WELCOME Welcome to this exhibition of our proposals for the redevelopment of Bassetts Campus. The site has been vacant since 2013 and in 2014 NHS Property Services previously brought forward plans for its redevelopment. Following initial consultation with the local community last autumn, those plans did not progress any further and earlier this year London Square acquired the site. Having reviewed the plans and the community responses to the earlier consultation, we believe that the layout of the site and design of homes could be improved to deliver a higher quality development. Therefore we intend to submit a new detailed planning application for a different layout on the site with a range of new homes. This consultation event is being held to provide you with the opportunity to view and comment on the scheme. Following this event, all feedback received will be reviewed by the project team and, where possible, incorporated into the plans ahead of submission. Members of the project team are in attendance today to answer any questions you may have. Feedback forms are available and we encourage you to give us your comments so that the team can ensure that all feedback is properly recorded. View of the locally listed Bassetts House
THE SITE The former Bassetts Campus site is located on the corner of Starts Hill Road and Broadwater Gardens. The site was previously owned by the NHS and supported various uses, including residential accommodation for people with learning disabilities. All NHS services at Bassetts Campus gradually relocated from 2011 and the site has been vacant since November 2013. The existing site layout features three access points, two from Broadwater Gardens and the main access into Acorn Way from Starts Hill Road. The existing site layout The site comprises a mix of building types and styles, including the locally listed Bassetts House. The majority of the existing buildings on site were built in the 1980s and are predominantly brick with pitched roofs. Bassetts House Located in the north-west corner of the site at the corner of Starts Hill Road and Broadwater Gardens, Bassetts House is a locally listed neo Tudor building. Built in 1911, the building is believed to be designed by notable architects Sir Aston Webb and Son. Existing site Existing site Existing site Existing site
SITE HISTORY In 2014 NHS Property Services presented outline proposals for the redevelopment of Bassetts Campus with around 100 new homes, the initial plans also included: Conversion of Bassetts House into residential properties 138 car parking spaces Vehicle access via two entrances on Broadwater Gardens and another from Starts Hill Road Clearance of the overgrown planting around Bassetts Pond Retention of a number of important trees During consultation on the NHS plans for the site, community feedback highlighted a number of issues relating to the proposed scheme, including: Traffic along Broadwater Gardens Creation of a cut through to Broadwater Gardens Access arrangements Parking provision Potential impact on local infrastructure The London Square proposals for the site have sought to address this feedback whilst bringing forward an exemplary development which accords with the surrounding area. Previously proposed NHS site plan
OUR PROPOSALS London Square believes that the historic plans did not present an appropriate long-term future for this prominent site and are proposing a new scheme. The proposals include 103 new homes, comprising a mix of one and two bed apartments along with three, four and five bedroom houses. In addition, the residential conversion of Bassetts House would provide 13 new one, two and three bedroom apartments. Across the site the heights of new buildings range from two to three storeys, however none of the new homes will exceed this height to accord with Bassetts House and the local housing vernacular. Proposed site plan Access and parking In contrast to the NHS proposals for Bassetts Campus, the new scheme proposes to retain only one of the three existing access points, with Acorn Way serving as the single vehicular access to the site. A total of 179 parking spaces are proposed within the site, with at least one space for each new home and almost all parking is provided within secure parking courts. Additional visitor parking is provided through lay-by parking, which also provides the opportunity for road narrowing and the creation of natural traffic calming measures. Car parking is provided in accordance with the London Borough of Bromley s maximum requirement, to help ensure there is no overspill to nearby roads. Proposed Starts Hill Road elevation
OUR PROPOSALS The proposals seek to restore the architecturally significant, locally listed, Bassetts House whilst complementing it with the sensitively designed development of the wider site. A key design principle for the scheme is to promote a village character within the development by introducing a variety of building types in detached, semi-detached and terraced properties, in keeping with the local vernacular. The design of the new homes is intended to reflect the character of Bassetts House and improve its setting. To achieve this, a traditional palette of materials is proposed including red brick and tile with stone trimmings. Matching block work paviours will be used for shared surfaces and roads boundary treatments through the site to ensure a harmonious development. View of the proposed development View of the proposed development
LANDSCAPING Proposed soft landscaping and planting options Bassetts Campus benefits from having a large number of mature trees within the site, which provide an established landscape setting for the development. The design and layout of the scheme aims to respect existing trees and retain as many of these trees as possible. Existing trees and landscaping will be supplemented with the planting of younger trees and lower level shrubs and plants to provide a green buffer around new homes. The proposed layout ensures that just under half of the overall site is soft landscaping, greenery and planting, an increase from the current site layout. Improving the setting of Bassetts Pond In the south-east corner of the site, Bassetts Pond has been identified as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation. The pond is currently in a poor condition due to encroachment of overgrown plants and long-term neglect. The proposals include the opening up and restoration of the pond to improve ecology and the habitat for wildlife. Proposed landscape masterplan
THE TEAM London Square London Square has excellent experience in the creation of quality homes across Greater London. Our aim is to create a sense of place and community in every development that we work on. London Square has developed award-winning garden and landscape designs, having won a gold medal in 2014 with their maiden entry to RHS Chelsea Flower Show for their London Square Garden. Examples of our schemes include: Hayes Court, Bromley - the redevelopment of the Grade II Listed property in Hayes, with 23 new homes comprising a mix of houses and apartments along with a landscaped setting. This scheme is currently under construction. Star and Garter, Richmond London Square has been selected to undertake the restoration and conversion of the Royal Star and Garter s home on Richmond Hill. London Square is working closely with the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, the Royal Star and Garter and local stakeholders to produce a residential scheme which does full justice to the wonderful heritage of this historical Grade II Listed building. Hayes Court Hayes Court Star and Garter Star and Garter Stanford Eatwell Architecture Established in 1970, Stanford Eatwell Architecture is best known for its work in the residential sector. The practice has worked with some of the UKs leading housebuilders, as well as housing associations and local authorities to pioneer new types of urban regeneration. The award-winning practice also has experience in designing a variety building types including offices, educational, leisure, retail and health facilities.
NEXT STEPS Estimated timescales Autumn 2015 Submission of a planning application to the London Borough of Bromley Spring 2016 Start on site Summer 2018 Finish construction Next steps Thank you for visiting our exhibition. Please complete a feedback form before you leave to let us know your comments on our proposals. You can also fill out the feedback form online at www. londonsquareorpington.co.uk or take away a form to fill out at home and return by Freepost. We are committed to engaging with the local community; if you would like to find out more about our proposals, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. For updates on our proposals, please sign up to our mailing list via our website at: Copies of the exhibition boards on display today are also available on our website. Contact us: Freepost RTEJ-EXCH-TXLL Public Consultation Cascade Linen Hall 162-168 Regent Street London W1B 5TE T: 020 7871 3565 E: consultation@cascadepr.co.uk W: