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Statement of Community Involvement Addendum

S.73 Minor-Material Amendment Scheme

SoundingsDecember 2011

Contents

Introduction

Community Liaison

Statutory Consultation support

Appendices

A. Minutes of Resident & Community Liaison Group meeting - 8th November 2011

B. Masterplanning Team Presentation to Resident & Community Liaison Group - 8th November 2011

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December 2011

Community liaison in relation to the proposed changes to the masterplan has primarily consisted of engagement with the Resident and Community Liaison Groups. The liaison groups have acted as a sounding board for issues relating to the masterplan throughout the masterplanning process.

Resident and Community Liaison Group

A combined Residents Liaison Group [RLG] and Community Liaison Group [CLG] meeting was held on Tuesday 8th November 2011. The meeting was convened to update members on progress of the Outline Planning application, forthcoming site preparation works and the ongoing project. As a key element of the meeting Michael Squire, representing the masterplanning team, presented the proposed revisions to the layout of the Masterplan.

The presentation consisted of proposals to alter the maximum parameters relating primarily to the footprints of Blocks 1 and 2 which are required for a number of reasons, the principal one of which is due to the late change of Block 1 from hotel to primarily residential use as part of the ‘Amended Scheme’ submitted to WCC in April 2011. Slides were shown to explain the impact on the internal fl oor plans, elevational profi le and townscape massing as well as how the change would provide a better proportioned and slightly larger public square (‘Pimlico Square’). As a result, the amended layout would allow Block 2 to better align with and relate to the proposed terrace of town houses opposite. It was also explained that the new Block 2 proportions and the reconfi gured layout would permit a more balanced composition and a better, more rhythmic arrangement than the original parameter plans allowed.

It was explained that there would be a slight reduction in net internal fl oor area in respect of Blocks 1 and 2 as a result of the changes and that the motivation for making additional amendments was to achieve a more legible masterplan. It was further emphasised that there would be no change in the maximum height permitted by the Outline Planning Consent.

In summary, the proposed amendments would have the following affects on the masterplan:

- Make Block 1 (the former hotel) smaller to mirror the rectangular shape of Block 3 - Extend Block 2 to broadly match the length of Block 5 - Enlarge Pimlico Square

Community liaison

This document has been prepared by Soundings, who have acted as an independant community consultation agency for all aspects of the Chelsea Barracks development. It briefl y describes the community liaison relating to proposed alterations to the masterplan for the Chelsea Barracks site as set out in the S.73 Minor-Material Amendment Scheme. This Statement of Community Involvement Addendum should be read in conjunction with the full Statement of Community Involvement submitted as part of the original application for outline planning permission (December 2010) and the Statement of Community Involvement Statutory Consultation Interim Report submitted with the Amended Scheme (April 2011).

The revisions described in this document constitute changes to the Masterplan for the Chelsea Barracks site for which Outline Planning Permission was issued on December 1st 2011 (ref. 10/10496/OUT).

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The reaction of RLG and CLG members was positive and supportive. There were no criticisms of the revised layout and the only negative remark that was made was in connection with the height of the blocks. However, it was reaffi rmed that there had been no change to the height of Blocks 1 and 2 and that these would match the other buildings along Chelsea Bridge Road as set out in the original application. It was notable that two members of the RLG wanted to know how they could proactively support the proposed changes. A representative of the Planning Consultant (DP9) affi rmed that statutory consultation would be carried out on the proposed changes by Westminster City Council, with support from Soundings, and that an opportunity to write to the Council’s planning department to express support or dissent would be offered through this process. Soundings will ensure that all RLG and CLG members are notifi ed of the statutory consultation process in good time.

It is the intention to further communicate the proposed amendments and associated application to the local community and to support Westminster City Council’s Statutory Consultation process. It is anticipated that public outreach and engagement on the application will consist of the following activities coordinated by Soundings:

NewsletterA newsletter will be published and circulated to local residents. It is proposed that the circulation date for this would be after the validation of the application and just prior to the period of statutory consultation. The newsletter will explain that an application for amendments has been submitted and give information on the content of these.

Planning WebsiteThe documents submitted with this application will be made available on the Chelsea Barracks Partnership planning application website with links to the Westminster City Council planning website and information on how to comment on the application.

ExhibitionTo support Westminster City Council during the statutory consultation period it is proposed that an exhibition will be held in the new Chelsea Barracks Partnership Community Hub at 3 Dove Walk to provide access to the new planning documents and information on how to comment on the application. The exhibition will be staffed by Soundings.

Statutory Consultation support


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Appendices

A. Minutes of Resident & Community Liaison Group meeting - 8th November 2011

B. Masterplanning Team Presentation to Resident & Community Liaison Group - 8th November 2011


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Minutes

Chelsea Barracks Partnership Resident & Community Liaison Group

Date: 8th November 2011, 6.30 – 8.00pmLocation: Jamb, 3 Dove Walk, SW1W 8PSChair: Steve McAdam

Attendees: Georgina Abrahams GA St Leonards Terrace Residents Association Rashim Arora RA Grosvenor Waterside Residents Terence Bendixson TB Chelsea Society Simon Davie SD Chelsea Barracks Action Group Jason Gillot JG Wellington & Chelsea Residents Association Martin Flash MF Royal Avenue Residents Association Ian Strachan IS Bloomfi eld Terrace Residents Paul Jackson PJ Ranelagh Grove Residents Ida Moore IM Cheylesmore House Residents Association Donna Riley DR Cheylesmore House Residents Association Valerie Robinson VR St. Barnabas Street Residents Celeste Shirvani CS Belgravia Place Mgt Ltd Maureen Ng MN Belgravia Place Mgt Ltd Jeff Simpson JS Gatliff Close Residents Association David Pullen DP Belgravia Police Cliff Wilton CW South Westminster Action Network Jane Buttigeig JB South Westminster Action Network Jeremy Titchen JT Qatari Diar Development Company Paul Bak PB Qatari Diar Development Company Michael Squire MS Squire and Partners Chris Hartiss CH Squire and Partners Henry Squire HS Squire and Partners Malcolm Turpin MT Arups Chris Beard CB DP9 Planning Consultants Georgie Gibbs GG Bell Pottinger Sara Gordon SG Consultant to Qatari Diar Steve McAdam SM Soundings Elly Tabberer ET Soundings Rachel Hill RH Soundings

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1.0 Welcome and introductions – Steve McAdam, Soundings SM welcomed back attendees after a 6 month break and asked each attendee to introduce themselves. He ran through the agenda for the evening.

2.0 Project Update – Jeremy Titchen, QDDC JT updated residents on activity since the last Resident and Community Liaison Group meeting and the decision by WCC in June to grant conditional outline consent for the masterplan.

He explained that on behalf of the developer, PBL, that DP9 are now involved in finalising the conditions of the planning consent, including the Section 106 agreement, with WCC. It will then be necessary to gain approval for the scheme from the Mayor and a decision on this is anticipated within the month. JT reported that they hoped to soon be in a position to move forward with the architectural design for Phase 1 with the intention to submit a Reserved Matters planning application for Phase 1 in the Spring of next year. He explained that he would be able to say more about this at the next meeting.

JT also notified residents that the borehole investigation works that took place earlier in the year have now concluded and the results are being analysed. At present, the results are not wholly conclusive; however initial indications are very encouraging. It is likely that further testing will be required before a decision can be taken on whether Ground source Heat Pumps will be viable on the site

3.0 Update on the Masterplan – Michael Squire, Squire & Partners MS informed residents that since the outline conditional consent was granted in June, work has been undertaken to review the masterplan before the first phase of detailed design can begin. He explained that during this process it was considered by the Masterplanning Team that there was an area of the masterplan which was not working and needed further attention.

MS presented a proposal to revise the layouts of Block 1 (the former hotel) and Block 2 on the masterplan. MS demonstrated that because Block 1 had originally been designed for a hotel configuration, the internal layout would not work very well for an apartment building. This had been overlooked when the planning application was amended quite late in the process in April 2011. MS stressed that it was important to ascertain whether the local community would support the change before a decision was made to formally amend the masterplan.

