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Issue 45 Winter 2005 Price £3 newsforum The London Forum working to protect and improve the quality of life in London The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies Founded 1988

02 The London Cultural Strategy 05 Update on the Mayor’s SPGs 08 Report of London Forum In this issue Talk by Lord Smith 05 The CPRE Manifesto for the meeting with TfL Spotlight on 03 Update on installation of Thames Gateway Nigel Kersey 10 Round the Societies telecommunications equipment at the Forum AGM 11 News briefs issues of concern; Barnet Society 03 News from the London Parks 06 Spotlight on Barnet Society meetings and exhibitions to note and Gardens Trust Fighting for green spaces and 12 London Forum Events Page 06 04 The Walter Bor Media Awards local amenities Forthcoming attractions

Chairman’s remarks “Towards a Strong Urban Renaissance” Richard Rogers’ latest report confirms the key issues. Can they be overcome?

ord Rogers reunited his 1998 Urban Task Recommendations Planning in London Force to check progress after six years The report suggests local authority-led Local The challenge now is to influence spatial L and found failure to deliver the right Area Agreements can clarify management planning, regeneration policies and quality of housing with local infrastructure responsibilities for delivery, allowing development control to meet the aims of the and transport in place. partners to work together more effectively. Task Force, with which we would all agree. It recommends a strengthening of design That will require development agency The issues advice to ministers, mayors, local authority funding to be directed to regeneration, as He writes “the need for more houses leaders and cabinets. well as economic development. Area master is overtaking the need for good houses” Proposals for social well-being are the planning will be important. and warns of the Thames Gateway having encouragement of communities of mixed The Mayor’s SPG on Housing has just “ineffective partnerships at local and tenure, income and ethnicity by increasing been issued with new targets for boroughs. sub-regional levels”, with inadequate the supply of affordable rented and owner The sub regional development frameworks transport funding. Concerns are the way occupied housing in sustainable buildings are being finalised for updates on issues and ethnic polarisation in the poorest areas has within existing built up areas close to local actions in January 2006. intensified and that Newham, Hackney, amenities and better managed open space. Some amendments have been published Tower Hamlets and Barking exemplify this In-fill development is recommended. for the London Plan. Before the end of 2005, process with strongly growing ethnic minority A target is recommended to transform a ‘Statement of Intent’ will be published communities, causing major community all social housing estates into mixed tenure by the Mayor to introduce other alterations tensions and the rise of extremist groups. communities by 2012. The Task Force calls and to detail the stages towards a new plan. Issues are summarised as the challenge for the use of three-dimensional masterplans, The Mayor is seeking greater control over of climate change; that middle class character assessments and recognition that planning in the capital and that is a cause families are moving out of towns in search transport lies at the heart of regeneration. of concern when one considers the type of better schools, less congestion and a There are many proposals for environmental of criticised developments that have had safer environment and that social housing responsibility and a recommendation to review his approval. supply is too low. There is a risk of local authorities’ land-use designation in areas The London Forum will explore these increased ghettoisation between market in close proximity to sites of special amenity issues at open meetings early next year – see and subsidised housing. value, such as rivers, canals, and parks. back page – and will cover them in our email New housing projects are criticised Reduction in VAT on all repair and renovation bulletins and future newsletters. as being thoughtlessly laid out groups is called for. Seasons greetings and every good wish of cheaply built, fragmented residential The authors warn that community groups for your urban renaissance, where appropriate, units relatively isolated from surrounding and local representatives are still excluded in the future. communities. These often lack the core from the decision- making process, are not Peter Eversden Chairman social and commercial institutions that adequately supported and are rarely involved sustain urban life and any sense of place by client groups in the development of design or beauty. briefs and selection panels. newsforum Winter 2005 01 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:06 pm Page 02

London Cultural Strategy – Talk by Lord Smith Heritage and The London Cultural Strategy On 6th October 2005. Lord Smith Of Finsbury (Chris Smith) gave a talk to a joint meeting of The London Forum and The Standing Conference On London Archaeology. Alan Baxter hosted the meeting which was jointly chaired by Peter Eversden (London Forum) and Peter Addyman (SCOLA). Peter Pickering reports.

