THEALTON CASE FOR AREA CHANGE MASTERPLAN KEY ISSUES FACED BY ALTON WEST TODAY The Alton West estate framework was built in a short period of time in the Mid 20th Century. It has aged all at the same rate. There is now a need to consider Thehow well the Case different parts offor the Alton Change West area perform today. There is also a need to address how performance and quality can be raised for current and CentralCentral future residents. The Alton area is in need of positive change landscapelandscape The Alton West and areas have considerable assets – a south west overgrownovergrown and andLondon upgrades setting, the parks andto landscape,avoid anhistoric overall buildings from decline many eras, publicin the transport and highway access, a University and community facilities. Despite this, andforest forest like buildingkey factors mean stock, that the public Alton West spaces area will not reach and its fullcommunity potential without like new investment. There are also indicators that the Alton West area will face facilities.increasing challenges, The intervention with conditions declining areas without intervention. that have A masterplan been identifiedis being prepared require now because: a comprehensive approach • The centres at Portswood Place and Danebury Avenue have poor quality Some buildings to achieve genuine and long term benefits for RichmondRichmond Park Gap between building frontages, parking and service areas, and a limited range of retail have a poor residentsservices around and harsh to public ensure spaces. that Alton can play a fencedPark off Altonrelationship area and fenced off Roehamptonto their stronger• The issues at role Danebury in Townmeeting Centre hamper the the needs recruitment of of a the full range wider of surroundingsLane retailers and discourage residents and neighbours from supporting the centre Roehamptonexcept for basic needs. community. There are incidents This of anti-social will also behaviour set and the stage issues with litter and fly-tipping. for other long term investments by the private and • Portswood Place is challenged by the quality of public spaces, lighting, hidden publicspaces, sectors anti-social behaviour, around litter and the an agingarea. community infrastructure that Significant parts of limits services that can be provided to the community. Thethe internalhousing stocklayout areof some poorly housing placed • Some parts of the housing stock were poorly designed and placed when first Buildings lack andis unsuitable designed and for built in the mid 20th century. The layout and design issues create real problems Poor layout does not meet for residents in terms of waste collection and deliveries, visibility, lighting, ofa positive homes moderntoday’s needs. needs parking as well as anti-social behaviour. High levels of private ownership and relationshipthat don’t increasing levels of private renting and resulting high turnover have created relateto Danebury to their problems for individual buildings and the area as a whole. contextAvenue • Community infrastructure facilities are physically aging and do not reflect how Car dominated, health, youth, family and older persons services are provided today. Some facilities are at the edge rather than the heart of the estate. This limits the poor quality public range and quality of services that can be provided. spacesRun down and Ageing and lighting,local hidden obsolete community • There is an absence of a significant leisure, recreation or cultural draw. The infrastructure – which current leisure centre is hidden and does not support the centre. spaces,centre anti-social does not reflect behaviour today’s service • There are higher levels of deprivation among residents than found across the models The current rest of the Borough. Issues with anti- Tired Local centres leisure centre is Conditions at key parts of the Alton West area are not as good as they can and social behaviour hiddenTown and does should be. There is a significant risk of decline that could affect the entire area presenting harsh centre without action and intervention. This masterplan is being prepared now to tackle environmentsand fly-tipping and not support the the most significant problems, guide investment in the future and realise the full aroundlimited Portswood services local centre potential of the Roehampton area. Place The masterplan will focus on potential areas of change within Alton West. The components addressed have options attached to each of them and these options could be combined in a number of ways. The goal is to establish a framework that draws from each and guides a preferred option which will be subject to public consultation at the next stage.

Masterplan Focus Queen Mary’s With new investment the Alton area could offer Hospital more attractive and welcoming local centres, with Froebel College a wider range of shops and services. It could be home to higher quality leisure and retail uses to meet residents’ needs and bring more visitors to Clarence Lane Provide Roehampton to support the local economy. There higher quality site specific is the opportunity to create new homes and a homes, linked better place to live on a day to day basis. The to Roehampton masterplan focuses on four key areas: Lane Downshire House Queen Mary 1. Revitalising Danebury Avenue and the Town House Centre Alton Primary School 2. Revitalising Portswood Place to create a new Eastwood Children’s Centre Park Centre Portswood Mount Place 3. Providing higher quality homes that are linked to Clare 2 Roehampton Lane 4 4. A new park for Alton, creating new connections Danebury Avenue Roehampton Lane to and Roehampton Lane 3 Revitalise Reprogramme Portswood Allbrook central park place and House park centre Maryfield and connect to Convent Richmond Park 1

Richmond Park Parkstead Golf Course House

Revitalise Danebury Avenue and Town centre A REVITALISED TOWN CENTRE THE OPTIONS - A REMINDER

1: Focused Intervention 2: Targeted Redevelopment 3: Comprehensive Redevelopment

Rodway Road Rodway Road Rodway Road

Kingsclere Close Kingsclere Close Kingsclere Close

Roehampton Lane Roehampton Lane Roehampton Lane

Harbridge Avenue Harbridge Avenue Harbridge Avenue

Roehampton High Street Roehampton High Street Roehampton High Street

Allbrook Allbrook House House Danebury Avenue Danebury Avenue Danebury Avenue Library

Laverstoke Gardens Laverstoke Gardens Laverstoke Gardens Surgery

St. Joseph’s St. Joseph’s St. Joseph’s Roehampton RC Church RC Church RC Church Sport and Fitness CouncilHousing Office Office Centre RoehamptonYouth facility on Presby Presby Presby Boys’ground Club level

Roehampton University Roehampton University Roehampton University Whitelands College Whitelands College Whitelands College

Holybourne Avenue Holybourne Avenue Parkstead Holybourne Avenue House

Option 1 proposed that all buildings were retained and refurbished to Option 2 proposed that the retail parade and the Co-op building were Option 3 proposed that all buildings in the Town Centre would be better suit the needs of the residents who live here and those who use demolished and the sites redeveloped to accommodate new homes with demolished to make way for residential buildings with active retail and the Town Centre shops and services. Streets and public spaces would retail and community services at ground level. Allbrook House would be community uses at ground level. A new venue for communal and cultural be decluttered and upgraded, with a re-landscaped village green as a retained and refurbished to a higher standard internally and externally. activity would sit at the centre where Allbrook House is today. The overall focus for social life and activity. Spaces for new shops and community uses would be constructed where public realm would be decluttered and upgraded to create a safer and the library and the car park are today. Streets would be decluttered more welcoming Town Centre. and upgraded, and the green would be re-landscaped with active uses fronting onto it. THIS IS WHAT YOU SAID

“I believe the plans to have “Major works cafes and restaurants to are needed encourage activity and get and not just the local community to use refurbishments.” GENERAL FEEDBACK: the Green is very welcome.” “Create a café, • Support for Town Centre restaurant plaza renewal area with some independent shops.” • Support for a broader retail offer, workspaces, public realm upgrade, ‘destination’ arts venue • Wish for a landscaped village green “If the council “Enlarge and with a café provides a welcoming enhance library • General, but not unanimous, environment for facilities to become support for demolition of private businesses a really valuable Allbrook House and workplaces the asset for young estate could thrive.” and old.” ON THE OPTIONS QUESTIONNAIRES, YOU TOLD US THE FOLLOWING : • 74% of respondents stated that they “More shops and would like to see new shops services could encourage “I don’t want to live people from the more • 73% of respondents stated that they would in the middle of a affluent parts of the like to see improved streets and open spaces student campus and area to spend money • 54% of respondents stated that they support the idea to locally and help the relocating students would like new buildings providing local economy and local services such as health, library etc. together instead of businesses.” dispersing them.”

“The University should be responsible for “The most important need is for student housing – improved grocery/fresh food not us residents.” shopping in the Town Centre. A major supermarket with large choice of fresh food is required.” A REVITALISED TOWN CENTRE THIS IS THE PREFERRED OPTION The Town Centre at Danebury Avenue will be transformed, benefiting the residents of the Alton Estate and the wider Roehampton community. New shops, new homes, business spaces and a new place for arts or community activities will be matched by transformation of public spaces, pavements and streets.