The proposed revision would have the following affects on the masterplan: - Make Block 1 (the former hotel) smaller to mirror the rectangular shape of Block 3 - Extend Block 2 to broadly match the length of Block 5 - Enlarge Pimlico Square

JT clarified that it was felt that this would produce a much better scheme and there was no intention to make any further changes to the masterplan.


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4.0 Q&A session

IS What is Qatari Diar’s view about the proposed change?

JT confirmed that QDDC very much supported the suggestion, which would be a much better solution for the masterplan now that the hotel has been removed. However JT explained that the change would only be contemplated if it could be implemented speedily and without negotiation. If that couldn’t be achieved the developer would implement the existing consent.

IS I think you have come up with a very elegant solution. To be clear, who needs to agree this and how long will it take?

MS explained that there would be technical process to go through with WCC, but that it was necessary to also gain approval for the change from the community. CB informed residents that the only way to make the change would be to apply for what would essentially be a new planning permission. This would include producing and submitting new documentation for approval by WCC.

SG Could you clarify the procedure in terms of statutory consultation for this?

CB explained that if it was decided to progress the amendment, residents would receive letters from WCC inviting them to comment, as with any application. JT added that they would not want to go through with progressing the revised layout if there is not support for it from the local community. JS Are the heights of the two blocks the same and are these heights the same as the original planning application?

MS confirmed that no changes are being proposed to the heights of the buildings, only the footprint, and that the heights would remain the same as in the original application.

CS If you go ahead with this, will this change be the only change you make or will other elements be reopened for discussion?

MS informed residents that only the one change was being proposed and that no other amendments to the masterplan were felt necessary. CS supported the proposed revised layout.

TB Gave his support for the proposal on behalf of the Chelsea Society.

MS and JT acknowledged this.

SD Are we going to get copies of this so that we can study it in more detail? I am always suspicious of things being bounced on us. Our issue has always been about the heights of the buildings and, whilst we maintain that objection, subject to further sight of these new proposals we do not on the face of it object to them.

JT confirmed that details of the proposals would be made available in due course, although he would want to take the WCC planners through these proposals as well.

RA What are the implications for the timeline? How many weeks do we add on to the process if we support the change?

CB explained that should the preferred scheme be taken forward, it is likely to be January or


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February 2012 before there is a decision from WCC. JT clarified that providing the proposal looked to have support from the community and WCC, both the masterplan revision and Phase 1 detailed design could run in parallel and it should not have an affect on the overall programme for the development. If it appeared that it would cause a significant delay then they would not consider advancing the application. JT added that he would not advocate any change to the masterplan if he did not believe it was an improvement to the scheme.

JS Are you still proposing a ‘gateway’ or ‘portico’ in to ‘Dove Place’?

MS stated that it was an option, but not vital to the masterplan. JS said he felt it gave the impression of it being a private or exclusive area and not open to everyone.

5.0 Site preparation works – Malcolm Turpin, Arups MT gave a presentation describing forthcoming works scheduled to happen on site. These are works that are necessary in order to prepare the site for future building works.

The site preparation works will include the following activities:

•Relocationofanexistingelectricalsub-stationonthesite •DemolitionoftheDoveWalkwarehouses •Constructionofabelowgroundsiteperimeterwall •Siteexcavationstoremoveobstructionsintheground •Demolitionofthetworemainingtowers

It is anticipated that these works would begin in April 2012 and take approximately 12 months to complete.

MT explained that it is first necessary to submit two planning applications to cover the extent of these works, one for the relocation of the electricity substation and a separate application for the remaining activities, although some of these works are permitted by existing consents.

6.0 Q&A session

JG How deep will the retaining wall go?

MT clarified that the wall would be different depths in different locations to suit the basements level as set out in the parameter plans. This could be up to a depth of approximately 15-20m.

JG Do you have a single or double level basement for car parking?

CH clarified that there is allowance for a double level basement for the majority of the site, however under Block 1 and the sports centre, there is the capacity for a triple level basement.

