BEAUFORT PARK BUILDINGS D3 TO D8 PLANNING APPLICATION ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NON- TECHNICAL SUMMARY

BEAUFORT PARK BUILDINGS D3 TO D8 PLANNING APPLICATION ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NON- TECHNICAL SUMMARY November 2014

Introduction 1.1 St George Central London (the Applicant ) is seeking to obtain planning permission for the development of Buildings D3 D8 within the wider Beaufort Park development (the Proposed Development ) in Colindale within the London Borough of Barnet (LBB). A concurrent reserved matters application is being submitted for Buildings D1 and D2. Building D is the final phase within the Beaufort Park development to be constructed. 1.2 Outline planning permission for the Beaufort Park development was granted in 2005 and since this time a number of reserved matters planning applications have been submitted to obtain consent for the construction of individual buildings within the development. Of these, Buildings A, B and E have been completed and are occupied, and construction of Buildings C, F and G is ongoing. No construction has been undertaken to date in relation to Building D. 1.3 Following discussions with LBB some modifications to the approved design of Building D have been made to make the design consistent with other buildings in Beaufort Park and to deliver additional homes. Therefore a full planning application is being submitted for the revised design of Buildings D3 D8. 1.4 This document constitutes a Non-Technical Summary (NTS) of the findings of the Environmental Statement (ES) which is submitted in support of the planning application. The Proposed Development comprises the construction of 241 homes and approximately 357 square metres (sqm) of commercial floorspace (such as retail, commercial, leisure or offices within, comprising use classes A1 A5, B1 or B2, D1 or D2). 1.5 The Application Site comprises approximately 0.847 hectares (ha) and is located in the southern part of the wider Beaufort Park site (which covers an area of approximately 10.2 ha). The Application Site has been cleared and currently contains temporary buildings associated with construction of the adjacent Beaufort Park development. The Application Site is bounded by Aerodrome Road to the south, the Residential Square open space to the north and general construction activities associated with wider Beaufort Park site to the east, north and west. 1.6 Figure 1 shows the location of the Application Site and Figure 2 shows the Application Site boundary. 1

Figure 1: Site Location Figure 2: Application Site Plan 2

The Environmental Impact Assessment Process 1.7 URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited (URS) has been commissioned by St George Central London Limited (the Applicant ) to undertake an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in line with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (the EIA Regulations 2011 ). 1.8 The findings of the EIA process are presented within the ES, which describes the likely environmental effects during the construction and on completion and occupation of the Proposed Development. 1.9 The ES consists of three main elements: Volume I - Environmental Statement: this document details the results of the environmental assessments and proposed measures to minimise adverse effects. It also includes details of the Proposed Development and associated construction activities; Volume II - Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment: this document describes the effects of the Proposed Development on key and strategic views to and from the Application Site; Volume III - Technical Appendices: comprises survey data, technical reports and background information supporting the assessments; and Non-Technical Summary: (this document) summarises the key findings of the ES in nontechnical language. 1.10 The ES details the likely significant environmental effects of the Proposed Development on neighbouring properties, the local environment, local and regional economy and wider area. Sensitive receptors in the vicinity of the Application Site which have the potential to be affected by the Proposed Development have been identifed. The criteria for identifying sensitive receptors include the nature of the receptor, proximity to the proposed works, and extent of exposure to effects and effect interactions. 1.11 The identified sensitive receptors include the properties in the immediate vicinity of the Application Site within the wider Beaufort Park site and the Grahame Park Estate residential development to the north-west of the Application Site. They include future residential receptors within the Proposed Development and the adjacent redevelopment of the Metropolitan Police Training Centre (the Peel Centre); areas such as the area of open space known as the Residential Square to the north of the Application Site; pedestrians, cyclists and road users on Aerodrome Road and within the wider Beaufort Park site e.g. Aviation Drive and East Drive immediately surrounding the Application Site; and bus and London Underground services. 1.12 The ES identifies the likely significant environmental effects of the Proposed Development, which have been classified as being adverse, negligible or beneficial, and where adverse or beneficial effects are identified, their magnitude has been categorised as minor, moderate or major. Where possible, effects have been assigned a geographic scale; for example, Local, District or Regional. Cumulative environmental effects have also been assessed. 1.13 The ES also identifies the residual environmental effects, which remain following the incorporation of mitigation measures. The significance of residual effects has been evaluated with reference to industry standards, guidelines and accepted criteria where applicable. 1.14 In general, environmental effects which are identified as moderate or major are deemed to be significant. Minor effects are considered to be not significant, although they may result in disruption to sensitive receptors close to the Application Site. Negligible effects are considered to be not significant. Measures to offset or reduce any significant adverse environmental effects, referred to as mitigation measures, have been incorporated into the Proposed Development where possible. Consultation and Scoping 1.15 Feedback received from the Local Planning Authority - the LBB; statutory authorities; other organisations; community groups; and members of the public has served to help inform the design of the proposal; focus the studies carried out as part of the ES; and identify any issues which require further investigation and mitigation. 1.16 Key bodies and authorities involved in the evolution of the design and assessment of environmental effects include: The London Borough of Barnet (LBB); Greater London Authority (GLA); Transport for London (TfL); and Neighbourhood/Residents associations and interested parties. 1.17 Two drop-in events were held for local residents on the evening of Thursday 18th September and on Saturday 20th September 2014. Representatives from the Applicant s construction and estate management departments also attended so that all aspects of the wider Beaufort Park site could be discussed. 3

1.18 The purpose of these events was to inform residents and others with an interest in the Application Site, including amenity groups and local businesses, of the proposals and provide an opportunity for questions to be addressed. The Planning Statement submitted in support of this Planning Application provides further details of the consultation undertaken by the Applicant with stakeholders. 1.19 An informal scoping exercise was undertaken as an initial step of the EIA to determine those environmental aspects that may be significantly affected by the Proposed Development, and, as such, should be included in the scope of the EIA. Informal discussions were held with the LBB regarding the scope of the EIA. Planning Policy Context 1.20 The EIA has been undertaken with reference to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (2012) and the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) (2014). The policies contained within the NPPF articulate the Government s vision of sustainable development, which should be interpreted and applied locally to meet local aspirations. 1.21 The Statutory Development Plan comprises the London Plan 2011, the Revised Early Minor Alterations to the London Plan (REMA) (2013), the draft Further Alterations to the London Plan (FALP) (2014), the LBB Core Strategy 2012, the LBB Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) 2012 and the LBB Saved Unitary Development Plan (UDP) Policies (2006). 1.22 On a local scale, the Core Strategy is the principal document of the LBB Local Plan. It identifies the key issues and the social, economic and environmental objectives for future development and is a key driver in delivering sustainable development in the LBB. 1.23 The Beaufort Park development falls within the Colindale/Burnt Oak Opportunity Area which has been identified with the London Plan (Policy 2.3) for large-scale regeneration including the provision of additional housing, comprising 2,000 jobs and a minimum target of 12,500 homes. 1.24 The Application Site falls within the Colindale Regeneration Area, under Policy CS1 of the Core Strategy, which will be promoted for the development of 8,100 homes by 2026 (which was amended by the London Plan Policy 2.3 as detailed above). The Colindale Regeneration Area covers an area of 200 ha and is subject to an Area Action Plan (AAP), adopted in March 2010, which identifies the strategic social, economic and environmental proposals and provides the overarching framework for change within Colindale. 1.25 An assessment of the Proposed Development in the context of relevant national, regional and local planning policy is set out within the Planning Statement. Planning policy has also been considered in the ES as appropriate. 1.26 The sum of the homes approved through the reserved matters approvals for the Beaufort Park Site totals 3,164. This exceeds the 2,990 homes approved under the existing outline permission and subsequent full planning permission for the Beaufort Park development. Therefore, a new full planning application is submitted for additional homes in Buildings D3 - D8 to utilise all the floor space approved for the development and the planning application is accompanied by a voluntary ES. Development of Buildings D1 and D2 will be brought forward as a concurrent reserved matters application pursuant to the outline permission and is therefore excluded from the Proposed Development. Existing Site Context 1.27 The Application Site comprises approximately 0.847 ha of cleared brownfield land (associated with the former Hendon Aerodrome) and is located in the southern part of the wider Beaufort Park site, situated between Buildings C (to the west) and E (to the east). It is currently occupied by temporary site buildings and associated welfare facilities; car parking and an access road (Aviation Drive). 1.28 Notable features within the vicinity of the Application Site include the Thameslink Railway and M1 motorway adjacent to the east of the wider Beaufort Park site; Middlesex University Halls of Residence to the west of the wider Beaufort Park site along with the Grahame Park Estate to the north-west; the Royal Air Force Museum exhibition buildings and Colindale Police Station and area headquarters to the north of the wider Beaufort Park site; and the Peel Centre Metropolitan Police Training Centre to the south of the Application Site on Aerodrome Road; see Figure 3 which identifies the location of Buildings D3-D8 in the wider Beaufort Park site. 1.29 Colindale, which includes a number of retail, leisure and employment facilities is approximately 1.2 kilometres (km) to the south-west of the Application Site, and Hendon, which also includes retail, leisure and employment facilities, is located approximately 1.5km to the south-east of the Application Site. 4

