Grahame Park Plot 9 Welcome

Thank you for visiting our exhibition which We would like your views on the emerging shares our ideas for the development of scheme which has been designed by Grahame Park Plot 9 at the junction of BPTW architects and the public realm Bristol Avenue and Grahame Park Way. and landscaped areas designed by ME landscape studio. This standalone development of forty-eight residential units and ground floor commercial Please take your time to find out about our space complements the wider emerging emerging ideas and we would be pleased Grahame Park regeneration scheme and will to answer any questions that you may have. be delivered by Choices for Grahame Park as part of their involvement across the Estate. Location Plan

Valentina Avenue

THE SITE © Google

Raven Close

Bristol Avenue

Grahame Park Way 2 Grahame Park Plot 9 Responding to context

Plot 9 is one of a number of development The proposals for our site have had particular sites already delivered or currently being regard to this existing and emerging context. delivered by Choices for Grahame Park and The images below provide examples of some others as part of the Grahame Park Master of the existing phases already built. Plan ( including Stage A Phases 0, 1 A and 1B).

Grahame Park Masterplan © Google Streetview Stage A, Phase 0 – Complete. © newlondondevelopment.com Stage A, Phase 1 A – Complete.

Plot 9 © jesticowhiles.com Stage A, Phase 1B – Complete. 3 Grahame Park Plot 9 Emerging developments

In addition to the developments coming As a gateway site at the entrance for the forward within the Grahame Park Estate a Estate, the Plot 9 proposals have been number of schemes are also coming forward designed to provide a link between this and in the wider Colindale area. the contemporary emerging developments in the wider surrounds.

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5 Trinity Square Development

Grahame Park

Royal Air Force Museum The Edition Development, Colindale Gardens, along Colindale opposite Colindale Station. Colindale Avenue, currently under construction. Station 4 Beaufort Park 4 Development 3 Metropolitan 1 Police Training Centre 2

3 Colindale Gardens Development NORTH

Silver Works, on Edgware Road, currently 5 under construction. Beaufort Park, currently under construction.

Trinity Square, currently under construction. 4 Grahame Park Plot 9 Design principles

The redevelopment of the site provides an Throughout the design process the scheme opportunity to deliver a high quality building has evolved in response to a number of key that will complement the area and the principles in order to integrate into its surrounds. regeneration that is already underway.

Gateway Massing Active frontages The proposed development on Plot 9 reflects Situated on a principal junction into the estate, the mass, height and prominence of surrounding the proposal addresses both Grahame Park Way gateway buildings. and Colindale Square (Bristol Avenue).

Grahame Park Way Bristol Avenue Colindale Square

Grahame Park Way

Language Movement The architectural language of the scheme The ground floor language encourages the flow of defines the internal mix of uses and also mirrors pedestrian movement into the Grahame Park Estate neighbouring architectural language through the to and from Colindale Tube. inclusion of colonnades and corner profiles.

Bristol Avenue Grahame Park Way Grahame Park Way 5 Grahame Park Plot 9 Proposed Scheme

High quality architectural treatment

48 residential dwellings

FOR RENT 317 sqm of commercial floorspace

50% 1 bedroom and 50% 2 bedroom flats

A proportion of affordable housing

7 storey building Proposed site plan

Enhance public realm and landscaping

5 disabled car parking spaces

On-site cycle spaces for residents

Proposed elevation from Colindale Square Proposed elevation from Bristol Avenue

Typical upper floor plans 6 Grahame Park Plot 9 Scheme visualisations

View north at commercial entrance View south east

View north east View west at proposed building from Goldcrest Court 7 Grahame Park Plot 9 Elevation and materials

The proposed building is to be predominantly Balconies are to be recessed with flat brick. A multi-stock brown / buff brick is bar metal railings in a dark brown / grey proposed in stretcher bond with multi- to match the window frames. Glazing is layered soldier coursing to provide feature to be full height to allow for maximum detailing. A secondary darker brick is daylight penetration to habitable rooms. proposed to highlight window recesses to enhance the gridded pattern of the facade.

External design development

1 Brick type 1 3 Re-con stone protruding Example – cream / buff multi 1 horizontal banding

4 Flat bar metal railings 2 Brick type 2 Example – grey / brown

2 8 Grahame Park Plot 9 Public realm and landscape

The public realm and landscape proposals have been developed by ME Landscape Studio. The proposal will be consistent with adjacent Colindale Square, using a similar palette of robust and high quality materials and integrating seamlessly with neighbouring streets and open spaces.

Landscape plan and examples of how the landscaping could look

The proposed scheme requires the removal of eight existing trees, including a poor quality tree along the western boundary. The proposed scheme, however, includes the planting of replacement new trees. Eight of the nine trees along the western boundary with Goldcrest Court are retained and reinforced with a native evergreen hedge and additional planting. 9 Grahame Park Plot 9 Next Steps

Choices for Grahame Park recognise the importance of talking and listening to local people. Your comments will inform emerging design for the site, in preparation for a planning application due to be submitted to the London Borough of Barnet by mid-2019.

Estimated timeline:

Jan / Feb 2019 Spring 2019 Early 2020 Spring 2022 Ongoing consultation Planning Estimated Estimated completion. with residents and application submitted. commencement of key stakeholders. development on site.

We welcome your comments and thoughts on the emerging proposals and would be grateful if you could complete one of the available questionnaires.