IS What is the plan for the existing boundary wall along the north of the site? MT explained that the new below ground retaining wall will be built inside of the existing boundary wall and will be constructed in such a way that it will not affect the integrity or footings of the existing wall. He further confirmed that the existing boundary wall will not be removed.


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PB informed residents that it will be necessary to enter into Party Wall Agreements with all neighbouring properties which adjoin the site.

IS Will you be taking the barbed wire down from on top of the boundary wall?

PB stated that they would like to see it removed, but that some residents whose properties back on to the wall may prefer to retain it.

RA What is the earliest you could start Phase 1 construction for the buildings?

PB clarified that it is unlikely that construction work will begin for the Phase 1 buildings until early in 2013.

JS Where will the site entrance be while you are doing these works?

PB clarified that site entrances had not yet been agreed. JT added that it is likely that the main entrance on Chelsea Bridge Road will be used, however it will be up to the WCC Highways authority to make the decision. JT What happens with the material from the excavations? Is it kept on site or taken off site?

MT explained that some of the excavated material could be kept on site and crushed to be used as back fill or hardcore, however there will be some material that cannot be used which will be taken off site to be disposed of. MT clarified that as part of the planning application it will be necessary to show that material is being disposed of using the correct procedures.

RA Do any of the buildings which are being demolished contain any asbestos or other harmful materials?

PB clarified that all asbestos has already been removed from the buildings. It will however be necessary to carry out further decontamination of the ground for minor contaminants. JT stressed that the contaminants were things such as oil and not serious hazards.

DP Will there be a conflict if works are going on at the same time as the Chelsea Flower Show next year?

PB stated that they would work closely with the RHS to ensure that the works don’t cause any difficulties.

IM How are you proposing to demolish the buildings?

PB explained that the buildings would be demolished using a ground based machine with a high reaching arm which will eat away at the structure and lower the buildings level by level in a controlled manner. MN When will the demolitions take place?

PB stated that the demolitions are likely to begin in April/May 2012 and last for 3 or 4 months.

RA Is there any coordination between these demolitions and the Ebury Estate renewal, which also involves demolition?

PB stated that he was not aware of the particulars of the plans for the Ebury Estate or if they are confirmed, but that it would be looked in to.


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TB There is emphasis these days on Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems - will the work that is taking place result in a site that is sealed off and impenetrable to rain?

PB explained that the site is currently a very hard impenetrable area, however the proposals contain a large amount of public open space and green space and green roofs which will help to reduce rainwater run-off and improve absorption. MN How do you warn people in the neighbourhood about these works?

JT stated that the usual methods would be used, including newsletters, the website, posters on the hoardings and letters to residents close to the site.

7.0 Forward plan for Phase 1 JT spoke about the next steps involved in the project and the intention for the site to be developed in a number of different phases. He described the first phase of the development which will consist of the group of buildings at the Pimlico Road end of the site (Blocks 1-5) and potentially the mews buildings around the Chapel. However the exact phasing had not yet been determined.

This area would form the main entrance to the site, the productive garden, the area around the chapel and some of the pedestrian routes, which allows it to become a place in itself until further phases are developed.

JT also informed residents that discussions are being held with Crossrail about the potential to use an area of Garrison Square for an access point to the proposed new Crossrail line which would run beneath the site. This has been identified as an ‘area of surface interest’ by Crossrail and could have an impact on when the buildings on Garrison Square can be delivered.

RA What is the timeline for completing the construction of Phase 1?

JT said that it is anticipated that the development will take 6-10 years to complete and that there is a commercial imperative to complete the development within that timescale. Phase 1 would likely be completed within the first 6 years.

8.0 Closing remarks, Steve McAdam, Soundings

SM announced that as part of the next phase of consultation a project group would be set up to focus on the future of the Chapel. An email will be circulated to recruit members for this soon.

SM notified residents that there is now an intention to start having monthly RLG/CLG meetings again. He explained that provisional dates for the first three meetings are:

- 13th December - 24th January - 21st February

However these dates are only tentative and members would be advised by Soundings as to whether a meeting would be held that month.


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