Figure 3: Aerial Photograph of Existing Site Alternatives and Design Evolution 1.30 The analysis of alternatives is a key part of the EIA process and serves to ensure that environmental considerations are built into the project design at the earliest possible stage. 1.31 The EIA has considered the no development alternative, the use of alternative sites and alternative designs in response to consultee comments. 1.32 The no development option would result in a number of undesirable outcomes including the loss of delivery of 241 homes on brownfield land in an Opportunity Area and approved floorspace not being able to be constructed. 1.33 No alternative sites have been considered by the Applicant as the Proposed Development can only be delivered on the Application Site, having been designed as part of the wider Beaufort Park development. 1.34 The Application Site is constrained by the consented Beaufort Park development to the west, north and east and by Aerodrome Road to the south, factors which have determined the design of the Proposed Development. The Proposed Development has been designed within the parameters of the existing planning permission, therefore no alternative designs were considered by the Applicant. 1.35 There is an existing planning permission for Building D which has not been implemented to date. Following discussions with the LBB the Proposed Development includes the following minor revisions to the consented development: Changes to the residential mix to reflect current market conditions and changes to the internal building layouts; Minor revisions to the massing (footprint) and heights of the building; Revisions to the external appearance of the building to reflect the wider revised architectural approach surrounding the Residential Square; and Inclusion of a basement level of parking in order to accommodate a 0.7 parking ratio in line with the existing Beaufort Park development parking ratio. The Proposed Development 1.36 The Proposed Development will comprise a residential led development with some flexible commercial uses, which are likely to comprise smallscale retail or business units. 1.37 The Proposed Development will provide the following: 241 homes within six independent buildings (referred to as Buildings D3 to D8); 5

Non-residential floorspace including 357sqm of flexible commercial uses such as retail, commercial, leisure or offices within Buildings D5 and D6 at the ground level; and Private open space in the form of balconies or terraces and a central podium garden, and public open space comprising a new park near the existing Residential Square. 1.38 The 241 homes will be provided in a mixture of dwelling types, tenures (private, shared ownership and affordable rent) and sizes, from studio to 3 bed apartments. The Proposed Development will stand at a maximum height of 81.720 metres (m) Above Ordnance Datum (AOD) (10 storeys). 1.39 Buildings D3 D8 will be arranged around a landscaped podium on the second floor level. Buildings D5 and D7 will be landmark buildings at the south west and south east corners and have been designed to be taller whilst also remaining consistent with the heights of other buildings in Beaufort Park. Building D7 comprises nine storeys and D5 10 storeys in part; the remaining buildings will be seven storeys in height. 1.40 Figure 4 shows an indicative computer generated image (CGI) of how the Proposed Development will look. 1.41 Car parking will be split between the basement, ground and first floor level undercroft parking and on street car parking for visitors. Access to the car park will be via an internal road to the west of Building D. A total of 169 parking spaces will be provided; including 10% for disabled users. A total of 395 covered cycle parking spaces will be provided as part of the Proposed Development, located within the undercroft for Building D. Figure 4: Indicative CGI of the Proposed Development 6 1.42 Residents of each of the proposed 241 homes will have access to private amenity space in the form of balconies or terraces which are in accordance with the GLA s Housing SPG standards (2012). In addition, all residents of the proposed additional homes will have access to the central podium garden within Building D which measures 1,032sqm. 1.43 As part of the Proposed Development a new area of park will be delivered as an extension to the Residential Square. The new park measures approximately 1,000sqm and will include elements of incidental play within open lawns with hedges and ornamental planting. 1.44 The extent of open space to be provided as part of the Proposed Development exceeds the additional play space requirement generated by the 241 additional homes and therefore offers wider benefits to residents and visitors to the development. Sustainability 1.45 The Proposed Development will achieve Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 and BREEAM Very Good for the commercial areas. Further details are provided in the Sustainability Statement which is submitted with the planning application. 1.46 An Energy Strategy is also submitted with the planning application... Heating and hot water for the Proposed Development will be provided by an energy centre comprising a natural gas combined heat and power plant and supporting gas boilers. Construction of the Proposed Development 1.47 It is expected that construction of the Proposed Development will commence in 2020 and will be completed at the end of 2024. Construction of the Proposed Development will commence in the northern part, including Building D8 as an early stage (includes construction of the entrance to the car park) and progress south to Buildings D3 and D4 on the east and west and finally Buildings D7, D6 and D5. 1.48 The construction programme will comprise the following key stages: Enabling works and site preparation; Substructure and basement works; Construction of the superstructure; and Fit-out and external works. 1.49 The wider Beaufort Park site is registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme and the Proposed Development will also be registered with this scheme. This scheme ensures that contractors carry out their operations in a safe and considerate

