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31 Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Area Policy CGY1 5.1 Camden Goods Yard is 5.3 Developers will also be located on the edge of Camden Town. expected to take into account the The Camden Goods Yard area has the potential to become a vibrant and The area consists of several key Camden Goods Yard Planning dynamic new neighbourhood that will deliver a significant increase in the development sites including Morrisons Framework supplementary planning number, mix, type and affordability of homes in the area and provide a range Supermarket, Juniper Crescent, guidance which amplifies the policies of retail and employment spaces. To ensure that the area will realise its full Gilbey’s Yard and sites along Chalk in this Site Allocations document and development potential, proposals within this area must: Farm Road. The size of the area and the adopted Camden Locwal Plan. the level of developer interest make it a. Demonstrate how they have been prepared in an integrated way to one of the few remaining opportunities 5.4 Proposals for this area will be optimise the use of land and coordinate development proposals through in Camden to create an entirely new considered having regard to Policy engagement with adjacent landowners and key stakeholders including mixed-use neighbourhood. CGY1, any other relevant policies in local residents and businesses this Site Allocations Local Plan, all 5.2 The scale of development relevant development plan policies b. Build on the innovative and creative economy and spirit of Camden Town, proposed in this area is likely to take and any other relevant material providing jobs and opportunities, diversification of the town centre’s retail some time to be delivered. Temporary considerations. offer and an appropriate range of employment spaces, which respond to (‘meanwhile’) uses should be used, local economic context and need An inclusive, mixed-use place with prior to and during construction, to c. Deliver high quality, healthy and inclusive neighbourhoods with Camden Goods Yard a confident identity ensure productive use of otherwise exemplary urban design and architecture with new streets and spaces, unused land in a way that is beneficial 5.5 New development should while taking account of all aspects of local character to the area and local communities. have an assured and positive identity d. Responding appropriately to the predominant scale and heights of the surrounding townscape and preserve or enhance local heritage assets and their settings, in particular The Roundhouse, the Interchange building and The Winding Vaults. e. Draw upon and celebrate the area’s industrial, canal and transport heritage in the design of new development and take opportunities to raise CGY4 CGY3 understanding and appreciation of surviving assets and their history CGY6 f. Protect the view designated by the London View Management Framework from Parliament Hill summit to the Palace of Westminster and CGY5 take into account locally significant townscape views and views to/from surrounding conservation areas CGY2 CGY8 g. Be a pioneering green and environmentally sustainable environment with high-quality green infrastructure, attractive, inclusive and welcoming CGY7 areas of public realm, buildings which target zero emissions and waste minimised during the construction and operation of development h. Deliver carbon neutral development by incorporating the highest practicable standards of sustainable design and construction with provision of area-wide district heating and cooling systems

Figure 5.1: Policy CGY1 - Camden Goods Yard Area drawing on the area’s rich legacy of schemes at Juniper Crescent and i. Deliver the social infrastructure, including public art, to support the industrial, railway and canal heritage Gilbey’s Yard, with a significant new living and working population of the area with particular attention and Camden’s distinctive cultural number of new homes and affordable given to the needs of children and young people and older age groups energy, community and creative homes. The Council will give priority and the ability of development to promote the health and wellbeing of spirit. The Goods Yard area is to securing permanent self-contained

residents as well as workers large enough that it can create a housing (Use Class C3) and the character of its own but should still mix of housing on larger sites could j. Reduce vehicle movements across the area by greater use of feel like it belongs to this part of include supported housing for people sustainable modes of transport, the reallocation of road space and Camden and be contextual within with specialist needs in line with the reduction of parking its setting, particularly in locations Camden Local Plan. k. Improve connections across the area, providing new and improved where it connects with existing walking and cycling routes in a safe, legible and accessible public neighbourhoods. Existing densities 5.8 Development should realm environment with priority given to the creation of a new spinal throughout much of the area are low bring together existing and new route connecting Oval Road with Regent’s Park Road and Primrose and there is significant scope for communities, support health and Hill via Juniper Crescent; the delivery of a new connection from intensification and a more efficient use wellbeing, and promote inclusive, Camden Lock Place and improved access to/from Chalk Farm Road of land with a better mix of uses. cohesive and resilient communities and Juniper Crescent to neighbouring sites where facilities and services can be 5.6 Achieving optimal capacity accessed by all. Within the markets l. Provide a compatible mix of uses in the area, designed to mitigate and a truly sustainable place is and along Chalk Farm Road, the impacts on the amenity of existing and future residents and businesses considered to be contingent on strong priority will be to intensify commercial m. Fully assess the effect of new development on existing entertainment collaborative working by individual uses taking into account the specific and cultural uses in the area and vice versa, with potential impacts developers across land ownerships context, heritage and character of addressed through design, with off-site mitigation secured as a last at all development stages from these areas. Provision of housing resort in accordance with the agent of change principle conception to implementation. This within the established markets is Plan and the Planning Framework recognised as being more difficult to n. Create an environment that is safe and welcoming by day and night by document identify a variety of social, achieve on-site, therefore multi-site considering design and layout, appropriate land uses and community green and transport infrastructure approaches to providing additional safety measures, while avoiding intrusive gating and railings interventions that the Council housing should be considered considers to be vital in supporting in accordance with the Council’s Development sites within the Camden Goods Yard Area, must, in addition sustainable growth. Many of these mixed-use policy (H2). Delivering to meeting the criteria for the specific site policy, accord with the criteria of opportunities can only be realised significant amounts of additional this area-wide policy, except where this would not be commensurate with through parties working together housing in Chalk Farm Road is also the nature or scale of an individual scheme. and therefore the Council will seek considered to be challenging because to resist proposals where evidence of exposure to noise generating of such cross-boundary approaches uses and activities and an off-site cannot be demonstrated or proposals contribution to housing may be Area name Camden Goods Yard would be prejudicial to realising the required. optimal outcomes for the area. Area size 9 ha 5.9 Proposals for sites in the Indicative housing 1200 5.7 The Goods Yard area will be Camden Goods Yard area should capacity expected to deliver new residential- be informed by comprehensive led neighbourhoods through community engagement that allows redevelopment of the Morrison’s site existing residents to influence 33 and possible estate regeneration emerging proposals in a meaningful way and at the right time. the Goods Area can help to widen 5.11 Parts of the area closest to includes provision of affordable the retail offer by providing goods Chalk Farm Road, and Chalk Farm workspace, light industrial workshops, 5.10 The Morrisons superstore, and services aimed at local residents Road itself, are considered to be small units for start-ups and move-on the markets and Chalk Farm Road and workers and within the market, the most appropriate locations for space so that businesses can remain are situated within Camden Town additional space for makers and providing new workspaces and office in Camden Town and grow. Centre, the largest town centre in traders could be offered. The majority accommodation. A diverse range of the Borough, a growing and dynamic of additional retail space, including commercial uses should be provided centre of employment and a renowned reprovision of the supermarket, is to complement new housing that tourist destination. Development in expected to come forward on the builds on the innovative and creative Morrisons sites. economy of Camden Town. This

