Hackbridge -towards a sustainable suburb?Have your say on...
Plans for
Sutton’s FutureSum
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Sutton Council is preparing a new framework
to guide future growth and development in
the borough up to 2026.
We need to plan for where people will live,
work, play and how they’ll get around.
We want to know residents, community
groups and organisations views
over a six week period between
2 January - 12 February 2008
London Borough of Sutton
Local Development Framework
Some Options
Options relate to the scale and balance of future land uses within the
town centre. Choices will be needed to determine the extent to
which the future town centre will be:
A new residential community
A larger and more vibrant retail centre
A location for indoor sports and leisure
A dormitory suburb
A cultural destination
An office centre
A centre for evening and night-time leisure
? TCP11 Which of these three Tramlink options do you prefer?
? TCP10 Which of the three options above would be most beneficial
for the future of Sutton Town Centre?
? TCP9 Taking the town centre as a whole, which of these functions
will be most important?
There is potential for the commercial core of the town centre to be
expanded, to east or west, through new mixed-use development.
Three options have been identified:
1 General expansion of the town centre, into immediately adjoining areas to the
west, north and east, through residential-led mixed-use development that
respects the form of the town centre and the character of adjacent housing areas.
2 Selective town centre expansion that contributes to overall form and function.
3 No significant expansion of the town centre.
The Core Planning Strategy proposes an extension of the Tramlink
network into Sutton, and the Town Centre Plan will seek to protect a
route alignment from North Sutton to a terminus on Sutton Court Road,
with a pedestrian link to the railway station.
Three options are proposed:
1 Along the existing gyratory system, which would continue to be used by
general traffic
2 Making Throwley Way a public transport corridor, with general traffic using
St Nicholas Way in both directions
3 Using Throwley Way for southbound trams and general traffic, with
northbound trams using the pedestrianised High Street.
Page 23 Sutton Town Centre Plan - Issues and Options
Have your say on...The broad locations for future development pages 3-9
Possible sites and policies pages 10-15
Revitalising Sutton Town Centre pages 16-23
Sutton South
This area is located south of the Carshalton/ Cheam Road. It is the main office quarter, with
excellent public transport accessibility. The High Street here is a focus for evening entertainment.
Recent planning permissions will introduce a large number of new flats into this area.
There are opportunities to provide for comprehensive large-scale, mixed-use development,
with retail, leisure, office and residential uses.
?TCP7 Do you support the proposal for a link road between Grove Road and Mulgrave Road/
High Street?
TCP8 Do you agree these are the key issues for South Sutton, and what are your comments
on the opportunities identified?
Are there any other issues or opportunities to consider?
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redevelopments centred
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Opportunity
to redevelop
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and adjacent
land for
mixed use
residential,
office and
improved
transport
interchange.
Mixed-use (flats and offices)
development opportunities on
land south of Sutton Court Road.
An improved tram/ bus/ rail/ taxi
interchange will be sought.
South Sutton is an accessible
office location, but high-density
mixed-use development can
bring in a large number of new
residential units.
High-density mixed-use
development can bring
in a large number of
new residential units.
Rationalisation of town centre car
parking may allow the redevelopment of
the Brighton Road Car Park.
Potential development area
opposite Sutton Station, associated
with an opportunity to establish a
new road link between the junction
of Mulgrave Road/High Street and
Grove Road. This would enable
the southern part of the High Street
to become a pedestrian-friendly
public transport corridor.
Public realm improvements can be
required in conjunction with new
development. There is potential to
create attractive linked public spaces.
There is a need to create a
visually distinctive gateway
to the town centre.
This could be achieved
through the development of
distinctive landmark buildings
and public spaces.
Tall buildings
are a feature
of this area.
New buildings
could vary in
height,
depending on
their location
and
surroundings.
Conversion of Sutherland House
for a mixture of residential and town
centre uses.
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Find out more...This is just a summary of the three plans. The full plans are available
from 2 January 2008
On-line www.sutton.gov.uk/current consultations
Call 020 8770 6229
email [email protected]
Visit Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton
Council offices, 24 Denmark Road, Carshalton
All local libraries, including Sutton mobile library
Come to a workshop discussion
an exhibition or
a local committee meeting(details on our web site)
The council is asking residents, community groups and
organisations, for their views over a six-week period between
2 January and 12 February 2008.
Please respond online at:
www.sutton.gov.uk/current consultations
or detach and complete the questionnaire on the centre pages
of this booklet and return it to:
Jeff Wilson, 24 Denmark Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2JG.
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Preparing the
Local Development Framework
The council has approved three new draft planning documents,
to manage growth and development in Sutton up to 2026.