manner with due regard to pedestrians and road users. 1.50 The Applicant will develop and implement a Construction Method Statement (CMS), including best practice controls and mitigation measures in accordance with the LBB's Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document and how compliance with the 'Considerate Constructors Scheme will be achieved. The CMS will apply to all contractors, sub-contractors, trade and site management and will be submitted to the LBB for approval prior to the commencement of construction. 1.51 The CMS will place obligations on contractors to adopt best environmental practice, such as careful programming, resource conservation and adhering to health and safety regulations and quality procedures. The CMS will include detailed working procedures for the control of emissions and environmental effects, and will also specify working hours. 1.52 The CMS will include the following: Details of a dedicated public liaison officer, and provisions for handling any complaints; Site hoarding, housekeeping and security; Traffic management, parking provisions and details of proposed routes for HGVs; Road and utility diversions; Detailed site layout arrangements (including requirements for temporary works), plans for storage, accommodation, vehicular movements, delivery and site access and egress, parking, and construction lighting details; Control measures and activities to be undertaken to minimise environmental effects; and Prohibited or restricted operations (locations, hours, etc.). 1.53 It is anticipated that the core working hours for construction will be as follows: 08:00 18:00 hours weekdays; 08:00 13:00 hours Saturday; and No working normally undertaken on Sundays or Bank Holidays. 1.54 Approval from the LBB will be sought should any works need to be undertaken outside these hours. Socio-Economics Effects 1.55 Chapter 4: Socio-Economics of the ES presents the socio-economic effects of the Proposed Development and the extent to which the Proposed Development conforms to relevant socio-economic planning policy. 1.56 The key areas of potential effect that have been assessed comprise the following: Effect on the labour market and additional local spending; and Effects on the demand for existing social infrastructure such as education, healthcare and public open space. 1.57 It is considered that the Proposed Development will have a short-term minor beneficial effect due to the creation of approximately 86 construction jobs over the duration of the construction phase, most of which are likely to be taken up by workers from the Greater London area. 1.58 During the operational phase of the Proposed Development, there will be an estimated net employment generation of 13 employees, of which 11 are likely to be from the Greater London area. The increase in employment generation will be supported by the provision of approximately 357m 2 of commercial floorspace. For the purposes of the assessment it has been assumed that the commercial floorspace would comprise community or leisure floorspace (D1 or D2 use classes). As this space has the lowest employment density of the possible uses this represents a worse-case assessment in terms of employment generation. The estimated number of jobs arising will have a minor beneficial long term effect. 1.59 A minor beneficial long term effect is also anticipated from additional spending as a result of 455 new residents, which amounts to an estimated gross local expenditure of 2.6 million per annum. 1.60 The Proposed Development will contribute to meeting the housing targets set out in the London Plan (draft FALP). The Proposed Development (241 homes) represents 10% of the Borough s annual target for 2015 to 2025 and 2% of the housing target for the Colindale/Burnt Oak Opportunity Area. Once the Proposed Development is complete, the additional homes are likely to have a minor beneficial, long term effect on meeting the targets for new housing provision within the LBB and the Colindale/ Burnt Oak Opportunity Area. 1.61 The effect of the Proposed Development in terms of increased demand for healthcare and education will be negligible. 1.62 Given the proposed private amenity space in the form of balconies or terraces, the podium garden and new park, the open space provided within the wider Beaufort Park development, and accounting for the good existing provision of parks and open spaces locally, it is assessed that the Proposed 7

