better permeability Makers Lane concept are excellent ideas 2. Support for the Heath Line “ 3. Support the need for green space
including trees and community
gardens There should also 4. Neighbourhood needs to be safe and be references to the “ secure requirement for good 5. Ensure good high quality and “ design, which is a interesting design and architecture different issue from character
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Clean up entrance to Regis Road
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Retain existing mixed-use businesses in Regis Road clearly defined areas A more open and semi-rural feel towards the Heath is important
Support the need for green space including trees and community
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Do not support covering the railway line
Support low carbon emissions
Make Makers Lane and Regis Road for traffic
Worry the plans could lead to increased crowds Protect and encourage biodiversity
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No vehicular access to Gordon House Road
91 responses to this question
Support large open space opposite Kentish Town Station
15 Question 4 We expect development in this area to deliver much needed new homes, jobs, and community facilities. The draft framework sets out a broad approach to building heights based on mid-rise high density development of 6 to 10 storeys to create a characterful and attractive neighbourhood. This would be subject to a number of considerations including topography, impact on views and heritage assets. Taller buildings may be possible in some locations.
Q4a. Do you agree with the framework’s approach to building heights?
16% 28% 16% 21% 13% 6%
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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Commentary The majority of respondents agreed to the draft framework’s approach to building heights (44%), however this had the most split opinion of all the questions (34% disagreed). As shown opposite, in response to question 4b, there was a clear preference for mid-rise development, with strong opposition to buildings over six storeys. However, some respondents did support taller development if buildings are well designed. Some respondents also commented on density and were supportive of high density development
There were numerous responses in support of preserving the view to Hampstead Heath and
Parliament Hill, and ensuring new development considers neighbouring existing buildings.
“ A denser population is “ not a bad thing because Support a mix of high rise and that means more low rise buildings to create “ support for local shops varied streets and restaurants “
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17 Question 5 The draft framework aims for the area to be a place that is accessible to all, that connects surrounding communities and facilities, prioritises walking and cycling and creates better access to public transport. Framework objectives: • A well connected, accessible place that connects into the surrounding areas including Kentish Town Centre, Gospel Oak and Dartmouth Park. • New and improved accessibility and connections that makes walking and cycling easy and enjoyable. • Public transport and facilities that are accessible to all and promote independent lives. • High quality public realm that is attractive and easy to navigate. • Modernised and sustainable business servicing, car free housing and good air quality.
vehiclesSupport in the areafewer to reduce congestion
Q5a. Do you agree with the draft framework’s approach to routes and connections? and pollution and 0.5% improve air quality 61% 22% 8% 3% 6%
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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Commentary A large majority of respondents (83%) strongly agreed with the draft framework’s aims and objectives for routes and connections (Q5a). In the more detailed responses (Q5b) there were a large number of comments around vehicle congestion, particularly in relation to reducing vehicles in the area. There were also comments supporting new walking and cycling routes and connections through the framework area to neighbouring areas.
As shown in the diagram opposite, the top five comments were:
1. Support for fewer vehicles in the area to reduce congestion and pollution and improve air quality 2. Support walking and cycling connections I strongly support “ including to Hampstead Heath Line and east- the proposed green west connection from 3. It is important for routes to feel safe and address “ Kentish Town to the any potential pedestrian and cyclist conflict Heath 4. Improve accessibility and increase capacity at stations 5. Improve frequency and reliability of local public transport
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traffic on Kentish Town Road Install electrical vehicle charging points Gordon House Road is already
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All routes are essentialImprove vehicular to the success connections of the through vision site
Improve connections over the railway
97 responses to this question
19 Question 6 The draft framework seeks for the new neighbourhood to be a place that promotes the health and wellbeing of its communities and reduces health inequality in the wider area. Framework objectives: • A doorstep to Hampstead Heath – making the most of the proximity to this incredible asset for open space, recreation, leisure and access to nature. • New neighbourhood parks and open spaces that are welcoming and safe, providing places that support community life. • Supporting wildlife and connecting biodiversity corridors. • A zero emissions neighbourhood with sustainability and environmental design at its heart.
Q6a. Do you agree with the draft framework’s approach to health and wellbeing? 0.5% 67% 22% 4% 6%
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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Commentary A large majority of respondents (89%) strongly agreed with the draft framework’s approach to health and wellbeing (Q6a). In the more detailed comments (Q6b) the most common response was in support of reduced motor traffic and less pollution, followed by the creation of safe green and open spaces including tree planting, community gardens and allotments.
As shown in the diagram opposite, the top five comments were:
1. Creation of safe, green open spaces
2. Support car free / reduce motor traffic / less pollution Measures are needed 3. Support for a zero emissions neighbourhood to promote walking and “ to improve air quality cycling to work, to shop 4. Support walking and cycling provision and “ and to school, but will need connections strong measures to reduce 5. Provide community gardens and allotments motor traffic.
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reduce plastic waste
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Ensure facilities are kept clean in the long term
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Increase opportunity for economic participationCommunity hubs for adult learning Look after the vulnerable including the elderly
Provide facilities for outdoor exercise
71 responses to this question
21 Question 7 The draft framework seeks to build on the areas community and cultural strengths and provide great facilities for existing and new communities. Framework objectives: • A place that continues to support diverse communities where everyone can mix and contribute. • Excellent community facilities that are accessible to all and serve the needs of existing and new communities. • Building on the strengths of the areas cultural offer.
Q7a. Do you agree with the draft framework’s approach to community and culture? 0.5% 43% 34% 16% 1% 5%
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Not answered
Q7b. What do you value about the cultural strengths of the area? How can the new neighbourhood build on these strengths?
A community or social A cinema, events space theatre or Celebrate and creative space Retain and support support the diverse the diverse small and communities and independent local encourage more businesses, including integration Support and pubs, cafés, music enhance arts, venues and shops music and Storage facilities creativity
Commentary A large majority of respondents (77%) agreed with the draft framework’s approach to community and culture (Q7a). Diverse communities and continuing to celebrate and support diversity was most commonly stated as valued cultural strengths of the area that a new neighbourhood could enhance (Q7b). Additional comments (Q7c) were mostly in relation to new people coming into the area and how this could benefit existing communities. As shown in the diagram opposite, the top five comments were: 1. Community facilities and space that everyone can use 2. Provisions and opportunities for young people 3. Education provision for all ages to accommodate population growth 4. Healthcare facilities 5. Provide a cinema, theatre or creative space
22 Large public square off Kentish Town Road
Encourage cycling / safe cycle paths
Better transport infrastructure
Improve Kentish Town Road Green outdoor community facilities Underground car park
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Work with and support existing community facilities including Kentish Town City Farm and local libraries
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108 responses to this question
23 Question 8 A new neighbourhood at Kentish Town will require additional social and physical infrastructure. Social infrastructure such as affordable housing, affordable workspace, new open space and community facilities will be required as part of any comprehensive redevelopment. The draft framework also suggests a range of potential physical infrastructure to help support the new neighbourhood. All infrastructure has a financial cost and it is unlikely that development will be able to deliver everything. We would like you to help us identify the priorities.
Q8a. What infrastructure do you think is the most important?
1 A new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the railway connecting the Regis Road and Murphy sites
2 Walk/cycleway above the railway connecting the Murphy site directly to Kentish Town
3 Step free access at Kentish Town mainline and underground stations
4 Kentish Town public realm strategy including a potential civic square outside Kentish Town Station
5 Extension to the square by decking over the railway
6 Additional eastern entrance to Gospel Oak station
Public realm improvements Improvements around stations Bridge across the railway
24 Q8b. Are there any additional social and/or physical infrastructure projects that the framework should consider?
Improve A civic square over existing the railway may Second transport not be successful entrance at frequency Gospel Oak
CIVIC STATION Step-free access Cover most of the SQUARE IMPROVEMENTS to Kentish Town railway to create a West station new public space
Improve access (including step-free) Prioritise safe and infrastructure and accessible to deal with walking and overcrowding around cycling routes Kentish Town Station particularly east / west
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see the Fleet River again or other water “ “ features in the new development Step-free access to the station is urgently “ needed
79 responses to this question
25 3 Summary of organisational responses
Several organisational bodies issued a formal response. Some of the key comments received are summarised below. Dartmouth Park Neighbourhood Forum (DPNF) The DPNF are generally supportive of the document which has taken account of most of the Forum’s comments and ideas. It is consistent with the DPNF view for the Murphy’s site but there are a number of areas that require clarification or change in order to make the document stronger and more aligned with the views of the DPNF. Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forum (KTNF) The forum considers that the draft planning framework is well constructed and an excellent representation of the vision and intent expressed in the Kentish Town Neighbourhood Plan. Feedback also considered that a proportion of the new employment space should be provided for small businesses/start-ups. Design and construction of the infrastructure that is required if the two sites are developed separately should be addressed. Kentish Town Community Centre The primary concern of the Kentish Town Community Centre is any potential duplication of services and a lack of communication between those services. Kentish Town City Farm (KTCF) Kentish Town City Farm are concerned that tall buildings on the Murphy site could have a negative impact on the farm including loss of existing open aspect, privacy and overshadowing. The farm should be protected by restrictions on development along its boundary and the framework area, particularly in terms of distance and height of buildings. Trees should be retained on the east side of the railway to provide screening. Protection particularly for the welfare of animals should be provided during construction. A possible new entrance to the farm should be considered as well as a route through the farm. Existing trees along the railway should be retained to screen the farm from noise and visual impact of development. Camden Cycling Campaign (CCC) Camden Cycling Campaign are in general agreement with the vision, principles and strategies. The CCC welcome the inclusion of suggestions regarding permeability for pedestrians and cyclists, but want to ensure that the guidelines are adopted when development finally occurs. Greater London Authority (GLA) The GLA welcome the objectives of the draft framework and its aim to coordinate development across the two sites. It especially welcomes the draft planning framework’s support to retain the employment integrity of the two areas. Environmental Agency There are no environmental constraints that fall under the Environment Agency’s remit in the area covered by this document and therefore the EA had no detailed comments to make. Freight Transport Association The Freight Transport Association consider that more in-depth detail is required for the Zero Emission Zone. Additional comments stated that deliveries must be able to be received out of peak hours in the evening or night-time without causing unacceptable nuisance to residents. Where co- location is being considered, existing businesses must be involved from the very start and ‘agent of change’ principles must be vigorously applied.
26 Historic England (GLAAS) Historic England (GLAAS) stated that the planning framework should make reference to borough’s archaeological resource and make it clear that any developments which could impact archaeology should be supported by an archaeological desk-based assessment or archaeological evaluation dependent on the level of archaeological impact. Natural England Natural England had no comments to make on this consultation. NHS London Healthy Urban Development Unit Future investment in health infrastructure should align with the CCG’s Primary Care Estates Strategy and Local Care Strategy and should help deliver Care Closer to Home Integrated Networks (CHINS). Thames Water Thames Water commented that they would strongly encourage any developer to utilize their free pre-planning service www.thameswater.co.uk/preplanning in order to fully discuss any forthcoming proposals.
Several local businesses and landowners issued a formal response. Their comments will also be considered as part of this consultation.
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