1. Camden Town Station Capacity Upgrade – Over Station Development Project background Proposed Buck Street entrance Existing station entrance Welcome to our exhibition We are proposing to substantially upgrade the capacity of Camden Town station. Our previous consultation in 2015 focused on proposals for improving the station, but we would now like to discuss our plans for the building above and around a potential new station entrance on Buck Street. Before we apply for planning permission for the development Hawley Crescent we would like your views on our proposals. We are holding a public consultation from 11 January until 8 February 2017. A bigger station We are improving Camden Town Tube station. We aim to: • Ease congestion Buck Street Computer model of proposed below-ground layout • Increase space to allow for growth in passenger numbers • Ensure the station does1. Camden not have to routinely Town operate as exit-only Station Capacity Upgrade – Over Station Development • Provide step-free access to all trains 1. Camden Town station capacity upgradeCamden High Street – over station development Our proposals include a new second entrance, more escalators, lifts and more space to change between trains. Proposed Buck Street entrance Existing station entrance Project background Key The existing station is too small to allow this much needed expansion. So, we are working with CamdenWelcome Council to our to exhibitiondevelop designs for a new station Kentish Town Road Site boundary for development above the station We are proposing to substantially upgrade the capacity of entrance on Buck Street, about 100m north of the current station entrance. Proposed station entrance Hawley Infant School Camdenwhich occupies Town station. part of this site has relocated to Proposed station footprint Hawley Wharf, north ofOur Regent’s previous Canal.consultation in 2015 focused on proposals for improving the station, but we would now like to discuss our plans for the building above Proposed below-ground passenger tunnels In 2015 we consulted withand around Camden’s a potential local newcommunity station entrance on the on challenges Buck Street. at Existing station entrance N the current station and the proposal for a new entrance on Buck Street. Existing below-ground passenger tunnels There was strong localBefore support we apply with for 95 planning per cent permission of respondents for the development agreeing Hawley Crescent there was need for a capacitywe would upgrade like your viewsof the on station. our proposals. We are holding a public consultation from 11 January until 8 February 2017Site. map showing the existing and proposed station entrances A bigger station We are improving Camden Town Tube station. We aim to: • Ease congestion Buck Street Computer model of proposed below-ground layout • Increase space to allow for growth in passenger numbers TRANSPORT • Ensure the station does not have to routinely operate as exit-only FOR LONDON • Provide step-free access to all trains Camden High Street EVERY JOURNEY MATTERS 8 Our proposals include a new second entrance, more escalators, lifts and more space to change between trains. Key The existing station is too small to allow this much needed expansion. So, we are working with Camden Council to develop designs for a new station Kentish Town Road Site boundary for development above the station entrance on Buck Street, about 100m north of the current station entrance. Proposed station entrance Hawley Infant School which occupies part of this site has relocated to Hawley Wharf, north of Regent’s Canal. Proposed station footprint Proposed below-ground passenger tunnels In 2015 we consulted with Camden’s local community on the challenges at Existing station entrance N the current station and the proposal for a new entrance on Buck Street. Existing below-ground passenger tunnels There was strong local support with 95 per cent of respondents agreeing there was need for a capacity upgrade of the station. Site map showing the existing and proposed station entrances TRANSPORT FOR LONDON EVERY JOURNEY MATTERS 8 2. Camden Town Station Capacity Upgrade – Over Station Development 2. Camden Town station capacity upgrade – over station development Hawley Wharf development site Viacom Building Elephant House Trinity United Sainsburys Church Project background continued Buck Street Buck’s Head Pub St Michael’s (Camden) Market Church Development above the station In order to construct the new entrance, we must demolish a number of buildings around Stucley Place, Buck Street and Kentish Town Road. Once the new station entrance is complete, the Buck Street site will create an opportunity to build much needed housing above the new station along with retail and commercial space. We are supporting the Mayor in addressing the challenges London faces by providing new homes and jobs in the best connected parts of the Capital. This development is part of our plan to deliver 10,000 homes across the Capital using our existing assets. The Buck Street site forms part of our wider commercial approach to use our assets to generate non-fare revenue. This is re-invested to deliver a modern and affordable public transport network. Approvals process We want your views on our initial proposals for a building above the Proposed entrance station. We want to make sure we deliver a high quality design that takes on board the views of the local community. We will be seeking planning permission from Camden Council for this during 2017 and there will be a further opportunity for you to comment formally as part of the planning application process. Buck Street The scale of the station improvement work means it has to be assessed through a separate Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application. A TWAO is a special form of statutory authority for the construction, operation and maintenance of railways, and some other forms of transport systems. We will be seeking your feedback on our proposals for the Existing entrance station in the spring, including the appearance of the new station entrance, Camden High Street before we submit our TWAO application to the Secretary of State for Road Town Kentish Transport. Camden Road N Aerial photograph showing the location of the Buck Street site within the existing Town Centre TRANSPORT FOR LONDON EVERY JOURNEY MATTERS 3. Camden Town Station Capacity Upgrade – Over Station Development 3. Camden Town station capacity upgrade – over station development Accommodate Keep area above entrance Accommodate ventilation for station and escalators station fire safety Local setting Key free of development and escape routes lifts and stairs New Underground station The Buck Street site sits in the heart of Camden in a built-up urban area. The Retail existing buildings on the site do not fill it entirely. The new station entrance Business space and development above it will occupy the full extent of the site. N Station forecourt Understanding the impact of this on neighbouring buildings is an important factor in establishing a design which: • Has an acceptable impact on the daylight and outlook enjoyed by property owners who overlook the site Kentish Town Road • Respects the setting of the Trinity United Reformed Church • Improves the appearance of the town centre and limits its impact on the Camden Town and Regent’s Canal Conservation Areas which border the site • Creates a development that is in keeping with the nearby quiet of Stucley Place, the more typical side-street of Buck Street, and the busier Kentish Hawley Crescent Town Road which forms one of Camden Town’s primary streets • Establishes a mix of active street-level uses which provide a sense of safety and security at all times of day and night The new entrance will also impose some restrictions on the design of Buck Street the building above the station and the surrounding area. These include Stucley Place the need to: • Create a forecourt in front of the station entrance • Accommodate station support activities (such as refuse collection, fire escape routes, ventilation and safety equipment) at street level • Keep the station entrance and the area above the escalators separate from the stairs and lifts that will serve the development above • Create a suitable ‘deck’ above the station that is strong enough to Camden High Street support the development Buck Street These considerations have informed our designs for the layout, uses and scale of the development over the station. Buck’s Head pub Create forecourt Buck’s Street Trinity United in front of station (Camden) Reformed Church Market 3D diagram showing how the key elements of the station and development above relate to the local setting TRANSPORT FOR LONDON EVERY JOURNEY MATTERS 4. Camden Town Station Capacity Upgrade – Over Station Development 4. Camden Town station capacity upgrade – over station development Homes and businesses N N We would like to include commercial space for small businesses at the lower levels to replace some of the workshops being removed to accommodate the new station entrance. On the upper levels we want to build high quality new homes that assist in addressing the housing needs in Camden. We are proposing: • To deliver around 60-70 homes and we will seek to maximise the number of affordable homes. We have an overall target of 50 per cent affordable housing across our sites, and the exact level on this scheme will be determined as the detail of the project progresses, subject to the normal viability tests. At this stage we are targeting a policy compliant scheme and expect to achieve a minimum of 35 per cent • Balconies or roof terraces • A landscaped courtyard will provide a place for residents to relax and play Entrance lobbies for residents located on Stucley Place and • 3D diagram showing the proposed mix of uses Kentish Town Road • Space along Stucley Place and Kentish Town Road on ground and first floor levels for small businesses Key • Retail space adjacent to the station entrance Second floor and above • Spaces for secure cycle parking and refuse collection New homes with direct access at street level Courtyard space for residents There will be no parking for new residents.