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Prepared by TfL & QuodOn behalf of Transport for London

NINE ELMSOVER STATION DEVELOPMENT

STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Client: Development Manager:

Lead Architect:Landscape Architect:

Planning Agent:Transport:

Quantity Surveyor:Commercial Agent:

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TfLAspireGrimshawJohn McAslan and PartnersQuodVectosTurner & TownsendGVAGVAMott Macdonald

STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

NINE ELMS OVER STATION DEVELOPMENT (OSD)

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON (TFL)

October 2015

Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 3

2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4

3 METHODOLOGY AND PROGRAMME ................................................................................................... 6

4 SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK .................................................................................................................. 17

5 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................................................... 24

Appendices

Appendix 1. List of Community and Stakeholder Groups

Appendix 2. Consultation Strategy Handout (January 2015)

Appendix 3. NLE Factsheet (November 2012)

Appendix 4. NLE Newsletter and Distribution Map (March 2015)

Appendix 5. Letter to Residents and Businesses (March 2015) and Distribution Map

Appendix 6. Email to Political Stakeholders (March 2015)

Appendix 7. NLE Webpage

Appendix 8. TfL Consultation Webpage for the Nine Elms OSD proposal

Appendix 9. Exhibition Boards

Appendix 10. Feedback Form

Appendix 11. Team’s Response to Issues Raised

Tables

Table 1. 2015 Programme

Figures

Figure 1. Photographs taken at the Exhibition

Nine Elms OSD 3/24 Statement of Community Involvement October 2015

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), prepared by Quod, provides a record of the pre-

application community and stakeholder engagement carried out by Transport for London (TfL),

between January and September 2015, in relation to the Nine Elms Over Station Development

(OSD) planning application.

1.2 Planning permission is sought for a residential led mixed use development above and surrounding

the proposed new Northern Line Station at Nine Elms.

1.3 The consultation process was carried out in conjunction with Lambeth Council’s Planning Officers. A

consultation strategy was developed in discussion with officers at pre-application meetings.

1.4 Activities undertaken as part of the consultation process have included:

TfL attendance at local community meetings, discussing the Nine Elms OSD scheme;

2,589 letters sent to local residents, providing an invitation to a public consultation exhibition;

Emails to local political stakeholders, providing an invitation to a public consultation exhibition;

One to one briefings with local political representatives;

Meetings with adjacent landowners;

A three day public consultation exhibition;

Provision of feedback forms at the exhibition, enabling the local community to provide feedback;

A drop-in event held for the residents of the neighbouring Apple Blossom Court;

Information provided at TfL’s online consultation portal;

A Response to Consultation Newsletter.

1.5 Overall, the responses received during the various consultation activities suggest that there is

support for TfL’s proposals. Over the course of the exhibition, 152 people viewed the proposals and

provided useful feedback which was incorporated into the design development of the scheme.


2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Quod has been instructed by Transport for London (TfL) to prepare this Statement of Community

Involvement, which provides a summary of the consultation and engagement activity undertaken

by TfL, in relation to the Nine Elms Over Station Development (OSD) planning application. The Site

is located within the London Borough of Lambeth (LB Lambeth), extending along Pascal Street and

bounded by Wandsworth Road, to the east. The borough boundary between Lambeth and

Wandsworth is located immediately to the west of the site.

2.2 The London Underground (Northern Line Extension) Order (the ‘Order’) was made in November

2014. The Order provides consent to construct and operate the Northern Line Extension and

includes two new stations: one at Battersea and one at Nine Elms. This project is concerned with

the future development above Nine Elms Station.

a) Purpose of the Consultation

2.3 TfL is committed to inclusive engagement with the local community. Throughout the development

of the NLE TWAO project, TfL has undertaken extensive consultation and engagement activities.

2.4 In respect of the proposals for the Nine Elms OSD, TfL have continued this commitment, utilised

existing stakeholder relationships and have undertaken an extensive amount of public consultation

over the past 12 months. This has included both Lambeth and Wandsworth Councils, stakeholders

including adjoining land owners and the local community.

2.5 The pre-application consultation strategy has been developed in accordance with the requirements

set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (2012), in particular paragraph 66, which

states:

“Applicants will be expected to work closely with those directly affected by their proposals to evolve designs that take into account the views of the community.”

2.6 The pre-application consultation undertaken for the Nine Elms OSD not only responds to the advice

laid out in the NPPF, but also the guidance set out within LB Lambeth’s own Statement of

Community Involvement (September 2015). Paragraph 3.3 notes:


“All planning applications of any scale will benefit (if only through improved processing of the application) from early engagement and discussion with neighbours and/or others likely to be affected by the proposed development. The council therefore suggests all applicants enter into some form of discussion with adjoining landowners, occupiers and/or other local groups as appropriate.”


3 METHODOLOGY AND PROGRAMME

a) Communication Principles

3.1 Effective and inclusive communication with stakeholders is an important part of the development

of any scheme. TfL fully recognises the importance of consulting and engaging with stakeholders,

enabling development schemes to come forward which have been influenced by the local

community, and which respect local needs and aspirations.

3.2 The Nine Elms OSD project has continued to follow the communications framework used for the

NLE project, which is based on the following principles:

Different types of consultees will have different concerns or have different interests in the

project (e.g. landowners versus statutory authorities) and require different levels of

information and/or contact. Specific communication activities therefore need to be relevant

for particular individuals and groups;

Feedback from the consultations is considered and responded to and, where appropriate,

incorporated into the iterative development of the proposals for the scheme;

Ongoing engagement with stakeholder groups is required, to inform and influence the

development of the scheme;

Concerns of potential objectors to the scheme are addressed, as best as possible; and

Appropriate statutory consultation is undertaken in compliance with the application process

for major transport schemes and TfL’s best practice.

b) Pre-application Meetings

3.3 Formal pre-application meetings commenced in summer 2014, with planning officers at LB

Lambeth, to discuss the initial proposals for the scheme. At these meetings, the consultation

strategy was discussed with officers and a suggested list of local community and stakeholder groups

was agreed. This list is set out in Appendix 1.


3.4 The following community engagement principles were also agreed, as set out in paragraph 11.1 of

the Nine Elms OSD Planning Performance Agreement

“Involve consultees at the earliest possible stage in the planning process;

Consult with people that live and work in the surrounding area;

Consultation to include ward members;

Consultation with other stakeholders where necessary;

Use methods and techniques that encourage involvement by all sectors of the community;

Carry out consultation from an early stage so that comments can influence the emerging proposals; and

Provide timely and appropriate feedback to consultees.”

3.5 On the advice of LB Lambeth officers, TfL presented to Lambeth’s Strategic Sites Panel on 11th

November 2014. An initial scheme overview was presented to the following LB Lambeth officers

and members:

Cllr Jack Hopkins – Cabinet Member for Jobs and Growth

Cllr Nigel Haselden – Lambeth Sustainability, Design and Cycling Champion

Cllr Diana Morris – Chair of the Lambeth Planning Applications Committee

Sandra Roebuck – Assistant Director for Neighbourhoods and Investment

Sue Foster – Executive Director of Housing, Regeneration and Environment

David Joyce – Director of Planning and Development

Kevin Tohill – Principal Planning Officer of Major Applications (East and Vauxhall)

Bethany Arbery – East Area Delivery Lead

3.6 The Strategic Sites Panel provided valuable feedback on the emerging proposals for Nine Elms

station and sought feedback on emerging concepts for the OSD. This principally related to seeking


agreement on the overall height and massing associated with the OSD. As a result of this initial

consultation, the design was further developed and presented to the local community and

stakeholders. The key points to emerge from this Strategic Sites Panel included:

Scheme Evolution: The initial scheme was considered to be generally appropriate in terms of

massing, form and layout;

Height and Massing: It was acknowledged that the buildings step down from the CGMA Apex

site, as recommended by LBL. The need for further refinement in relation to the profile of

the upper floors and the reduction of Building C height to enhance the stepping down from

Building A to B to C;

Public Realm: Positive feedback on emerging proposals. The design and function of the space

will be crucial to make the spaces work;

Connectivity: Consider links to the upgrade of public realm on Wilcox Road;

Pascal Street & Pascal Place: Clarify the roles and characters of these public spaces;

Phasing: Clarify phasing proposals and consider what can be provided early on;

Servicing: Carefully consideration to the adjacent residents on Pascal Street. Clarify the

servicing and access strategy for the retail units, considering the change in levels on Pascal

Street.