Development will have a minor beneficial, longterm, effect on open space provision in the local area. 1.63 Play space will be provided on-site meeting the requirements for the 70 children who are estimated to reside within the Proposed Development, with wider provision already in place within the wider Beaufort Park development, therefore ensuring the needs of children of all ages are met. This will have a minor beneficial, long-term effect on the provision of child play space in the local area. Effects on Transportation and Access 1.64 Chapter 5: Transportation and Access of the ES presents an assessment of the effect of the Proposed Development on the surrounding road network and public transport facilities. 1.65 In consultation with TfL and the LBB, the expected number of person trips by each transport mode which will be generated to and from the Application Site during construction and once the Proposed Development is complete has been calculated. An assessment of the effect of the Proposed Development on pedestrian movements, cycle infrastructure, public transport and the surrounding road network has been undertaken. 1.66 Implementation of the CMS will ensure that construction traffic will not cause undue disruption to the local highway network. The Proposed Development will have a negligible effect on travel by car and bus and on pedestrians and cyclists during construction. 1.67 A draft Travel Plan has been produced for the Proposed Development with reference to the Framework Travel plan previously approved for the wider Beaufort Park development. The Travel Plan aims to facilitate the use of sustainable modes of travel and reduce the number of single occupancy vehicle trips generated from the operation of the Proposed Development. 1.68 Once the Proposed Development is completed and occupied, the effect on pedestrians and cyclists, cars and HGVs, London Underground, and bus networks will be negligible. 1.69 The Proposed Development will provide residential development in an area of good accessibility and fully accords with national, regional and local transport related planning policies. The car and cycle parking at the Proposed Development will fully accord with policy and guidance within the London Plan, LBB Core Strategy and the Colindale AAP. Effects on Air Quality 1.70 Chapter 6: Air Quality of the ES presents an assessment of the potential effects on local air quality resulting from construction dust, emissions from road traffic during both construction and operation, and the emissions associated with the energy centre for the operational buildings. 1.71 The effect of dust emissions and PM 10 concentrations from the construction phase on nearby residential properties is considered to be of short to medium-term slight adverse significance; however, the adoption of appropriate mitigation measures within the CMS will reduce the overall significance to negligible at all receptors. Such measures will include: Planning the site layout so that machinery and dust causing activities are located away from sensitive receptors, as far as reasonably practicable; Erect solid screens or barriers around dusty activities or the Application Site boundary; Ensure vehicles entering and leaving the Application Site are covered to prevent escape of materials during transport; Cover, seed or fence stockpiles to prevent wind whipping; Use enclosed chutes and conveyors and covered skips; and Use of wheel-washing facilities on-site. 1.72 Construction traffic emissions associated with the Proposed Development would have a negligible effect on air quality for existing receptors in the surrounding area and proposed on-site receptors. Likewise, the effect of operational road traffic emissions associated with the Proposed Development would have a negligible effect on air quality. 1.73 Emissions from the proposed energy plant during operation of the Proposed Development are also considered to be negligible. Noise and Vibration Effects 1.74 Chapter 7: Noise and Vibration of the ES presents an assessment of the likely significant effects of the Proposed Development with respect to noise and vibration at surrounding properties, in terms of: Predicted noise and vibration levels from construction works; Noise from the building services plant and servicing the Proposed Development during operation; and 8