Existing homes will be replaced and re-provided and new homes added. Residents will be able to stay in this location or move to other areas on the Alton Estate where new homes will be constructed. Student housing could be focused here, allowing other areas to have year round and permanent residents. There will be more residents in the area overall.

The village green will be transformed, and a new public square will connect Danebury Avenue to Whitelands College. More and improved connections will make the centre easier to walk to. These incentives will encourage more people to visit, including residents who have moved to Roehampton in recent years, which will help support better shops and services.

KEY INTERVENTION GOALS • A cleaner, more attractive, active and safer place • A wider range of shops and services close to home for residents A new pedestrian connection to Roehampton Lane from • A new focus for the Alton and Harbridge Avenue wider Roehampton communities New, high quality housing above the arts and • More people visiting community centre

Residential garden at upper level A new arts and community centre – with options that could include: community spaces, practice areas and display spaces and library; teaching facilities and studios; a focused performance venue with a space for dance, theatre and film screenings. Upgraded pedestrian crossings across Roehampton Lane and Danebury Avenue New shops and community facilities at the ground floor facing Danebury Avenue A new focus at the village green, creating a beautiful High quality homes above, with access to public space with a café linked to a new building which raised outdoor space behind and above could host community or arts activities. the shops A new Metro Food Store replacing the Co-op

New homes Reorganised streets to enclose the eastern end of Laverstoke Gardens Residential garden at upper level New homes Managed and focused student housing Youth facility on ground level Communal garden for students at upper level Residential garden at upper level Potential for old people’s homes Sports pitch for public use

Student housing Innovation Centre, incubator units and business space at An attractive and useable Upgraded pavements and New Homes ground level new public square connecting public areas on Danebury Danebury Avenue and Avenue Whitelands College

Examples we can learn from:

A new Metro Food Store

A new arts and community centre

New homes

New cafes and Restaurants New workspace A relandscaped village green A REVITALISED PARK CENTRE THE OPTIONS - A REMINDER 1: Focused Intervention 2: Targeted Redevelopment 3: Comprehensive Redevelopment

Old People’s Club Danebury Avenue Danebury Avenue Danebury Avenue

Minstead Gardens Minstead Gardens

Mount Clare Mount Clare Mount Clare

Cleeve Way Cleeve Way Cleeve Way

Roehampton University Mount Clare Halls of Residence

Chadwick Close Chadwick Close Chadwick Close

Minstead Gardens Minstead Gardens Minstead Gardens

Swanwick Close Swanwick Close Swanwick Close

Focus Hall Focus Hall Focus Hall

Richmond Park Richmond Park Richmond Park Golf Course Golf Course Golf Course

Option 1 proposed to demolish the Portswood Place local shops and the Option 2 proposed to demolish the Portswood Place local shops, Option 3 proposed to demolish the Portswood Place local shops, the Methodist Church to release space for a new multi-purpose community hall the Methodist Church, 13 bungalows and the Sheltered Clubroom to Methodist Church, 15 bungalows and the Sheltered Clubroom and relocate and new homes along Minstead Gardens. accommodate a combined multi-purpose community hall and health/sports Alton Primary School to this central location. A new combined multi- centre. The Mount Clare students housing would be relocated to the Town purpose community hall and health/sports centre would be located towards Centre, and new homes provided along Minstead Gardens. Danebury Avenue. The Mount Clare students housing would be relocated to the Town Centre. THIS IS WHAT YOU SAID

“We need a new youth centre for GENERAL FEEDBACK: “Why move the school young people when it has great facilities, • Overall support for significant that offer a change a good playing field and wide range of access to Ibstock’s pool?” activities.” “Portswood Place • Interest from healthcare and needs to be children’s service providers to create a utilised – provide true community hub at Portswood Place new homes, cafes, • Little interest in relocating Alton surgery and park.” Primary School • Tacit support from Methodist church “I support an improved health centre and ON THE OPTIONS surgery.” QUESTIONNAIRES, YOU TOLD US THE FOLLOWING : • 54% of respondents stated that they would like to see a neighbourhood leisure centre • 50% of respondents would like to see a “I would not want to see new community hall the school relocated given that Roehampton • 25% of people would like to see a Gate and Danebury new school Schools merged to “Local shops are become Alton school in needed, especially for the 90s’.” older residents who aren’t as mobile.”