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Figure 5.2: Policy CGY1 - Camden Goods Yard Area An area that celebrates its rich in the London View Management King’s Cross and Camden Town and leisure and public toilets which heritage with exemplary urban Framework from Parliament Hill summit creating a strong green corridor along should include ‘Changing Places’ design and architecture to the Palace of Westminster that the railway edges. Applicants will provision. The Council will also seek passes through the area. The Goods be expected to apply the Mayor of contributions towards public art in line 5.12 Creating new neighbourhoods Yard is also present in a number London’s ‘Urban Greening Factors’ to with local policies and guidance. and developing sites in an important of other long distance views and green infrastructure planning and site historic location demands urban local street scenes, as set out in the design. design and architecture of the highest 5.20 The area is highly orientated Planning Framework supplementary standard that creates a welcoming to the needs of vehicular traffic planning guidance. series of neighbourhood places. 5.18 We will also expect with limited consideration given to opportunities for renewable energy pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians Designs must be informed by the A place that is well connected generation and district heating and and cyclists should be prioritised in appearance, culture and history of the and accessible to all, promotes cooling to be maximised in this area development proposals and the area Goods Yard and respond positively to health and wellbeing and is - for example heat from supermarket become one that is easy to navigate. the varied townscape of the wider area environmentally sustainable and cooling and cooling utilising the canal. Priorities for better connections and preserve or enhance the setting of responsible heritage assets. Where development include: delivering better links with meets existing neighbourhoods, 5.19 Important social infrastructure Oval Road and the Regent’s Canal it should integrate coherently with 5.15 New development allows for needs are considered to be flexible towpath; realising a link with Regent’s comfortable transitions, in terms of a transformation in the way the area community spaces, particularly Park Road/Primrose Hill (subject building layout, street pattern and works and performs in environmental for young people, community food to the development of the Network design response, to create a continuity terms. Proposals should be future growing facilities, provision for sport/ Rail site); delivering a much more of place, with easy to use connections proofed, low impact and achieve the and a quality of design making it easy highest environmental standards as to find your way around. well as being healthy and inclusive places to live. 5.13 Adjacent to the Goods Yard area is a varied built and natural 5.16 Access to green space and environment which includes a number nature has an important influence on of conservation areas and heritage people’s sense of wellbeing and life assets. This includes the sensitive chances. Proposals will be expected setting of the Regent’s Canal. The to integrate open space and greenery Camden Goods Yard Planning and depending on the size of site, offer Framework supplementary planning a range of experiences and benefits. guidance shows where these assets In particular, the Council wishes to are located, including sightlines of see high quality social space for older assets which it is desirable to protect. children and young people which the The Council will particularly welcome area lacks. proposals that deepen and spread appreciation of the area’s national 5.17 5.17 Developments can also and local importance in terms of help to make connections with wildlife the evolution of canal and railway corridors in the wider area. Particular transport. opportunities include securing the proposed ‘Highline’ for people and 5.14 There is a designated view wildlife being promoted by the local 35 Business Improvement District linking clearly defined connection between adversely affected with the applicant the markets and wider Goods Yard of any scheme responsible for any Question box area; and improving access to the mitigation costs. existing Morrisons site from Chalk Q21. Do you support Policy CGY1? If not, what changes are needed and Farm Road and Juniper Crescent. A 5.23 There are particular problems why? further possible route which should be associated with alcohol consumption assessed is the creation of a new link and drug dealing in Camden Town Q22. What do you think the infrastructure priorities should be for this from 100 Chalk Farm Road to Juniper linked to the very high number of area allocation and why? Crescent, if redevelopment of the visitors. Community safety can be estate occurs. The Council’s Cycling promoted through good design and Q23. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.1 appropriate in the context of Action Plan identifies Chalk Farm natural surveillance. These measures Policy CGY1? If not, what changes are needed and why? Road as a ‘primary’ cycling corridor should help overcome the need for requiring separation of cyclists more invasive security measures such from vehicular traffic. A scheme is as gating which restricts the benefits proposed for completion between of social interaction and creates a 2022/23 and 2024/25. lasting perception of an area being unsafe. An environment that feels safe and welcoming by day and night

Camden Goods Yard 5.21 It is expected there will be a clear transition from more commercially orientated development in the core of the Town Centre, with its established 24 hour economy, into areas with a more residential character.

5.22 The Morrisons supermarket site has been identified in supplementary planning guidance (CPG: Town centres and retail) as a ‘sensitive frontage’ meaning that there are restrictions on food, drink and entertainment uses to limit their impact. The layout and design of development will be key to managing impacts from noise. In line with the agent of change principle, the party responsible for a change should also be responsible for managing the impact of that change, proposals must include noise mitigation measures to ensure that the ability of existing premises to operate effectively is not Policy CGY2 – Morrisons Supermarket

5.24 Morrisons supermarket is a 5.25 Proposals for this site will be f. Provide high-quality public realm with good natural surveillance and a key site in the delivery of the Council’s considered having regard to Policy range of open spaces and community facilities. Open space should aspirations for the Camden Goods CGY2, any other relevant policies in include areas for wildlife and the creation of green routes along the railway Yard area as set out in Policy CGY1 this Site Allocations Local Plan, all edges above, in terms of its location and relevant development plan policies the scale of opportunity it presents. and any other relevant material g. Deliver a substantial reduction in car parking spaces on the site, There is an existing planning considerations. fully recognising people’s changing shopping habits and growing permission on this site. environmental concern about the need to limit unnecessary journeys by car. The Council will also seek measures to minimise the impacts of deliveries and servicing as well as drop-off and collection by buses and Policy CGY2 taxis.