Noise due to road traffic attributed to the Proposed Development. 1.75 The assessment is supported by a series of noise surveys, which were undertaken during daytime and night time periods in July 2014. It considers the suitability of the Application Site for the proposed uses, in terms of existing noise and vibration, and the need to provide an adequate internal and external noise environment within the Proposed Development. 1.76 The noise surveys confirmed that existing background noise and vibration levels at the Application Site are suitable for the intended residential use and suitable mitigation can be included in the design of the building façade to ensure that acceptable internal noise levels can be achieved within the Proposed Development. 1.77 During construction short-term periods of elevated noise and vibration to sensitive receptors, as well as the new on-site receptors that are created as the construction of the Proposed Development progresses, are likely; however, the mitigation measures implemented through the CMS, including application of best practicable means in accordance with legal requirements will minimise noise and vibration where possible. Overall, construction noise and vibration is anticipated to result in a short term moderate adverse to negligible adverse effect. 1.78 Construction noise and vibration mitigation measures within the CMS will include: Careful selection of construction methods and plant to ensure the quietest methods are used; Switching off plant and vehicle engines when not in use; Restriction of drop heights onto lorries; Regular maintenance and servicing of vehicles, equipment and plant; Appropriate handling and storage of materials; Restricted working hours for excessively noisy activities; Implementation of appropriate construction traffic management; and Use of temporary acoustic barriers where appropriate and other noise containment measures to minimise noise breakout. 1.79 The effects from construction and operational road traffic noise and noise from servicing the operational Proposed Development are considered to be negligible adverse. Operational noise from the building services plant will result in no effect. Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing Effects 1.80 Chapter 8: Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing of the ES presents an assessment of the effect of the Proposed Development on daylight, sunlight and overshadowing to surrounding neighbouring properties and the nearby Residential Square during the operational phase. Future predicted levels of daylight and sunlight within the nearby Buildings C, E and F in the wider Beaufort Park Site and overshadowing on the nearby Residential Square and new park with the Proposed Development completed have been considered. An assessment of the future daylight and sunlight levels within the Proposed Development has also been undertaken and is provided as a separate report in support of the planning application. The technical analysis has been undertaken in accordance with guidance published by the Building Research Establishment Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight A Guide to Good Practice (2011). 1.81 Due to the phased construction programme some parts of the Proposed Development may be completed and occupied whilst other parts are still undergoing construction. Therefore, differing effects relating to daylight, sunlight and overshadowing will be experienced up until the development is completed. 1.82 The use of scaffolding, hoardings and, to a lesser extent, cranes, will temporarily increase the obstruction to daylight and sunlight very slightly beyond that caused by the buildings themselves. However, overall the effects of construction on levels of daylight and sunlight will be negligible to minor adverse. 1.83 The residual effects of the completed Proposed Development on the daylight levels in Building E will be minor adverse and negligible in Buildings C and F. Effects on sunlight levels and overshadowing to the surrounding properties, the Residential Square and the area of new park will be negligible. Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment 1.84 Volume II of the ES presents an assessment of the effects of the Proposed Development on townscape and visual amenity. 1.85 The wider Beaufort Park development is located in the centre of a broadly triangular area of land formed by the M1 to the east, Colindale Avenue/Grahame Park Way to the west and the Northern Line underground line to the south. In contrast to the surrounding area, which is typified by small scale residential suburban neighbourhoods, this triangular area has fewer roads with a mix of large warehouse 9

