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1 Quality Management Issue/revision Issue 1 Revision 1 Revision 2 Revision 3 Remarks FINAL Date 26/08/2014 Prepared by Charlotte Powell Signature Checked by Kevin Herman Signature Authorised by Alan Heatley Signature Project number File reference W:\Environmental Planning London\03. Projects\02. EIA Projects\ Kidbrooke Regeneration (Phase 3, 5 & 6)\5. Reporting\2. ES\Vol. 3 NTS 1 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

2 26/08/2014 Registered Address WSP UK Ltd WSP House, 70 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1AF 2 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

3 Table of Contents 1 Introduction... 4 Overview... 4 What is being built?... 5 What is an Environmental Impact Assessment?... 6 What is a? The Site... 7 What are the Sites and the surrounding area like?... 7 Why is it being built there?... 8 How has the design evolved over time?... 8 Who has been told about this EIA? Have any alternatives been considered? What will it look like? When will it be built? Environmental Effects Will the existing local community be disturbed as a result of the construction phase? Will the new developments benefit the local economy? Will the existing community facilities be able to accommodate existing and new residents? Will the construction and operation of the new developments lead to more traffic along the surrounding local road network? What will happen to air quality during the construction and operation of the new developments? Will the construction and operation of the new developments cause a lot of noise? Will I be able to see the new developments? Will the new development affect television, radio and satellite reception? Are there any concerns relating to contaminated land or ground conditions within the Sites? Will the new development have microclimatic effects? Will the new developments affect on-site ecology? Will the developments increase the risk of flooding? Does the Site have archaeological potential? What measures will be used to avoid and reduce the environmental effects of the Proposed Development? What happens next? Who can I contact if I want some more information? Can I have a copy of the Environmental Statement or this Non- Technical Summary? Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

4 1 Introduction Overview Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd. (the Applicant )) have submitted three separate planning applications covered by one Environmental Statement, a Full Planning Application for the Phases 3 and 5, and a hybrid outline Planning Application for Phase 6 (collectively referred to as the Sites ) of the Kidbrooke Village Masterplan 1 (the land directly under the Applicants control, within the wider Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location 2 ), in the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG). The three sites total hectares (ha) (Phase ha, Phase ha and Phase ha) within the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location. The key objectives for this area include the development of a new vibrant mixed neighbourhood and community. The current Planning Applications follow on from previous Planning Permissions for Phase 1 (2009), Phase 2 ( ), Phase 3 (2013), and for Phase 4 (2013). The current applications take into account consultation on the previous applications and have been prepared in consultation with RBG and other statutory consultees. The Sites are located primarily in a residential area. The area immediately surrounding the Sites includes several housing estates and a number of public open spaces / playing fields. The predominantly residential areas of Greenwich and Blackheath are located to the north-west and west of the Sites respectively, while Woolwich and Charlton are located to the north-east of the Sites. The area immediately surrounding the Sites consists of existing and future phases of the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location redevelopment. Figure 1: Site Location 1 The Kidbrooke Masterplan Area refers to Phase 1 to 6 of the redevelopment and the train station. 2 The Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location refers to Phase 1 to 6 of the redevelopment, the train station, Henley Cross to the north of the train station, Huntsman land, Northwest Neighbourhood Area and Northeast Neighbourhood Area. 4 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

5 What is being built? In total, Phases 3, 5 and 6 will provide 3,247 residential units (including 133 extra care units), a supermarket (2,696m 2 ), retail / commercial floor space (3,512m 2 ), restaurant (345m 2 ), community floor space (8,684m 2 ) and replacement primary school (3,200m 2 ). Phase 3 Comprising the following: 1,257 residential units; A supermarket (2,696m 2 ); Retail / commercial floor space (1,957m 2 ); Retail / commercial floor space (1,305m 2 ); Restaurant (345m 2 ); Community floor space (5,713m 2 ); and Provision of a public square, publicly accessible open space and associated access, servicing, car parking, cycle parking and landscaping. Building heights will be up to 25 storeys, with the taller buildings concentrated around the central portion of the Site and building heights stepping down towards the edges of the Phase 3 Site. The majority of the building heights will range from 7 to 17 storeys with the tallest buildings located around the Kidbrooke Village Square and close to the train station. The commercial and retail uses will be concentrated towards the northern end of the Phase 3 Site, with a supermarket proposed for the centre of the Phase 3 Site. The community facilities are also mainly proposed at the northern end of the Phase 3 Site. Phase 5 Comprising the following: 1,144 residential units; and Publicly accessible open space and associated access, car parking, cycle parking, landscaping and servicing. Building heights will be up to 12 storeys near Kidbrooke Park Road, with the taller buildings concentrated around the western and central portion of the Phase 5 Site and building heights stepping down towards the eastern edge of the Phase 5 Site. The majority of the remaining building heights will range from 3 to 10 storeys. Phase 6 Comprising the following: 846 residential units; Publicly accessible open space and associated access, car parking, cycle parking, landscaping and servicing; Retail / commercial floor space (250m 2 ); 133 senior living units; Community uses (2,971m 2 ); and 3,200m 2 replacement primary school (Use Class D1). Building heights will be up to 15 storeys adjacent to the Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) and along northern boundary of the Phase 6 Site, with the taller buildings concentrated around the northern portion of the Phase 6 Site and building heights stepping down towards the western and central portion of the Site. The majority of the remaining building heights will range from 3 to 12 storeys. 5 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