“The Alton School has big usable grounds and I am very concerned about moving it. “ A REVITALISED PARK CENTRE THIS IS THE PREFERRED OPTION Portswood Place will be transformed with a focus on a range of new community facilities, services and shopping. This area will become the heart of Alton, and act as a bridge between the Alton Park and Richmond Park. The scheme proposes a high quality approach towards signature buildings, landscaping, the park, public spaces and pavements. There are also opportunities for new homes.

KEY INTERVENTION GOALS • Revitalise this key location within Alton • Create a new generation of community services meeting the best needs of residents through the highest standards of facilities • Upgrade landscape, public spaces, streets and pedestrian connections in all directions

Relocation of the bus standing and turnaround Bus stop relocated New streetscape on Danebury Avenue

Rooftop accessible to the public, Childrens’ play area providing view across Alton, Mount Clare and Richmond Park A new pedestrian loop around Alton Neighbourhood Park Signature new facilities for users that could include: an integrated primary health care centre; a nursery, family and early years services; a sports hall and exercise facilities

A new pedestrian link to Spaces for Richmond Park • Local convenience shopping • A pharmacy and a small cafe Potentially a new public role for • Facilities for non-profit Mount Clare in addition to university organisations and faith activities groups working with residents • Workshop spaces for training, non-profit and small business activities • Spaces for residents clubs Potential for new homes and old people’s homes around A new landscape integrated Mount Clare with the design of a transformed central park

Public walkway along Richmond Park edge

New homes on Minstead Gardens next to the golf course

New Homes

Improved health facilities

A centre for wellbeing and community uses A new cycle workshop New high quality homes HIGHER QUALITY HOMES THE OPTIONS - A REMINDER

Future Students’ Future Students’ Future Students’ Future Students’ Future Students’ Future Students’ 1: Focused AccommodationIntervention 2: Targeted AccommodationRedevelopment 3: ComprehensiveAccommodation Redevelopment Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation

Queen Mary House Queen Mary House Queen Mary House

Downshire Downshire Downshire House House House

Future Students’ Future Students’ Future Students’ Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation

Eastwood Eastwood Children’s Centre Children’s Centre

Eastwood Eastwood Nursery School Nursery School

Hartfield Hartfield Hartfield

Roehampton Lane Roehampton Lane Roehampton Lane

Kingsclere Close Kingsclere Close Kingsclere Close

Ellisfield Drive Ellisfield Drive Ellisfield Drive

Harbridge Avenue Harbridge Avenue Harbridge Avenue

Mount Angelus Road Mount Angelus Road Mount Angelus Road

Danebury Avenue Danebury Avenue Danebury Avenue

Laverstoke Gardens Laverstoke Gardens Laverstoke Gardens

Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre

Option 1 proposed a new high quality residential building between Option 2 also proposed a new residential building between Roehampton In addition to the proposals contained in Option 2, this option proposes to Roehampton Lane and Kingsclere Close, demolishing one house and 8 Lane and Kingsclere Close, as well as new higher quality homes between demolish the existing housing between Kingsclere Close and Danebury garages that are there today. Danebury Avenue and Laverstoke Gardens. New pedestrian connections Avenue and replace it with homes that respond better to the level changes, would be provided between Roehampton Lane and Ellisfield Drive. A the streets, and the needs of residents. Option 3 also proposes to demolish residential building with ground level retail and community uses replaced 166 Roehampton Lane and relocate the services to Portswood Place. A new the Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre, which would be relocated to residential building and an improved pedestrian/cycle link was proposed in its Portswood Place. place. THIS IS WHAT YOU SAID

“The quality of the internal living spaces on Harbridge Avenue is GENERAL FEEDBACK: “Knock the houses on terrible and dated with Harbridge Avenue down • Support for comprehensive pull chain toilets, tiny redevelopment and start again. The kitchens and interiors blocks and streets are that have not been • Support from residents to improve dark and it’s depressing modernised since they issues surrounding: privacy, external to live here.” were built in 1950s.” spaces, internal layouts