The Morrisons supermarket site is allocated for housing-led redevelopment h. Explore the feasibility of relocating bus services to maximise accessibility providing housing, employment/retail uses and supported by a range of social, and reduce negative impacts on residential amenity and the public realm transport and green infrastructure. Development must be in accordance with i. Provide support for new residents and businesses on the site to develop Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Area, and in addition must meet the into sustainable communities following requirements specific to this site: j. Undertake engagement with HS2 Ltd to coordinate the phasing of construction works a. Create a new mixed-use neighbourhood with a minimum of 500 new homes across a range of types and tenures, including on-site affordable housing supported by a range of new employment uses, including Site address Morrison supermarket, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8EH affordable workspaces and workshops/maker spaces b. Retain/ reprovide a supermarket and provide new small-scale retail and Site area (ha) 2.5 ha food and drink uses that add variety to the Camden Town Centre offer and Proposed uses Self-contained homes, employment (offices and are suitable for the site’s status as a ‘sensitive frontage’ maker spaces), retail, food and drink, community and c. The new neighbourhood will have a character of its own and should make leisure uses sense of the site’s history as a goods yard and celebrate its industrial Indicative housing 573 additional homes heritage. A programme of archaeological investigation will be required as capacity part of a development scheme to establish the extent of any remains of interest d. Successfully integrate with existing neighbourhoods and address the sites 5.26 The permitted scheme of on-site affordable homes secured current separation, including provision of an attractive and inviting gateway (2017/3847/P) would deliver 573 via the extant permission maintained from Chalk Farm Road with removal of the retaining wall that supports the homes. Should an alternative or increased. supermarket car park, and the provision of improved links with the markets. proposal come forward, it is important that this significant contribution 5.27 The policy requires a range e. Provide safe and legible pedestrian and cycle routes throughout the site, to the Council’s housing supply is of commercial unit types and sizes, assisting the Council’s ambition of delivering a wide spinal route for maintained given the Borough’s which include provision of affordable pedestrians and cyclists from Oval Road/Gilbey’s Yard to Juniper Crescent acute housing needs and therefore workspace. Priority will be given we would resist a scheme proposing to small-scale light industrial and fewer than 500 permanent self- maker spaces and accommodation contained homes (Use Class C3). We for growing creative businesses as 37 would also wish to see the proportion Camden Goods Yard 5.29 past the to references Achieving a with unique character 5.28 area. area. wider of the qualities to the positively by responding setting to its contextual be should this but supported be will design original Contemporary, whole. of acoherent part clearly while character architectural own having their buildings individual with types, and forms of building a variety and spaces and streets well-defined of C a new piece of creation to the lead site should Town Centre. of the core the in well represented already are uses asthese supported takeawaysfood (Class A5) not be will (Class A4) houses Public hot and designation. frontage’ ‘Sensitive the given limited be sizeand should number their although uses, drink and food suitable to be considered are restaurants and Cafés uses. drink and of food provision limited Yard Goods the within including area, workers and of residents needs independent stores to catering the by and small accompanied be however could supermarket, this takenbe up by reprovided the will floorspace of retail majority businesses. and people local benefit will uses end and process construction to the ensure measures procurement and training of skills, apackage negotiate also will Council The needs. local to meeting important particularly to be considered are these The design approach for the the for approach design The the that recognised is It amden Townamden with 5.33 development support to Infrastructure 5.32 5.31 5.30 site from Chalk Farm Chalk Road. 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The new neighbourhood must new neighbourhood The history In ofview important the expected be will Development new neighbourhood The Figure 5.3: CGY2 - Morrisons Supermarket Supermarket 5.3:Figure CGY2 -Morrisons 5.34 and navigate and the principles of principles navigateand the and easy to understand instinctively be should asawhole site. place The this levels in across changes the given access, inclusive ensuring for essential considered is options free of safe. step- and Provision attractive accessible, direct, be should routes site will also assist) also site will by provision the Petrol Filling Station the for allocation Town the within land (which Centre Farm Chalk the Roadenjoys and with site the tois improve relationship the applied. Streets’ Transport London’s for ‘Healthy A key objective for the Council Council A key the for objective 5.35 These improvements would allow a allow improvements would These signalling. traffic to the alterations Farm Chalk Road and with junctions the of existing reconfiguration the envisages scheme permitted The sites. both across coordinated to be need area improvements this in realm public therefore site and supermarket main the for development proposals (Policy CGY3) of threshold at the lies of pavements. widening repaving and and road access main the along wall runs that existing retaining of the achieved be by removal the can This gateway. inviting and of anattractive The Petrol Filling Station site Petrol Filling Station The direct vehicular route to Ferdinand the development and as an integral the optimal location for the stands to to provide a detailed Community Street and improvements for cyclists. part of building design with generous reduce their visibility and ensure they Support and Engagement Plan that provision of garden spaces, roof do not unacceptably intrude upon develops a community vision and 5.36 The Council’s Planning gardens and green roofs/walls. people’s experience and enjoyment of purpose for the neighbourhood, with Framework identifies the benefits of moving through a proposed scheme, assistance provided for volunteering creating a spinal route to connect 5.39 Planting of a linear route along including alternative locations outside and capacity building initiatives and Oval Road/Regent’s Canal, via the edge of the West Coast Main Line the site. to give residents a strong sense of Gilbey’s Yard, with Juniper Crescent will be sought. A similar opportunity ownership of streets/spaces, helping and onwards to Regent’s Park Road at the side of the North London 5.42 A particular concern among to tackle anti-social behaviour. This and Primrose Hill. Development will Railway could potentially provide a existing residents of neighbouring should also consider engagement be expected to deliver part of this more extensive area of greenspace estates are the impacts arising with communities on neighbouring spine. Similarly, the possibility of with a route from Chalk Farm Road from the drop-off/pick-up of taxis. sites in the wider Goods Yard area making new links with the Regent’s to The Interchange, connecting with Currently patrons of late-night venues and beyond. Canal should be explored. the emerging ‘Highline’ proposal for a are collected from the Morrisons car natural green walk along the railway park. This is not ideal as it brings 5.44 The access road leading to 5.37 The listed Interchange viaduct. late-night noisy activity into an the existing supermarket, Juniper building is included within the site otherwise quiet area. The developer Crescent and the Network Rail site is boundary for Policy CGY8 Camden 5.40 New housing and commercial will be expected to undertake cross- safeguarded as a construction access Lock Market. Restrictions on building uses will be expected to be car- boundary liaison with local residents for works associated with High Speed directly over the Horse Tunnel Market free in line with Camden Local Plan and stakeholders to find suitable Two (HS2). Developers of this site will mean that this corner of the Morrisons Policy T2. Undertaking’s will also be measures for controlling late-night therefore be expected to coordinate site is likely to be a suitable location sought to substantially reduce the car movements. with HS2 Ltd, and their contractors, for providing public open space. The parking provided for the supermarket, arrangements for traffic management Council considers this part of the through actively supporting and 5.43 The new neighbourhood and timings of construction works site to be strategically important in enabling modal shift amongst should provide ample opportunities for to minimise/mitigate conflicts and accommodating a new connection customers. Further detail is provided residents and workers to meet, gather cumulative impacts on the transport with Camden Lock Market, via the in supplementary planning guidance: and interact and share experiences. network. side of the Interchange building (see chapter 5 of the Council’s Transport The Council will expect the developer also Policy CGY8). CPG. As part of any provision we would expect to secure a proportion of 5.38 The Council will require public spaces with electric vehicle charging open spaces of varying scale and points. character, that provide a range of Question box experiences and activities, and which 5.41 The bus stands and turning are inclusive, accessible and safe. area are currently a dominant feature. Q24. Do you agree with Policy CGY2? If not, what changes are needed We will give priority to the provision of The Council would like to see a and why? green amenity areas and play space sustainable long-term solution to for the full range of ages, including minimise the environmental impacts of Q25. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.3 appropriate in the context of dedicated space for young adults who bus movements on residential amenity Policy CGY2? If not, what changes are needed and why? can be underserved. Open spaces and the public realm. The Council should be connected by legible and will expect applicants to engage with attractive green routes with trees neighbouring landowners and other and planting provided throughout relevant stakeholders, to establish 39 Camden Goods Yard Policy Petrol CGY3 –Morrisons FillingStation 5.49 5.48 5.47 5.46 5.45 relationship with a with relationship number of adjoining Yard Goods important an has and wider to the entrance at the location considerations. anyand relevant other material relevant development policies plan Plan, all Local Allocations Site this CGY3, in any relevant other policies to Policy having regard considered (2017/3847/P). scheme Morrisons wider of the part site,of this forming redevelopment the for permission cyclists. and pedestrians for environment apoor in resulting narrow, pavements the places in are and gyratory the and by vehicles dominated is Petrol Filling Station the around area The appearance. apoor presents which interface at their located substation and of scrubland area an with resolved Farm Chalk poorly Road is 100b at 100, land and 100a neighbouring Town frontage. 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This site occupies a prominent aprominent site occupies This be site will this for Proposals planning extant an is There with relationship Its the within located site is The Employment (offices),drink and food retail, ha 0.3 NW1 8EH Farm Chalk Road Petrol Filling Station, Morrisons 5.50 potential scale of redevelopment scale potential to the Due supermarket. the for scheme redevelopment afuture with connection in coordinated carefully be to need site will this for any proposals likely is it so that ownership Morrisons within falls Crescent Juniper and London. It should also be noted that noted that be also should It London. and for highways officers Transport Camden with agreed to be need will design of pavements. Any junction clutter, and widening crossings better removal the of street from pedestrians for conditions better with cyclists for give priority greater this to see wishes Council The necessary. be Farm Chalk Road will with junction involves,this improvements to the the former goods yard. goods former the wall listed of the and nearby Market Stables the within buildings historic with relationship apositive ensuring Yard‘gateway’ Goods to the and area site’s the expressing in asa status factor likelyis important an to be of any scheme future of architecture 100 Farm Chalk Road. quality The with relationship apoor providing scrubland of unattractive area an and gyratory the forecourt, station petrol given overextensive space to the existing layout with convoluted is The forward. may come proposals development future where sites, The access road to Morrisons to Morrisons road access The Area, and in addition must meet the following requirements specific to this site: this to specific requirements following must the meet addition in and Area, CGY1 Policy with Yard Goods accordance in mustDevelopment –Camden be provided. being of amenity standard to agood subject may supported be also housing self-contained level.permanent of element An floor at ground uses café/restaurant and retail development with aemployment-led requires Council The of uses. amix to provide supported be Redevelopment site will of the g. f. e. d. c. b. a.