6 What is an Environmental Impact Assessment? The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 require that before planning permission is granted for certain types of development an Environmental Impact Assessment must be undertaken. An Environmental Impact Assessment is a process that identifies the likely significant environmental effects of a proposed development and, if required, identifies ways that any significant adverse effects on the environment can prevented, reduced and / or offset. Given the size of the Sites and nature of the Proposed Developments, an Environmental Impact Assessment in the process WSP UK Ltd. have produced the Environmental Statement as part of the process. The findings of this process are reported in a document called an Environmental Statement, which has been submitted with the application and is publicly available for anyone to review to understand the nature and form of the Proposed Developments and the likely effects on the environment. A number of other Technical Reports / Plans are also submitted with the Planning Applications with pertinent information incorporated into the Environmental Statement as appropriate: Planning Strategy Statement; Application Form & Covering Letter; Planning Statement; Existing and Proposed Architectural Drawings; Landscape Drawings; Design and Access Statement; Landscape Design and Access Statement; Transport Assessment; Consultation Statement; Flood Risk Assessment; Energy Assessment; Sustainability Statement (including Code for Sustainable Homes Pre-Assessment (for the residential units)); Hotel Assessment/Viability Evidence (Phase 3 only); and CIL Additional Information Form. One overarching Environmental Statement has been prepared to assess the likely significant environmental effects of the Proposed Developments. What is a? The full results of the Environmental Impact Assessment (baseline information, survey information and technical assessments) for this project are available in the Environmental Statement submitted with the Planning Applications. A summary of the findings are presented here in non-technical language. This document is presented as a series of key questions and answers regarding the Proposed Developments and identifies likely significant effects and how any significant negative effects are proposed to be mitigated, prevented and / or offset by the Applicant during the construction and future operation of the Proposed Developments. 6 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

7 2 The Sites What are the Sites and the surrounding area like? The Sites are situated primarily in a residential area, mainly consisting of current and future phases of the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location (see Figure 2). There are no designated wildlife sites within the Sites. Four statutory designated sites were identified within 2km of the Sites, with no additional European designated sites identified within 10km of the Site. The closest statutory designated site is Sutcliffe Park, which is located immediately to the south of the site. Additionally 28 non-statutory designated sites have been identified within 2km of the Sites. There are no World Heritage Sites within the Sites, however the Greenwich Maritime Buffer Zone is situated approximately 1km from the Sites. There are two Schedule Ancient Monuments within 2km of the Sites they are Eltham Place, situated approximately 1.4km from the Sites and a Romano-Celtic temple in Greenwich Park, located approximately 1.9km from the Sites. There are no Registered Battlefields within the Sites. There are no Listed Buildings within the Sites; however there are 87 Listed Buildings within a 1km radius from the Sites. The Blackheath Conservation Area is situated immediately adjacent to the western boundary of the Sites and the Eltham Green Conservation Area is located immediately to the south-western boundary of the Sites. The Environment Agency Flood Risk map shows that Phases 3, 5 and 6 are not likely to be at risk of flooding from rivers, taking into account the Sutcliffe Park Alleviation Scheme and the topography of the Sites. Phase 3 This parcel of land is focused around the Village Centre and consists largely of open hardstanding which is all that remains of the residential properties that previously occupied this location. The railway line runs along the northern boundary and Kidbrooke Park Road runs along the western boundary of the Phase 3 Site. The Phase 5 Site is located immediately to the south and the Holy Family Catholic Primary School lies adjacent to the eastern boundary. Phase 6 Phase 3 Phase 2A Phase 5 Phase 2A This parcel of land is located in the lower central portion of the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location and is bounded to the north by the Phase 3 Site and the Holy Family Catholic Primary School. The Phase 5 Site is bounded to the west by Kidbrooke Park Road, by Phase 4 of the Kidbrooke Regeneration to the south and to the east by Tudway Road. Phase 5 currently consists largely of open hardstanding which is all that remains of the residential properties that previously occupied this location. Phase 2 Phase 5 Phase 4 Phase 1 Phase 5 Figure 2: Location of Phases 3, 5 & 6 7 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