3.7 TfL presented the overall scheme proposals to Lambeth’s Strategic Panel on 18th August 2015. The

key points to emerge from this Strategic Sites Panel included:

Land Use – Employment Floorspace: Consider including a greater level of office provision in

the scheme in light of increasing demand for office space in the area.

Residential Mix: Ensure that the proposals achieve an appropriate housing mix that reflects

the local housing need. The unit mix for the affordable housing component should be

reconsidered to increase the level of family sized affordable homes.


Affordable Housing: The Panel would expect to see a higher proportion of affordable housing

provided as part of the development.

Residential Quality: Clarify impact of noise and air quality from plan associated with the

station. Additional information to better understand single/dual aspect units, overlooking,

daylight and sunlight and proximities between buildings.

Scale/Massing and external materials: The Panel considered the scale and massing of the

buildings to be appropriate within their context. Progress made in terms of external detailing

and materials was welcomed.

Public Realm: Proposals to create a significant area of public realm, including a new public

square, as part of the development were welcomed. Clarification was sought on what will be

delivered as part of the OSD and what will be delivered as part of the Station development.

3.8 As discussed in further pre-application discussions with LBL and the GLA, the feedback received

from these sessions has been incorporated into the scheme for which planning permission is

currently being sought.

c) Stakeholders

3.9 In order to develop an appropriate scheme for the site, TfL and the project team have fully

considered the existing context and surrounding area; and have identified key stakeholders with

local interest, who would potentially be affected by the proposals. TfL has also utilised and added

to the existing relationships with many local stakeholders established through the wider NLE

project, for example the Nine Elms and Oval Community Liaison Group (CLG).

3.10 On the advice and agreement of LB Lambeth officers, appropriate methods were used to present

the emerging scheme to the various stakeholders. The stakeholders engaged with are grouped into

the following categories:

Planning Authorities

London Borough of Lambeth

London Borough of Wandsworth

The Greater London Authority (GLA)


Transport for London (Borough Planning Team)

Elected representatives

Kate Hoey, Member of Parliament for Vauxhall

Val Shawcross, London Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark

Cabinet Member for Jobs and Growth, Cllr Jack Hopkins (Oval Ward)

Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Cllr Jane Edbrooke (Oval Ward)

Cllr Claire Holland (Oval Ward)

Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Matthew Bennet (Gipsy Hill Ward)

Cllr Guilherme Rosa (Stockwell Ward)

Cllr Imogen Walker (Stockwell Ward)

Local community groups

Nine Elms on the Southbank Community Engagement Working Group

NLE Nine Elms and Oval Community Liaison Group

Wyvil Estate Tenants and Residents Association

Apple Blossom Court Residents (London and Quadrant Housing Trust)

Local residents and businesses within the agreed catchment area (see Appendix 5 for

distribution map)

Adjacent landowners

Barratts

Sainsbury’s

Covent Garden Market Authority

Vinci St. Modwen

London Borough of Wandsworth


d) Approach

3.11 The approach to consultation on the Nine Elms OSD builds upon the extensive consultation

activities of the NLE project, which ran from 2010 to 2013. Appendix 3 includes the NLE Factsheet

5: New Station at Nine Elms which refers to a “Potential over station development at Nine Elms”.

3.12 The formal consultation period for the Nine Elms OSD ran for 3 weeks from 16th March to 7th April

2015 during which time any interested parties were able to view and comment on consultation

material via TfL’s online consultation portal (Appendix 8). In addition, consultees were invited to

attend a public consultation event to view and comment on the proposals, during a three day

public exhibition held between 19th and 21st March 2015.

3.13 TfL provided a variety of methods for stakeholders to provide feedback, including: in person at the

exhibition; a short survey (paper or on-line); a dedicated email address; freepost address; and

online through the TfL consultation hub as well as a bespoke ‘drop in event’ arranged for the

residents of the neighbouring Apple Blossom Court.

3.14 The consultation focused on the OSD proposals but also provided an update on the emerging

concepts for Nine Elms Station. In particular, material focused on: the rationale behind the

proposed development; the creation of new and high quality public realm; heights and massing of

the proposed buildings; the relationship with the station; and servicing and access arrangements.

3.15 To conclude the process, TfL distributed a Response to consultation newsletter upon submission of

the planning application, to all those who got involved in the consultation process. The newsletter

reports on the feedback received, how this was addressed and updated details of the proposed

scheme.

e) Notification

3.16 A range of communication channels were used to reach stakeholders and consultees. Consultation

activities included:

Attendance/discussion at a series of local community meetings (CLG), both ahead of, and

following, the public exhibition.


An offer of a briefing to the local MP, Assembly Member for Lambeth and Southwark local

ward councilors and Cabinet Members for Housing, Neighbourhoods, Jobs & Growth.

An invitation to the public exhibition, for local ward councilors (from both Lambeth and

Wandsworth), Cabinet Members for Housing, Neighbourhoods, Jobs & Growth, the local

Member of Parliament, the local Assembly Member, and Transport and Planning Committee

members.

The quarterly NLE Newsletter, which is distributed to 1,597 homes, provided details of the

public exhibition, and a link to the online consultation page (see Appendix 4 for a copy of the

newsletter and the distribution map). To note, the quarterly NLE newsletter is circulated to

residents adjacent to the four main worksites along the route (Kennington Green,

Kennington Park, Battersea and Nine Elms). It is also sent electronically to approximately

1,600 people registered for updates on the NLE website.

A letter-drop was carried out by Iris Collection, to 2,589 homes. A different distribution was

used for the exhibition newsletter, using a radius of [0.2 miles] from the Nine Elms OSD site.

This newsletter provided details of the public exhibition, an overview of the proposals, and a

link to the online consultation page (see Appendix 5 for a copy of the letter).

Information about the public exhibition was provided on the NLE webpage

www.tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/northern-line-extension

(see Appendix 7 for a preview of the webpage).

A public exhibition was held from 19th March to 21st March 2015, at the Tate South Lambeth

Library. This event was attended by 152 visitors, who were invited to provide feedback (see

Appendix 10 for a copy of the feedback form).

All information provided at the exhibition was also available to view online at

consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/nine-elms-underground-station-and-development (see

Appendix 8 for a preview of the webpage). Feedback could also be provided via the online

form.

https://www.tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/northern-line-extension

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/nine-elms-underground-station-and-development


f) Programme

3.17 Table 1 below provides a brief summary of the engagement activities that were carried out from

January to October 2015.

Table 1. Consultation Programme

Date Activity Comment

15 January NLE Nine Elms and Oval

Community Liaison Group

Meeting

TfL introduced the Nine Elms OSD scheme and circulated a

consultation strategy handout (see Appendix 2).No issues were

raised by resident and community groups.

20 February Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership

Community Engagement

Working Group meeting

TfL provided an overview of proposals to this meeting of

council members and local representatives. .

03 March Meeting with Barratts, the

developer for the adjoining

Nine Elms Point site

To update the adjacent landowner on the emerging proposals

for Nine Elms OSD.

09 March One to one briefings The following political stakeholders were offered a one to one

briefing on our proposals. This email also included an overview

of the proposed engagement strategy (Appendix 6).

LB Lambeth councilors from the Oval and Stockwell

wards

LB Lambeth Cabinet Members for Housing,

Neighbourhoods, Jobs & Growth

09 March Meeting with London Borough

of Wandsworth

To update LB Wandsworth on the emerging scheme for Nine

Elms OSD.

LB Wandsworth were supportive of the scheme and raised no

comment or objection.

13 March Invitation to March 2015 public

exhibition

The following political stakeholders were invited to the public

exhibition. This email also included an overview of the

proposals, as well as a link to the online consultation page.

LB Lambeth councilors from the Oval and Stockwell

wards

LB Lambeth Cabinet Members for Housing,

Neighbourhoods, Jobs & Growth

Ward councilors from the nearby Queenstown ward



(LB Wandsworth)

Kate Hoey, MP (Vauxhall)

Val Shawcross, AM (Lambeth & Southwark)

All LB Lambeth Transport Committee Assembly

Members

All LB Lambeth Planning Committee Assembly

Members

13 March Quarterly NLE newsletter

advising of March 2015 public

exhibition.

This letter was distributed to 1,597 homes, with details of both

the public exhibition, and a link to the online consultation page.

13 March Newsletter advising of March

2015 Nine Elms OSD public

exhibition

This letter was distributed to 2,589 homes, with details of both

the public exhibition and an overview of the proposals, as well

as a link to the online consultation page.