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power power of vehicle modes given is to future consideration and reduced is occupies it space the development scheme, integrated into awider appropriately is it where proposals support will Council the reprovided, is station petrol the If forward coming redevelopment event the in of large-scale Crescent, Juniper with connections better facilitate to help stakeholders and relevant with Work landowners Centre Town of the part of this character and context historic the on Road drawing of Farm Chalk side south the on frontage engaging to amore Contribute pavement, improved an towards route providing Farm Chalk Road station Farm Chalk Road to deliver awidened along line building the Setback Market listed and walls Hospital/Stables Horse of the setting the and views important of development locally on impact the Town of the consider part of carefully this and Centre character and context historic the draw on should This elsewhere. reprovided being youthspace consented to the subject developed of scrubland area the with Farm Chalk Road enhanced, to be along townscape the and optimised Farm Chalk Road to development allow to 100b 100, be and for 100a (and land adjoining proposals) integrated with future successfully Be Yard Goods wider to the entrance the for marker asavisible acts which standard highest of the architecture Provide design junction evidence-based a satisfactory to subject be supported will measures management traffic and space road of removal repurposing gyratory, improvements, the of realm the the public Yard to site. of this addition In Goods design Camden the through area wider to the cyclists and Create anew gateway inviting pedestrians for the Council’s Road Safety Action 5.54 The extant permission Plan identifies the junction of Chalk includes reprovision of the petrol Question box Farm Road and Ferdinand Street as station. The Council will support the the highest ranking ‘node’ (junction) removal of this facility providing the Q26. Do you agree with Policy CGY3? If not, what changes are needed in terms of the need to address potential impacts are fully assessed in and why? casualties from traffic accidents and line with Camden Planning Guidance: impacts on vulnerable road users. Transport. Where reprovision does Q27. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.4 appropriate in the context of occur, the facility must integrate well Policy CGY3? If not, what changes are needed and why? 5.51 Under existing Camden with the wider development. The Local Plan policies, additional non- Council will also expect measures to residential floorspace also generates support a shift away from vehicular a requirement for permanent self- travel and the lowering of carbon contained housing in Use Class C3. emissions.

5.52 The Council will expect landowners and developers for this site and 100, 100a and 100b Chalk Farm Road to work together to ensure optimal layout of the two sites, a higher quality townscape and better management of areas of public realm/ open space. Development of the scrubland at the junction of these sites is supported to deliver more coherent development along Chalk Farm Road; however, provision of a youth space secured through the wider Morrisons consent will need to be reprovided.

5.53 The potential redevelopment of Juniper Crescent housing estate must also be considered as there is an opportunity to provide a new link and access from Chalk Farm Road. A developer will be expected to engage with relevant landowners and help to facilitate this connection through the provision of land and/or a financial contribution. 41 Figure 5.4: CGY3 - Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Camden Goods Yard Policy CGY4 –100 ChalkFarm Road 5.58 5.57 5.56 5.55 the existingthe amount of employment to subject of uses avariety support to redeveloped be site could this considerations. anyand relevant other material relevant development policies plan Plan, all Local Allocations Site this CGY4, in any relevant other policies to Policy having regard considered relates. CGY5 Policy estate, to which housing Crescent Juniper from it separating site, the behind located is viaduct railway London North The Centre. Town of the vitality and character the from detracting fragmentation its frontage; shopping a secondary site, this forms Farm Road, including engagement street. the with no and context to its reference no has onto Farm Chalk Road which faces rear.the 1970s Alarge building office to parks car underground and surface with buildings, commercial of three TownCamden consisting Centre, of Farm Chalk Road within side Proposed uses uses Proposed (ha) area Site address Site The Council considers that that considers Council The be site will this for Proposals of Chalk side southern The western the on site is This Employment (offices),drink and food retail, ha 0.3 Farm Chalk Road NW1 100b 100, and 8EH 100a 5.60 5.59 large-scale redevelopment of the of redevelopment the large-scale event estate, inthe housing that Crescent Farm Juniper Road to the Chalk from of anew access creation planting. tree additional Road and pavement Farm Chalk along widened development to a allow set to back be expect would Council The approach. design of the acceptability to the element important an becoming between in spaces the with buildings of anumber across arranged be potentially developmentthat could location. this in vibrancy and diversity to add street onto the opening uses centre town appropriate providing achieved be by can Road. This Farm Chalk site and the between is engagement to better bring key policy. A objective Plan Local with in line reprovided being floorspace contribution may required. be contribution through access An not prejudiced. is delivery future to its ensure developers neighbouring with engage and a new connection of providing feasibility the explore site to this for applicants expect will Council The forward. comes estate A potential opportunity is the the is opportunity A potential site size means of the The this site or a financial afinancial site or this the achievement of a strong town centre frontage. Development must be in in Developmentmust be frontage. centre town achievement ofthe astrong undermine or location this in provision employment from not detract should but appropriate also is housing self-contained of permanent element An Town of Camden diversity and character Centre. to the adding and street the of activating asameans provided be should uses centre town Complementary supported. be development will employment-led An h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a. site: this to specific requirements following must the meet CGY1 Policy with Yard Goods accordance –Camden addition in and Area,