8 Phase 6 Located in the north-west corner of the Kidbrooke Masterplan Area, this parcel of land consists largely of open hardstanding, which is all that remains of the residential properties that previously occupied this location with the exception of Wingfield Primary School, located in the southern portion of the Site. The Phase 6 Site is bounded to the north by the railway line, to the east and south by the Phase 3 and Phase 2 Sites respectively and to the west by existing residential estates. There are no statutory designated sites within the Sites boundaries, such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Sutcliffe Park is located immediately south of the Sites and are designated as a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II. The closest nonstatutory site is Kidbrooke Green and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserves (of Metropolitan importance) and the River Quaggy at Blackheath Park which are located within 600m of the Site. Why is it being built there? The need for development of the Sites is focused primarily around the need to regenerate the former Ferrier Estate and deliver a new vibrant and sustainable neighbourhood that contains well designed new homes. The proposed new homes would help to address Greenwich s and London s needs for new market and affordable housing. The Mayor s latest Strategic Housing Market Assessment (January 2014) states that between 49,000 and 62,000 new homes each year are required to meet housing needs in London. In order to meet these needs the Mayor of London has recognised that the potential of existing brownfield sites and regeneration projects to deliver more high quality homes should be recognised. The proposed developments would help to address strategic and local housing needs. How has the design evolved over time? The design of the Proposed Developments has undergone a number of iterations, which took into account environmental effects and responds to a series of meetings and public consultation events that have been held with the Applicant s Project Team and Statutory Consultees. Phase 3 Full Planning Permission for Phase 3 was originally granted in March 2012 (and then amended in April 2013) for the demolition of the existing buildings and construction of 983 residential dwellings, a hotel, retail / commercial space, community space, a supermarket and a railway station. The railway station was revised through another planning application in July After further studies, the hotel has proved not to be economically viable and it is proposed to replace it with a taller residential landmark tower. Figure 3: Illustration of the proposed scale of the Proposed Developments across the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location 8 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

9 A number of heights and locations of the landmark tower were considered taking into account views of the Phase 3 Site from the surrounding area. Three different heights were tested at 25, 31, and 37 storeys. In response to the public consultation the 37 and 31 storey options were discounted and the 25 storey tower was pursued as it was considered to offer the best compromise between effects on local views, creating a waypoint building and delivering the required housing within the Phase 3 Site. The height of the surrounding buildings were reviewed and increased in height in response to this new building to define the heart of the development. A total of 1,257 residential dwellings are now proposed as a result of the change to the towers. Figure 3 illustrates the scale of the Proposed Development and how the highest density of development will be concentrated within the Phase 3. Phase 5 The Phase 4 masterplan included a mix of blocks of flats and houses. The original 2009 masterplan for Phase 4 showed a structure of continuous blocks of flats (in a C shaped opening towards the park) and separate rows of terraced houses also in continuous form around shared gardens. For the approved 2012 Phase 4 masterplan the division of the flat blocks were separated by lower linking elements of houses in short terraces. This improved the mixes of the houses and flats in each street block. It transformed the Phase from an essentially urban model to a more suburban form. This pattern is continued in Phase 5 Site for the blocks to the east of the MOL (Blocks C, D, E and J). Blocks A and B (to the west of the MOL) are island sites surrounded by green open space, either side of Kidbrooke Park Road. As illustrated in Figure 4, an alternative segmented model was developed to take advantage and increase the visual links across the MOL and Sudcliffe Park. The alternating concave and convex form of Blocks A and B allows wider views between the open spaces on either side of the buildings. Figure 4: Evolution of Blocks A and B within Phase 5 Phase 6 The principles of the Phase 6 layout were approved as part of the original masterplan in The approved concept included a mix of townhouses and apartments, a block of senior living apartments and a two form entry primary school. Two green fingers passed through the Phase 6 to the Village Centre (Phase 3) providing pedestrian / cycle links to the surrounding community. Since the original masterplan was approved an alternative strategy has been developed in today s context. The school and senior living apartments have been relocated (see Figure 5). This will allow earlier delivery of the school and additional units within the Senior Living building. Additionally a new retail unit has been introduced within the Senior Living building to serve the local community. The relocation has created a Community Quarter, comprising the school, senior living building, community centre and the existing Halton Court. New landscaped gardens have also been introduced. During the Figure 5: Relocation of school and senior living design process the height of the tallest building (Block 6C) was apartments within Phase 5 reduced from 18 to 15 storeys in height, in keeping with Phase 3 and the avenue layout redesigned. Landscaped gardens, park side frontages, opened-up views and east-west green fingers were introduced. 9 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