ord Smith began by mentioning Commission on African and Asian Heritage). the nearby Bevin Court, a tiny part The next was to concentrate on the balance “ In April 2006 the LCC would L of London’s heritage, whose architect, between central and outer London, and later Lubetkin, had declared ‘Nothing is too good ones on business and the economy, and on hold an open forum and would for ordinary people’. education. In April 2006 the LCC would hold ask bodies like the London Forum As Chairman of the London Cultural an open forum and would ask bodies like Consortium (LCC) whose purpose was the London Forum and SCOLA to meet and SCOLA to meet them. to push the Cultural Strategy forward, he them. Having a primarily strategic role did was the custodian of the Cultural Strategy. not mean that the LCC was merely a talking Unlike other regional cultural consortia shop; it meant getting people into posts Q4. The Culture Strategy focuses on (funded by the Department of Culture Media and doing things. culture as a professional activity, and Sport to the tune of £250,000 a year), Lord Smith asked how proper concern with volunteers only assisting. The it had no money, powers or staff. It relied on should be paid to heritage, archaeology LCC seems also to be dominated by its influence, and on its power to bring people and open spaces. These interests had to be public sector organisations (the two together; it has twenty members, including represented on the LCC (which he believed historic environment representatives English Heritage (EH); the Heritage Lottery they were). It was particularly important – EH and the HLF – were statutory Fund (HLF); Visit London; the Arts Council; to get people in touch with London’s bodies). But local civic and local the Sports Council; the London Development archaeological riches. He spoke highly of archaeological societies (and similar Authority, and it was associated with the the Museum of London's project to provide bodies) are run by ordinary people National Gallery, the South Bank Centre, etc. boxes of archaeological objects to primary without payment or public funding. The central concept of the schools, and of the effect of the removal of A4 There are some individuals on the LCC, Authority was that its role was strategic museum charges on increasing attendance, but there were many interests with (though it had some specific powers and more relaxed visits. It was now important a good case for representation, in respect of the police and of transport). to give people a better idea of their local and it was impossible to squeeze them The Mayor's role in culture was therefore heritage. He hoped in the future to think all in. It was important to hear all views; strategic; ‘coal-face’ work was for the about this question. the proposed open days would give boroughs, English Heritage, the Arts Council, bodies such as civic and archaeological etc. The Mayor’s Cultural Strategy paid proper Questions and answers societies an opportunity to be heard. attention to the concept of heritage – the The following points were raised: importance of built remains, and of open Q1 Difficulties caused by the closure Q5 What about the archaeology and space; the LCC wished to improve public of libraries and the centralisation history of the Olympic site? Both must awareness of these. of local studies libraries? be thought about from the beginning. London was one of the great cultural A1 The Mayor had no locus with libraries, There was a danger that the primacy cities of the world; its economy was driven powers in relation to which were with of the need to fund the Olympics by creative and cultural industries (second the boroughs or with central government. would divert money from heritage. in economic importance only to financial The London arm of the Museums A5 Everyone concerned was conscious services, and growing at twice the rate Libraries and Archives Council (Archives, of the importance of archaeology of the economy as a whole.) Much of this Libraries and Museums London) was and history. There was a real danger strength came from London’s diversity. however on the LCC. of diversion of funds; the Stonehenge The co-ordinating role of the LCC was delay was very worrying. Another worry particularly significant as the Olympics Q2 What had the LCC achieved up related to the position of the HLF after approached. The Olympics would be a cultural to now? the next review of the lottery in 2009. as well as a sporting festival, but there was the A2 It had successfully influenced the Thames danger that the focus for the next seven years Gateway project, which had originally Q6 Public open spaces which lay on the would be on the Olympics and on little else. ignored culture, and failed to address edge of a borough, and perhaps benefit The LCC meets every three months. Their what people would do in the evenings. most the residents of neighbouring first meeting concentrated on regeneration; There was now to be a post dedicated boroughs, can be denied proper their second on cultural aspects of the Olympic to culture. funding. There were specific threats bid; and their third on diversity (the Mayor’s in Regent's Park and Crystal Palace. Q3 How to preserve ‘village communities’ A6 The problem would need addressing in “ London is one of the great – conservation areas tended to be the Local and Sub-Regional Development where the rich lived? Frameworks. The Regent’s Park case cultural cities of the world; A3 This was a problem; Hoxton had been should be the subject of an approach much of this strength comes regenerated by creative people, but then to Ministers. The LCC might be able house prices had gone up so that creative to look into Crystal Palace. from London’s diversity.” people could not afford to live there. 02 newsforum Winter 2005 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:06 pm Page 03

Lord Smith Continued Telecommunications update Open Garden Squares New rules The London for household Parks and equipment Gardens Trust

Q7 How can government be he Government announced revised he LPGT is seeking gardens across persuaded to abandon its bias planning regulations for the installation the capital to take part in its annual towards development over the TTof antennas and satellite dishes flagship event, Open Garden Squares historic environment? The so-called in October. Weekend (OGSW) in 2006 and 2007. The sustainable community agenda did Householders ‘can use a wider range Trust, supported by the Heritage Lottery not mention heritage, and although of antennas and satellites in order to access Fund and English Heritage, aims to develop public authorities may sell assets digital and broadband services. The revised the range of participating sites and increase for less than the highest price if there regulations will continue to protect the the educational value of the event. was community benefit they are environment from inappropriate development, OGSW originated in 1998 to draw attention reluctant to do so. particularly in designated areas where to the importance of conserving London’s A7 There is a problem here; Ministers want there are greater restrictions on the position historic Georgian and Victorian squares. the development process to be made of antennas’. A revised Householders Guide, It has since expanded to include private easier and quicker. EH’s ‘Sense of Place’ explaining the new regulations and gardens attached to historic buildings, publication should help on the other encouraging people to be aware of institutions, residential and commercial side. He would support legislation environmental considerations when siting settings. Public sites are also included prohibiting the demolition of a building antennas, will be issued. for the specific reasons of making them without permission for a successor; the The amended regulations take account better known or to highlight a recent need for this had been exemplified by of the wide variety of antenna technology award, restoration or redesign. the recent case of a school in Islington. now available, so that all types of microwave OGSW is a celebration of London’s antenna will be subject to the same permitted hidden green spaces in all their forms. Q8 Should not the strategy take more development regulations. It aims to draw attention to the value note of religious bodies, which Restrictions on the number, size and of historic gardens and the importance of provided many cultural activities location of antennas reflect feedback from their conservation, and to highlight the vital for the wider community, not only the consultation, that the protection of visual contribution which all green spaces make their own adherents? amenity is important, and an antenna will still to Londoners’ quality of life. It has until now A8 Their importance was known, though need to be sited in such a way to minimise mainly focused on central London, with 117 they were not represented on the LCC its impact on the appearance of the building. sites participating in 2005. LPGT aims to Antennas no longer needed should be expand the number of sites by some 50 removed as soon as practicable. per cent, to reach all parts of Greater London Study of the licensing system Regulations for designated areas are more by 2007. On 5th December 2005 DCMS published restrictive. These are those listed under Article The Trust also wants to recruit volunteers an interim report by an independent 1(5) of Schedule 1 of the Town and Country to help research and write a range of guided licensing fees review panel. For a final Planning (General Permitted Development walks and cycle rides linking green spaces report in the Autumn of 2006 the panel Order) 1995 (the GPDO): across the capital. The guides will highlight will now consider: Further information can be found on historically interesting gardens and open – Licensing Authority income and costs the OPDM website spaces, particularly in lesser known parts – Licensing Authority inspection and of London, and increase people’s awareness enforcement regimes and the variability of the stories behind the places in which of Licensing Authority approach they live and work – The model for calculating fees For more information on OGSW, go – Simplification and number to w www.opensquares.org. To suggest of applications a garden or volunteer to help with – Temporary Event Notices publications, contact Communications – Not-for-profit groups (including sports Officer Sarah Jackson. clubs and village halls) and events [email protected] and circuses Telephone 020 7973 3473 – Large Events and Festivals