ON THE OPTIONS QUESTIONNAIRES, YOU TOLD US THE FOLLOWING : • 54% of respondents stated that they support new, better laid out homes to replace existing buildings. • 50% of respondents stated that they support new residential buildings on vacant sites. • 53% of respondents stated that “I think that families deserve to they support a re-landscaped have pride in their local area and connection to Roehampton a better living environment will Lane hopefully boost the morale of the “We deserve an community as a whole.” estate to be proud of so that a positive community spirit can develop. This is “A range of so important for the new and varied future generations.” housing is a great idea.” HIGHER QUALITY HOMES THIS IS THE PREFERRED OPTION The residential neighbourhood between Roehampton Lane, Laverstoke Gardens, the Town Centre and the Tangley neighbourhood will be transformed. This is an opportunity to provide new housing that reflects today’s standards, internally and externally. All outside spaces will be upgraded and useable open spaces provided for residents. Existing homes will be replaced and re-provided. Residents will be able to stay in this location or move to other areas in Alton where new homes will be constructed. New rules will aim to contain and organise private rented housing to provide a focus on homes for long term residents. Surplus land along Roehampton Lane will be used to provide new homes and create a new high quality façade to the street. Activities at 166 Roehampton Lane will be relocated to the Park Centre at Portswood Place or to the Town Centre, which will release space for new homes. New landscaping and trees will create an avenue character along Roehampton Lane and provide screening from traffic. New pedestrian connections will be established KEY INTERVENTION GOALS between Roehampton Lane and Harbridge • A cleaner, safer, better managed Avenue and the existing route along 166 environment that meets current housing and Roehampton Lane will be widened and upgraded. community design standards • Homes to meet the needs of families with children, young people and older people Upgraded pedestrian and cycle connection • A better place to live day to day between Roehampton Lane and Alton Park • A variety of homes including 1 bed, 2 bed, 2 bed duplexes, 3 bed and 4 bedroom duplexes. New homes fronting onto Roehampton Lane and • Clear public and private spaces around buildings overlooking the new pedestrian/cycle link • Upgraded pavements and public areas on all streets • High quality and well managed entrances and shared circulation spaces • Incorporation of private amenity spaces, Residential garden at upper level including balconies • Dual aspect living rooms (meeting Plan standards)

New Pedestrian Connection

New homes on surplus land addressing Roehampton Lane

Residential garden at upper level

New street New Pedestrian Connection

Homes addressing both Danebury Avenue and Harbridge Avenue Doorstep play areas New Homes Homes addressing both Danebury Avenue and Laverstoke Gardens New street

Site specific buildings that Play on your doorstep Examples we can learn from: relate to level changes

New homes addressing Roehampton Lane and the Alton area A clear definition of what is private and what is public space A NEW ALTON PARK A REMINDER OF THE PREVIOUS PROPOSAL

GENERAL FEEDBACK: • Make spaces more usable • Enhance the central park • Design out wasted spaces • Keep trees where possible • Better spaces for families: play, allotments, gardens ON THE OPTIONS • Open up to Richmond Park for QUESTIONNAIRES, YOU TOLD pedestrians and cyclists “Playground in woods to US THE FOLLOWING : blend in with the surroundings. • No water features Maybe also an outdoor gym, • 66% of respondents stated that they sandpit, lake and maze?” support a new connection to Richmond Park • 66% of respondents stated that they support improved footpaths, street “Performance lawn would furniture and street tree planting make holding the annual • 45% of respondents stated that Roehampton festival they support water gardens or easier.” wetland gardens “I would like to see green and landscaped areas for all residents.”

“I’m not sure if the wetland areas would be used or abused.”

“The neighbourhood “The estate should park idea is very echo the beauty important and would and care of make Roehampton Richmond Park that a good place to live is so close to it.” and somewhere to be “I would like to proud of.” see outdoor child friendly and elderly friendly spaces.”

“I really like the idea of a central park.”