16 March Formal consultation period

opens via TfL’s consultation

website

https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/nine-elms-underground-

station-and-development

16 March Meeting with Vinci St. Modwen To discuss the emerging proposals for the Nine Elms OSD.

18 March Presentation to the Wyvil

Estate Tenants and Residents

Association

A presentation was given to the Wyvil Estate TRA on the NLE,

Nine Elms station and Over Site Development. Approximately

20 residents were in attendance.

19-21 March Nine Elms OSD Public

Exhibition

Held at Tate South Lambeth Library at the following dates and

times:

Thursday 19 March, from 3pm to 8pm

Friday 20th March, from 2pm to 6pm

Saturday 21st March, from 10am to 4pm

31 March Meeting with CGMA To discuss the emerging proposals for the Nine Elms OSD.

07 April Drop-in session held at Apple

Blossom Court

Apple Blossom Court is located directly opposite the site of the

proposed Nine Elms OSD. 15 of the 30 residents attended this

informal drop-in session where residents were able to view the

proposals and ask questions to the team.

07 April Formal consultation period Deadline for feedback forms to be returned.





closes

Meetings with the London

Assembly

TfL have raised the Nine Elms OSD scheme with AM’s as part of

a wider update on development.

21 May Meeting with Richard Tracey

AM Wandsworth and Merton

TfL fully briefed Richard Tracey on the scheme as part of a

wider briefing on projects in those two boroughs.

22 Oct Nine Elms Community Liaison

Group (CLG)

TfL updated on proposed scheme, due to be submitted

imminently. Questions raised in relation to affordable housing

and an update in relation to the separate plans for new

affordable homes on Fenwick Estate. It was agreed that a drop-

in event would be arranged post submission to provide further

information.

October 2015 Planning application submitted

and ‘Response to consultation’

Newsletter distributed

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g) Public exhibitions

3.18 A total of 152 people attended the exhibition event over the three day period. Information boards

and a model were on display, in order to present the proposals. Members of the project team were

available at all times to answer questions and discuss the information presented.

3.19 Consultation materials and discussions covered the following points (see Exhibition Boards in

Appendix 9):

a) Introduction & Overview

b) Vision / Design Rationale

c) Scheme Proposals

d) Station Design

e) Public Realm

f) Phasing

g) Your views


Figure 1. Photographs taken at the Exhibition.


4 SUMMARY OF FEEDBACK

4.1 Throughout the consultation process, TfL and the project team collated and reviewed all written

and verbal feedback from consultees. This section of the report provides a summary of all the main

issues raised. The overall response to the consultation was extremely positive and the questions

asked of the local community were focused on how the scheme may be improved and ensure that

any issues with the draft proposals were fully understood by TfL.

4.2 Over the course of the exhibition, 152 people viewed the proposals in total. All exhibition attendees

were encouraged to provide feedback using the short survey provided. TfL received 55 replies to

the survey: 19 paper copies from the exhibition, three paper copies by post, and 33 electronic

responses through the website. See Appendix 10 for a copy of the feedback form.

4.3 Feedback provided across all representations is summarised below, based on the 55 responses to

the survey. Comments provided for open ended questions have been grouped into: “support”,

“suggestion” and “concern”. Further analysis of these comments is set out below and key themes

and comments raised by more than one respondent are highlighted. Table 2 categorises the issues

raised by topic, and provides a summary of how the team have responded to the issue.

a) Over Site Development

4.4 Question 1 sought feedback on the emerging scheme proposals as a whole. This question was

answered by 45 out of the 55 respondents and respondents could provide more than one

comment.

Q1. Please let us know of any comments you have about our emerging scheme proposals for the

over-site development (page 3 of the information pack).


4.5 There were 34 supportive responses regarding the overall scheme. Respondents recognised the

opportunity and benefits captured by the Northern Line Extension, taking the pressure off Vauxhall

station and providing new housing. Strategic links were approved, in particular, the link from Pascal

Street to the New Covent Garden Market. The new retail uses were well received, but suggestions

were made to ensure retail is affordable for small businesses, and to avoid creating a “characterless

clone mini-high street”. Many respondents accepted the height and massing proposed and two

respondents suggested to go even higher with the buildings.

4.6 Suggestions made were predominantly with regard to transport and public realm improvements:

A cycle hub with parking, showers and repair facilities will need space

This should be a chance to copy high quality Dutch infrastructure

Extend bus routes into Nine Elms

Build a subway across the road

Extend the line further to Clapham Junction

Have green roofs on the blocks

More trees and plants

Important to keep the new public area well maintained and litter free

4.7 Some respondents were concerned about potential environmental issues, including: the impact on

daylight for nearby buildings; the impact of wind at street level; construction noise; and traffic

Key themes / comments in order of significance with number of times raised in brackets:

Concern on the height of the blocks (7) Will support the regeneration of the area (5) Benefits of the public space (5) Lack of information on the amount of affordable housing (4) Importance of good architectural design (3) The blocks could be higher (2) Difficult to visualise on the information available (2) More detail was sought in relation to the cycling proposals (2) Concerns in relation to the parking provision (2)


congestion. There were concerns at the loss of the Banham’s building, due to its Victorian heritage.

Suggestions included the need to provide community facilities, such as a library, sports facilities and

toilets.

b) Station Design

4.8 The design coordination of the Nine Elms Station scheme and the Nine Elms OSD scheme is key,

therefore a brief update on the station design was included at the public exhibition. Question 2

sought to understand respondents’ views on the emerging station design. 35 respondents

answered this question and could provide more than one comment each.

Q2. Please let us know of any comments you have about the emerging station design (page 4 of

the information pack).

4.9 Respondents who responded positively were generally pleased with the proposals for Nine Elms

station and are looking forward to the station opening.

4.10 A diverse range of recommendations were received from respondents, categorised as suggestion

comments. Design quality was a key issue raised; respondents recommended to “design the station

so that it has individuality” and there is “hope that the design can be up to Jubilee Line Extension

Standards”. Other suggestions included:

Plant nine Elm trees in the area to give meaning to the name

Include art, sculptures, flower gardens

Design retail space areas to avoid congestion

Make good use of street frontage


The station design is unimaginative (5) There should be two station entrances (4) Can’t wait for the station to open (3) Ensure design quality (3) Tall buildings not appropriate here (2) Design should include toilet provision (2)


Have a TfL-run “click and collect” service

Fit in with surrounding environment

Ensure 24 hour staffing

Carry out cost benefit analysis

More information required on lift shafts and number of escalators

Consider subway under the main road

Parking considerations must be taken into account

4.11 Other concerns were raised regarding: the design of the station entrance creating a desolate public

space; retail unlikely to be used by commuters; car access; and cycle routes. Further information

was requested on lift shafts, the number of escalators, and accessibility for disabled people.

c) Public Realm

4.12 The survey asked both a closed and open question on the public square and public realm. Question

3 was a closed question which sought to understand the importance of providing new public realm

in the scheme to respondents and their view of the proposals.


Q3. “Do you agree or disagree with the emerging proposals for the new Public Square and public

realm? Please tick one box” (pages 5 and 6 of the information pack)

4.13 The results for Question 3 show that overall, 78% (31 respondents) agreed with the emerging

proposals for the new public realm, while 13% (5 respondents) disagreed and 10% (4 respondents)

neither agreed nor disagreed.

4.14 Question 4 also sought feedback on the public realm proposals, but was an open question to allow

respondents to provide a more detailed response. 37 respondents out of 55 answered this question

and respondents could provide more than one comment.

Q4. “Please let us know of any comments you have about the proposals for the new Public

Square and public realm” (page 5 and 6 of the information pack)


Trees and green areas (4) Concern public space will not be used (4) There is a need for more parks and open spaces in the wider area (3) Make more vibrant by having playground (3) Importance of community facilities (2) Impact on pedestrian and vehicle traffic (2) More seating (2) Should have toilets (2) Having open space doesn’t justify this building (2)

12 (30%)

19 (47%)

4 (10%)

2 (5%)3 (8%)

0 (0%)

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nordisagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree


4.15 There was a diverse range of suggestion comments, including the following:

Having a water feature

Electronic charging points for cars

Fruit and vegetable market stall/street vendors

Bus station could be part of the development

Metal benches to deter homeless people

Facilities for rubbish disposal

4.16 Other comments raised concern regarding the impact of wind, homeless people attracted to the

area, cycle safety and lack of provision for cyclists. Recommendations were made for: the need for

a cleaner, greener, healthier, safer, friendlier environment; more trees along Wandsworth Road;

regular cleaning and litter removal.

d) Profile of respondents

4.17 49 respondents out of 55 provided their home postcode details. Of those who did, the majority of

respondents were from the local SW8 postcode area. The chart below provides a breakdown of the

results received.

