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Issues And OptionsAylesbury Area Action Plan

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Consultation Questionnaire

October 2007

Questionnaire

This questionnaire has been designed to assist you in responding to the Issues and Options consultation as part of preparing an Area Action Plan (AAP) for the Aylesbury area. The consultation is taking place from 5 October 2007 to 16 November 2007. You will need a printed/on-line copy of the Aylesbury AAP Issues and Options report to hand to be able to fill in this questionnaire.

The Issues and Options Report is available to view on our website – www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/planningandbuildingcontrol/planningpolicy/AylesburyAreaActionPlan.html - or by following Planning and Building Control, Planning Policy from www.southwark.gov.uk. This report is also available to view in local libraries; one stop shops; the Town Hall, Peckham Road, SE5; or at the Southwark Regeneration Department Offices, Chiltern, Portland Street, SE17 2ES.

The Issues and Options report identifies a range of issues affecting the Aylesbury area and presents options to address these. Only the options presented in the report are extracted in this questionnaire. Please refer to the main document to look at the issues we have identified for the Aylesbury area. A glossary is provided at the back of the Issues and Options report as a useful reference for any difficult terms used in the document or this questionnaire.

We have provided space in this questionnaire for you to be able to tell us if you think there are any other issues and options the AAP should include. Please continue on a separate sheet if you require more space. If you continue on another sheet, please ensure that the option you are writing about is clearly written above your text.

There are four types of options that are presented in the Issues and Options report. Please indicate your selected option by ticking the box provided next to the options on the questionnaire bearing in mind the four types of options below. Text within the questionnaire will also set out the type of option.

Type of Option

Where we think there is only one option available. You can either agree or disagree with the option. Leave blank if you don’t agree with the option.

Where we think there are a range of options and you can select just one of the options presented.Leave blank if you don’t agree with the options.

Where we think there are a range of options and you can select more than one of the options presented. Leave blank if you don’t agree with the options.

Where we think there are a range of options and you can either select one or select more than one from the remaining options presented.

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How to respond

Thank you very much for taking the time to fill in this questionnaire. Please ensure that you send the filled in questionnaire by 5pm on 16 November 2007 to the following address:

Address: Planning Policy and Research London Borough of Southwark Regeneration FREEPOST SE1919/14 London, SE17 2ES

Email: [email protected]: 020 7525 5561

If you have any queries regarding the Issues and Options report or this questionnaire please contact Tim Cutts at Southwark Regeneration Department Offices, Chiltern, Portland Street, SE17 2ES or telephone: 020 7525 5380.

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Type of Option

Where we think there is only one option available. You can either agree or disagree with the option. Leave blank if you don’t agree with the option.

Where we think there are a range of options and you can select just one of the options presented.Leave blank if you don’t agree with the options.

Where we think there are a range of options and you can select more than one of the options presented. Leave blank if you don’t agree with the options.

Where we think there are a range of options and you can either select one or select more than one from the remaining options presented.

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Your name and address:If you are submitting a representation on behalf of someone else please state your client’s name and address:

Postcode:Telephone:E-mail (if applicable):

Organisation you represent (if applicable):

Postcode:Telephone:E-mail (if applicable):

Company Name (if applicable):

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Better Homes: A High Quality Residential Neighbourhood

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1 What tenure mix should be provided in the Aylesbury area?

Select one of the following options.

4 What types of housing and open space should be provided in the Aylesbury area?


2 What size of homes should be provided within the Aylesbury area?

We think there is only one option. Please select this option if you agree with it.

3 Should we demolish and rebuild all the homes on the Aylesbury Estate?


Tenure Mix Option 1:Minimum Private Housing ProvisionReplace all the existing social rented homes (2,150) and in addition provide a significant number of intermediate homes (around 650). Fewer private homes will be provided than in tenure mix options 2 and 3 (around 2,200).

Housing and Open Space Option 1:Maximise Access to Private Open SpaceGive priority to private open space with a limited provision of public and communal space.