See w http://www.culture.gov.uk/ alcohol_and_entertainment/monitoring_ and_evaluation/ifreview.htm “ Householders can use a wider range of antennas and satellites in order to access digital and broadband services.” newsforum Winter 2005 03 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:06 pm Page 04

Walter Bor Media Awards 2005 The presentation of the 2005 Walter Bor Media Awards Tuesday15th November. Tom Ball reports.

n enjoyable evening was had by all The Awards who were at ‘the gallery’ for the Images from A review and presentation of the 2005 the night Award Certificates were Media Awards, on the 15th November. The programme for the evening allowed presented as follows: time to compare notes and ‘finger’ the wide variety of entries under the categories of Newsletter Winner Westcombe Society Newsletters, Annual reports, Other printed 1 publications, Web sites and Media impact. “Westcombe News” Matters of opinion ranged between Runner up The Friends of Richmond Park pleasure, surprise and sometimes a little Newsletter “Newsletter” disappointment, but overall a feeling of satisfaction that all our voluntary hard work Annual report in the cause of promoting the activities Winner Thorney Island Society “Annual Report” of societies was to a very high standard, 2 and worth all the effort involved. Other printed publications This was the theme of the illustrated talk Joint winner Harrow on the Hill Trust leaflet: given by Peter Murray of Wordsearch, “Discover the Hill” who was Chairman for the evening, having Joint winner Herne Hill Society also been Chairman of the Judging panel. “Herne Hill Heritage Trail” His illustrations included spreading the word and showing the public at large how things 3 Website could be – and be improved as well as fun. Winner Pinner Association As promoter of the Clerkenwell Festival, w www.pinnerassociation.co.uk which brought cows to the grass filled Runner up Kensington Society St John’s Street – round the corner from w www.kensingtonsociety.org the Gallery, with a series of little exhibitions and promotions, urban environment was Impact award enlivened. His fostering of the architectural 4 Winner Sydenham Society exhibition and model of London, which is “use of the local press on issues” a must, at the Building Center, Store Street, Runner up Chelsea Society demonstrates a passion for raising awareness “use of the press on local issues” and supporting ‘grass root’ society activities. Runner up Lea Rivers Trust The Awards are named after the London “use of the press on local issues” Forum’s founder President, and we were delighted that his son David Bor, was able 5 8 to make the presentations. The winners were invited to comment for ‘three minutes’, which included thanks to their supporters, some advice on how to do it; and what came across always was the enthusiasm for the achievements. A brief and witty summing up was made 6 by Brian Waters editor of ‘Planning in London’, and also one of the judges. The evening was brought to an end by Peter Eversden, who congratulated all the participants. He thanked the judges panel which also included Tony Aldous, Bill Tyler and George Parish. He offered encouragement for the use 7 1 David Bor of more technology through websites, 2 Peter Murray and communication with and between 3 June Stubbs, Thorney Island Society societies, through email services. 4 Pat Trembath, Sydenham Society 5 Jack Wells, Pinner Association Tom Ball 6 Brian Waters “Summing up” 7 Robert Holden, Herne Hill Society 8 Winners display 04 newsforum Winter 2005 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:06 pm Page 05

SPGs – the Mayor’s website The London Forum AGM Planning CPRE’s Manifesto for Guidance from the Thames Gateway the Mayor Nigel Kersey, The Director of CPRE London spoke about the CPRE’s Manifesto for the Thames Gateway An update by David Lewis. at the London Forum AGM.

he London Plan lists a wide range aving spent over a year compiling I was also keen to address the sensitive of subjects on which the Mayor CPRE’s Manifesto for the Thames question of residential densities and to Tintends to issue either Supplementary HGateway (Thames Gateway: From reassure you that CPRE is not talking about Planning Guidance (SPGs) or, not so Rhetoric to Reality), I was pleased to have radically changing the character of the authoritatively, Best Practice Guidance. the opportunity to test its ideas with the suburbs. Our Bromley District Group would Issuing SPGs at a regional level is an assembled expertise of the London Forum be the first to take issue if that were the innovation; no one is sure how much weight AGM. The enormous political capital and case. We have long advocated a model they will carry in practice. However, the public investment being put into regeneration of urban housing that is a modern version proposed subjects include some of vital and redevelopment here (up to 200,000 of the highly desirable Georgian and Victorian importance which the London Plan covered new houses by 2016) means that, if they streets and squares that provide a high only superficially: for example, sustainable can’t get it right here, they can’t get it right proportion of family housing with gardens design and construction. As another example, anywhere. The public is rightly very nervous and yet achieve gross densities of 80-90 the draft guidance on housing provision about politicians taking the lead on mega- dwellings per hectare. We are determined recommends appropriate proportions of scale building projects and we’re hearing that new housing in the Thames Gateway housing with different numbers of bedrooms, the mantra ‘not repeating the mistakes of will be exclusively urban in character and we whereas all the housing targets in the the past’ from Government and NGOs alike. continue to advocate that model. Tower block London Plan are expressed in terms CPRE wants the Thames Gateway housing is a classic example of the ‘mistakes of undifferentiated units. to succeed because we see it as a huge of the past’ (which usually failed to raise The London Plan gave a timetable for opportunity to help meet housing needs densities anyway). Making more efficient producing draft SPGs. The tables (enclosed through urban regeneration rather than use of brownfield sites is an important part on a separate sheet) show the latest position. through greenfield sprawl across south- of protecting London green open spaces. They were compiled from the Mayor’s eastern England. Most significantly, we want A high standard of urban design and centre website on November 6th 2005. The Greater it to be done in such a way that it remains management is crucial for development London Authority has fallen massively an attractive place to live and do business. in the Thames Gateway to reach its potential behind schedule. Our report addresses a wide range of issues and for quality of life there. I take every The second table, on Best Practice – principally urban – that we see as having a opportunity to emphasise the importance Guidance, shows the position is no better significant bearing on the likelihood of those of the quality of architecture and the built there. The cause seems to be mainly lack objectives being achieved. I hope that its environment as a driver of personal and of resources. but there may also be second 100+ recommendations will be of value economic wellbeing. Our report highlights thoughts on whether particular subjects are to London societies. schemes and initiatives by which local best covered in this way, in the forthcoming A key area of concern is the Government’s authorities can bring about a high quality Review of the London Plan, or in other apparent reluctance to develop a transport and well maintained built environment Strategies the Mayor produces (for example, infrastructure strategy for the area that will in the Thames Gateway as elsewhere. his Energy Strategy). support the objective of realising its latent Finally, to reassure you that CPRE London The London Forum has submitted detailed capacity to accommodate new housing. continues to recognise its interest in rural comments on several of the draft SPGs. At present there is a mish-mash of schemes issues. We see the quality of the rural We wait impatiently to see, and comment that are not necessarily even in line with the environment – and the public’s enjoyment on, a number of other drafts – and also to see current proposed pattern of housebuilding. of it – as integral to bringing new households, the delayed final versions of SPGs on which The Mayor’s recent intervention to halt the jobs and visitors into the Thames Gateway. we commented previously development of 11,000 homes at Barking The neglect of large areas of London’s Riverside on the grounds that the Government rural/urban fringe makes it easier for will not commit to the DLR extension is a case developers (and, regrettably, ODPM officials) in point. to claim that the best use that could be made CPRE’s report should address the central of the Green Belt would be as a building site. question of where to find the money to fund Raising residential densities, maintaining the public expenditure on local public services a hard line on greenfield sprawl, and holding as well as transport infrastructure that must the Deputy Prime Minister to the word accompany volume housebuilding. A number of his aspirations for the Thames Gateway of schemes are being piloted in the growth will help protect the countryside as well areas by, for example, English Partnerships, as demonstrate how to improve the whole to put the necessary funding up front and of London recover it when the developments generate cash. Cynics tell me that the fact that this Thames Gateway: From Rhetoric to Reality has not been commonplace for decades is available free from: has something to do with return timescales [email protected] and electoral cycles! Telephone 020 7253 0300 newsforum Winter 2005 05 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:06 pm Page 06