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site. site. enter the and into for a‘car-free’Remove parking obligation existing car principle agent of the change in line with asalast resort secured measures mitigation site,development this with on by venue, affected Roundhouse not adversely are neighbouring the inparticular uses, entertainment Ensure existing night-time that asset. heritage of this up by views opening setting its enhance and Roundhouse the with adjacent gap the mustDevelopment enhance critical. particularly are Hospital Market/Horse Stables and Roundhouse the with those of which views important locally on of proposals impact the Assess townscape quality higher and of uses mix compatible useland, of a to sites deliver efficient both across approach optimised and to acoherent ensure of proposals co-design and collaboration may We area the change. this how expect into account taking enhanced, be can Petrol Filling Station, the including east, to the land neighbouring with relationship the how consider must also applicant The sites. across benefits to optimal ensure mayestate change this how layout and must design of consider any The scheme occurring. event the in estate redevelopment housing of its Crescent to Juniper improved access of delivering feasibility the to appraise stakeholders, relevant with collaboratively to work expected be will applicant The workers and of residents needs to the meet provided spaces amenity attractive area’s to with the context responds historic which and location street high to the appropriate is that design of ahigh-quality Be employment policies Plan’s Local Camden the with in line reprovided be should B1 floorspace 5.61 Proposals should also better relationship between buildings 5.63 An important issue is the to ensure that the ability of existing deliver a successful relationship and land uses and to facilitate better challenging local noise environment premises to operate effectively is not and transition between this site and management and ownership of open and an unacceptable impact on adversely affected with the applicant adjoining land which is presently spaces and public realm. the continuing operation of The of any scheme responsible for any occupied by the vehicular access Roundhouse must be avoided. The mitigation costs. road to/from the Morrisons 5.62 A key objective is to improve Council will expect deployment supermarket and the Petrol Filling the setting of the Roundhouse and of appropriate design solutions to 5.64 In line with Policy T2 of the Station. The area of scrubland on better reveal its distinctive profile, resolve potential noise impacts such Local Plan, the Council will seek to the boundary presently provides while ensuring it can continue to as use of winter gardens, orientation remove the on-site parking. very limited public benefit or in be read as a separate entity in the and arrangement of uses. In line with terms of biodiversity. The Council townscape. This may be achieved the agent of change principle, the also wishes to see the co-design through the setting back, or splaying party responsible for a change should of proposals and master planning of the building line and creating new also be responsible for managing the across these sites, with the layout of open space. impact of that change, proposals must development addressed to deliver a include noise mitigation measures

Question box

Q28. Do you agree with Policy CGY4? If not, what changes are needed and why?

Q29. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.5 appropriate in the context of Policy CGY4? If not, what changes are needed and why?

43 Figure 5.5: CGY4 - 100 Chalk Farm Road Camden Goods Yard 5.69 5.68 5.67 5.66 5.65 Policy CGY5 –JuniperCrescent a forthcoming ballot of local residents. residents. of ballot local a forthcoming on contingent is bysought policy this of outcomes range the and estate the of all or of part rebuild or demolition The of existing residents. support the establish and estate the for options to evaluate Group future Housing by led One process engagement and consultation continuing the considerations. anyand relevant other material relevant development policies plan Plan, all Local Allocations Site this CGY5, in any relevant other policies to Policy having regard considered ofballot residents. to a subject are schemes regeneration Mayor, the from housing support homes. additional and accommodation replacement providing estate the involves of redevelopment full the option One of existing homes. Yard standard the improving about Gilbey’s and Crescent Juniper of both residents the exercise with engagement and a consultation leading Group, been has Housing facilities. play and space open public courtyard, acentral around arranged houses and storey flats of 3-4 comprises estate

The Council supports supports Council The be site will this for Proposals funding for apre-condition As landowner, One primary The housing Crescent Juniper 5.72 5.71 5.70 a café, or community facilities will be be will facilities community or a café, level, or maker as floor such spaces however, at ground uses commercial appropriate; to be not considered Town is location into this Centre met. are impairments and people experiencing mobility of needs residents older accessibility the to that ensure homes individual site layout of the design and consider to fully proposals redevelopment expects Council Plan. The Local Camden of the H4 Policy with line in housing asaffordable provided to be of this 50% expect we will proposed, floorspace For additional housing. the of affordable delivery the maximise and homes replacement high-quality of provision likely the is fund to help as this homes, of private inclusion the important. particularly are asset of this views on impact the that means Roundhouse site to The of this proximity The townscape. surrounding the and views assets, development heritage on of impacts of the appraisal a full on dependent be also will provided be can that of homes number exact The area. wider the and estate the for benefits regeneration delivers that redevelopment for case aclear is there where considered be only will homes of existing demolition stock, housing of the condition and age the and established residential communities

An extension of Camden of Camden extension An support would Council The Taking the into account a. site: this to specific requirements following must the meet CGY1 Policy with Yard Goods accordance –Camden addition in and Area, in must Development be support. public to demonstrable subject supported, Goods wider and be estate will the area for Yard benefits regeneration significant delivering Crescent of redevelopment Juniper A housing-led h. g. f. e. d. c. b. Indicative housing capacity housing Indicative uses Proposed (ha) area Site address Site

Policy CGY5 Policy

Provide a significant number of new and replacement homes to meet to homes replacement new of and number asignificant Provide community following completion of the build programme programme build of the completion following community development of the asustainable to support and residents on construction of development and impacts the to minimise works construction during both strategy engagement community Develop astrong blocks homes/apartment and estate to the of entrances/exits surveillance natural through safety Improve community site supermarket Morrisons the for proposals with conjunction in reappraised be should of stops/stands bus location The residents for play and facilities space open enhances and retains/reprovides which environment green ahealthy and Be Yard Goods of the aspart role historic Yard site’s the Goods expresses that design by of and use urban the by sought new routes CGY1 Policy the estate,into delivering the Camden by land sightlines improving neighbouring estate’s with separation physical the to address together to work expected be will Landowners/developers homes accessible (with 4bedrooms)levelswheelchair 3or of rented homes sufficient and larger-sized socially to securing priority give will particular Council The assessment aneeds-based from by evidence demonstrated as accommodation replacement suitable receive existing households all that and rented accommodation of socially net no loss is Ensure there entrances building overlooks and spaces and streets principal with interacts level which floor at ground supported (A1), retail employment, be will uses Complementary community or cafe Plan. Local Camden the H4 of with Policy in line housing of affordable amount reasonable maximum the including needs of housing a range 290 additional homes (410 homes additional 290 total) uses community and space employment small-scale homes, Self-contained 1.3 ha estate housing Crescent Juniper supported to enliven key streets and a new link, removal of the retaining a role to play in addressing this programme. Residents should have spaces. wall that blocks views into the estate situation. The developer must engage the opportunity to be fully engaged and the creation of a spinal route with applicants for the Morrisons with all aspects of the estate’s 5.73 Juniper Crescent is currently for pedestrians linking Oval Road/ supermarket site, Transport for regeneration including the detailed arranged around a central space Gilbey’s Yard with Regent’s Park London and the Council to explore design of buildings, spaces and and turns its back on the access Road/Primrose Hill, via Juniper how bus services for the Goods Yard community uses and arrangements road (from Chalk Farm Road) and Crescent area can best be delivered. for managing construction work. neighbouring sites. While this has tended to protect residential amenity, 5.75 The estate will be expected to 5.77 The entrances to the estate 5.79 The Council will also require it also has the effect of restricting be a healthy and green environment feature gates and railings in response the developer to provide a Community any views into the site and the high with generous provision of public open to issues around anti-social behaviour Support and Engagement Plan which retaining wall lining the access road space, greenery and trees with an and the entrances to individual homes develops a community vision and forms a physical barrier contributing appropriate range of play facilities. are sometimes obscured by walls/ purpose for the new estate, with to an inhospitable environment in This should include quiet, tranquil fences, parking and bin stores. The assistance provided for volunteering this area. Redevelopment proposals areas. Additional open space will Council wishes to see the community and capacity building initiatives and must ensure that development be sought in line with anticipated safety issues reappraised as part to give residents a strong sense of faces onto streets and be based on increases in the resident and worker of a redevelopment scheme with ownership of streets/spaces, helping more contemporary urban design population. consideration given to good design to tackle anti-social behaviour. principles, such as connectedness and natural surveillance being This should be planned across and permeability (how people move 5.76 An objective of Policy CGY2 used as tools to prevent crime, in site boundaries to deliver optimal from one location to another). Morrisons supermarket is to evaluate preference to the current measures. benefits, including interaction between where the optimal location is for communities living in different parts of 5.74 Infrastructure priorities are providing bus stops and stands. 5.78 A key objective for the Council the Goods Yard area and beyond. considered to be improving access to The Council considers that land on is that the effects of redevelopment the estate from Chalk Farm Road via the edges of Juniper Estate has on the existing community are 5.80 As stated in Policy CGY2 managed effectively with a ‘right to Morrisons supermarket, the access stay’ provided for social housing road is safeguarded to enable tenants. We will expect the developer construction work associated to provide a detailed decant and with High Speed Two (HS2). The rehousing strategy which explains cumulative impact and timings of HS2 how households can be rehoused in works and individual schemes within accommodation that is suitable for the Goods Yard area will need to be their needs and any temporary moves carefully considered. that may be needed during the build

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Q30. Do you agree with Policy CGY5? If not, what changes are needed and why?

Q31. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.6 appropriate in the context of Policy CGY5? If not, what changes are needed and why? 45 Figure 5.6: CGY5 - Juniper Crescent Camden Goods Yard 5.84 5.83 5.82 5.81 Policy CGY6 –Network RailSite atJuniperCrescent Regent’s Park Road, overlooking Regent’s Road, Park overlooking at railway to bridge the access public to secure wishes Council the railway purposes, operational for long-term the in needed site is the not or Whether project. HS2 the with associated teams construction and project for may required be site the term to medium short the Yard area. Goods the in workers and residents for benefit asubstantial be would This Hill. Primrose Road and Park Regent’s with connection accessible site an in realising an important be considerations. anyand relevant other material relevant development policies plan Plan, all Local Allocations Site this CGY6, in any relevant other policies to Policy having regard considered station. Hill Primrose former of the platforms gate the are access the from Furthest works. railway maintenance to support used machinery and cabins various also (2017/1211/P). Rail Network are There for accommodation office temporary site provides of the Part Crescent. Juniper in to homes gate adjacent access Farm asecure Chalk Road via from accessed and works construction Two Speed High (HS2)support to safeguarded 5.7) currently is (shown Crescent Figure in Juniper

It is recognised that in that recognised is It to this considers Council The be site will this for Proposals site at Rail Network The 5.86 5.85 for wildlife. wildlife. for habitat and as abuffer act can which railway of the edge the along corridor agreen to establish wishes Council site, the supermarket Morrisons the for proposals with connection In likely are required. measures to be Line. Therefore noise mitigation West Main to the Coast adjacent road. existing access of the end at the area turning abus support could area operational The Crescent. CGY5 and supermarket Juniper CGY2 Policies in stands Morrisons and bus stops about identified issues the to address helping in a role site may this that have considered also Rail. is It byretained Network area to the delivered, subject be could homes ofa minimum 50 with ascheme that suggested is It scheme. of the occupants future and residents of local amenity the and railway use operational continuing any Roundhouse, of The especially – views important locally on impacts the considers which terms townscape in scheme to acceptable an subject site, this on supported be will housing uses and permanentself-contained future. the in option aviable be this should station, Hill of Primrose reopening the safeguard to help also site. would the This The site is immediately immediately site is The Permanent employment this site. We would also support permanent office office (B1a) permanent site.uses this We support also lightindustrial would or via Hill Road Oval to Primrose from provided cyclists and pedestrians link for a to see wishes but maintained railway being use support would Council The Hill. Primrose Road and to Regent’s Park access to facilitate helping in importance of strategic also is railway; however, the for role operational an it to perform site continues The e. d. c. b. a. site: this to specific requirements following must the meet addition in and Area, CGY1 Policy with Yard Goods accordance in mustDevelopment –Camden be (B1c) of uses. mix acompatible in results this where housing and/or capacity housing Indicative uses Proposed (ha) area Site address Site Policy CGY6 Policy

supermarket site site supermarket Morrisons of the edge the along planting with to connect potential e) railway. d) Crescent Juniper meets it where particularly c) to route Regent’s Road inclusive Park b) Council the by identified needs local meet which types housing and given uses be to employment Yard should Goods wider the Priority area. and sites of neighbouring character emerging existing and to the respond which housing and floorspace lightindustrial or of office types Provide Provide a green corridor adjacent to the West Coast Mainline with with West Mainline to the Coast adjacent corridor agreen Provide mainline the to proximity the given measures soundproofing Include layout and design of development, to the consideration careful Give an to establish Council the and landowners adjoining with Work 50 additional homes additional 50 railway use industrial), operational light (offices/ employment homes, Self-contained 0.9 ha Crescent at Juniper Land Rail Network Figure 5.7: CGY6 - Network Rail Site at Juniper Crescent

Question box

Q32. Do you agree with Policy CGY6? If not, what changes are needed and why?

Q33. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.7 appropriate in the context of Policy CGY6? If not, what changes are needed and why?