4.18 The survey asked respondents to indicate in what capacity they were responding to the survey. 50

respondents answered this question, of which 43 were responding in an individual capacity and 7

were responding as a representative of a community, resident or voluntary organisation.

63%6%

4%

4%

23% SW8

SE11

SW12

Other SE

Other London


e) How respondents heard about the consultation

4.19 TfL advertised the public consultation events through a wide number of promotional tools. The

letter sent by TfL being the most effective method of engaging with stakeholders. The most

frequent “other” source was the TfL website/consultation hub.

f) Team’s Response to Issues Raised

4.20 Comments and issues raised through the public consultation event and stakeholder meetings have

been grouped together by theme and included in Appendix 11. The team has provided a response

to each of the issues raised.

4.21 The consultation was undertaken at an early stage in the design process in order to learn the

opinions of the local community. It is worth noting that the negative comments and concerns raised

were as a result of respondents requiring more clarity and information on specific details, as

opposed to respondents seeking changes to the scheme. In response, the team have addressed

these concerns by providing more information where required and the team have also

incorporated recommendations where possible.

23%

15%

15%10%

6%

4%

4%

23%

Received a letter from TfL

Through social media

Drop in session

Received an email from TfL

Received a flyer or newsletter from TfL

Read about it in the press

Community Liaison Group

Other


5 CONCLUSION

5.1 LB Lambeth’s Statement of Community Involvement (2008) strongly encourages pre-application

consultation and discussions as they can be of considerable help to all parties and can assist in

establishing whether a development is acceptable in principle.

5.2 Transport for London (TfL) are submitting an application for the Nine Elms OSD, following extensive

consultation on the proposals. The proposed scheme responds to discussions with the local

community, the local authority and local stakeholders.

5.3 Many respondents’ initial views on the emerging scheme were positive; 84 of the comments on the

overall scheme proposals for the over-site development were positive. Other respondents required

further information and clarification to be able to provide a judgement on the overall proposed

scheme. Some respondents raised concern on specific issues and provided suggestions, which the

team have taken on board and responded to through design development; particularly those

relating to the quality and design of the public realm.

5.4 As part of its commitment to respond to feedback, TfL and the project team have taken comments

from the local community, stakeholders and the local authority into consideration in the

development and refinement of the scheme. Appendix 11 of this report provides a summary of

responses to issues raised throughout the consultation and the Design and Access Statement

includes further explanation on the evolution of the scheme.

APPENDIX 1

Appendix 1. Local Community / Stakeholder Groups

1. Local stakeholder groups:

Lambeth First (the borough’s local strategic partnership)

Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership

Battersea Power Station Community Forum

Battersea Society, local amenity group

Kennington Oval Vauxhall Forum, umbrella community organisation (KOVForum)

Vauxhall One business improvement district

The Vauxhall Society (TVS) local amenity group

Stockwell Partnership, umbrella community organisation

2. Local Housing Associations:

Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association Ltd (LSHA)

Lambeth Living

Vauxhall Gardens Estate Residents and Tenants Association (VGERTA)

Wyvil Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association

Hemans Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association

Local Community Groups

Name Description/Purpose Website Key Concerns

Lambeth First The Local Strategic Partnership in Lambeth. Lambeth Local Strategic Partnership and its subgroups bring together local residents, communities, businesses, public sector, private sector and voluntary groups.

http://www.lambethfirst.org.uk/

The council is a key member of this partnership.

Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership

The Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership was created in 2010 to coordinate and drive forward the transformation of an entire district of Central London. Supported by a dedicated Programme Delivery Team, this unique public-private

http://www.nineelmslondon.com/partners

Co-chaired by the leaders of Wandsworth and Lambeth Council, it includes the area’s main developers and landowners, the Mayor of London, Transport for London and the Greater London Authority. It is responsible for

partnership has a shared vision for the area and is driving forward an ambitious placemaking agenda.

setting and delivering the strategic vision for the area, including the £1 billion infrastructure investment package.

Battersea Power Station Community Forum

Battersea Power Station Community Group was formed in November 1983 to provide a forum for the local community to air its views during the competition to find a future use for the Power Station and its site.

http://www.batterseapowerstation.org.uk/index.html

The community group has met every month and has been extremely active in criticising the proposals that have been put forward, and in promoting more viable alternative uses for the building.

Battersea Society

The Battersea Society was founded in 1970 when a small group got together to campaign successfully against the proposed demolition of Albert Bridge.

http://www.batterseasociety.org.uk/

The society has been involved in many campaigns, against the closure of the original Wandsworth Museum, supporting moves to keep the Battersea Park Children's Zoo, speaking out forcefully against the plans for a forty-two story ‘Twin Towers’ in Clapham Junction which would have entirely overshadowed the human scale of this part of Battersea. Reviews all major (and minor) developments and makes objections to the council where it's felt to be necessary. Transport is a major concern.

Kennington Oval & Vauxhall Forum (KOVForum)

A non-political umbrella group bringing together local community organisations, businesses and residents, in the North Lambeth area between Lambeth Road, Kennington, Park Road, Camberwell New Road, Harleyford Road and the river Thames.

http://forumkov.wix.com/kov-forum

Hold public meetings for everyone in the community about proposals for our area and enable our member organisations to act together for the benefit of the community. Action includes: Save Vauxhall Bus Station campaign, community objections to the NLE TWAO, and representations on the Lambeth Local Plan Proposed Submission.

Vauxhall One business improvement district

It began its work in April 2012 following a successful BID ballot.

http://www.vauxhallone.co.uk/

Its four themes are Vauxhall Safe (reducing fear of crime), Vauxhall Change (improving public realm), Vauxhall Day & Night (promoting the area’s shops, hotels, restaurants & clubs) and Vauxhall Together (engaging with the local residential community).

The Vauxhall Society (TVS)

The Vauxhall Society, founded in 1969, is the civic consultative group covering Vauxhall, which extends

http://www.vauxhallcivicsociety.org.uk/

Save Vauxhall Bus Station! One Nine Elms:

from the north of Waterloo to Brixton, Clapham, Stockwell and Vauxhall, as well as the neighbouring districts of Southwark and Wandsworth.

The Vauxhall Society described Vauxhall One, yards away from the Wandsworth-Vauxhall border as a “660-ft brute, taller than the London Eye, The Gherkin and the BT Tower, two towers of 43 and 58 storeys’ that will browbeat, shade, congest and wind-tunnel Vauxhall Cross”.

Stockwell Partnership

Umbrella community organization. We are a charity run by local people for local people. We aim to improve the quality of life in the local neighbourhood by undertaking projects, building partnerships, and supporting residents to take action on issues they care about. In 2003, Stockwell Partnership was named “Best Community Partnership” at the London Planning Awards.

http://www.stockwell.org.uk/

We work to make strategic improvements to public open spaces and buildings in Stockwell: Stockwell Urban II, Stockwell Cross etc. The Stockwell Forum includes a wide range of topics including local planning updates.

Local Housing/Residents and Tenants Associations

Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association Ltd (LSHA)

We are a community-based association with a proud heritage of over 75 years serving and working with diverse populations in south London.

http://www.lsha.org.uk/

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Lambeth Living

We are a not-for-profit, arm's length management organisation (ALMO). We manage nearly 29,000 tenants' and leaseholders' homes on behalf of Lambeth Council.

http://www.lambethliving.org.uk/

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Vauxhall Gardens Estate Residents and Tenants Association (VGERTA)

VGERTA was founded on 26th November 2007 and now represents more than 2,500 residents in Vauxhall Gardens Estate.

http://www.vgerta.org.uk/

Save Vauxhall Bus Station!

Wyvil Estate Residents Association

- http://wyvilresidents.wix.com/wyvilestate

We found out about plans to make Wyvil Road one way. We challenged the original plans and asked Lambeth Council to consult residents and other stakeholders.

Hemans Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association

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Nine Elms Over Station DevelopmentConsultation Strategy - SummaryJanuary 2015

Transport for London (TfL) are developing designs for the Over Station Development at the future Nine Elms Station. Soundings are community engagement specialists and have been appointed to develop a meaningful consultation plan to work with the local community in shaping the proposals. This document provides extracts of the proposed pre-application consultation, details of outreach events and information on the newsletter distribution strategy.