Spotlight on a member society Spotlight on Barnet Society Fighting for green spaces and local amenities.

arnet is an old town, as its 800-year-old How it all began potentially provides a useful through route chartered market indicates, and owes But 60 years ago it was a fight with a more but which locks is doors at 8pm and for much Bits status to its position astride the old local council, Barnet Urban District, which of Sunday. Another obstacle to high street Great North Road, providing a staging post prompted the founding of the society. This regeneration is, says David Lee, that, though for coaches and riders on their way to and from was 1945, a drive for new homes was in the Barnet has two conservation areas – Wood London. Barnet the town – as distinct from offing, and it appeared that developers were Street and – the high street the London Borough of which it now forms buying up land in the countryside between falls in a gap between them, and the society part – is strictly speaking what was then the free-standing has been unable to persuade the council (“chipping” meaning “market”), though more town of Barnet and suburbs to the south such to extend the designation to fill this gap. often called High Barnet, the name of its as , which though then in Council planners appear to believe this tube station at the end of the Northern Line. had London as their postal address. The then would inhibit development; the society Barnet council was dominated by shopkeepers believes it would assist regeneration and An unsympathetic local authority and other businessmen who naturally saw offer a means of raising design standards. And it is Barnet the town and its immediate large-scale housing development as Meanwhile the high street grows dowdier surroundings, rather than Big Brother the bringing them more business. The society’s by the day and its “real” shops struggle borough, which the Barnet Society seeks founders were determined to preserve a to survive. to defend and improve. The task often seems green breathing space for the benefit both uphill, and councillors and council officers of Barnet and the suburbs to the south, What future for the ancient market? at Barnet the Borough, based down the road campaigned determinedly for it, and were Another key factor in town centre in Finchley, unaware of or unsympathetic delighted when a large area of countryside, regeneration or decline is Barnet’s ancient to the needs and wishes of Barnet the town. including land along valley of the Dollis Brook, market, which received its first charter more was designated green belt. than 800 years ago. Originally a cattle market, Closure of local amenities it became a retail stall market in the early The announcement of the programme to close The threat of piecemeal development 1960s and is quite close to the new shopping the town’s magistrates’ court has recently “But we are not Nimbys,” insists the society’s centre, though lacking a clear, safe and been followed, despite a strong campaign chairman, Dr Barry Blain. Opposition to attractive pedestrian link. The Barnet Society by the society and others, by the loss of particular developments is based on solid has suggested how such a link could be its register office. This means that people planning objections, such as inappropriateness created, but without success. Now the needing to register births and deaths now of design, over-development, or the private owners of the market site have sold need to journey to the borough’s one remaining inadequacy of infrastructure. This last it for redevelopment, and though the scheme register office at , an orbital journey particularly worries him and his planning which has received planning consent not conspicuously well-served by public chairman, architect and landscape architect includes an area for a market, the fear is transport.“Burnt Oak,” says the society’s David Lee. Central government is demanding that it will lack the character of the old stall chairman Barry Blain, “is a foreign country to thousands of new homes in Barnet and the market and that stallholders who sell useful, most Barnet people”. On a previous occasion area of Hertfordshire to its north. Already down-to-earth wares like fruit and veg will opposition persuaded the council to withdraw piecemeal development is increasing apace, lose out to retailers of more dubious utility proposals to close the office, but this time, but the society sees no sign of educational who are willing (at least initially) to pay though it consulted, there was a feeling and health provision being enlarged to keep higher rents. that it had made up its mind to wield the pace, let alone any adequate improvements economy axe. in public transport or the area’s already Pressure on the Green Belt A further threat to an important local amenity congested road system. Though the green belt affords protection comes with council plans to close down The against most forms of development, the Bull, a former high street pub converted into Concern for the Town Centre designation has its loopholes, including a very popular arts venue. Barnet council has Another big and increasing concern is the sports and recreational activities. But those recently spent a considerable sum on a larger state of Barnet town centre, and in particular who devised green belt policies half-a- operation, the so-called Arts Depot at Finchley. Barnet High Street. It has, says Barry Blain, century ago could scarcely have foreseen It seems to consider The Bull, which houses too many banks, building societies, pizza the transformation of a pitch for a football a theatre school and arts centre, as an and hamburgers bars and takeaways, too club into an all-seater stadium for a club unnecessary duplication. But as far as most few useful shops and an increasing number ambitious to climb up the league ladder. local people are concerned, The Bull is of ugly and inappropriate shop fascias. Barnet Football Club is a case in point, and their own local centre and travelling to This has, if anything, got worse since the those who questioned the club’s latest plans Finchley for an evening’s entertainment opening of the town’s new shopping centre, for improving facilities because of their an unattractive option. The Spires, which opens out of the high impact on the town’s green spaces risked street and was meant to give a boost to high being accused of disloyalty to “Barnet”. street shopping. Part of the problem is The society is looking warily at the club’s the “impermeability” of the Spires, which latest proposal and wants to be sure that 06 newsforum Winter 2005 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:07 pm Page 07