The new planning framework must be prepared in a way set out by the
Government. It must:
be based on clear evidence
be consistent with international, national and regional policy
be integrated with all other strategies covering the Borough
help shape places which are sustainable
deliver outcomes
When preparing the framework the council must also consult widely.
The Core Planning Strategy sets out a vision and broad locations for
development. You gave us your views in autumn 2006 on the first stage of
preparation. We are now consulting you on the next stage - the Preferred Options.
The Site Development Policies document looks at possible policies to
decide planning applications and possible sites needed to implement the Core
Planning Strategy. This is your chance to comment on these possible sites
and policies.
The Sutton Town Centre Plan explains the planning issues facing the
town centre and identifies possible development sites.
A Sustainability Appraisal has been prepared for each document and reports
on the implications for the environmental, economic and social objectives of
sustainability.
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The focus for this area is the High Street’s retail core. It also covers the busy road corridors
of Throwley Way and St Nicholas Way, currently barriers to town centre development and
pedestrian movement, and of Carshalton/Cheam Road.
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Opportunities for landmark
buildings, but respect the
small scale of the High Street.
The town centre needs to
improve its shopping offer and
identity. There is a particular
need for larger format shop
units and potential to extend
the Primary Shopping Area.
The High Street public realm is
generally pleasant but needs
de-cluttering, with more
communal areas to sit.
Potential re-development
area on Greenford Road.
TCP 6 Do you agree these are the key issues for Central Sutton, and what are your
comments on the opportunities identified?
Are there any other issues or opportunities to consider?
6 Possible relocation
of Robin Hood School
and site redevelopment
for town centre uses.
Possible retail-led mixed-use
development of under-utilised
land both sides of Lodge Place.
Potential redevelopment
of Times Square Car Park for
mixed-use retail, office and
housing developments. Other
town centre car parks may
also be considered.
Throwley Way/ St Nicholas Way
gyratory system is currently
dominated by traffic. Improvements
to the public realm could be made,
including traffic calming measures.
There is an opportunity to introduce
a greater variety of uses into the
heart of the town centre via mixed-
use developments, including flats
and small offices.
More leisure uses can be
added to the retail offer.
There is a need to diversify
the evening economy to help
to reduce late night disorder.
East-west links across
the town centre
need improving.
A proposal to create a
Boulevard between the
Civic Centre and Manor
Park would improve
connectivity and the
public realm.
Opportunity to develop a
cultural quarter to the west of the
High Street, with a new cultural hub
on the Civic Centre Car Park.
This would enable redevelopment
of the Secombe
Theatre site.
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opportunities to
expand town
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outside of the
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The Core Planning Strategy
Will set out the council’s overall strategy for the use and development
of land.
Taking account of the response to the public consultation on an
Issues and Options document at the end of 2006, this draft Strategy sets
out the council’s Preferred Options to create a sustainable borough.
Key Issues
We think the key issues affecting the future development of the borough are:
Housing: Meeting housing needs, including the need for affordable
housing. The Mayor of London has set a target of building at least 3,450 new
dwellings to 2016/17.
Where should these homes be built?
Employment: Creating a successful economy and local job opportunities.
Consultants have identified a need for 30-48 hectares of employment land
over the next 10-15 years.
Where should this office and industrial space be built?
Town Centres: Maintaining shopping facilities and other services in the
borough. Consultants have identified capacity of about 16,000 square metres
of retail floorspace and 3,300 square metres of gross floorspace for food
shopping.
Where should this retail space be built?
Open Land: Protecting Sutton’s open spaces.
How can we meet local development needs and protect our open
spaces?
Residential Heartlands: Protecting the attractive character of the
borough’s residential heartlands.
How can we meet local development needs and protect this character?
Climate Change: Climate change and its impacts will be a significant
challenge for us all. The Mayor of London wants to work towards reducing
carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2050.
How can we help achieve this?
Transport: Developing a well-connected suburban borough with good access
for all while reducing car dependence and congestion.
How can we achieve this?
Waste: The Mayor of London stresses the need for all authorities to be
85% self-sufficient in dealing with their waste by 2020.
How can we achieve this?
The key issues have been used to develop the Preferred Options of
how the borough could look in the future.
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This has been identified as an area in need of regeneration and environmental improvements.
Opportunities are based on a high density mixed-use development with a residential focus.
Need to improve the entrance
into the town centre. This
could be done by creating an
identity for Sutton North,
which could be achieved with
the development of high
quality landmark buildings
Potential development
sites centred on Matalan and
Champions Timber Yard.
With the exception of
Sutton Green there is
a lack of high quality
green space.
Potential
development area,
centred on Magnet
and Burger King,
for housing, retail
and small offices.
Other possible activities include small
offices and workshops, small-scale
retail and leisure, and large-footprint
leisure development.
Public realm improvements
would especially benefit the
area around Zurich Square.