10 Who has been told about this EIA? Consultation has been undertaken with both statutory and non-statutory consultees and members of the public as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping exercise and technical studies for this Environmental Statement. The purpose of these consultations was to identify any sensitivities or concerns associated with the Proposed Developments which may need to be considered in the design process and assessed as part of this Environmental Statement. The following organisations were consulted during the preparation of this Environmental Statement: Various departments and officers at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council; Transport for London; Thames Water; Environment Agency; Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service; and Natural England. Have any alternatives been considered? A do nothing scenario has been considered. However, as the majority of the Sites are currently vacant hardstanding the Sites would remain this way - and possibly get worse - if the Sites were not redeveloped. In addition, the Sites is within the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location, which encourages development. It is likely that if this Proposed Development did not go ahead, similar alternative proposals would be submitted for the Sites. If the Sites were not developed at all, new dwellings would need to be built elsewhere in the borough. If no sites were available, this would risk a lower overall level of housing provision within RBG. No alternative sites have been considered by the Applicant as the Site is located within the Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location and is identified in the adopted Greenwich Core Strategy as an area for mixed use and neighbourhood development. The London Plan also recognises the importance of Kidbrooke as an Area of Intensi cation. There are no reasonable or feasible alternative sites to assess given the clear policy context. What will it look like? The Proposed Developments include 3,247 residential dwellings across a range of sizes and tenure types, a foodstore, retail units, community space, public open space, landscaping, car parking, cycle parking and access. The predominant building material for the Proposed Developments is brick and glass. Phase 3 Building heights range from between 2 and 25 storeys within Phase 3 (Figure 8 Overleaf). Block A is located along the northern boundary and is composed of 4 towers (9 17 storeys). Block B consists of one 25 storey tower towards the centre of Phase 3 (Figures 6 and 7). Block C is located along the north eastern boundary and consists of one 17 storey tower. Block D is located in the centre of the Phase and is the largest of the plots it consists of 9 towers which range in height from 3 to 17 storeys. Block E is located towards the eastern boundary and consists of 8 towers ranging in height between 2 / 3 and 12 storeys. Block F is located next to the MOL along the southern boundary. The Figures 6-7: Computer Generated Images of Phase 3 towers range in height from 2 to 10 storeys. Block G is located in the south eastern corner of Phase 3 with towers ranging from 2 to 9 storeys. 10 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

11 Figure 8: Phase 3 Building Heights and Layouts (not to scale) 11 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

12 Figure 9: Phase 6 Building Heights and Layouts 12 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

13 Figure 10: Phase 6 Building Heights and Layouts 13 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

14 Building heights throughout Phase 3 have generally increased by between 1 and 3 storeys from the consented scheme, with the exception of Block B which has increased by 18 storeys. Phase 5 Within Phase 5, building heights range between 3 and 12 storeys (Figure 9). There are 5 curved blocks (A1, A2, B1, B2, B3) ranging from 8 to 12 storeys, increasing in height towards the northern and southern boundaries. In the central proportion of the Phase 5 Site there are two blocks (C and E) (Figure 11) which are between 9 and 10 storeys and 3 low rise units of 3 storeys. There are two further blocks (J and D) on the eastern boundary with two towers between 7 and 6 storeys and a number of 3 storey units. Figure 11: Computer Generated Image of Phase 5 Phase 6 Phase 6 comprises 5 blocks ranging in height from 1 to 15 storeys and a number of 3/4 storey Urban Houses (Figures 10, 12 and 13). The tallest blocks are situated along the MOL and northern boundary, stepping down to the western / central portion of the Phase 6 Site. Block 6A in the north western corner ranges in height from 1 to 10 storeys, with the lower storeys stepping down towards the edge of the Phase 6 Site. Block 6B ranges from 1 to 12 storeys, with a similar graduation of heights surrounding the 1 storey central core from the corners to the central region of the Site. Block 6C is located in the north eastern portion of the site next to the MOL, and ranges between 1 to 15 storeys in height. Similarly, Block 6D is located along the eastern developed edge next to the MOL and ranges from 1 to 9 storeys. The Primary School in the southern portion of the Site is 3 storeys in height. The senior living block located in the central portion of the Site and ranges from 1 to 9 storeys, based around a 1 storey core. The Urban Houses in the east and central portion of the Phase 6 Site range from 3 to 4 storeys in height and are in a terraced style formation. Figures 12-13: Computer Generated Images of Phase 6 Parking and Access Residents will gain access to Phase 3 by car from Kidbrooke Park Road. Car parking facilities are provided for residents mainly in the basement and lower ground levels (527 spaces) and cycle store (1,552 spaces) are only accessible to residents through a gated entrance. A further 118 car parking and 20 cycle spaces will be provided for the retail / commercial element of Phase 3 along with 22 on street visitor parking spaces. Residents will gain access to Phase 5 by car from Kidbrooke Park Road Kidbrooke Park Road via the proposed Kidbrooke Village Centre junction to the north and Tudway Road to the south. The car parks (529 spaces) and cycle stores (1,479 spaces) are only accessible to residents through a gated entrance. A further 22 on street visitor parking spaces are also included within Phase 5. Access to Phase 6 is proposed via Phase 2, with a secondary vehicular access point connecting to the existing Moorhead Way. Phase 6 provides 367 car and 1,167 cycle parking spaces in podium decks, private driveways, within the school or on-street. The street network within the Proposed Developments will provide functional and recreational connections with the adjacent footway, cycle and highway network within the wider KDA. The street network has been designed to 14 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