Society profile – Barnet Society Barnet Society Contact Dr Barry Blain Telephone 020 8440 1448 email [email protected] w www.barnetsociety.co.uk

the attractive green wedge which links the valley of the Dollis Brook to the town will not be damaged. This is a cause especially dear to landscape architect David Lee, since Age 60; born 1945. he was the originator of a successful 1999 planting scheme which has transformed Circumstances of birth: Developers had their eyes on the green part of this link, Barnet Hill, with a splendid belt; it was widely suspected that local businessmen, who dominated line of Norway maples. Barnet Urban District Council, saw the thousands of new homes Golf courses and shooting ranges also proposed as providing them with thousands of new customers. escape the full rigour of green belt constraints, even though their buildings and infrastructure Biggest successes (1) Successfully resisting that 1945 grow ever larger and more elaborate, and encroachment. (2) Supporting the establishment and maintenance demand constant vigilance from those of two conservation areas. (3) Initiating and supporting establishment who monitor plans and planning applications. of green spaces and tree planting around the town. (4) Successfully Sometimes the dedicated individuals who resisting many inappropriate development proposals. (5) Defending form a thin green defensive line against local amenities and encouraging schemes for the benefit of bad and inappropriate development must the community. wonder whether it’s all worth it. The Barnet Society’s team are clearly, against all the Biggest disappointments/frustrations (1) Chronic inability odds, optimists. But then amenity society to attract younger members. (2) Failure to attract people with activists usually need to be expertise in such subjects as architecture and planning to take “ Opposition to particular developments over from ageing committee members. (3) Failure to prevent loss of key facilities in Barnet town, such as magistrates’ court is based on solid planning objections,such as and register office. (4) Inability to halt several damaging and inappropriate developments, approved in some cases inappropriateness of design,over-development, in “suspicious circumstances”. or the inadequacy of infrastructure.” Present preoccupations (1) The decline of Barnet High Street The Lees and town centre. (2) How to retain the town’s 800-year-old market as a lively and useful amenity. (3) Retention and improvement of Barnet’s local theatre and arts centre. (4) Monitoring and resisting attacks on the green belt. (5) Concern about inappropriate infill and backland development, and government demands for tens of thousands more houses without adequate provision for the necessary infrastructure.

Working details: Committee of 12 meets five times a year, includes chairman Barry Blain, vice-chairman Peter Willcocks, and planning chairman David Lee, who is an architect and landscape architect. President is Barnet’s former MP Sir Sydney Chapman, who is both an architect and a Barnet resident. About 400 members who pay £5 a year or £8 for a family. Three newsletters a year plus an annual report, and this year a special publication, The Diamond Collection, to mark the society’s first 60 years.

Special characteristics: Barnet is a very old town which has retained its character as a town rather than an anonymous suburb. The society fights all threats to that character.

Last word: ”We must ensure that Barnet remains a thriving, developing town, with its roots in history but its eyes on the future – integral to London yet distinct and with its feet in the Hertfordshire countryside.

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Transport Open meeting on transport policies Members meet Dave Wetzel and Paul Moore. Report by Peter Eversden.