Examples we can learn from: Children’s play

Site wide tree management plan New shared space to Community gardens Danebury Avenue New water pool A NEW ALTON PARK THIS IS THE PREFERRED OPTION

Woodland play: new play areas amongst the trees A new bus stop conveniently located outside the Welbeing Centre Growing gardens: a place for the An events field for sports, informal play community to grow fruit and vegetables and community activities Play Sketchbook 08 -Alton Park

Shared surface for A meadow with areas of pedestrian priority wildflower and tall grass

Events Field Sketchbook 08 -Alton Park

Community Allotments

Woodland play Events field Play area upgraded

Relocation of the bus standing and turnaround to the west View to Mount Clare Bus stop relocated A new streetscape with pedestrian priority on Danebury Avenue

Woodland garden Amphitheatre and stage

Childrens’ play area

Café in the park

Pedestrian and cycle link to Richmond Park

The necklace path - a new pedestrian/cycle loop around Alton Neighbourhood Park

Publicly accessible garden and enhanced setting of Mount Clare

Connection to Richmond Park: open accessible and safe Cafe in the park A flowing ribbon path, wide enough for a cycle lane and generous footpath, with Wellbeing and play: sheltered and no-slip material secure play and flower gardens

Mount Clare: a new Woodland garden Stage and amphitheatre: outdoor The new paths will join together the new public garden beneath the existing trees perfomances and public seating area facilities and the residential areas

Necklace Path Sketchbook 08 -Alton Park OPPORTUNITIES IN ALTON EAST 4 SITES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO DELIVER A NEW LOCAL CENTRE AND NEW FAMILY HOMES

In addition to the transformation of Alton West, there are opportunities for renewal in Alton East. The local centre at Petersfield Rise could be improved for residents, providing high quality shops and new homes in the form of a residential-led mixed-use development on the existing local centre site and car park.

The Alton Youth Club site and surplus land at Bessborough Road and Fontley Way are well Petersfield Rise Alton Youth Club suited for high quality single family homes.

Petersfield Rise GENERAL FEEDBACK: • Petersfield Rise noted as an neighbourhood centre in need of renewal • Broader retail offer needed for the residents on this side of the Alton • Too many empty buildings including Bessborough Road Fontley Way the Highwayman and Youth Club • Improvements needed to retail and service buildings

Petersfield Rise Potential for new residential development with ground level shops and services, including upgraded butchers facilities Planned redevelopment on the Highwayman Pub site (not part of the Alton masterplan)

Potential for 7 new family homes Public green space and pedestrian walkway upgraded

Potential for 4 new family homes on existing car park Fontley Way Bessborough Road

New Homes

Alton Youth Club Potential for 4 new family homes on Alton Youth Club site

Examples we can Opportunity for new family homes learn from: Potential for improved spaces for shops and services

Potential for new homes with shops and services at ground level ACHIEVING CHANGE A LINKED STRATEGY

The preferred option has been developed to have positive The relocation of children and family services from The proposals impacts for the entirety of the Alton Estate and the wider Roehampton Lane, and leisure activities from the Town Roehampton community. New shops, community facilities, Centre to Portswood Place releases new housing and included in the Preferred arts activities and workspaces and workshops will provide public space opportunities at these locations. Option for the masterplan more and better amenities for residents across the area. A balance a need for new approach to the Alton Park and new pedestrian and New retail spaces and housing at the village green bicycle connections across the area and into Richmond and along Roehampton Lane allow the relocation and change, an ambitious Park will benefit all. More visitors will benefit businesses to continuous provision of shops, services and housing within approach that will have the north of Roehampton Lane. the Town Centre.

a significant and visible Upgraded pedestrian crossings, new routes for buses Upgrading housing for existing residents, focusing and impact and practical and controlled access at the east end of Danebury actively managing private rental activity and providing implementation. Avenue will provide more options for residents travelling to new homes for future residents will require some big steps, work, education, health care or town centres at Richmond, including purpose built and managed student housing to Barnes and Putney. achieve real change.

These proposals will raise the quality of life and quality of A joined up approach to new housing, shopping, place for the wider Alton and Roehampton communities as community facilities, new destinations and upgraded public a whole. spaces, streets and landscape will be required in each of the focus areas and across them to be fully successful and Many of the master plan steps are linked. secure permanent change.

New housing opportunities at the Town Centre, Our approach is focused – tackling the areas in greatest Roehampton Lane and around Mount Clare can provide need of change. At the same time it embodies a vision of high quality housing options for senior citizens or residents change that benefits residents across the whole of the with special mobility and health needs. Alton and the wider Roehampton community.

