Potential London Overground Stations at Old Oak Consultation Report December 2017 Contents Executive summary ..................................................................................................... 3 1. About the proposals ............................................................................................ 5 2. About the consultation ........................................................................................ 9 3. About the respondents ...................................................................................... 14 4. Summary of all consultation responses ............................................................ 22 5. Next steps ......................................................................................................... 92 Appendix A: Detailed analysis of open text comments .............................................. 93 Appendix B: Consultation questions ........................................................................ 122 Appendix C: Consultation leaflet ............................................................................. 127 Appendix D: Stakeholder list ................................................................................... 132 Appendix E: Emails ................................................................................................. 137 Appendix F: Press and online material .................................................................... 139 Appendix G: Campaign emails ................................................................................ 142 2 Executive summary i. This report details the results of a public consultation conducted between 16 October and 22 November 2017 on two potential new London Overground stations at Old Oak. ii. The consultation focussed on capturing views on proposals for two new London Overground stations at Old Oak, sited at Hythe Road and Old Oak Common Lane and followed on from an earlier public consultation on possible station location options that was carried out in autumn 2014. Support for proposals iii. We received 911 responses to the consultation, 865 of which were received through the consultation website and provided a quantified opinion on the proposals. iv. Of these 865 respondents, 94% supported or strongly supported our proposals for two new London Overground stations at Old Oak. v. 86% supported or strongly supported the proposals for a new station at Hythe Road, and 92% supported or strongly supported the proposals for a new station at Old Oak Common Lane. Additionally, 88% supported the construction of a bridge linking Victoria Road to the station at Old Oak Common Lane. Summary of issues raised during consultation vi. We also asked respondents to provide comments on the proposals. The main themes are highlighted below, with a detailed analysis provided in chapter 4: A new London Overground station and viaduct at Hythe Road Passenger interchange between Hythe Road and HS2/Elizabeth Line services Regeneration of the Old Oak Area Improved public transport connections for Old Oak A new London Overground station at Old Oak Common Lane A proposed link bridge connecting Old Oak Common Lane and Victoria Road Potentially negative impacts of the proposals for local residents Passenger interchange between Old Oak Common Lane and HS2/Elizabeth line services 3 Further, general comments on two new London Overground stations at Old Oak Regeneration of the Old Oak Area Improved public transport connections for Old Oak Passenger interchange between London Overground and HS2/Elizabeth Line services Next steps vii. We are now reviewing comments made during the consultation. We will publish our response to issues raised document during spring 2018. viii. We will also provide an update as to any proposed changes to the stations as a result of the consultation when we publish our response to issues raised document. 4 1. About the proposals 1.1 Introduction 1.1.1 Old Oak and Park Royal is one of London’s largest Opportunity Areas and one of the largest development sites in the country, with the ambition to deliver a whole new centre and community for west London which includes 25,500 new homes and 65,000 jobs. 1.1.2 Old Oak is the only place where High Speed 2 (HS2), the new high speed railway between London, the Midlands and the North, meets the Elizabeth line, London’s new East-West railway. A new station at Old Oak Common will open in 2026, providing both connections to the Elizabeth line, HS2 and National Rail services and a hub for regeneration. 1.1.3 In 2014 we consulted on the idea of providing further transport connections to the London Overground network at Old Oak with three options proposed. Over 83 per cent of respondents either supported or strongly supported this idea. There was also a clear preference for Option C which suggested two new London Overground stations; one at Hythe Road on the West London line and one at Old Oak Common Lane on the North London line. A Figure 1 - Potential locations of new London map showing the potential Overground stations location of the stations at Hythe Road and Old Oak Common Lane is shown in Figure 1. 1.1.4 Following on from the 2014 consultation, working closely with Network Rail and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC), and co-funded by the European Commission, we have undertaken work to develop an initial design for the potential stations at Hythe Road and Old Oak Common Lane. 1.1.5 In 2016 the Mayor of London carried out a review of the overall direction and work programme of the OPDC. The review recommended that additional work should be undertaken to support the case for the potential London Overground stations at Old Oak. 5 1.2 Purpose 1.2.1 From 2026 HS2, the Elizabeth line and National Rail services are expected to call at a new Old Oak Common station and the area will benefit from excellent east – west rail connections, including to central London and Heathrow Airport. 1.2.2 Passengers wishing to travel by rail to Old Oak from the north or south would need to go by London Overground to Willesden Junction. Although Willesden Junction station is 1.5km away from the new Old Oak Common Station, there is no convenient link between the stations which would make it difficult for passengers to interchange between HS2, Elizabeth line or London Overground services. 1.2.3 Providing good public transport connectivity at Old Oak would also support the regeneration proposed in the OPDC’s draft Local Plan (2017), the Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area Planning Framework (2015) and the Mayor’s London Plan (2016). 1.2.4 Following on from the 2014 consultation, and supported with funding from the European Commission, we have worked up an initial design for both stations. Working closely with Network Rail and OPDC the designs have developed, leading to a single preferred option for each station. We have also worked closely with OPDC to ensure these designs would integrate with the proposals set out in its draft Local Plan. 1.3 Detailed description Hythe Road station 1.3.1 Hythe Road station would be situated on the West London line about 700 metres from the Old Oak Common station and in one of the largest development sites within the OPDC area. This development site is owned by the company Car Giant and known as Old Oak Park. Car Giant, supported by the property development company London and Regional, is independently proposing a large-scale redevelopment of its land. A map showing the potentail location of Hythe Road station is shown in Figure 2. What options have been considered? • 1A - a new London Overground station on the existing railway embankment, including embankment widening where required Figure 2 - potential location of Hythe Road station 6 • 1B - a new station and railway viaduct to the north of the existing embankment. This option would mean the removal of the existing embankment • 1C - a new station and railway viaduct to the south of the existing embankment. This option would also mean the removal of the embankment 1.3.2 Option 1B was presented as the preferred option as it provides greater opportunity for regeneration and the creation of new spaces that support the wider development. In addition, this option reduces the severance caused by the embankment, making it easier for people to move around the area. Information was presented at the public exhibitions to give more detail about our optioneering work. A copy of the work is online and hard copies were available at the three public events. 1.4 Detailed description of Old Oak Common Lane station 1.4.1 Old Oak Common Lane station would be situated about 350 metres to the west of the HS2 and Elizabeth line station, sitting on the North London line between Old Oak Common Lane and Midland Terrace. This station would provide the most convenient interchange between London Overground, HS2, the Elizabeth line and National Rail services. The location of this station is constrained by other railway lines, roads and residential properties. A map showing the potentail location of Old Oak Figure 3 - Potential location of Old Oak Common Common Lane station is shown in Lane station Figure 3. 1.4.2 To the west of Old Oak Common Lane station, there is an aspiration to provide a pedestrian and cycle link, connecting Old Oak Common Lane and Victoria Road. This link would make it easier for people to move around the area as currently the patchwork of railway lines act as a barrier. While a pedestrian / cycle link crossing the railway lines is not essential for