Contents1 Indicative Consultation Programme2 Consultation Detail3 Newsletter Distribution

Appendixa Key Stakeholder Mapb List of Key Stakeholders

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The consultation process aims to do three things:

1 - to inform local residents, businesses, amenity groups and other stakeholders of the plans for the over station development, while building and maintaining good public and resident relations.

2 - to ensure that all affected parties are kept up-to-date with progress and that any issues or problems are given the appropriate attention through close working with TfL, Quod and the design team.

3 - to involve local stakeholders in the design development process and share findings with the relevant technical team to help shape the final scheme proposals.

STATUTORY CONSULTATION

DRAFT DESIGN

OUTREACHPREVIOUSCONSULTATION

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the project and building links with the community

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Previous consultation in relation to Nine Elms and the Northern Line

Extension

1. Consultation Process - key stages:

2.1 Stakeholder and Community Liaison

Soundings will make links with key stakeholders and neighbours of the site, providing them with information on the project and involving them in the design process. Soundings and TfL will offer to attend relevant community groups or forums to talk to the group, present the scheme and invite feedback.

These key groups have been identified on the stakeholder list, see appendix B.

2.2 Exhibition

A local drop in exhibition, held over three days and including a Saturday and evening opening, will allow the community to view information on the Over Station Development. The exhibition will present the wider context of the project, as well as clear drawings and visualisations showing the draft designs.

Members of the design team and land owners will be available alongside the consultation team to talk the public through the exhibition, to answer any questions and to take feedback on the project.

Pre-prepared feedback forms will give people the chance to give their response by answering specific questions on the project. Quick comment forms will let consultees provide free-form answers to any subject they would like to comment on specifically.

Subject to the Borough’s full approval, we would aim to stage a further drop-in exhibition following the planning application submission. This would present the final scheme, show and explaining the planning application documentation and illustrative material.

2.3 Website (tbc)

A dedicated website for the project will be assembled and kept up-to-date. The website will include information on the client group and design team, the project, details of events, all exhibition boards, consultation findings and Soundings contact details. There is also the option to set up an online feedback form to capture further responses to the draft design exhibition.

2.4 Statement of Community Involvement

The Statement of Community Involvement will be submitted with the planning application, explaining the process and reporting on the events that took place. Analysis and findings from the feedback given by the community throughout the project will be included, together with responses from the team and details of the impact consultation has had on the final scheme.

2. Consultation Detail

3.1 Newsletters

Newsletters will be issued at key stages of the project. The first will inform people of the process, the team and invite them to participate. The second will report back on community findings, show the design development and how it has responded to community feedback.

The distribution boundary below suggests the area in which door to door distributions would take place. Businesses within the dotted line such as the New Covent Garden Market would be contacted to see how best to distribute information among their tenants

3.2Localpressandflyers

The exhibition will be publicised using local press together with leaflets delivered to local businesses, residents and left in community ‘hot spots’. The website will also provide details of events and where appropriate local blogs will be asked to publicise.

Where appropriate, communications will be combined with the Northern Line Extension Consultation to enhance awareness and encourage a joined up approach in the consultation.

3. Distribution Strategy

Potential Distribution Boundary A - Approx. 4500 Residents and BusinessesPotential Distribution Boundary B - Numbers TBCTargeted Communications

Appendices

a. List of Key StakeholdersThese will be individually approached and where applicable Soundings and TfL will offer to attend community and resident’s meetings.

KEY STAKEHOLDERSLB Wandsworth LB Lambeth Nine Elms & Vauxhall Partnership

HOUSING & RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONSWyvil Estate TRAHemans Estate TRALansdowne RALambeth and Southwark Housing AssociationMawbey Brough Estate Community Network Tenants’ and Residents’ AssociationWaldhall Estate Residents

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LANDOWNERS & DEVELOPERSCompleted:B.1 Chelsea Bridge WharfB.2 South Lambeth PlaceB.3 RiverlightUnder Construction:B.4 Embassy GardensB.5 St. George WharfB.6 Spring MewsApplication Approved:B.7 Marco Polo HouseB.8 Battersea Power StationB.9 New Covent Garden MarketB.10 Nine Elms ParksideB.11 US EmbassyB.12 Sainsbury’s Nine ElmsB.13 One Nine ElmsB.14 Sky GardensB.15 Vauxhall SquareB.16 Vauxhall CrossB.17 Merano ResidencesApplication submitted:B.19 Battersea CrestB.20 Keybridge HousePre-Development:B.22 Patcham TerraceB.23 Battersea GardensB.24 ChristiesB.25 BondwayOther:B.26 Lambeth & Southwark Housing Association (off map)B.27 Lambeth Living (off map)B.26 London Fire Brigade HQ

TENANTS’ & RESIDENTS’S ASSOCIATIONSC.1 Battersea Reach Residents (off map)C.2 Carey Gardens CooperativeC.3 Wyvil Estate TRAC.4 Kambala Residents Association (off map)C.5 North Lambeth Area Housing Forum (off map)C.6 Patmore Cooperative CommitteeC.7 Riverside Court Residents Association (NA)C.8 Robertson Street EstateC.9 Savona Estate Residents AssociationC.10 The Academy Vauxhall RAC.11 VGERTAC.12 Heamans Estate TRA

COMMUNITY INTEREST GROUPSD.1 Battersea Power Station Community GroupD.2 Bonnington Square Garden CommunityD.3 Friends of Vauxhall ParkD.4 Kennington Association (off map)D.5 KOV Forum D.6 Stockwell PartnershipD.7 The Battersea Society (not on map)D.8 Thessaly Community ProjectD.9 The Vauxhall SocietyD.10 Vauxhall Trust

COMMUNITY GROUPS & LOCAL FACILITIESE.1 Patmore Community ClubroomE.2 Wheatsheaf Hall Community CentreE.3 Wilditch Community Centre (off map)E.4 Vauxhall City Farm

SCHOOLS, FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATIONF.1 Allen EdwardsF.2 Archbishop Tenison’s C.E.F.3 AshmoreF.4 Archbishop Sumner C.E. (off map)F.5 Battersea Park School (off map)F.6 Bluebells Nursery SchoolF.7 Chesterton (off map)F.8 Ethelred Nursery School & Children’s Centre (off map)F.9 HeathbrookF.10 Hebert MorrisonF.11 Henry Fawcett (off map)F.12 John Burns (off map)F.13 Lambeth College – Vauxhall Centre F.14 Lark HallF.15 Lilian Baylis TechnologyF.16 Newton Preparatory School F.17 Sir James BarrieF.18 St Anne’s Primary SchoolF.19 St George’s C of E Primary SchoolF.20 St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary SchoolF.21 St Stephen’s C.E.F.22 St Mark’s C.E.F.23 Vauxhall Primary SchoolF.24 Walnut Tree Walk (off map) (off map)F.25 WyvilF.26 Mace Montessori Nursery

BUSINESS & COMMERCIALG.1 Vauxhall One B.I.D.G.2 Businesses on Wilcox RoadG.3 Southbank Club Gym

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TENANTS’ & RESIDENTS’S ASSOCIATIONSC.1 Battersea Reach Residents (off map)C.2 Carey Gardens CooperativeC.3 Wyvil Estate TRAC.4 Kambala Residents Association (off map)C.5 North Lambeth Area Housing Forum (off map)C.6 Patmore Cooperative CommitteeC.7 Riverside Court Residents Association (NA)C.8 Robertson Street EstateC.9 Savona Estate Residents AssociationC.10 The Academy Vauxhall RAC.11 VGERTAC.12 Heamans Estate TRA

COMMUNITY INTEREST GROUPSD.1 Battersea Power Station Community GroupD.2 Bonnington Square Garden CommunityD.3 Friends of Vauxhall ParkD.4 Kennington Association (off map)D.5 KOV Forum D.6 Stockwell PartnershipD.7 The Battersea Society (not on map)D.8 Thessaly Community ProjectD.9 The Vauxhall SocietyD.10 Vauxhall Trust

COMMUNITY GROUPS & LOCAL FACILITIESE.1 Patmore Community ClubroomE.2 Wheatsheaf Hall Community CentreE.3 Wilditch Community Centre (off map)E.4 Vauxhall City Farm