There is the potential to extend
St Nicholas Way through the gas
holder Site, linking through to
High Street. This would allow
further pedestrianisation of the
northern end of High Street.
Gas holder site:
Potential for a mixed-use
redevelopment including
housing and offices.
Sutton North is the furthest part of the town centre from Sutton Station.
Accessibility would be improved by Tramlink proposals. There may be
an opportunity to improve bus interchange arrangements.
High Street is
pedestrianised south
of Marshall’s Road
providing a safe,
pleasant shopping
environment.
TCP4 Do you support the idea of a new link road through the Gas Holder Site?
TCP5 Do you agree these are the key issues for North Sutton, and what are your comments
on the opportunities identified?
Are there any other issues or opportunities to consider?
Potential for
upgrading existing
buildings to improve
appearance and
quality of High Street
(near ASDA).
New development
may be low-rise,
5-6 storeys and/or tall
landmark buildings.
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Themes and Objectives
This Vision for Sutton is underpinned by the following themes and a number
of strategic objectives which emphasise the borough’s key priorities:
A Creating Active and Inclusive Communities
To meet the future housing needs
To provide good quality and affordable housing throughout the borough,including accommodation for people with care and support needs
To promote social inclusion through equality of opportunity andaccessibility to essential services
B Achieving Environmental Sustainability
To reduce energy use and greenhouse emissions
To control urban sprawl and protect Green Belt land and public open spaces
To ensure new development is not exposed to unacceptable risks of floodingand does not contribute to the risks of flooding elsewhere
Vision
The Council’s suggested Vision for the development of the borough is:
‘Creating a Sustainable Suburb in London’
The Core Planning Strategy proposes high density mixed-use development
in Sutton town centre to help meet borough needs for additional retail,
leisure, culture, employment and residential uses. High quality design and
environmental improvements are needed to enhance the town centre’s image.
Objectives
Seven strategic objectives have been proposed to help define how the vision
for the Town Centre will be achieved:
1 To intensify the growth of Sutton town centre as a major shopping,
commercial and residential location in south London
2 To make provision for the growth of retailing and leisure, and to encourage
the recreational and cultural role of Sutton town centre
3 To make provision for sufficient employment premises to support economic
prosperity
4 To help meet future local need for housing and community infrastructure,
and contribute to the borough’s share of London’s need
5 To provide the necessary level of transport infrastructure to support town
centre growth and encourage sustainable modes of travel
6 To promote a safe and attractive living environment for all by improving
the design and layout of buildings and public spaces
7 To encourage sustainable development in accordance with the principle of
“One Planet Living.”
? TCP3 Do you agree with these strategic objectives?
Do any of the objectives need to be changed?
Which of the objectives do you consider to be the most important?
In order to help people consider the Issues and Options, three
Broad Character Areas have been identified - Sutton North,
Sutton Central and Sutton South.
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Themes and Objectives continued
C Encouraging Enterprise and Employment
To provide sufficient employment land and premises to support economicprosperity
To strengthen the role of the borough in relation to the south London economyby securing investment for infrastructure improvements within the Wandle
Valley Corridor
To intensify the growth of Sutton town centre as a major shopping,commercial and residential location
To promote the role of district and local centres
D Promoting Sustainable Transport and Accessibility
To reduce car dependence and congestion
To provide the necessary level of transport and community infrastructureto support economic development and housing growth
E Improving the Street Scene and the Living Environment
To safeguard the distinctive suburban character of the borough
To promote a safe and attractive living environment for all
CPS1 Do you agree with the Vision for Sutton?
CPS2 Do you agree with the Strategic Objectives?
CPS3 Are there any other Strategic Objectives which would help to
achieve the Vision for Sutton?
Sutton Town Centre
Sutton Town Centre is attractive and accessible, with around 400 shops centred
on a pedestrianised High Street. A range of cultural and entertainment activities,
pavement cafés and a vibrant evening economy all contribute to a lively town
centre, which is also a significant office location within south London. The
commercial core is surrounded by long-established residential areas. It is a
transport hub and the most accessible location in the borough.
? TCP2 Do you support this vision for Sutton Town Centre?
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Three boundaries are identified in the current Unitary Development Plan
tightly drawn around the commercial core
slightly wider, including some adjoining housing areas
defining a 10-minute walk area, within which residential
intensification is normally allowed
The Town Centre Plan should cover areas where significant change or
conservation is needed.
Vision for Sutton Town Centre:“A town centre that is more attractive, thriving, vibrant, safe, diverse,
welcoming and accessible with a high quality environment that provides a
strong economic hub for Sutton and a pleasant living space that attracts
and serves the current and future needs of Sutton and its wider area.”
(Sutton Town Centre Partnership)
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TCP1 What area should be covered by the Sutton Town Centre Plan?