n July almost fifty London Forum societies for improvement. There are 59 new bus lanes pavements, cycling recklessly on shared paths were represented at a meeting at 55 and over 200 bus priority traffic light sets. and ignoring pedestrian crossings, road IBroadway, hosted by Transport for London Cashless buses are being introduced to markings, one-way streets and traffic lights. board members, Dave Wetzel, TfL’s Vice reduce stop dwell time. The capacity on buses Paul Moore admitted that some of the Chairman, and Paul Moore. Peter Eversden has resulted in free travel for all those up to shared routes are not satisfactory. The opened the evening, explaining that the 16 years of age. Lycra-clad racers need to be brought under subjects for discussion had been submitted There will be more money for taxi-card control and behaviour and discipline is likely by members and forwarded to TfL for and Dial-a-Ride by the end of 2005, with to improve when more people of different comment at the meeting. There was a wide new vehicle types and improved safety. age groups are cycling, as in the Netherlands. ranging discussion. With the exception of two ‘heritage routes’, Members urged that TfL should seek through Paul Moore welcomed the opportunity all Routemasters will be replaced by buses the Mayor more Police action on cyclists to continue the dialogue with community that are wheelchair accessible. breaking the law. groups. He emphasised the drive to make Bus Inspectors are to be given penalty up for time lost in the gap between the GLC ticketing powers. Cooperation of TfL and Safety and the GLA. Police forces has reduced violence and Dave said that road crashes are caused by Dave Wetzel commented on the previous vandalism and people are now obeying the driver error. There should be a change from week’s bombings on the transport system rules for no stopping on bus stands. Dave higher speed limits, like 60mph, and the and expressed sympathy for all those involved. Wetzel urged community representatives use of cameras to a blanket 20mph central to seek the extra bus services and routes London speed limit, with some outer areas Transport strategy that are required from the Mayor. at 30mph or 40mph. That would reduce Concern was expressed about the funding accidents and deaths and a return up to 70% and delivery of projects in the Mayor’s transport The Countdown system could be achieved in health and insurance plan. Dave Wetzel gave assurances that The Countdown system is based on old budgets. He explained TfL trials on new the Mayor’s new borrowing powers and technology; new information and network enforcement systems by camera, measuring the Government investment in schemes like are needed. It will definitely happen, with a vehicle journey time through a speed the east London Line would secure benefits. accessibility by mobile ‘phone and displays in restricted section. It would be better than The DLL extension to City Airport and the local shops as well as bus stops and stations. using speed humps. Residents need to press Thames Gateway Bridge will go ahead. for lower speed limits to improve road safety. More emphasis will be put on Green Travel Walking Powered two-wheelers are a cause of Plans, environmental issues and relationships A question was put about major projects concern. In one year 216 people were killed with the communities and local authorities. for improving pedestrian spaces and routes. and over 4000 injured. People have to be heard. Dave expressed TfL is investigating lack of provision for a personal view that the Thames Gateway pedestrians and is supporting boroughs in Network Rail Bridge should be for public transport only. streetscape improvements, as in High Street Integration in London of Network Rail is Kensington. The pedestrian bridges across the a priority. It is clear that people want more Funding – PPP Thames have taken considerable investment. Underground-type services in South London There has been a battle with Government Unfortunately the changes for Parliament Square but there are rails everywhere. What is wanted over PPP arrangements. The Mayor has made are difficult to finalise and will be delayed. is a large investment in trains and infrastructure; it clear that he would wish to press for Dave Wetzel pointed out that the Underground ‘overground’ would be as good as the Tube. renegotiation of the PPP contracts. Central map is a hindrance to walking as it fails to Ticketing systems need to be harmonised and funding and other investment is necessary indicate how close places are at ground level. that is an aim. The Government has passed and a lot is being achieved. Asked about better interchanges, the TfL legislation for Greater London’s railways Permission has been given for the Mayor representatives reported that there is a special to pass to the Mayor. Integration and to borrow funds for transport on the open team planning improved accessibility and improvement of the North London Line will market and there is a £1M programme in there will be major schemes now at key be first and then other sections will follow so TfL to reduce costs. interchanges. Members complained about that a modal shift of travel can be supported. the interchange distances and times between Buses transport points and the way bus stops have Noise complaints There has been a 40% increase in bus been moved away from junctions. Paul Moore commented that environmental services and two in five of people who Responses by TfL will be provided noise complaints were caused by the state did not use buses do so now. The TfL focus on particular issues identified. of the tracks and there is a lot of work to do. is on big ‘hardware’ schemes and improving the quality of service. Paul admitted that Cyclists Congestion charge quality has some way to go. Several members raised the problem of the The CC extension was discussed and several The ongoing bus expansion is due to the poor behaviour of cyclists who intimidate questions were raised about the purpose Mayor’s introduction of thirty new policies pedestrians and road users by riding on of the plans and the boundary. 08 newsforum Winter 2005 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:07 pm Page 09

Transport Continued

Paul Moore expressed satisfaction with for freight as well as people but without in a Freight Quality Partnership and that the benefits of the Central London congestion fare subsidies water transport is unlikely includes possible changes to the night time charge. Thirty percent less private cars enter to compete with bus and rail. and weekend lorry bans. the zone than did previously during the People from east and south-east London controlled hours. raised the issues of inconvenient and The Olympic bid There were questions about realising inadequate rail transport and sought orbital Transport programmes were prepared to the benefits of the reduced traffic in central route development. On existing services support the Olympic bid and the development London. Paul and Dave answered that the the inconvenience limits the demand. Dave plans, and will now be prioritised to make extra road capacity would be used to improve Wetzel said orbital services requirement it a success. Alternative transport policies bus reliability, provide cycle-friendly routes was agreed by himself and the Deputy will be explored, like the special schemes and pedestrian improvements. More bus Mayor but frequency and limited stop issues for buses in Brighton and the reduction in priority schemes are being trialled and extra would have to be addressed. A member parking provision in town. cycle routes considered with Councils pointed out that routes have been carved TfL controls only 5% of the roads in who are building the network. Speed spots up and there are underutilised lines. London but they carry one third of the traffic. are under assessment. The flow of funds He proposed a location benefit levy to help to local authorities is being more closely Trams fund transport. Land values increase when monitored and controlled now. Tram policies were challenged by members, there are transport improvements: in the including the low benefits and adverse case of the Jubilee Line extension that had Congestion charge extension environmental impact of some schemes. been in the order of £13M. Property values It was claimed by TfL that the extension area The Burgess Park tram was one example in the Games areas will soar. The increased is the next most congested after central and the Uxbridge Road tram scheme has value should be taxed. There are potential London and that most of the traffic is not local. been heavily opposed for the traffic diversions issues with the Government’s proposals The 90% discount for residents is necessary. it would cause. Paul Moore said that TfL for a planning gain supplement which will Although it will mean some extra traffic had underestimated the traffic issues. There tax development and could increase the in the central area that will be mitigated by is real discussion continuing and changes shortage of land. the £8 charge. A separate zone would cause are still being made to the West London double charges for those entering the centre Tram proposals. The big issue is not seen Road signage from the west and only a single charge to by TfL as trams or new lines but integration A member pointed out that the Department enter from the east. The whole zone’s finish in London of Network Rail. for Transport had abolished the need for signs time will be made earlier, at 6pm, if the Mayor to explain the restriction imposed by double continues with the western extension. He Problems in Oxford Street yellow lines. TfL were asked to consider will consider the results of the consultation. The problems of congestion and poor the same for Red Routes. Congestion reduction by taxing workplace environmental conditions in Oxford Street Other local queries and requirements parking, as being considered in Nottingham, were raised. An improved environment for put forward by members would be handled was suggested but Dave Wetzel said that pedestrians and cyclists is required. Dave by correspondence later. advice was that it would be difficult in London. Wetzel advised that the 88 bus route had Peter Eversden Chairman The extension of fare Zone 1 to the been taken out of Oxford Street and the West London Line could be considered number of route 73 buses reduced. A full to encourage public transport use, said Paul study is being conducted. Members pointed Moore. That line will have four trains per hour out the problems of taxis blocking bus stands for the whole day leading to improved use and too many buses using one stop, resulting of the rail network with integration of the in long walks to a stop and problems at them. Silverlink and Bakerloo routes. TfL were urged by members to look again at the capacities and positioning of bus route Crossrail and orbital services terminus stand and turnaround space. Dave Wetzel emphasised Crossrail benefits; “ Paul Moore welcomed the Bill to implement it would have its second Freight reading in July. However, there is still There was discussion about 40 ton lorries the opportunity to continue no committed funding package. in town centres. Deliveries by large vehicles A representative from the Greenwich had increased with the implementation the dialogue with community Society called for an integrated transport of the ‘Local’, ‘Metro’ and ‘Express’ type groups.He emphasised the strategy and increased services in that of smaller high street supermarkets. Dave area as it faced seventeen major new Wetzel spoke of plans that the GLC had drive to make up for time lost developments. Dave Wetzel spoke of plans had for a 'London Lorry', stocked by loads in the gap between the GLC for transit services and rubber tyred trams. extracted from larger vehicles at depots He thought the river should be used more around the M25. Options are being examined and the GLA.” newsforum Winter 2005 09 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:07 pm Page 10

Round the Societies Round the Societies A round up of news from our member societies. By George Parish.