SCHOOLS, FURTHER & HIGHER EDUCATIONF.1 Allen EdwardsF.2 Archbishop Tenison’s C.E.F.3 AshmoreF.4 Archbishop Sumner C.E. (off map)F.5 Battersea Park School (off map)F.6 Bluebells Nursery SchoolF.7 Chesterton (off map)F.8 Ethelred Nursery School & Children’s Centre (off map)F.9 HeathbrookF.10 Hebert MorrisonF.11 Henry Fawcett (off map)F.12 John Burns (off map)F.13 Lambeth College – Vauxhall Centre F.14 Lark HallF.15 Lilian Baylis TechnologyF.16 Newton Preparatory School F.17 Sir James BarrieF.18 St Anne’s Primary SchoolF.19 St George’s C of E Primary SchoolF.20 St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary SchoolF.21 St Stephen’s C.E.F.22 St Mark’s C.E.F.23 Vauxhall Primary SchoolF.24 Walnut Tree Walk (off map) (off map)F.25 WyvilF.26 Mace Montessori Nursery

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ContactSoundings148 Curtain RoadLondonEC2A 3AT

020 7729 1705

Main contactees:Steve McAdam - [email protected]

Beverley White - [email protected]

Matthew Cook - [email protected]

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Proposed Northern line extensionConstruction traffic accessConstruction site perimeterProposed station box

may be affected by this, TfL will have a Noise and Vibration Policy in place. This will cover aspects such as potential mitigation measures (such as secondary glazing) or in certain circumstances an offer of re-housing on a temporary basis where noise thresholds are likely to be reached for extended periods. TfL is also developing a Hardship Policy where owners of eligible properties who have a compelling reason to sell their property and are unable to do so owing to the NLE, could have their property purchased by TfL. These policies will be published on the NLE website as soon as they are available.6. What’s nextFeedback from this consultation will be considered before an application is submitted to Government in spring 2013 for permission to build and operate the extension.We will write to the owners and occupiers of properties that may be directly affected by construction of the NLE. Subject to permission being granted, a contractor would be appointed to carry out the works. Along with our contractors we will engage with local residents and businesses throughout the proposed building works. This

could range from establishing community liaison groups, and providing newsletter updates to holding drop-in information and feedback sessions. We’d also welcome any other ideas from local residents on how they would like to be kept informed during this period.Work to build the extension and new station could start by 2015.7. Have your sayThis consultation gives you the opportunity to comment before we submit our application for the Transport and Works Act Order needed to start construction. Visit tfl.gov.uk/nle to leave a comment or complete the feedback form. Alternatively, if you wish to receive a paper version of the feedback form, please call 0843 222 1234 or email [email protected] The consultation period will close at 17:00 on 16 December 2012.8. Further informationFurther information about key sites, a consultation feedback form and other details can be found at tfl.gov.uk/nleTo receive this document in large print, audio or another language, call 0800 298 3009.

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1. BackgroundAs part of the Northern line extension (NLE) a new Tube station is proposed at Nine Elms. The station would serve the development sites on the eastern side of the Nine Elms Opportunity Area as well as the existing local communities. The new station would put thousands more people within easy walking distance of the Tube network and reduce journey times to the West End and the City to less than 15 minutes. It would significantly increase transport accessibility, providing a new interchange with local bus services and an alternative to the existing, but busy, station and interchange at Vauxhall. The station entrance would be located towards the corner of Sainsbury’s’ car park, at the corner of Wandsworth Road and Pascal Street. It would provide access to those roads as well as to new residential and office developments in the Nine Elms Opportunity Area. 2. Location and designThe station would be integrated with the surrounding local area. It would benefit from: • Entrances at the corner of

Wandsworth Road and Pascal Street • A lift providing step-free access

to trains• A ground-level ticket hall

• Three escalators giving access to two spacious platforms

• Links to pedestrian and cycle networks proposed for the area, including through the railway arches to the north

The diagram shows an outline of potential future development over the station.

3. Construction impactsThe map shows the likely construction site that would be required for up to four years to build the station. Access to the site would be via Wandsworth Road to the south and from the Covent Garden Market Authority’s private road to the north. Detailed traffic assessments are under way. However, there would be significant construction activity around the site. During the peak of the works (a six-month period early on in the construction) around 80 lorries a day could enter and exit the site to remove excavated material and deliver supplies. For the remainder of the time, there could be between two and 10 lorries a day, depending on the phase of activity.A full environmental statement is being prepared. This will include a detailed analysis of temporary impacts during construction including noise and air pollution, traffic movements, effects on trees and other disruption to local residents.

We would minimise disruption as far as practicable through working closely with the local authority, residents and others. For example, we are working with the Port of London Authority and others to ensure that as much of the construction material as practicable could be taken to and from the site by river to minimise deliveries by lorry.We will be required to adhere to a strict code of construction practice which will be agreed with the local authorities. It will include provisions on construction noise, vibration, dust, dirt on highways, working hours and noise limits.The detail of the code has yet to be defined but normal working hours are likely to be from 08:00 to 18:00 on weekdays (Mon-Fri excluding Bank Holidays) and 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays. Where feasible, operations likely to cause disturbance and/or disruption will be limited to these hours. Working at other times would be by exception, but this might include work in connection with tunnelling, the operation of certain types of equipment (e.g. for safety reasons) and non disruptive work.Working outside these hours would be by exception, but it may include times when the Underground network is not running or where it is absolutely necessary to do so.

4. Permanent impactsThe new station would provide an attractive and safe place, and form part of an easy-to-follow north/south route between the river Thames and Nine Elms.

5. Compensation, blight and hardship Owners of land directly affected by construction or operation of the NLE may be entitled to claim compensation. Entitlement to compensation is governed by legislation known as the Compensation Code. In some cases, landowners whose property is directly blighted by the prospect of the NLE may be entitled to require their property to be acquired from them early. Further information both on the code and on blight is available at www.communities.gov.uk. The construction of the NLE would cause noise and vibration in some areas. This would be controlled as far as possible by implementing measures to limit noise and vibration on the construction site itself. Levels will be regulated through the code of construction practice agreed with the relevant local authorities. However, there may be circumstances in which noise impacts arise which need to be alleviated further. For those who

APPENDIX 4


Northern line extension

March 2015

Boosting jobs in the local economy

Careers expo at South Bank University

The Northern line extension will support

the regeneration of Vauxhall, Nine Elms

and Battersea and help create up to

25,000 jobs and 18,000 homes.

Local jobs and apprenticeships are a key

priority. We have spoken with local authorities,

job brokerages and our supply chain to staff the

construction of the Northern line extension.

The project will support around 1,000 jobs and

50 apprenticeships.

Our contractor Ferrovial Agroman Laing O’Rouke

(FLO) will have a team of around 500 people at

the busiest period of construction.

We recently attended a careers expo at South

Bank University where Wandsworth and Lambeth

school and college students were able to find out

about career opportunities and apprenticeships.

We also attended a similar event for students in

Southwark and Lambeth at Goldsmith’s

University of London.

Where will we be working?

We are working at four main sites in

Lambeth, Wandsworth and Southwark

alongside local communities.

The main worksites are:

Kennington Park

Kennington Green

Nine Elms, next to Wandsworth Road and

Pascal Street

Battersea Power Station

Over the next three months, works at these sites

will include:

Clearing and setting up the site

Diverting utility services

Putting up hoardings

Unexploded Ordnance Surveys

Archaeological surveys

Pile proving (checking for obstructions when

carrying out piling)

Making arrangements for measuring and

monitoring possible movement in buildings

We have been working closely with utility services,

and local authorities to ensure we keep disruption

to a minimum.

Kennington

We are creating two permanent shafts at

Kennington Park and Kennington Green to

provide ventilation, cooling and emergency

access to the tunnels.

At Kennington Green, work over the next

three months includes:

Relocating a post box

Removing a pedestrian crossing

At Kennington Park, work over the next three

months includes:

A new temporary electricity substation

Diverting a gas main

Relocating the dog walking area in the park

and Bee Urban (works led by Lambeth

Council)

Demolishing the lodge

Nine Elms and Battersea

We are building two new stations at:

Battersea, next to Battersea Park Road and

the new power station development

Nine Elms, on Wandsworth Road next to a

new Sainsbury’s

At Battersea, work over the next three months

includes:

Setting up site accommodation

Installing a conveyor (70 per cent of material

from the tunnels will be moved by river from

Battersea)

At Nine Elms, work over the next three months

includes:

Demolishing the boiler house

Relocating the electricity substation

We are holding a public exhibition to

showcase the design of the new Nine Elms

station and our initial concepts for the

residential development above the station.

Visit Tate South Lambeth Library, 180 South

Lambeth Road, SW8 1QP on one of the

following dates to find out more:

Thursday 19 March –15:00 to 20:00

Friday 20 March – 14:00 to 18:00

Saturday 21 March – 10:00 to 16:00

You can also give your views between 16

March and 7 April by visiting

tfl.gov.uk/northern-line-extension

Considerate construction

TfL and FLO are committed to reducing

the impact of construction on the local

area.

Plans for the four main work sites detail how

we’re dealing with a range of issues such as

site layout, traffic management, noise and

vibration, air quality, sustainable travel,

ecology, archaeology and heritage.

These plans build on documents produced for

the Transport and Works Act Order public

inquiry and are based on best practice and

legislation.

Following four drop-in sessions, resident

meetings and an online survey, we received 147

comments on our proposals. The plans have

now been submitted to local authorities for

approval.

Tunnelling and ground movement

Understandably, some residents may have

concerns about the potential impact of

tunnelling works on their properties.

We have extensive experience of how the

ground behaves when tunnels, shafts and

station boxes are constructed and how to

minimise the effects of ground movement.

Defect surveys will be carried out by a qualified

chartered surveyor on properties predicted to

experience 1mm or more of settlement.

More information is available at


Transforming the Northern

line

Timeline

The extension includes more than 3km of

new tunnels connecting to the existing

Northern line at Kennington and two new

stations at Nine Elms and Battersea.

The extension is part of a massive investment

programme to transform the Northern line

which includes:

A signalling upgrade which has achieved a

20 per cent increase in capacity through

central London

A 24-hour Tube service on Fridays and

Saturdays from September

Plans to rebuild Tube stations that are

critical to improving capacity and

supporting regeneration. These include

Tottenham Court Road, Bank, Camden

Town and Elephant & Castle

2014

Transport and Works Act Order

decision

2015

Main works start

2016

Tunnelling starts

2017

Tunnelling complete

2018

Station fit out

2019

Testing and commissioning

2020

Extension in operation

Community Liaison Groups

The following Community Liaison

Groups meet regularly to provide

residents, businesses and councillors

with an opportunity to find out more

about the Northern line extension:

Kennington Park and Newington

Kennington Green

Nine Elms and Oval

Battersea

Core Group – An overall liaison group

that considers route-wide issues

Residents are welcome. Presentations,

minutes and details of upcoming meetings

are on our website. Find out more at


Staying in touch

For more information and to register for

updates on the scheme, visit


You can also email the project team at

[email protected] or call our helpdesk on

0343 222 2424.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/northern-line-extension



mailto:[email protected]

APPENDIX 5


Transport Planning

Palestra

197 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NJ

13 March 2015

Dear Sir / Madam,

Invitation to a public exhibition to view proposals for Nine Elms Underground station & development

You are invited to a public exhibition to learn more about our plans for the new Nine Elms Underground station, and in particular the associated development proposals above the station, which are being built as part of the Northern line extension (NLE). There will be plans available for you to view and members of the team available to discuss them with you. Where: Tate South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road, SW8 1QP When:

Thursday 19 March 2015 -15:00 to 20:00 Friday 20 March – 14:00 to 18:00 Saturday 21 March – 10:00 to 16:00

You can also give your views between 16 March and 07 April by visiting our website tfl.gov.uk/northern-line-extension

The new station will serve new and existing local communities, putting thousands more people within easy walking distance of the Tube network and reduce journey times to the West End and the City to less than 15 minutes.

The proposed development above the station is a residential-led mixed use scheme, helping to deliver new homes, along with further employment opportunities, a significant amount of new public space including new public art, and improved pedestrian and cycling facilities.

I do hope you will be able to visit the exhibition. However, if you are unable to make these dates and would like further information please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or the address above.

Yours faithfully,

Jon Kirkup, Lead Sponsor, Line Extensions

mailto:[email protected]

APPENDIX 6

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From:

Sent:

To:

Cc:

Subject: Nine Elms Over Station Development - Public Consultation

Follow Up Flag: Follow up

Flag Status: Flagged

Dear Cllr Hopkins As you will be aware the Northern Line Extension (NLE) Transport Works Act Order (TWAO) was approved by the Secretaries of State for Transport and Communities and Local Government in late 2014. Throughout the development of the NLE project, TfL has undertaken a significant amount of public consultation. Later this year, in addition to seeking approval for the external appearance of the new station at Nine Elms we will be submitting a planning application for an over-station development (OSD) above the new station, and we are keen to engage with the local community as part of this process. Right across London TfL is looking at ambitious and creative ways to make the most of its estate. Any proceeds from this development will be reinvested into the transport network including the NLE project itself. As you are aware we have had initial discussions with Lambeth officers about the emerging scheme and presented an initial scheme overview to you and others at Lambeth’s Strategic Sites Panel in November 2014. This has provided valuable feedback on the emerging proposals and we are now at the point where we have enough information to engage meaningfully with the local community and other key stakeholders, updating them on our plans for the station and seeking feedback on emerging concepts for the OSD. A public exhibition on the emerging scheme for the OSD will be held from 19 to 21 March 2015 at the Tate South Lambeth Library. This will be widely advertised via both a newsletter and a letter drop to the local community, which will be distributed shortly. The material used at the public exhibition will be also be available online prior to the start of the exhibition, with feedback welcomed both at the exhibition and online. We are happy to meet with you to provide a briefing prior to the public exhibition and respond to any queries you may have. If you would be interested in meeting, please do let me know and I will arrange a date as soon as possible. Alternatively if you would prefer to attend the exhibition members of the project team will be available across all three days to discuss the emerging scheme with you. Kind Regards, Lee

Lee Campbell / Planning Manager TfL Planning / Transport for London 9th Floor, Windsor House, SW1H 0TL

APPENDIX 7

Appendix 6. NLE Webpage


Nine Elms OSD Text included on the NLE Webpage:

Nine Elms Underground Station and Development Overview We are developing proposals for an over-site development above the Nine Elms station. We are carrying out engagement with the local community between 16 March and 7 April to seek the views of the local community.

We are holding a public exhibition to show our plans for the new Nine Elms Underground station, and in particular the emerging concepts for the residential development proposals above the station.

Visit Tate South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1QP on one of the following dates to find out more:


Thursday 19 March -15.00 to 20.00

Friday 20 March – 14.00 to 18.00

Saturday 21 March 10.00 to 16.00

We would welcome your comments. Please give us your views by completing our

online survey

(survey link)

This consultation opens on Monday 16 March and closes on Tuesday 7 April 2015.

APPENDIX 8

APPENDIX 9

APPENDIX 10


Nine Elms Underground Station and Development

We’d like to know your views on our proposals for the Nine Elms Underground Station and

Development. You can give us your comments in the following ways:

Online survey: https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/nine-elms-underground-station-and-

development where you can also download an information pack

Visit the public exhibition: Tate South Lambeth Library, 180 South Lambeth Road,

SW18 1QP 19 March 15.00 to 20:00, 20 March 14:00 to 18:00 and 21 March 10:00 to

16:00

Post: please return this form to FREEPOST TFL CONSULTATIONS

The deadline for replies is 7 April 2015

Q1. Please let us know of any comments you have about our emerging scheme proposals for

the over-site development (page 3 of the information pack).

Q2. Please let us know of any comments you have about the emerging station design (page 4).

Q3. Do you agree or disagree with the emerging proposals for the new Public Square and

public realm (pages 5 and 6)? Please tick one box.

Strongly

agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know /no opinion




Nine Elms Underground Station and Development

Q4 Please let us know of any comments you have about the proposals for the new Public

Square and public realm (page 5 and 6).

About you Please tell us about yourself. This section is not compulsory, but any information will help us

analyse responses and contact you in the future. PLEASE COMPLETE BELOW IN CAPITALS.

5. Name _______________________________

6. Email ___________________________________________ 7. Post code _______________

8. In what capacity are you responding to the consultation? (please tick one box):

Representative of a

business or

organisation

Representative of a

community, resident

or voluntary

organisation

As an individual

If responding as a representative of an organisation please provide the name _______________

9. How did you hear about this consultation? (please tick one box - the main way by which

you heard):

By letter from TfL Email from TfL Flyer/newsletter from TfL

Community Liaison

Group Drop in session Read about it in the press

Through social

media

Other (please

specify) ___________________

Privacy Notice

TfL, its subsidiaries and service providers will use your personal information for the purpose of administering and

assessing opinions on the Nine Elms Underground Station and Development. Your personal information will be

properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Responses to the consultation may be made publicly available, but any personal information will be kept

confidential. You do not have to provide any personal information, but this information may help TfL to understand

the range of responses. For example, responses may be analysed by postcode to help identify local issues.

Thank you for your time in completing this feedback form.

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APPENDIX 11. TEAM’S RESPONSE TO ISSUES RAISED

1. The tables below group together the comments and issues raised through the public consultation

event and stakeholder meetings, by theme. The Team has provided a response to each of the issues

raised relating to the OSD proposals and have passed on comments relating to the Station to the

Station Team.

Table 1. OSD Comments

Theme The team’s response

OSD Proposals and Design

Support the regeneration of the area. The Nine Elms OSD will provide a residential led mixed-use scheme to support the regeneration of the area, creating further benefits to those already generated by the Northern line extension.

Importance of good architectural design. The scheme has been designed to a high quality, following planning policy principles of good design. The designs have been developed collaboratively with officers at LB Lambeth and the GLA, along with a range of local stakeholders included in this report.

Difficult to visualise/ make a judgement based on the information available.

Further details regarding design and the precise mix of uses and affordable housing will be set out within the planning application, which will be available for further consideration by stakeholders, through the statutory consultation.

Retail

Coordination of shop front design with adjacent schemes.

The shop front design is being coordinated in discussion with Sainsbury’s, CGMA and Vinci St. Modwen.

Ensure retail is affordable for small businesses. This will be influenced by the proposals New Covent Garden Market.

Avoid creating a characterless clone mini-high street.

The new retail is integrated within the public realm strategy. Three new character areas are proposed (Nine Elms Square, Pascal Place and Pascal Street) providing a range of opportunities.

Design retail space to avoid congestion. The entrances to retail units will be coordinated with the public realm to avoid congestion.

Make good use of street frontage. The Nine Elms Station and OSD proposes active frontages where possible. There are some inactive frontages due to station constraints, but in these

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cases activity is proposed within the public realm, for example pop-ups and kiosks.

Have a TfL run “click and collect” service. Noted. There may be the opportunity for these types of uses and this will be considered by TfL at a later stage.

Retail unlikely to be used by commuters. The new development is expected to receive a high footfall. It is considered that the new retail will be used by the local community and commuters alike.

Height and Massing

Concern on the height of the blocks. Tall buildings not appropriate here.

LB Lambeth and the GLA Planning Policy identifies the site as being located within an area suitable for tall buildings up to 150m in height may be considered appropriate. The heights of the building have been developed in close discussion with Lambeth Planning and the GLA.

The blocks could be higher. Scheme for over-site development needs to be as tall as possible. Why stop at 20 storeys? Site can take taller tower, giving more money to TfL to plough back into services, or as s106 monies for the local community.

Noted. TfL have consulted with LB Lambeth and the GLA to agree the appropriate height and massing for the Site, which mediates between the proposed Vauxhall Tall Buildings Cluster and the existing communities to the east. The buildings ‘step down’ in height from the adjacent Sainsbury’s and CGMA schemes, from 22 to 6 storeys, in accordance with officers guidance and planning policy.

Loss of existing uses

Concern at the loss of Banham’s – a heritage Victorian building

The existing buildings will have been demolished as part of the construction works for the Northern Line Extension. Banham’s has been relocated to a new, larger and improved local facility. It is neither a listed, locally listed building and is not within a conservation area.

Public Realm

Plant nine elm trees in the area to give meaning to the name.

This will be considered as part of the detailed approval of the landscaping. An indicative selection of trees is included in the planting strategy in the DAS.

Include art, sculptures, flower gardens and a water feature.

The landscape strategy includes a variety of features to enhance to the attractiveness of the area. We will work with London Undergrounds Art department to explore all opportunities.

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Benefits the wider community, there is a need for more parks and open spaces in the wider area.

Noted. The new public square will provide a valuable community asset.

The designs are great, very modern style of layout of trees and plants together but more trees and plants are needed.

Noted.

Approval of the link from Pascal Street over to the New Covent Garden Market.

Noted.

The public space, with shelter, is a good idea as is also the retail and housing around the station.

Noted.

Coordination of public realm with CGMA and Sainsbury’s.

The public realm materials and approach is being coordinated and agreed with the adjacent CGMA and Sainsbury’s schemes.

Fruit and vegetable market stall/street vendors. The public realm is of a scale which could support a number of temporary and permanent activities. Market stalls / street vendors can help add to the quality and amenity of public space and our strategy has been designed to support such activity.

Important to keep the new public area well maintained and litter free.

Noted.

Make more vibrant by having playground. Play space has been included within the public realm and amenity proposals.

Concern public space will not be used. We believe the new public space provides a great benefit to the local community and the majority of respondents confirmed the need for more public space in the area.

Impact on pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Transport and public realm proposals have developed in coordination to ensure enough space for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

Having open space doesn’t justify this building. It has been agreed with LB Lambeth that the new open space is an important part of the wider development, providing new and accessible public open space.

More seating. Metal benches to deter homeless people.

Street furniture will be carefully considered to provide minimal intervention into the space.

Each element will be high quality, robust and attractive and appropriately located to ensure optimum use and benefit. The proposals have developed with the advice of LB Lambeth’s Secure

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by Design Officer.

Need for a cleaner, greener, healthier, safer, friendlier environment

This has been taken on board within the proposals.

Community facilities

The need to include community facilities such as a library or sport facilities

Proposals include the provision of a gym alongside residential courtyards at podium level. Nine Elms Square will also become a hub for local communities providing a new space for activity and events, including street markets and temporary art.

Transport, parking and access

Provide electronic charging points for cars Given the scheme is above a new station we have sought to minimize car parking. 10 disabled spaces have been provided at basement level and these will be capable of being adapted to provide electronic charging points.

Cycle safety and lack of provision for cyclists Cycle parking provision has been incorporated into the designed in accordance with planning policy. The station will provide provision for 90 bicycles, with a further 12 bicycle spaces for the Sainsbury’s scheme. These will be incorporated within the public realm. Approximately 600 secure cycle parking spaces for residents will be provided at basement level.

Concerns in relation to the parking provision 12 on-street parking spaces will be provided, either as car club, disabled or residential permit holder spaces. 10 disabled parking spaces will be provided at basement level.

Bus station could be part of the development. Extend bus routes into Nine Elms.

Bus interchange improvements adjacent to the station are already proposed as part of the Northern line extension scheme.

Build a subway across the road There is a pedestrian crossing on Wandsworth Road. Planning policy promotes surface level pedestrian access, rather than the creation of subways.

Extend the line further to Clapham Junction The route of the Northern Line Extension has been previously consulted on and it has been decided to extend the Northern Line to Nine Elms and Battersea.

Affordable Housing

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Lack of information on the amount of affordable housing.

The amount of affordable housing is currently being discussed between TfL and LB Lambeth.

Environmental issues

Green roofs on the blocks Noted. PV’s will be provided on the optimal locations of the building roofs.

Impact on daylight for nearby buildings A daylight and sunlight assessment has been undertaken which shows minimal adverse effect.

Impact on wind at street level A wind microclimate assessment has been undertaken which shows minimal adverse effect.

Construction noise A construction management strategy will seek to minimise any adverse effect.

Traffic congestion The Transport Assessment has not identified this as an issue. Only a low frequency of vehicles is expected on Pascal Street.

Table 2. Station Comments


Station Proposals and Design

Ensuring good design. Design the station so that it has individuality. Fit in with surrounding environment.

These comments have been passed to the Station Team. The Design and Access Statement which supports this application shows the indicative design principles of the Station, however the approval of details of the Nine Elms Station will be sought by a separate application.

There should be two station entrances. One entrance is being proposed at this stage of the proposal. A second western entrance may be possible in the future and the design of the station and public realm has been developed not to preclude future provision of a Western Entrance should future passenger demand require this.

Design of the station entrance leading to desolate public space.

The station entrance has been designed to integrate with the public realm and to provide active retail frontages, creating a new hub for station commuters and the local community.

Further information was required on lift shafts, number of escalators, and accessibility for disabled people.

The station and public realm are being designed to be inclusive, providing physical accessibility to people of all ages including those with disabilities.

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Further information on inclusive design is included in the Landscape Chapter of the DAS. The station will provide step free access from street to train (further information will be submitted as part of the station application).

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