15 encourage low vehicle speeds, and will be of sufficient width for on-street cycling. Landscaping The approach to landscaping the Sites creates an attractive public and private area to enhance the overall appearance of Kidbrooke and provide enjoyable, engaging spaces for both the residents and local people (Figures 14 16). The Sites will be opened up to improve the accessibility to pedestrians and extensive planting will be utilised to enhance the appearance and setting in the wider area and streetscene. The use of Green Fingers and swales will connect the residential areas, add character and act as an extension of Sutcliffe Park. The approach to planting will be designed to encourage local wildlife diversity through the use of indigenous species and will include the inclusion of brown and green roofs throughout the Proposed Developments. Figures 14-16: Landscape Masterplan for Phase 3, 5 and 6 (Left to Right) (not to scale) When will it be built? Subject to the grant of Planning Permission and the discharge of relevant conditions, construction of the Proposed Development is assumed to commence in 2014 for Phase 3 with completion by 2028, in 2015 for Phase 5 with completion in 2029 and in 2014 for Phase 6 (including the School) with completion in 2016 or in 2020 (excluding the School) with completion in The indicative construction phasing plan is provided in Figure 17 (Overleaf). 3 Environmental Effects Will the existing local community be disturbed as a result of the construction phase? Unavoidable negative effects on nearby existing residents may arise from the disturbance during the construction works including noise from construction works, dust during certain activities and construction traffic. To mitigate the effects, a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) will be agreed with RBG and the contractor will sign up to the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which will set out the management measures that the contractors will adopt and implement for the construction of the Proposed Developments to avoid and manage any construction effects on the environment and the local community. In addition regular liaison with the local community will be held throughout the construction period. The construction phase is not anticipated to have significant long-term negative effects on the local community. 15 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

16 Figure 17: Indicative Construction Phasing Plan 16 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

17 Will the new developments benefit the local economy? Based on 3,247 homes proposed, it is estimated that the construction phase will support 1,119 full time equivalent jobs over the course of the Proposed Developments construction period. Measures will be taken to encourage local recruitment at the construction and operational stages, including support to the Greenwich Local Labour and Business (GLLaB). GLLaB works in partnership with employers and a range of organisations to maximise job opportunities for local people and secure business opportunities for local companies. GLLaB also enables local people, particularly those from disadvantaged communities, to access training and jobs. During the construction phase there will also be an increase in spending in the local economy by contractors and as a result of purchases from suppliers, which is continued throughout the supply chain. It is estimated that as a result there will be 2,175 indirect and induced jobs created as a result of the construction phases of the development. The Proposed Developments include a range of employment floorspaces that will, upon completion of the development, yield a range of employment opportunities. It is estimated that 427 additional jobs will be created during the operational phase. The Proposed Developments will provide a range of housing, including market and affordable housing, which will help to meet the housing demand in RBG. In addition, the new residents of the Proposed Developments will increase in spending in the local area, providing a positive economic benefit to RBG. Will the existing community facilities be able to accommodate existing and new residents? New residents of the Proposed Developments are expected to use schools, GPs and Dentists within the area. The Proposed Developments will lead to an increase in the number of patients registered with local health practices in the area. There is provision for a PCT surgery within Phase 3, which will address the needs of the future occupants of the wider Kidbrooke Strategic Development Location. It is expected that the Proposed Developments will result in the addition of 1,243 children. The capacity of the existing educational facilities will be sufficient to meet the needs of the Proposed Developments through redevelopment and modernisation. These proposed works include the redevelopment of the Thomas Tallis Secondary School and Wingfield Primary School. The public open space and community facility within the Proposed Developments will meet the demands of the new residents and will also serve the wider community. Will the construction and operation of the new developments lead to more traffic along the surrounding local road network? The Proposed Developments are expected to have very little effect on the local road network during the construction phase. A CEMP will be implemented in order to minimise the environmental effects during the construction phase and to reduce the impact associated with construction activities, including use of defined haulage routes and timing of heavy and abnormal load deliveries to avoid peak hours. Construction traffic movements will be kept to agreed working hours where practicable and arranged to minimise disruption to the highway network and local residents (including during the night-time). The Sites have good existing public transport links and will be close to a range of local facilities, thereby reducing reliance on private car use. Phase 3 aims to improve the existing transport facilities by providing a new railway station which has step free access, an improved bus turnaround area and new bus stops. The internal road network been designed to evenly distribute traffic across the Phases, to avoid the build-up of traffic in particular points. Careful consideration has also been given to providing a safe environment for the movement of pedestrians and cyclists across the Sites (Figures 18 20). Phase 3 also includes retail and community facilities to provide a range of local amenities. Overall, the location and design of the Proposed Developments will encourage the use of public transport, cycling and walking. 17 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