Housing and Open Space Option 2:Balance Access to Private, Communal and Public Open SpaceGive priority to communal gardens and public open space with more balconies rather than private gardens for individual homes.

Size of Homes Option 1:Mix of Different Home SizesProvide a mix of 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom and 5 bedroom homes. Around 35% of homes would have 3 or more bedrooms.

New Homes Option 1:Demolish and Redevelop the entire Aylesbury Estate

New Homes Option 2:Refurbish Selected BuildingsDemolish all the grey concrete blocks that make up the vast majority of the estate but retain a small number of buildings based on certain criteria.

Tenure Mix Option 2:Medium Private Housing ProvisionProvide 1800 social rented homes and a significant number of intermediate homes (around 650). Around 2,550 private homes will be provided.

Tenure Mix Option 3:Maximum Private Housing ProvisionProvide 1,800 social rented homes and some intermediate homes (around 350). More private homes will be provided than in tenure mix options 1 and 2 (around 2,850).

If you do not agree with this option and you have another that you wish to suggest, please write in the space provided below.

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Are there any other issues or options we should consider?


5 Sustainable Design and Construction: How can the Aylesbury AAP ensure that the environmental impact of the scheme is reduced even if more homes are built?


Sustainable Design and Construction Option 1: A Greener Aylesbury AreaA very high level of sustainability including energy and water conservation, reducing waste, improving biodiversity and air quality and ensure all building materials are sourced responsibly.


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Public Life: Better and Safer Streets, Squares and Parks

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1 How can movement to and from as well as through the Aylesbury area be improved?


3 How should new homes be distributed within the Aylesbury area?


4 How should building heights be distributed through the Aylesbury area?


2 What is an appropriate urban grain for the Aylesbury area? (Urban grain is the size of street blocks and buildings.)


Street Layout Option 1:Putting Back the Traditional ConnectionsLink up the existing streets to create a network that is easier to get around.

Distribution of New Homes Option 1:More Uniform Density with Higher Concentration at Existing Public Transport RoutesConcentrate more development at locations that give best access to existing public transport.

Building Height Option 1:Medium-riseCreate medium-rise (4 to 7 storeys) as typical heights of buildings throughout the area.

Building Height Option 2:A Greater Range of HeightsCreate a greater variation of typical heights through the area, ranging from 2-3 storeys near conservation areas and existing areas of low-rise housing, and up to 10 storeys in other parts of the existing estate such as facing Burgess Park and Thurlow Street.

Building Height Option 3:Taller Buildings in Important PlacesCreate a similar range of typical heights through the area as in Building Height Option 2 but also contain two taller buildings at either end of Thurlow Street (15 on northern end and 20 on southern end).

Building Height Option 4:Taller Buildings and Landmark Buildings at Valuable LocationsCreate a similar range of typical heights through the area as in Building Height Option 2 but contain a number of taller buildings in the locations with the highest land values.

Distribution of New Homes Option 2:Higher Concentrations at Future Public Transport Routes, Local Facilities and where Value is HighestConcentrate more development not only at locations with best access to existing public transport but also along future transport routes, around more local centres and along edges of parks and green spaces.

Building Blocks Option 1:Smaller Street Blocks and Finer GrainSmaller building blocks which will have several benefits including making it easier for people to walk around.

Street Layout Option 2:Putting Back the Traditional Connections and Creating Green FingersLink up the existing streets and create three green fingers running from Burgess Park into the Aylesbury area.


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5 How can Burgess Park be improved to contribute to the creation of a successful neighbourhood?

Select either option 1 or options 2 to 5 (you can select one or more of options 2 to 5).

6 How can Surrey Square be improved to contribute to the creation of a successful neighbourhood?


7 How can nature be encouraged and made accessible to more people in the Aylesbury area?


Burgess Park Option 1:Minimum InterventionLeave Burgess Park more or less in its current condition.

Surrey Square Option 1:Small Scale Improvements to Layout and BiodiversityThe existing landscape design and circulation will be improved depending on appropriate investment.

Biodiversity Option 1:Prioritising Public Recreation but Making Nature More AccessibleMake small-scale improvement to biodiversity while giving priority to peoples’ recreational needs.

Biodiversity Option 2:Maximising BiodiversityNot only protect and maintain existing levels of biodiversity, but aim to improve upon current levels.

Surrey Square Option 2:Improvement and Redevelopment in Surrey SquareLink Surrey Square to Burgess Park by creating a green finger. Also build on the Southern side of Surrey Square as an early re-housing site.

Burgess Park Option 2:Enhance Existing Features and BoundariesImprove the park by carrying out more planting, introducing more varied landscaping, creating better routes through it and making it feel safer and more secure.

Burgess Park Option 3:Reflect Community DiversityMake the improvements in Burgess Park Option 2 but also reflect the diversity of surrounding communities in the planting and character of different areas of the park.

Burgess Park Option 4:Healthier LivingImprove the existing sports facilities on the park and further promote healthier living by including exercise trails, walking routes and areas for other types of group sports like yoga or aerobics.

Burgess Park Option 5:The Park as an Environmental ResourcePromote a range of environmentally friendly measures such as re-using demolition material to landscape the park, using the park as a source of renewable energy etc.

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Connections: Improved Transport Links1 How can non-car modes of travel,

including walking, cycling and public transport be encouraged within the Aylesbury area?

Select one or more of the following options.

2 What should be the routing of the Cross River Tram?


3 What level of car parking should be provided in the Aylesbury area?


Transport Option 1:Promoting Cycling/WalkingA well-connected network of attractive, safe, accessible and clearly laid out streets that prioritise pedestrians and cyclists.

Tram Option 1:Thurlow Street-Chandler Way (This was part of the TfL consultation)A direct route across Burgess Park.

Car Parking Option 1:Provide for Appropriate Levels of Car ParkingDeliver a range of parking solutions based on existing car ownership levels and accessibility of public transport facilities.

Tram Option 2:Thurlow Street-Albany Road-Wells Way (This was part of the TfL consultation)A less direct route serving more of the estate.

Tram Option 3:Thurlow Street-Beaconsfield Road-Wells Way (This was not part of the TfL consultation and has been proposed through initial development of the AAP. We consider that this option should be explored further)A less direct route serving more of the middle of the estate.

Transport Option 2:Designing Streets as Attractive Public SpacesStreets as ‘works of art’ with high quality soft and hard landscaping and improved lighting and street furniture.

Transport Option 3:Public TransportImproved access through the new cross river tram or better bus routes.


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Community: Enhanced Social and Economic Opportunities1 Where should local facilities be located in

the Aylesbury area?


2 How can the Aylesbury AAP support existing and new employment?


3 How can the Aylesbury AAP increase Local Business and Training Benefits?


4 How can the redevelopment of the Aylesbury area create opportunity for new businesses?


5 How can opportunities for sports and leisure be improved within the Aylesbury area?


Local Services Option 1:Dispersing Local FacilitiesSeveral groups of smaller shops and community centres dotted around the area.

Business and Employment Support Option 1: Agency RelocationMove a permanent job and business support office to the area.

Local Economic Benefits Option 1: Local Procurement (procurement is the sourcing

of goods and services)Ensure that the redevelopment project sources goods and services from the local area

New Employment Accommodation Option 1: Central Business Incubator Affordable work space for small business start ups in a single building in the area.

Sports and Leisure Option 1: Facilities in the Estate Multi-use games areas and other informal sports provision in several locations around the estate.

Sports and Leisure Option 2: Facilities in the Park and EstateMulti-use games areas and other informal sports provision in several locations around the estate and in Burgess Park.

New Employment Accommodation Option 2: Incubator Hub And Spoke Affordable work space for small business start ups in a central facility with small local facilities all within the area.

New Employment Accommodation Option 3: Incubator Plus Grow-On Space Affordable work space for small business start ups and larger units to allow successful companies to grow and stay in the area.

Local Economic Benefits Option 2: Local Employment and Training Ensure that local people have the opportunity to gain skills and employment in the redevelopment project.

Business and Employment Support Option 2: Virtual FacilitiesProvide better telephone and virtual connections to job support agencies.

Local Services Option 2:Centralising Local FacilitiesCluster shops and community facilities together in small neighbourhood centres.

This section continues overleaf

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6 How can the Aylesbury AAP contribute towards better health facilities?


7 How can the Aylesbury AAP contribute towards improving health standards?


8 How can education opportunities within the Aylesbury area be improved?


9 How can opportunities for arts and culture be improved within the Aylesbury area?


Health Provision Option 1: Enhanced Provision Sufficient health services are available to meet the needs of existing and future residents.

Health Standards Option 1: Improving Standards Improve residents’ health standards through the design of all new development.

Education Option 1: Schools Supporting the redevelopment of Michael Faraday Primary and Walworth Schools and educational achievement in the area.

Arts and Culture Option 1: Maximise Accessibility to outside Opportunities Provide better links to facilities at Elephant and Castle and elsewhere.

Arts and Culture Option 2: Provide more Local Facilities Provide space outdoors and within community facilities that can be used for cultural activities.

Education Option 2: Young PeopleProvide excellent facilities for youth over the short and long term.

Education Option 3: Maintaining and Improving Children’s Services Supporting a range of high quality services for children and childcare in the area.

Education Option 4: Adult Education Incorporate adult learning opportunities in the new schools, youth and community spaces in the area.



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10 How can the Aylesbury AAP ensure that residents have good access to a suitable range of shopping facilities?


Shopping: Option 1: Create Small Local Shopping Facilities in the New Development Provide some new shopping facilities, such as a small parade of shops within the area.

Shopping Option 2: Concentrating New Retail Development in the Existing Centres New shops and public realm investment should go along Walworth Road, Old Kent Road or East Street.


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Consultation Monitoring Form

Do you represent

Resident Non Resident Other (please specify)

Ethnicity

Overleaf you will find an ethnic monitoring form, which we would be grateful if you would complete.

Please also find attached further guidance on why Southwark Council collects this information.

What is your gender?

Male Female

What is your age group?

Under 16 16-2425-35 36-55 56 and over

Please Select one of the following:

Southwark Council is committed to making sure that the consultations that we carry out are done so in a fair and non-discriminatory way. To monitor our consultation on the Aylesbury Area Action Plan Issues and Options report, we would be grateful if you could complete the following sections. This information will be treated as confidential and will be separated from the rest of your representation form.

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Southwark Ethnic Monitoring Categories

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Ethinic Montoring Guidance

Why do we need this information? We need to check whether the way we carry out our business meets our statutory duties under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. The Act requires us to take steps to:

• Eliminateunlawfulracialdiscrimination• Promoteequalityofopportunity• Promotegoodracerelations

To ensure we are doing this we need to monitor our services to ensure we meet the needs of the community.

Do you have to fill in the form? You do not have to fill in the form and whatever you choose to do it will not affect the service that you receive from the council. If you have already completed an ethnic monitoring form for the planning and transport division since January 2006 please ignore this.

Who will have access to this information? Southwark Council is registered as a data controller under the Data Protection Act 1998. We have a legal requirement to keep your information safe and secure. We will not share your data with any external parties without your consent, unless we are required by law to do so.

Sometimes we collect this information for one council service and need to use it for another. We may also use it for protection and detection of fraud. If you do not wish certain information about you to be exchanged within the council you may request that this does not happen by writing to, Planning and Transport Coordinator Southwark Council, Chiltern, Portland Street, London SE17 2ES.

How to fill out the form: Please study the list overleaf and tick one box only to indicate your ethnic background. Please return this section to us, along with the rest of the form to the address stated inside the front cover.

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