Health, fitness, children and family Better services are located pedestrian Controlled together in one and cycle access Wellness Centre links Improved link to

Roehampton Roehampton Lane Lane

Walkway along the Richmond Park edge To Richmond Alton Park

Opportunity to provide new high quality, site specific housing that connect with Roehampton Lane A new gateway from Mount Alton to Richmond Park Clare

Potential for new high quality housing for residents with special needs

Roehampton High Street

New Homes

New Shops Richmond Park New Community Uses The Town Centre A New Wellness could be a Centre destination for the wider area Efficient and New Cycle managed student Connections with new shops, services and a arts/ housing around New Pedestrian community centre Whitelands College Connections release housing for Alton residents on other sites THE PREFERRED MASTERPLAN

The redevelopment Alton Park programme includes new homes, • A transformed Alton Park linked replacement and to Portswood Place, Mountclare Better Quality Homes additional retail, new community and Richmond Park • A new generation of homes facilities and student housing. • A new loop around the park and meeting today’s needs and encompassing Portswood Place standards Exact outputs are to be determined • Transformation spaces around • New outdoors spaces, gardens at each location. and under homes in the Highcliffe and outdoor amenity spaces on neighbourhood each block However, the following is • Upgraded pavements and public the broad range of development areas on all streets suggested. • Upgrading the quality of public 800 homes, spaces connecting to the including , Danebury centre maisonettes and houses Town Centre Approximately 300 – 350 • New shops and community facility existing homes would be replaced spaces • A new focus at the village green, creating 5,500 sqm of retail and potential a beautiful public space with a café linked to business space a new arts and community centre. 500 sqm of dedicated workspace • New, high quality housing • Managed and focused student housing 9,500 sqm of student housing • New pedestrian crossings across Roehampton Land and Danebury Avenue 10,500 of community facilities • An attractive new public square connecting Danebury Avenue and Whitelands College • Upgraded pavements and public areas on all streets

Park Centre • Signature new community facilities • Spaces for local convenience shopping, a pharmacy and a small cafe • Facilities for non-profit organisations and faith groups working with residents • Workshop spaces for training, non-profit and small business activities • Spaces for residents clubs • New homes • New streetscape on Danebury Avenue • An new landscape integrated with the design of a transformed central park • Relocation of the bus turnaround to the west Connections • New pedestrian and bicycle connections across the area • Upgraded pedestrian crossings • New routes for buses • Controlled access at the east end of Danebury Avenue CONNECTING WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY

To Fulham

Barnes Mortlake River Thames

Putney

Putney National Tennis Centre

East Putney

Roehampton Golf Club

Roehampton Gate Neighbourhood Enhanced pedestrian and cycle connections to the immediate and wider area Queen Mary's Hospital To

Improved pedestrian link from Roehampton Lane Queen Mary's Place

New pedestrian links between Danebury Avene and Roehampton Lane

New pedestrian and cycle RoehamptonStreet High connection to Richmond Park To Richmond A new walkway along the Richmond Park edge Improved connection to Putney Village Roehampton High Street

Richmond Park

Richmond Park Golf Course

Southfields

Wimbledon Common

ASDA

To Kingston TRANSPORT & MOVEMENT THIS IS WHAT YOU SAID

GENERAL FEEDBACK: “Clarence Lane “We would like is too narrow and more pedestrian • Support to relocate bus congested.” standing and turning connections to surrounding areas.” • Buses are unreliable and infrequent • The barrier is locally controversial, and a range of opinions have been expressed. ON THE OPTIONS QUESTIONNAIRES, YOU TOLD US THE FOLLOWING! “Better landscaping. Regarding new connections through Improve pedestrian and Highcliffe Drive to Clarence Lane: cycle access points to the • 40% of respondents indicated they do estate. Enhance paths with support new connections “The frequency of the 72 lighting and promote step bus during peak hours free and disabled friendly • 24% of respondents indicated they do needs to be increased.” not support new connections routes through the estate.” • 4% of respondents stated this connection should be bus only ON THE OPTIONS “It would be fantastic to QUESTIONNAIRES, YOU TOLD “The 72 bus is see the Danebury Avenue US THE FOLLOWING! particularly poor area opened up and more and highly unreliable Regarding new connections out to connected to Roehampton at peak evening High Street.” Priory Lane via Danebury Avenue: times.” • 28% of respondents indicated they do support new connections • 24% of respondents indicated they do “Extension of bus not support new connections route K3 would • 8% of respondents stated this “Richmond Park is a huge enable older connection should be bus asset to the area. Let us use residents to get only it! Open up a new gate for to and from Asda better access.” easily.”