18 Figures 18-19: Access and movement arrangements for Phases 3 and 5 (top to bottom) (not to scale) 18 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

19 Figure20: Access and movement arrangements for Phase 5 (not to scale) What will happen to air quality during the construction and operation of the new developments? The Proposed Developments have the potential to generate dust and particulate matter during the construction works. However, through good site practice and the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures as part of the CEMP, for example through the use of appropriate equipment and implementation of screening and dampening measures, the effect of dust and particulate matter releases will be reduced and the risk of excessive releases minimised. Localised, temporary effects of exhaust emissions from construction traffic and plant used during the construction works will arise in the areas immediately adjacent to the principal means of site access for traffic and along designated haulage routes. However, these effects will be short-lived and intermittent and are considered to be 19 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

20 negligible. Possible increases in pollution that could affect air quality in the area are associated with the onsite energy centre and traffic emissions. A computer model has been used to work out whether possible pollutants associated with development would affect air quality in the area. The model showed that the effects on air quality will not be noticeable. Nevertheless, a Travel Plan will be implemented to encourage the use of more sustainable forms of transport, further reducing air pollution. The Travel Plan will be secured through the Section 106 Legal Agreement. Will the construction and operation of the new developments cause a lot of noise? Noise and vibration effects during the construction phase have been predicted based on a realistic worst case assessment of construction phasing and construction plant, further assessment will be undertaken when a contractor has been appointed and details relating to the construction methods and equipment are available. Best practice measures have been set out that will be adopted in the CEMP. These measures include using the quietest possible machinery for a particular activity and ensuring that works do not happen on Saturday afternoons or Sundays, where possible. For existing residents situated close to the Sites boundaries, there is likely to be a temporary significant noise effect whilst certain phases of construction and specific activities are taking place. Depending on the receptor location, the activity being undertaken and the plant locations, construction vibration is likely to result in negligible effects at the surrounding sensitive receptors. Following completion of the Proposed Developments, noise from road traffic associated with the new community will be negligible. Will I be able to see the new developments? The designs of the Proposed Developments have carefully considered the townscape setting and context and have been designed to reflect surrounding built form and character. The stepped profile largely enables the built form to directly connect in terms of scale and character to adjacent streets. It also includes the use of street trees and vegetation to enhance the street scene for pedestrians. During the construction phase it is considered that there will be a negative effect on local townscape character, the setting of the surrounding Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings and a negative effect on views, including those from existing residential areas. Once the Proposed Developments are complete it is largely expected to improve the character and appearance of the local townscape by replacing the buildings of the former Ferrier Estate with modern, high quality buildings and areas of public open space. New areas of landscaped open space will run throughout the heart of the development creating a setting for new built form (including some screening of lower storeys) and new areas for public recreation and enjoyment. The heights of some of the new built form will create a distinctive skyline in local and long-distance views which in some instances will result in increased visual intrusion. Overall, the developments are likely to make a positive contribution to local views. Will the new development affect television, radio and satellite reception? The Proposed Developments could cause some very minor short time interruption of signal during construction to properties immediately to the north, northeast and northwest of the site and will not have any lasting effect. Once construction is completed some TV aerials mounted on properties close to the north and northeast of the Proposed Developments could experience interference with either a lower strength signal or loss of a signal, however a realignment of TV aerials would restore signals. Given the lower frequency of radio transmissions there will be negligible impact on radio reception. Similarly, there will be negligible effect on satellite reception as a realignment of the affected satellite dishes would restore signal. 20 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