47 Camden Goods Yard 5.90 5.89 5.88 5.87 Policy CGY7 –Gilbey’s Yard considerations. considerations. anyand relevant other material relevant development policies plan Plan, all Local Allocations Site this CGY7, in any relevant other policies to Policy having regard considered ofballot residents. to a subject are schemes regeneration Mayor, the from housing support homes. additional and accommodation replacement providing estate of the involves redevelopment full option the One of existing homes. standard Gilbey’s Yard the improving about and Crescent of Juniper residents engagement exercise the with and aconsultation leading been yard.Interchange adjoining the with relationship defined apoorly is There residents. for space has limited amenity public currently estate The between. in space cobbled Regent’s with Canal, to the parallel rows in arranged houses storeyand flats of 3-4 blocks of consisting 5.8) estate ahousing is capacity housing Indicative uses Proposed (ha) area Site address Site

Proposals for this site will be be site will this for Proposals funding for apre-condition As has Group Housing One Gilbey’s Yard (shown Figure in 190 additional homes (270 homes 190 additional total) use community homes, Self-contained ha 0.8 Gilbey’s Yard estate housing 5.93 5.92 5.91 high-quality replacement homes and and homes replacement high-quality of provision likely the is fund to help asthis homes of private inclusion the important. particularly are asset of this views and setting the on impact the that means building Interchange site to The of this proximity The townscape. surrounding the and views assets, development heritage on of impacts of the appraisal a full on dependent be also will provided be can that of homes number exact The area. wider the and estate the for benefits regeneration delivers that redevelopment for case aclear is there where considered be only will homes of existing demolition stock, housing of the condition and age the and established residential communities residents. of ballot local a forthcoming on contingent is bysought policy this of outcomes range the and estate the of all or of part rebuild or demolition The of existing residents. support the establish and estate the for options to evaluate Group future Housing by led One process engagement and consultation continuing the

The Council would support support would Council The Taking the into account supports Council The site: this to specific requirements following must the meet addition in and Area, CGY1 Policy with Yard Goods accordance in mustDevelopment –Camden be support. public to demonstrable subject supported, Goods wider and be estate will the area for Yard benefits regeneration of redevelopment Gilbey’s Yard A housing-led significant delivering i. h. g. f. e. d. c. b. a.

Policy CGY7 Policy

to the estate and homes/apartment blocks blocks homes/apartment and estate to the of entrances/exits surveillance natural through safety Improve community spaces. private and public of hierarchy aclear establish and furniture street and parking Rationalise taxis by arrangements drop-off/collection and markets the for arrangements servicing the about concerns resolve to markets, seek and Interchange of the landowner the with conjunction In residents for play and space facilities open enhances and retains/reprovides which environment green ahealthy and Be arrangements. decant and phasing including development, of CGY1Policy delivery Yard the manage Goods Camden successfully and by identified routes cross-boundary deliver the buildings/spaces, between relationship the delivered, to plan be quantum of development can that the to sites optimise of adjoining promoters with collaborate and engage developer to the expect will Council may The change. context future the how anticipating sites, into neighbouring successfully more estate the Knit views important locally protect and above ground below and features heritage enhance and repair to preserve, opportunities taking landscaping, and Yard design Goods wider architectural of the terms in and environment canal-side of the character industrial to the Respond homes accessible (with 4bedrooms)levelswheelchair 3or of sufficient and rented homes larger-sized socially to securing give will priority Council The assessment aneeds-based from by evidence demonstrated as accommodation replacement suitable receive existing households all that and rented accommodation of socially net no loss is Ensure there that uses. community and asworkshops such spaces and enliven streets level to floor at ground supported be will uses complementary Appropriate Plan. Local Camden the H4 of with Policy in line housing of affordable amount reasonable maximum the including needs of housing a range meet to homes replacement new of and number asignificant Provide j. Develop a strong community engagement strategy both during construction Regent’s Park Road/Primrose Hill; the in areas. Redevelopment of the works to minimise the impacts of development and construction on residents creation of a green spine bordering estate will be expected to reduce and to support the development of a sustainable community following the West Coast Main Line and vehicular dominance and undertake completion of the build programme potential public access to the Winding refurbishment of the yard that Vaults. This site would also allow expresses its role as an important additional routes to be provided to the communal amenity. canal. 5.99 The Council wishes to see 5.96 The estate will be expected to community safety issues reappraised be a healthy and green environment as part of a redevelopment scheme with public open space, greenery with consideration given to good and trees with areas for play facilities design and natural surveillance being provided. Additional open space used as tools to prevent crime. The will be sought in line with anticipated Council will normally resist ‘invasive’ increases in the resident and worker security measures such as gating. population. The railway edge of this site should be set aside for wildlife as 5.100 A key objective for the Council part of a continuous corridor adjacent is that the effects of redevelopment to the West Coast Main Line. on the existing community are managed effectively with a ‘right to 5.97 A reported concern of stay’ provided for social housing residents living on the estate is tenants. We will expect the developer noise and disturbance relating to the to provide a detailed decant and nearby market uses and servicing of rehousing strategy which explains the Interchange building. Currently how households can be rehoused in Figure 5.8: CGY7 - Gilbey’s Yard vehicles pass through the estate for accommodation that is suitable for maximise the delivery of affordable 5.94 The design of a future scheme servicing and deliveries, with drop-off/ their needs and any temporary moves housing. For the additional floorspace will need to respond to the character collection by taxis to the rear of the that may be needed during the build proposed, we will expect 50% of this and setting of the Regent’s Canal. former Gilgamesh building. There are programme. Residents should have to be provided as affordable housing The Council will expect historic also concerns about an increase in the opportunity to be fully engaged in line with Policy H4 of the Camden cobbles and street furniture to be these impacts from development on with all aspects of the estate’s Local Plan. Where a scheme is retained and restored where this is neighbouring sites. There needs to regeneration including the detailed linked to the redevelopment of Juniper appropriate. It is understood there are be a partnership approach involving design of buildings, spaces and Crescent, each estate must provide historic horse tunnels running under landowners, developers and other community uses and arrangements a Local Plan compliant quantum of this site which should be protected relevant stakeholders to agree for managing construction work. The both market and affordable housing. and consideration given to how measures that minimise the impacts cumulative impact and timings of The Council expects redevelopment appreciation of their function, as part of vehicles and anti-social behaviour individual schemes within the Goods proposals to fully consider the site of the goods yard, can be increased. on residents in Gilbey’s Yard. Yard area will need to be carefully layout and design of individual homes considered. to ensure that the accessibility 5.95 Landowners/developers will 5.98 Linked to the need to needs of older residents and people be expected to collaborate across site resolve issues around servicing 5.101 The Council will also experiencing mobility impairments are boundaries to realise the delivery of a and parking, the yard is poorly require the developer to provide a met. safe and direct route for pedestrians defined between private and public Community Support and Engagement 49 and cyclists linking Oval Road with space with some street clutter Plan which develops a community Camden Goods Yard 5.102 require the developer to provide developer to provide the require YardGoods area. the of parts different in living interaction between communities including benefits, deliver optimal to site boundaries across planned be should This initiatives. building capacity and volunteering for provided assistance estate, with new the for purpose and vision