Buses - Wider Connections BARNES STATION

The extension of the K3 is proposed to 72 to Existing on Signs and road markings East Acton via run through the middle of Alton West Hammersmith carrigeway added to emphasise cycle lane cycling route to motorists along Danebury Avenue and Highcliffe Existing traffic Drive from Alton Road (Northbound free route PUTNEY only) at Alton East. This route provides a north – south bus service to the Signs and road markings added residents of Alton West giving direct to emphasies cycle routes to EAST PUTNEY access to Queen Mary’s Hospital, motorists. On carriegeways cycle the main campus of the University of lanes added where possible Roehampton, and Barnes Station to the north and the Roehampton Asda Signs and road markings Signs and road markings to the south. added to emphasise cycle added to emphasise route to motorists cycling route to motorists It is also proposed to increase the number of buses using Route 72 to Existing traffic free route help relive existing and future over- (hospital gate to be crowding along the route. RICHMOND PARK opened 24 hours a day) Cycling - Wider Connections Traffic free green route Strategic cycle routes providing connections to rail/underground stations, green spaces and town centres. Cycle Routes

Route 1 Barnes Station – Richmond Park Route 2 Putney – Richmond Park

Bus Routes

K3 Extension

K3 Existing

K3 to Esher 72 via Kingston Surbiton TRANSPORT & MOVEMENT LOCAL TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS

Existing stops 72 to East Acton HIGHCLIFFE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS New stops Removal of barrier on Highcliffe Drive. Widening of Highcliffe Drive to allow parking and two way traffic including buses 72 Service Frequency Increase

K3 Extension

Existing Routes

Crossing position optimised DANEBURY AVENUE JUNCTION DANEBURY AVENUE BARRIER Reduce size of junction Restricted Opening of the Barrier to improve pedestrian as follows: crossing facilities and create more space for Weekdays: people 10:00 am - 2:30 pm BUS TURNAROUND AND 7:00 pm - 7:00 am STANDING FACILITIES Bus standing area and turnaround Footways widened Weekends & Bank Holidays: facilities relocated to create Midnight - 10:00 am space for Wellness Centre 2pm - Midnight

K3 to 72 to Roehampton Kingston (Bessborough Road) Surbiton

LOCAL TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS: WALKING AND CYCLING Alton was designed to be connected to its surroundings but over time these connections have been blocked. It is now a large cul-de-sac, a dead end. Successful places Wider and more direct walking are connected to their surroundings and have people and cycling routes between Clarence Lane, Highcliffe Drive and vehicles moving through them. Improvements are and Sherfield Gardens proposed to re-connect Alton to wider Roehampton and Richmond Park, making it easier for residents to move around.

Walking and cycling are methods of travel that are Walking and cycling path from key components of successful places. Next to Alton is Roehampton Lane to Richmond Park via Alton Richmond Park, offering some of the best places to walk and cycle recreationally in London. Currently there is no direct route to the park from Alton.

A new path linking Roehampton Lane to Richmond Park is proposed, creating a high quality link for pedestrians and Improved wayfinding signs cyclists. Smaller walking and cycling improvements are proposed elsewhere. These improvements combined will help to increase the number of people moving through the area, creating opportunities for local businesses and a more vibrant environment. GOOD PLACEMAKING BETTER PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT

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JONNY MOORE: ROEHAMPTON REGENERATION PROJECT MANAGER, 2008 8871 6449 JANINE NEWTON: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, 020 8871 6207 MASTERPLAN CONSULTANT TEAM LED BY: GVA: PLANNING AND PROPERTY STRATEGY STUDIO EGRET WEST: MASTERPLANNING, URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE