WESTBURY REGENERATIONImportant Information about Your Estate

Summary of workshop on 17th September & Exhibition on 19th September 2015Thursday 24th September 2015 Westbury Regeneration Newsletter 4

DESIGN & SECURITY: We have heard how

important security is to residents so Metropolitan Workshop prepared a

presentation on how design can impact on safety & how their proposals responded to

the idea of security.

LAMBETH’S AIM:Lambeth Council will be going ahead with regeneration on Westbury Estate. New homes will be built and some demolition will very likely happen.

A paper containing objectives for the regeneration scheme will be submitted to Cabinet on the 9th November 2015.

These workshops are an opportunity for residents to influence the masterplan objectives with a deadline for feedback of the 23rd October 2015.

NEXT WORKSHOP

TOPIC:

HEIGHT, SHAPE & MASSING.

Bring ideas & proposals together

DATE:THURSDAY

8th OCTOBER 2015

6.30 - 8.30 PMLOCATION:

AMESBURY TOWER TRA ROOM

SHARE YOUR FEEDBACKShare your thoughts on the draft scenarios & brief

overleaf by the 8th October 2015.This feedback will be incorporated into the

exhibition on the 17th October 2015.Final deadline for feedback 23rd October 2015 in

order to influence Lambeth’s cabinet paper.

DESIGN SCENARIOS & DRAFT RESIDENTS BRIEF:The paper prepared by Lambeth for the cabinet meeting will include masterplanning objectives set by both Lambeth and

residents. Incorporating ideas from the workshops and conversations with residents two design scenarios and a

draft brief were shared at the workshop and exhibition with an opportunity for residents to provide feedback. These scenarios are contained overleaf & the full exhibition material is available at www.westburyestate.co.uk

ORHIGH RISE AND MORE OPEN SPACE LOW RISE AND LESS OPEN SPACEHaving taller buildings means more homes are accommodated within one building which leaves more green open space around the buildings. Having lower buildings means the scale is smaller, but as there are less homes in each building more buildings are required across the site which leaves less open space. Which do you prefer?

ORGATED COMMUNAL SPACES SELF POLICING OPEN ENVIRONMENTSGreen spaces can either be open for all to use or they can sometimes be gated and for the private use of the people living in the buildings next to them. Some people think it is safer to have green spaces with private access, but other people believe having the spaces open allows for the whole community to use them and having people using these spaces makes them safer than closing them off with gates. What do you think?

OROPEN VIEWS THROUGH MORE ENCLOSED SPACESSome residents stated that they like the long views across the estate. From various points you can see all the way to Heathbrook Park and they wanted to see the long views preserved, however another option would be to have more enclosed spaces and informal squares/ courtyards across the site. Which do you prefer?

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HEATHBROOK PARK HEATHBROOK PARK

Design Proposals

Draft Residents Brief

Gathering Feedback:We want to know what you think of the two proposals shared here and the draft residents brief. You can write, phone or e-mail your feedback to the team at make:good by the 8th October for these draft proposals or by 23rd October for the final proposals.

Heathbrook Park

Amesbury Tower

Durrington Tower

Welford Court

Fovant Court

Allington Court

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Portslade Road

Parking distributed

around the site

Isley Court redeveloped

Sense of 'openness' on

the estate may be compromised by

infill scheme

Mature trees

removed and replaced with

street trees

Possible first phase

No vehicular access through

sitePossible to keep

most existing residents in their

own home

Back gardens maintained

Mature trees at

entrance to site are maintained

Memorial retained

Bus stop overlooked

Existing buildings can be re-clad and

updated

Mature trees

removed and replaced with

street trees

Possible first phase

Some development of

green space would be necessaryNew secure

communal spacesExisting connections and views to

Heathbrook Park are maintained

Wandsworth Road

Retention and conversion of Welford, Fovant and Allington into secure courts - circa 150u/ha (200-210 additional homes)

N

Possible to have

private space (back gardens),

communal space or a combination of

both

Some development of green space at

entrance to site is necessary

Heathbrook Park

Amesbury Tower

Durrington Tower

St R

ule

Stre

et

Portslade Road

Wandsworth Road

Potential for non-family units to re-house Isley Court residents

Linear open space at centre of site is well overlooked

Strong sense of

'openness'. Long sightlines

maintained

Mature trees maintained to west of site

Vehicular access all the way through

the site

New secure communal

spaces surrounded by private back

gardens

On street parking

distributed around site

Mature trees at entrance

to site is maintained

Memorial Retained

Bus stop overlooked

Some development of green space at

entrance to site is necessary

All mature trees around

tower are maintained

All green space around

towers is maintained with

potential to improve

Potential site for first phase

Potential site for first phase

Play area maintained and

overlooked

Fountain relocated

Strong links back to

Heathbrook Park and Wandsworth

Road

New homes with only towers retained, green space is not built on - circa 150u/ha (200-210 additional homes)

N

Openness and views• The estate currently feels quite open and long views are

afforded in several directions. This sense of openness should be maintained in any new design

• Preserving some green space at the heart of the estate is essential

• The new design should maintain strong links with Heathbrook Park and Wandsworth Road, including maximising the number of homes with views of the park and/or green space

Tenure and mix• The design team should provide a good mix of types and

sizes of accommodation in an integrated way across the estate.

• Homes for residents who have to be relocated should be provided first on a like for like basis

• Any new plans should recognise the desire to keep

existing resident groups together, wherever this is possible. In some instances, residents may want to move back into equivalent locations on the site and this should be accommodated. For example, Isley Court residents believe there is a desire for a building consisting solely of non-family homes

Open spaces• The plan should address aspects or areas of the

estate that do not work well at present, including safety concerns in some areas and poor overlooking of some routes. Open space should be overlooked, benefit from natural surveillance and support good levels of interaction between residents

• Retain as much of the green spaces around the towers as possible. Make spaces more accessible and consult with residents over any changes to its design or arrangement

• Shape the development around existing mature trees and its general ‘green’ character. Trees should be

reprovided on a greater than like for like basis.

• Include a range of types of private, communal and shared open spaces that encourage social interaction and communal activity. Open space should be accessible to all

• Management of open space should be thought about during the design stages

• Emphasis should be on access and quality of space rather than providing “enough space”

Streets and Parking• Preferable to have a road running all the way through

the site to accommodate emergency vehicles

• Streets should be for more than just moving traffic

• A mix of street parking and parking around public spaces might be accommodated

• Develop an approach to movement and car parking on the estate that allows it to retain its calm and quiet character

• In addition to providing existing car parking, new proposals must include a reserve of spaces that can be used as pay and display or similar for visitors/services etc

Street life• Plan should maximise the number of new homes that

are able to have their own front door onto a street or external entrance space

Scenario 1: Lanes and Courtyards Scenario 2: Landscaped Avenues

Your Priorities/ PreferencesPedestrian Route

Vehicular Route

Parking

Private Space

Communal Space

Public Space

New Homes (4 Storeys)

New Homes (4-6 Storeys)

New Homes (8-14 Storeys)

Key (same for both scenarios)

LET US KNOW IF THESE IDEAS & THEMES FEEL

RIGHT FOR WESTBURY

At the exhibition we asked people what their preferences were across three themes to help shape how the design proposal and brief is developed. Let us know what you would prefer.

Timetable of Upcoming ActivitiesDate Activity Where When Led by

Saturday 26th September

Study Trip to other estate projects (must confirm attendance)

Visiting 4 housing estates in East London.

10.30 - 4.30pm

Metropolitan Workshop & make:good

Thursday 8th October

Workshop 5: Height, Size, Shape

Amesbury Tower TRA Room

6.30 - 8.30pm Metropolitan Workshop & make:good

Saturday 17th October

Exhibition 2: sharing scenarios & final draft objectives for cabinet paper.

Amesbury Tower TRA Room

12pm - 4pm Metropolitan Workshop & make:good Lambeth will also be available for a drop in Q&A.

Project AimIn July every household will have received a letter from Lambeth Council confirming they are moving ahead with a regeneration scheme on the Westbury Estate. This will involve the building of new homes and very likely the demolition of existing buildings. When referring to demolition, which buildings and how many buildings is not yet decided nor is the exact number of homes. However, it is known that the tower blocks will not be demolished.

Workshop AimAt the first workshop three aims were agreed for the workshops:1. To explore how many homes could be built & the amount of demolition required to create a new high quality neighbourhood at Westbury. These ideas will influence the objectives set out within the board paper submitted to Cabinet in November 2015.2. To build skills within residents to participate in the ongoing design process for the estate.3. To share information gathered in the workshops across Westbury Estate so that as many people as possible are aware of what is happening.

Cabinet PaperThe cabinet paper that Lambeth will be preparing for 9th November will contain masterplan objectives for the Westbury Estate. These will include information such as:• How many new homes Lambeth

will aim to provide.

• The extent of any demolition required.

• Key features to be retained.• Key guarantees for residents.• A residents brief for

regeneration.

This newsletter contains a draft version of the residents brief and two scenarios for approaching regeneration. We are inviting feedback on these until the 8th October. This feedback will be incorporated into the information shared at the exhibition on the 17th October.

Following October’s exhibition the final deadline for providing feedback to the council on these objectives will be 23rd October.

Other QuestionsWe are aware that there are lots of other questions around how this will impact on existing tenants and leaseholders and Lambeth have held two drop in sessions to answer questions. If you would like to speak to representatives from Lambeth they will also be available at the exhibition on the 17th October to answer questions.

Useful DocumentsWe have set up a dedicated website and uploaded some background documents people may find useful including:• Draft Information for

Secure Tenants including key guarantees from Lambeth

• Draft Information for Homeowners including key guarantees from Lambeth

• Westbury Estate Housing Needs Survey

• Frequently asked questions for Lambeth Council answered by Julian Hart.

Further CommentsThe exhibition was attended by 27 residents and 2 ward councillor. Kay Hughes, your independent design advisor also attended the workshop and exhibition.

We know that people who attend these sessions will not be elected representatives of the estate therefore please submit additional comments via:

In Writing: complete the enclosed feedback form and drop it into the concierge at Amesbury Tower before 8th October.

Phone: 0203 725 7629

E-mail: diana@make-good.com

Online: www.westburyestate.co.uk/commentswww.facebook.com/WestburyEstate

Or come along to the next workshop on Thursday 8th October.

STUDY TRIP26th September 2015

Bus will leave from outside Amesbury

Tower at 10.30 am & drop off at 4.30pm