The Council will also also will Council The area. area. Goods the of Yard parts different in living communities between interaction including benefits, to deliver optimal boundaries site across planned be should This initiatives. building capacity and volunteering for provided assistance new estate, with the for purpose and vision a community develops Plan which Engagement and Support a Community and why? Q34. you Do agree with Policy Ifnot,whatchanges are CGY7? needed box Question Policy Ifnot,whatchanges are CGY7? neededandwhy? Q35. shown Isthe inFigure boundary 9.8 appropriate inthe context of Policy CGY8 – Camden Lock Market and the Interchange Policy CGY8

5.103 Camden Lock Market site will protect and promote markets. Camden Lock Market is allocated for additional market and appropriate allocation (shown in Figure 5.9) They can add greatly to the variety, employment uses which help to sustain its market role and function. includes Camden Lock Market, the interest and attraction of shopping Development must be in accordance with Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Interchange building and Interchange in the Borough and in the case of Area, and in addition must meet the following requirements specific to this site: yard. Camden Lock Market is Camden Lock Market, is also a well- located within Camden Town Centre known visitor and tourist destination a. Intensification of this site will be supported where this delivers uses (although the Interchange building is and an important element of Camden compatible with the creative and cultural strengths and character of not). The main activity of the markets Town Centre’s cultural offer and Camden Town is contained in the lower Chalk Farm vibrancy. The Council wishes to see a Road level. market remain on this site. b. Sensitively responds to the industrial heritage of the Regent’s Canal Conservation Area by retaining, respecting and enhancing buildings/ 5.104 To the side of The Interchange 5.108 The Council gave consent structures which positively contribute to the Area’s character and identity building are steps leading up to for proposals in 2016 (2015/4774/P) and retain historic street furniture and surfaces, and trees of significant the cobbled Interchange yard and to intensify uses at Camden Lock value Morrisons supermarket, although Market. This would have provided c. Ensure that changes in the way the Market is operated are acceptable in this route is no longer accessible to additional market and employment terms of local environmental conditions. the public. The yard and corner of floorspace providing benefits for the supermarket currently provides the local area and to enhance the Depending on the scale and nature of the scheme, the Council will also expect a ‘back of house’ area for uses Market’s offer but are yet to be development to: associated with the markets. implemented.

5.105 Proposals for this site will be 5.109 5.109 Future proposals d. Respond to potential changes in context provided by development considered having regard to Policy will be supported which add to the proposals within the Morrisons site and Gilbey’s Yard CGY8, any other relevant policies in diversity and choice of the Town e. Significantly enhance the setting and public realm of The Interchange this Site Allocations Local Plan, all Centre but which fully consider the building through the restoration of historic features within the yard and by relevant development plan policies special character, and appeal, of the reducing the volume of vehicular movement and parking. The applicant and any other relevant material existing Market and the site’s heritage will be expected to work with landowners/developers of adjoining land considerations. significance. The provision of ‘maker’ to optimise outcomes across site boundaries and deliver benefits for the spaces would be particularly suitable wider Goods Yard area since these could help support the 5.106 Camden Lock Market has f. Help enable the delivery of a new connection between the Morrisons primary market function, allowing been identified in this Plan because supermarket site and Camden Lock Place including an open air pedestrian products to be made - and then sold it is considered there is potential route and a lift to negotiate the change in levels to intensify the market uses, on-site. Limited provision of small- provide additional commercial uses scale employment uses serving local growth sectors, such as creative compatible with the character and Site address Camden Lock Market, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8NH culture of Camden Town and secure industries, is also considered a better relationship and stronger acceptable. Subject to listed building Site area (ha) 1.0 ha connections with the wider Goods considerations, the Council considers Proposed uses Market, employment (maker spaces, creative Yard area. that a key opportunity within this industries), retail site is the remodelling and reuse Indicative housing 50 additional homes (off-site) of lower levels of the Interchange 5.107 The Camden Local Plan capacity 51 (Policy TC6) states that the Council building to support the wider Market’s Camden Goods Yard 5.112 5.111 5.110 developers to help deliver a number deliver anumber to help developers expect will Council the proposed, sites. neighbouring on activities Yard Gilbeys in living residents about of concerns the existing identifies CGY7 above Policy building. Interchange the and markets the with associated servicing and by taxis to drop-off/collection relating issues amenity to address stakeholders relevant and landowners adjoining with to work expected be will applicant relevant, the Where acceptable. are beyond site living the residents local etc.) (circulationMarket of people or of the operation the on of proposals impacts the to demonstrate evidence scheme.the of benefits by public the outweighed is this demonstrated be can it unless resisted strongly be will contributors to any positive market. Harm the examples for built later 20th include also but uses industrial former with associated and historic are of these Some Appraisal. Character Area Regent’s Conservation the in Canal contributors’ as ‘positive identified has Council the which buildings especially retained, is heritage industrial and small-scale Market’s distinctive the that identity. unique important its is It and heritage of both terms in sensitive is canal to the adjacent context Basin’. Dog ‘Dead historic of the views up public open and regeneration

Subject to the scheme being being scheme to the Subject may require also Council The area site’sThe conservation 5.113 5.114 route is open to all. open is route to this ensure sought be also will a lift via Access building. of this side at the access an reinstating and redesigning achieved be through can This place. landing an appropriate and Place Lock Camden with connection anew and route facilitating in role features. historic repair, retention, and the through of conserved significance heritage yard’s the to see wishes also Council The surveillance. passive provide level at ground to activity greater and servicing and parking current of the rationalisation on depend will However, visitors. and workers this enjoyed be by can residents, which area amenity of awider part form potentially yard could Interchange TunnelHorse existing The Market. developing over on the restrictions reflecting space, open of new public provision the envisages supermarket landownerships. levels in different by and change the caused separation the overcoming of terms in particularly as awhole, Yard Goods the for delivered be can benefits optimal the how and communities, future existing and both developmentof on effects the change, may sites these how to anticipate important be will it of this, part As co-design. and working of joint terms in land of adjoining developers and landowners with collaboration require likely is This to of key opportunities.

The Interchange has a has Interchange The CGY2Policy Morrisons 5.115 Figure 5.9: CGY8 - Camden Lock Market and the Interchange 5.9: Interchange CGY8Figure the and Market Lock -Camden the applicant should consider the the consider should applicant the therefore, and H2 Plan Policy Local to meet required be still will housing towards however acontribution on-site, housing provide to difficult likely is it that to be recognised is it uses, future its site and nature of the Policy CGY8? Ifnot,whatchanges are neededandwhy? Q37. shown Isthe in Figure boundary 9.9 appropriate inthe context of and why? youQ36. Do agree with Policy CGY8? Ifnot,whatchanges are needed box Question

5.115 Given the specific specific the Given delivery. to approach of amulti-site feasibility