21 Are there any concerns relating to contaminated land or ground conditions within the Sites? The Sites have historically been developed for industrial uses including RAF storage and training, railway land, residential and recreational land. Site investigations have been completed and small areas of contamination have been identified as expected from the previous site uses. Prior to construction, a plan will be developed and agreed with RBG to ensure that existing sources of contamination on the Sites are investigated further so that they do not cause harm to the local population or environment. If any unexpected contamination is encountered during construction, appropriate remediation measures will be implemented as part of the construction works. Best practice measures will be implemented by the contractor that will ensure any likely effects from contamination are minimised. This will be achieved through implementation of procedures detailed within the CEMP. Following the implementation of mitigation measures, no significant effects relating to ground conditions are anticipated as a result of the Proposed Developments. Will the new development have microclimatic effects? The architects of the Proposed Developments have worked to minimise any potential negative effect on wind and daylight, sunlight and overshadowing and have taken neighbouring residential areas into consideration throughout the design process. An analysis undertaken of the effects on wind and daylight, sunlight and overshadowing has demonstrated that the effects of the Proposed Developments are generally considered acceptable on the surrounding area in this location. Will the new developments affect on-site ecology? The Sites comprise habitats typical of previously developed sites. Ecological surveys have been completed across the Sites, which are generally considered to be of low level ecological value. The Sites provide suitable habitat for use by foraging bats, nesting birds and reptiles. As the Proposed Developments are being developed in 3 phases, it will allow the establishment of soft landscaping alongside habitat removal. The scheme includes habitat replacement and significant enhancement opportunities; there will be an increase in semi-natural habitat on the Sites which will be established throughout the construction phase of the scheme and on into operation. The recommended lighting and planting will provide an increase in suitable habitats for bats, birds and reptiles, and have long term positive effects for ecology and nature conservation. Will the developments increase the risk of flooding? The Flood Risk maps produced by the Environment Agency show that the majority of the Sites is designed as having a low flood risk. However, there are parts of Phase 5 which are located in a medium risk zone (owing to a historical flood prior to the construction of the flood defence scheme in Sutcliffe Park) and a small portion of the public open space in the northwest corner of Phase 6 is located in a high risk zone. The runoff from the Sites is controlled by a Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) scheme, which reduces the runoff to the green field run off rates. The SuDS system utilises green roofs and rainwater harvesting in some of the buildings through to strategic swales within the MOL. Do the Sites have archaeological potential? The Sites generally have limited evidence of Roman, Post-Roman / Anglo-Saxon and Industrial activity. Assets are present on-site associated with the Medieval / Post-Medieval periods which suggest activity within the Sites and within a 1km radius during these periods. The requirement for further archaeological investigations will be discussed and agreed with RBG to prior to construction of the Proposed Developments. The construction phase is considered to have a negligible effect on potential buried / surface archaeological 21 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

22 deposits following the implementation of mitigation measures. During the construction and operation phases, the assessment has determined that the setting of a number of designated heritage assets that would be indirectly affected by the Proposed Developments. There a number of Conservation Areas and Grade I, II* and II Listed Buildings that are considered to be affected by the Proposed Developments, but these are not considered significant. No substantive measures are proposed to reduce the negative indirect effects on these identified heritage assets. What measures will be used to avoid and reduce the environmental effects of the Proposed Developments? A summary of the proposed measures which will be implemented to avoid and reduce any adverse environmental effects and enhance environmental benefits associated with the Proposed Development is provided in the table below. Topic area Transportation & Access Noise & Vibration Measures to avoid or offset potential negative environmental effects / Enhancement measures Construction Phase Hours of construction working and routing of construction vehicles to be agreed with RBG; Footpath and road closures to be agreed with RBG and TfL diversions will be provided to allow continuation of pedestrian accessibility to the surrounding area; and Implementation of a Construction Logistics Plan. A contact number which the public may use shall be displayed prominently on the Site board and any noise complaints will be logged and immediately investigated; Erect solid hoarding around the Site; Plant generating significant levels of vibration should not be started or stopped within 40 m of an occupied building ; and Implementation of best practice measures and a CEMP. Completed Development Improved street lighting, street layout, public realm and connectivity; Provision of pedestrian and cycle links throughout the Sites; Re-routing bus routes to decrease delay; and Restricted Car Parking and Introduction of Travel Plan to reduce the number of car trips. Careful selection, installation and noise attenuation of fixed plant to ensure that the proposed plant noise emission limit is achieved; Provision of suitable glazing and ventilation where appropriate to minimise effects from road traffic noise; and No waste collections at night and laying a smooth surface in and around the storage area. 22 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