The non-appearance of this column for mysterious electronic reasons typical style of that period. The only logic to the proposal appeared in the Summer issue, followed by a thin crop of stories received to be the requirement of the Government’s Capital Finance Regulations over the holiday period, has obliged me to recycle some of the less for a minimum 50% private sector contribution to any regeneration dated items from that missing draft. scheme. But this requirement has now been removed, while an independent ballot has shown 71% of residents to be opposed to Conservation Areas Appraised the scheme. Nonetheless Southwark has decided to approve it. The The Enfield Preservation Society has given a qualified welcome to conclusion to be drawn is that Southwark Housing needs to change the draft conservation area appraisals for the Borough, which have its culture fundamentally if public consultation is to be meaningful. been prepared by consultants, the Paul Drury Partnership. A common factor of these comprehensive documents is their perceptive Crossrail analysis of the character of the different areas and their highlighting The SEBRA Summer Newsletter contained a short report on the of the way this has been undermined by the cumulative effect progress of the Crossrail Bill through Parliament. It broadly welcomes of insensitive changes, such as street furniture or permitted the scheme but foresees a number of problems, mainly of construction developments, which cannot be controlled without Article 4 noise and vibration, which should be mitigated to a much greater Directions. A frequent recommendation, about which EPS is sceptical, extent than is so far proposed. is for more buildings to be locally listed. The documents should provide a valuable tool for development control but for maximum Culture and the Olympics impact will need real and consistent commitment on the part of The Waltham Forest Civic Society has emphasised the importance the powers that be. of ‘the cultural framework’ of the successful bid for the Olympic Games. Unlike the other four Olympic boroughs, Waltham Forest Moles in Pinner has no cultural infrastructure to speak of – certainly no theatre, arts The Pinner Association is intrigued to learn that, 50 years ago, centre or cinema. Soviet Intelligence was recommending its operatives to rendezvous with their contacts at the Old Oak Tea-rooms in Pinner and similar Night Flights respectable and inconspicuous establishments in Richmond The Clapham Society is concerned about the increased number and Acton, rather than ‘unsavoury’ areas like Soho and Bloomsbury. of night landings over London. The northern runway approach to Ten years later the Executive of the Pinner Association (none Heathrow passes over the north side of Clapham Common whilst of them, we understand, Soviet spies) also used to meet in the the southern approach passes just south of Clapham South tube. same tea-rooms. Alternate landings between these two approaches are intended to give relief but many more Clapham residents are overflown Pub Wars by night flights than, say, those in Berkshire. The Society therefore Several pages of the Heath and Hampstead Society’s September backs HACAN’s demands, which include an immediate ban on flights Newsletter were devoted to their vigorous response to the new between 11.30 pm and 6.00 am. Licensing Act. Their initial view that it was a most irresponsible piece of legislation has now been qualified in two respects. First, Brunswick House for a community like Hampstead that is sufficiently well-prepared, The Vauxhall Society understands that the Brunswick House saga motivated and determined and has an effective local authority, the has been resolved by an architectural antiques company, who intend act may eventually prove to have been quite effective in controlling to restore it for use as their London showroom. They have no plans unacceptable disruption. But many communities are not so fortunate. to move it to Camberwell! Secondly, the campaign against irresponsible landlords can have the welcome positive result of galvanising the community and An Open or Shut Case strengthening its local organisations. The Putney Society has consulted its members on whether the Robin Hood Gate to Richmond Park should remain closed, be North Circular reopened as before or be opened after 10 am. I recall 30 years ago, Reactions in the and Fortis Green Association to TfL’s when the use of Richmond Park by through traffic first became latest plans to improve traffic flows along the North Circular Road an issue, the GLC engineer for southwest London saying that between Bounds Green and Green lanes have been mixed. Some if the park did not exist, it would be necessary to invent it. Do local fear that, after years of construction chaos, the scheme will not government officers still quote Voltaire? deliver the improvements claimed, while others are delighted that something is at last being done. Closure After 60 years, the Malden and Coombe Civic society is to close Housing Heritage at the end of the year. Its membership data will be transferred to The Camberwell Society reports on the six year campaign by tenants the Kingston upon Thames Society. Members who become active against Southwark Council’s proposal to demolish six structurally in this much larger society will find plenty of issues to grapple with, sound blocks on the East Dulwich Estate - one of the classic former especially in the town centre LCC estates built to exceptionally high standards in the 1930s in the 10 newsforum Winter 2005 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:07 pm Page 11

News briefs newsbriefs Some key issues of concern to note. Meetings, exhibitions and consultations.

News from The London Thames Gateway Forum w http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_communities/ October E-Bulletin (www.ltgf.co.uk) documents/divisionhomepage/041561.hcsp Olympics could delay Crossrail LDF preparations As the Crossrail tunnels – to be completed by 2013 – are to surface The ODPM has launched a three year project to monitor some LDF at Pudding Mill Lane, only metres from the media centre built for the preparations and to communicate lessons and advice to all local games, some East London Councils fear that the Treasury may use authorities. Details can be seen at w http://www.odpm.gov.uk/ construction work as an excuse to delay a Crossrail funding package. stellent/groups/odpm_planning/documents/page/odpm_plan_6099 50.pdf Further delays to talks on funding for Crossrail The ODPM has announced that Sir Michael Lyons would be given Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act another year for his review of local government shape and finance, A Government consultation on guidance, regulations and code of postponing talks on who will pay for Crossrail as discussions will practice for aspects of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment not be held until Lyons reported. The government has suggested Act 2005 and the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 can be seen that business rates could contribute between £2 and £3 billion on the following link; responses are due by 2nd January, 2006 to the east-west London line. w http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/ clean-neighbourhood05/index.htm Crossrail to reduce capacity across the network Train operators claim Crossrail could reduce the capacity of the entire The future of Waterloo national rail network. A petition against the Crossrail draft bill has been The Strategic Rail Authority’s proposals for the future of Waterloo issued by The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC), station can be seen at w http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/ in which it expressed its concerns at prioritising track access out dft_railways/documents/page/dft_railways_609903.pdf of Paddington and Liverpool Street stations for Crossrail services that could result in longer journey times or delays to long-distance Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive services. A total of 358 petitions have been submitted over the The ODPM has published A practical guide to the ‘Strategic Crosssrail bill so far. Environmental Assessment Directive’, providing information on how to comply with EU Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment Demolition of Aylesbury estate approved of the effects of certain projects on the environment, known Southwark council has approved the demolition of the 2,800-home as the SEA Directive. It can be seen on w www.info4local.gov.uk/ Aylesbury estate in south London, one of the largest estates in Europe, searchreport.asp?id=26068&heading=e-mail+alert despite earlier opposition by residents to redevelopment and the proposal of an alternative refurbishment option rejected as too costly. New government climate change advisor The plan is for the homes to be demolished in stages during the next Sir Nicholas Stern FBA, Second Permanent Secretary at ten years and the estate rebuilt to form a mixed-tenure development HM Treasury, has been appointed as Adviser to the Government with 2,200 social houses and around 2,700 homes for sale or on the economics of climate change and development, reporting shared-ownership. to the Prime Minister. Pilot programme to reclaim derelict land CPRE London Planning Guide English Partnerships has chosen 22 developers for its pilot CPRE London has re-published the London Planning Guide, which programmes to bring 64,000ha of brownfield land back into use. The has been updated following the creation of the GLA and the recent pilots involve 14 local authorities, including Barking and Dagenham changes to the planning system. It provides both basic and more and Tower Hamlets. detailed guidance on how the planning system works and – most importantly – how the public can engage with it to improve the Powers of the Corporation for Thames Gateway quality of planning decisions in their area. It is available free in The powers of the Corporation for the Thames Gateway are electronic format (email request to [email protected]). set out on the OPDM website: Two extracts are as follows: Paper copies are available for £5 (please contact Nigel Kersey on ‘The transfer of planning powers to the Corporation will not affect 020 7253 0300) the Mayor’s planning powers. Where the Corporation becomes the local planning authority it will be subject to the same relationship Affordable Housing levels disregarded? with the Mayor as the local authority would have had. In the Evening Standard of 28th October it was stated that the Mayor ‘Ministers decided that the Corporation will not be given planning has allowed Arsenal to provide only 55 out of 711new flats in the powers in either the Olympic zone or in respect of the proposed Highbury Stadium development as affordable homes. He is said Stratford City development. A map has been agreed by the relevant to have allowed the exception to his 50% rule because they are agencies designating the areas to be covered by the Corporation’s providing 27% of affordable homes “across its wider redevelopment powers, which accompanies the Order’. of the area.” Local MP Jeremy Corbyn has criticised the decision. For further information: Continued on page 12 newsforum Winter 2005 11 NFDec_05_AW2.qxd 12/12/05 9:07 pm Page 12

News briefs Continued London Forum Events and Information newsbriefs Upcoming Meetings

Threats to parks and playing fields The Mayor and the London Plan 34,000 playing fields in Britain – 45% of the recreational space have Open meeting been lost since 1992. We hear that Fulham Football Club are seeking February 2006, The Gallery, 75 Cowcross Street, London permission to build a floodlit pitch in the Grade II Bishop’s Park, Fulham; near Farringdon Station EC1 Holland Park School wishes to sell off its sporting facilities to pay Speakers will update members and discuss the development for rebuilding works; Olympics development will lead to more loss of the London Plan and associated guidance. of playing fields on Hackney Marshes. Amendments to the London Plan have been published for consultation, the Sub Regional Development Frameworks Out of the mouths of...? are being finalised and the Mayor is seeking more control over “Only some ghastly, dehumanised moron would want to get rid the planning and implementation of major developments in of the Routemaster” Ken Livingstone, in 2001. London. How will all this affect you and your Council? Details of the meeting will be published soon. Go ahead for Battersea Power Station Permission has at last been given for work to go ahead on Battersea Housing in the capital Power Station. Developer Victor Hwang said that he regards the March 2006 open meeting iconic building as a ‘sculptural masterpiece’; its irreparably damaged In March 2006 the London Forum will hold an open meeting chimneys will be replaced with replicas. The scheme will include to review and discuss the implications of the recent publications a hotel, offices and residential, with a high-level observation area. of policy and guidance for housing in London. New targets have been set for boroughs on the housing they should provide. Bentley Priory to be sold off However, Richard Rogers has reminded us recently in an The Government has announced its intention of selling Bentley Priory, Urban Task Force update of the problems in achieving well Stanmore, the home of Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. designed homes, family accommodation, adequate transport The Listed Priory was designed by Sir John Soane. The Battle of and sustainable communities with the appropriate facilities. Britain Association is seeking to persuade the Ministry of Defence to donate the building to it. Watch for details in the New Year Dates and details for our events will be issued by post and email. Front garden parking contributes to flooding? If your organisation has not let us have an email contact address, Recent reports suggest that two-thirds of all front gardens in London please send us one to [email protected] have been paved over for parking spaces within the past 25 years. In Croydon there have been 6,800 applications to create crossovers since 2000, and over 1,000 a year in Brent since 2000. There is concern that this has been a contributory factor towards the increased incidence of flash flooding in London, as the run-off adds to the already-overtaxed drainage system instead of soaking into the ground. Thames Water maintain that, under such conditions, the average patio can produce 100 litres of run-off a minute, the equivalent of waste water from 200 houses. The Government is being pressed to require all crossovers to need planning permission

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