Planning Committee 13/08/2014 Schedule Item: 03 Ref : P/2013/5387 Address: EALING BROADWAY STATION THE BROADWAY EALING W5 2NT Ward: Ealing Broadway Proposal: Redevelopment of station including the provision of a canopy over revised entrance, new facade, remodelled concourse, new lifts, remodelled staircases, platform canopies, waiting room and control building, waiting shelter, extended platforms at eastern end, footbridge at eastern end of platforms, lighting and associated works (Schedule 7 submission under the Crossrail Act 2008) Drawing numbers: WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000052; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN- 000063; WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000066; WSN1B-ALL-DRG- AEA-000067; WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000068; WSN1B-ALL- DRG-AEA-000069; WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000071; WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000075; WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA- 000078; (received 20.11.2013), WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN- 000050 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000051A Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000053A Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR- DRG-BEN-000055 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000056A Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000057 Rev P01; WSN1C- EAR-DRG-BEN-000058 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN- 000060 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000061 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000062 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG- BEN-000064 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000065 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000066 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR- DRG-BEN-000067 Rev P01; WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000068 Rev P01; and WSN1B-CNS-PLD-NCA-000011 Rev A01 (received 26.06.2014) Type of Application: Crossrail Submission Application Received: 03/12/2013 Revised: 26/06/2014 Page 1 of 29 Planning Committee 13/08/2014 Schedule Item: 03 Report by: Peter Lee Executive Summary: Recommendation: APPROVE subject to Conditions This application relates to Ealing Broadway railway station which is located in central Ealing, to the east of The Broadway (the B455) and to the north of the Uxbridge Road. The station is currently served by First Grear Western and Heathrow Connect services from London Paddington to stations to the west of London (Banbury, Oxford and Reading), to Greenford and to Heathrow Airport. The staion is also served by London Underground services by the lines. The existing station is accessed via steps from The Broadway which provide access to the station concourse level and then further steps to the platform level. The application seeks approval of plans and specifications, reference number EAL/12/2/NR, under Schedule 7 of the Crossrail Act 2008, for permanent works at the site to facilitate the use of the site for Crossrail services. The permanent works covered by this submission comprise: Modifications to the station to provide a new canopy to the forecourt area and a new facade treatment to the main entrance and remodelled concourse; New lift shafts for the mezzanine level and platforms 1, 2/3 and 4; Remodelled staircases to serve platforms 1 and 2/3; New canopies for platforms 2/3 and 4; New waiting room and control building on platform 2/3; New waiting shelter on platform 4; New footbridge at the eastern end of the platforms; and Extensions to platforms 1, 2/3 and 4. The Crossrail Act grants permission for the development, subject to the Council approving details of: 1/. The erection, construction, alteration or extension of any building or road vehicle park; the construction, alteration or extension of any terracing, cuttings, embankments or other earth works; the erection, construction, alteration or extension of any fences, walls or other barriers for visual or noise screening or dust suppression; 2/. The erection, construction, alteration or extension of any transformers, telecommunications masts or pedestrian accesses to railway lines; 3/. The erection, construction, alteration or extension of any fences or walls; 4/. The erection construction or installation of lighting equipment; 5/. The disposal of waste or spoil; and 6/. The excavation of bulk materias from borrow pits. The plans and specifications submitted relate to construction works for the existing and new buildings, the erection or alteration of fences and the installation of lighting equipment. In determining the application the Council is required to be satisfied that the design and external appearance of the works preserves the local environment or local amenity; would prevent or reduce prejudicial effects on road safety or on the free flow of traffic in the local area; and, would preserve any sites of historic interest. Page 2 of 29 Planning Committee 13/08/2014 Schedule Item: 03 The design and external appearance of the development has been amended since the original submission in November 2013 and now incorporates a more extensive canopy to the station forecourt area. The main issues for consideration are whether the design and external appearance of the development preserve the local environment and local amenity and whether they would preserve the character of heritage assets in the vicinity of the site, namely Ealing Town Centre and Haven Green Conservation Areas, the statutory listed buildings at 38 Haven Green and 1 The Mall (the NatWest Bank) and the locally listed buildings in the vicinity. A number of representations have been received in respect of the initial submissions raising concerns about the design of the development and with regard to operational and accessibility issues. However, apart from design issues, including the materials to be used externally, the Council has no remit to consider other issues relating to the operation of the facility. The design of the proposal has subsequently been amended, following extensive and detailed discussions with Council officers. A second round of public consultation was undertaken, which resulted in the receipt of two responses from local residents and two responses from amenity societies. The proposal is now considered to be appropriate, subject to the submission of further detailed information about the materials to be used for the public interface of the built development. The plans and specifications are now recommended for approval as the development of the Crossrail facility at Ealing Broadway is an integral part of London’s strategic transport proposals and the capital’s top priority for ensuring the delivery of the strategic objectives laid down in the development plan for the area. The amended design is considered to provide for a high quality development that would complement the character of the surrounding area and would provide a modified station building with greatly improved accessibility to accommodate future demand for the use of the station as Ealing Broadway becomes part of the Crossrail network. The appearance of the building would improve the general appearance of the area and provide a legible, accessible development with appropriate facilities and the capacity to handle the new 10-car, and in future 12-car, Crossrail trains. Recommendation: APPROVE with Conditions under Schedule 7 of the Crossrail Act 2008 Conditions/Reasons: 1. Time Limit 3 years - Full Permission The development permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of the Crossrail Act 2008. 2. Approved Plans The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with drawing title number(s) WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000050 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000051A Rev P01, WSN1C- EAR-DRG-BEN-000052, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000053A Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN- 000055 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000056A Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000057 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000058 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000059, WSN1C- EAR-DRG-BEN-000060 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000061 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG- Page 3 of 29 Planning Committee 13/08/2014 Schedule Item: 03 BEN-000062 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000064 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN- 000065 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000066 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000067 Rev P01, WSN1C-EAR-DRG-BEN-000068 Rev P01, WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000069, WSN1B-ALL- DRG-AEA-000071, WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000074, WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000075, WSN1B- ALL-DRG-AEA-000076, WSN1B-ALL-DRG-AEA-000078 and WSN1B-CNS-PLD-NCA-000011 Rev A01 unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: For the avoidance of doubt, and in the interests of proper planning. 3. Samples of Materials Samples of the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the development, including the louvres and brickwork, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before any part of the development is commenced, and this condition shall apply notwithstanding any indications as to these matters which have been given in this application. Development shall be carried out in accordance with these approved details. REASON: To ensure that the materials harmonise with the surroundings and that the external appearance of the works preserve the local environment, local amenity and sites of historic interest, in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 7.5(2) of the Crossrail Act 2008. Informatives 1. No work should be carried out on the development site that may endanger the safe operation of the railway or the stability of Network Rail's structures and adjoining land. In particular, the demolition of buildings or other structures must be carried out in accordance with an agreed method statement. Care must be taken to ensure that no debris or other materials can fall onto Network Rail land. In view of the close proximity of these proposed works to the railway boundary the developer should contact Richard Selwood at Network Rail on [email protected] before work begins. Background Information: The Crossrail Act 2008 provides powers for the construction and operation of Crossrail. Schedule 1 to the Act describes the ‘scheduled works’ and Schedule 2 describes the associated works that the nominated undertaker will be authorised to carry out.