23 Topic area Local Air Quality Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Ground Conditions, Hydrogeology & Contamination Water Resources, Water Quality, Flood Risk & Drainage Measures to avoid or offset potential negative environmental effects / Enhancement measures Construction Phase Implementation of a CEMP; Employing good site practice, including dampening of exposed road surfaces and stock piles of materials. All vehicles carrying loose aggregates should be sheeted; Ensure all motorised equipment on-site is kept in good working order; Restrict on-site movements where possible; Use of best practice in materials storage and transportations, plant maintenance and site management; All motorised equipment (plant and vehicles) to be maintained and kept in good working order; Implement a no idling policy on-site to reduce the release of emissions; Establish haulage routes for construction traffic that is going to have minimal impact on existing receptors and avoids sensitive roads; and Timing of large scale vehicle movements avoid peak hour traffic. Observation and recording during construction works. The scope of this works will be agreed with GLAAS; Use of building wraps, particularly on the upper storeys of Phase 3 (Block B); The use of high quality hoardings, where appropriate, such as adjacent to main residential areas and transport routes; and The use of advertising or artwork (and also on external scaffolding covers) could also be considered to create interest and variety. Dust suppression measures including damping down stockpiles and wheel washing; Implementation of a Piling Risk Assessment and selection of appropriate piling technique; and Installation of appropriate drainage of surface water during the construction phase. Implementation of a CEMP and best practice measures; and Early implementation of swales. Completed Development Promoting public transport, walking and cycling, which all form key components of the Travel Plan; Provision of mechanical ventilation where appropriate to minimise effects from poor air quality associated with road traffic; and Additional measures may include the provision of electric vehicle charging points within the Proposed Development. None required. Socio-Economics None required. None required. Remediation of contaminated soils or provision of cover systems and verification report; Provision of vapour/ gas protection membranes; Specification of pipework recommended by UKWIR 2010 guidance; and Provision of clean topsoil for amenity planting and compaction of existing soils to prevent root ingress. Implementation of the surface water drainage strategy including SuDS; Appropriate storage of hazardous substances; Implementation of a detailed design water strategy as agreed with Thames Water; and Implementation of water efficiency measures. 23 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

24 Topic area Townscape & Visual Effects Ecology & Nature Conservation Measures to avoid or offset potential negative environmental effects / Enhancement measures Construction Phase Implementation of good site management ; Use of high quality hoardings with advertising or artwork; Use of building wraps, particularly on the upper storeys of Phase 3 (Block B); and Advance planting and tree protection. Implementation of a CEMP and best practice measures to control dust and water pollution at source; All construction activities will be undertaken in accordance with the appropriate Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidance; Implementation of noise and light control measures during construction; Implementation of suitable habitat protection, mitigation and enhancement measures; and Appropriate lighting and landscape enhancement measures will be put in place and clearance works will be timed to avoid adversely affecting nesting birds and bats. Completed Development Use of high quality materials in the public realm; Use of appropriate lighting, signage, street furniture and planters; Use of appropriate tree pit systems; Undertake monitoring and management of planting; and Replacement of any trees that die within 5 years. Implementation of landscape strategy within MOL, open space, semi-natural habitats and landscaped squares within the Sites; Implementation of noise and light control measures during operation; Implementation of the surface water drainage strategy together with the provision and maintenance of oil interceptors in parking areas; and Implementation appropriate working methods for management and maintenance works to avoid adversely affecting nesting birds and bats. Telecommunications None required. Realigning end-user reception aerials in to an alternative transmitter Realigning end-user aerials to ensure maximum reception strength; Upgrading end-user equipment (television reception aerials, cables and/or signal boosters/amplifiers); Relocating end-user aerials or satellite dishes on building façades or rooftops to maintain a direct line of sight; Switching to digital television transmissions (ie. Freeview); and/or Switching end users systems to satellite, subscription cable or ADSL services. Wind None required. Increased localised planting in adjacent areas north and south of Block B and north of Block E in Phase 3; Implementation of planting and wind screening in terraces; Increased localised planting around gaps between Blocks A and B in Phase 5; and Increased localised planting around open space adjacent to Block D in Phase 6; Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing None required. None required. What happens next? The Environmental Statement has been submitted together with other documents for the planning application and drawings to RBG for the Officers to consider in consultation with various stakeholders in the context of planning policy before making a recommendation to the Planning Committee on the Planning Applications. During the 24 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

25 period of determination, the Council will contact government bodies and agencies and other consultees regarding the Proposed Developments. Members of the general public are also invited to make comments on the planning applications. The feedback from these discussions will be taken into account by RBG in reaching the decision on the planning applications. Who can I contact if I want some more information? Further information, including a copy of the planning application documents, the Environmental Statement and this, is available at the following website: Any comments can be sent to: Planning Department Woolwich Centre 35 Wellington Street London SE18 6HQ planningapps@royalgreenwich.gov.uk Can I have a copy of the Environmental Statement or this Non-Technical Summary? The Environmental Statement and the will be available to view online on RBG s planning website. Paper copies of the ES documents can be provided at a cost, via WSP. 25 Berkeley Homes (East Thames) Ltd

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