buildings, blocks of flats and offices and areas of open space. 1.86 To the north west is the Grahame Park Estate consisting of a mix of 1960s and 1970s brick built terraced and semi-detached houses which are progressively undergoing modernisation and redevelopment to form a mix of terraced houses and apartments. To the south of the Northern Line and west of the M1 is a mix of 1930s and 1950s brick built terraced and semi-detached houses. 1.87 The suburban neighbourhoods are divided by major roads and interspersed with small pockets of public open space including Sunny Hill Park to the east, Rushgrove Park to the south, Grahame Park to the north-west and Colindale Park and Montrose Playing Fields to the west forming more substantial open space areas. 1.88 The assessment of the effects of the Proposed Development on townscape and visual amenity has considered the following receptors: Local Townscape Character Areas (TCAs): Campus Open Space, Transport Corridor, West Hendon Residential, Hendon Open Space, East Hendon Residential, South Colindale Residential, Central Colindale, North Colindale Residential, Peel Centre, Beaufort Park; and Visual Receptors: Visitors, workers and nearby residents. 1.89 During construction of the Proposed Development, one of the ten local TCAs, the Beaufort Park TCA, would experience a moderate adverse effect. The effect of the construction works would directly interrupt the high quality design and layout of the surrounding area resulting in a significant adverse effect. 1.90 For all other TCAs identified within the study area there are considered to be no significant effects on townscape character during construction with effects on the remaining TCAs being minor adverse for two TCAs (Hendon Open Space and the Peel Centre) and negligible neutral for seven TCAs. 1.91 Following completion of the Proposed Development the Beaufort Park TCA would experience a moderate beneficial effect on townscape character due to the completion of the Beaufort Park development with buildings which will complement the existing high quality design and layout and therefore would enhance this TCA. 1.92 Of the remaining TCAs, minor beneficial effects are predicted at two (Hendon Open Space and the Peel Centre) and negligible neutral effects at seven TCAs following completion of the Proposed Development. 1.93 Three of the twelve identified visual receptors will experience moderate adverse visual effects during the construction of the Proposed Development. The distance of these visual receptors, Visitors to Sunny Hill Park, Residents beside Sunny Hill Park and Residents of Greyhound Hill, from the Proposed Development and the opportunities for alternative views however would result in these effects being considered not significant. Of the remaining visual receptors three will experience minor neutral visual effects, four negligible neutral and two negligible adverse. 1.94 On completion of the Proposed Development, the same three visual receptors experience moderate beneficial visual effects due to enhancement of the views but the distance from the Proposed Development and opportunity for alternative views would result in these effects being considered not significant. 1.95 The Proposed Development has been designed to respond positively to its location and to enhance the townscape character of the wider Beaufort Park development and the adjacent area. Consideration has been given to the visual effect of the scale and massing of the Proposed Development in relation to the adjacent buildings and public realm. The design of the Proposed Development has been conceived as an integral part of the wider Beaufort Park development with a distinct character and sense of place. The high quality design and the creation of well defined, active street frontages will enhance both the local townscape and local views. Cumulative Effects Assessment 1.96 Cumulative effects and effect interactions can occur as either effects associated with just one development or interactions between the effects arising from a number of developments in the same area. Two types of cumulative effect interactions have been considered as follows: The combined effect of individual effects; for example noise, airborne dust or traffic on a single receptor; and The combined effects of several developments (referred to as cumulative developments) which may, on an individual basis be insignificant but, cumulatively, have a significant effect. 1.97 Chapter 9: Effects Interactions of the ES presents the combined effect of individual effects and the combined effects of the Proposed Development with other developments are provided in each of the technical chapters of Volume I of the ES (chapters 4 8). The findings of the assessment of the 10

combined effect of individual effects are summarised below. Effects Interactions 1.98 The residual effects of the Proposed Development (as set out within the technical chapters of ES Volume I) have been reviewed against the receptors they affect. Where there is more than one effect on a particular receptor, the potential for effect interactions has been determined. If there is the potential for effect interactions, consideration is then given as to the resultant combined effect. 1.99 It is unlikely that any effect interactions will take place either during construction or once the Proposed Development is complete and occupied. Combined Effects of the Proposed Development Together with the Cumulative Developments 1.100 The cumulative developments which have been considered in the assessment of cumulative effects have been agreed with LBB and the location of these is shown on Figure 5. These include developments which have been consented for planning, are under construction or for which planning applications have been submitted. 1.101 The cumulative schemes considered comprise: 1. Grahame Park Estate; 2. Colindale Hospital; 3. National Blood Service Expansion Site; 4. Oriental City; 5. Peel Centre; 6. British Library Newspaper Site; 7. Colindale Business Centre; 8. Barnet College; 9. Station House, Colindale Avenue; 10. Former Peel Centre; and 11. Peel Centre East, Middlesex University Site. Figure 5: Location of other Development Schemes in Relation to the Proposed Development 11

1.102 When considering the combined effects of the Proposed Development with the schemes listed above, some adverse effects will be experienced should construction activities associated with the Proposed Development and the cumulative schemes overlap (i.e. negligible to minor adverse effects in relation to dust, noise and vibration). However, it is considered that on completion of the Proposed Development, cumulative effects will be beneficial in nature, arising from regeneration of this area of Colindale. Such effects will largely relate to improvements to the public realm; the achievement of housing targets; the provision of additional commercial, retail, and leisure space; and the provision of additional employment opportunities and other benefits to the local economy. 1.103 With regards to the townscape and visual effects, the cumulative schemes are compatible with the Proposed Development in terms of their design and massing, and any cumulative effects on townscape character or views which may occur in the future are considered to be beneficial. Residual Effects and Conclusions 1.104 Chapter 10: Residual Effects and Conclusions of the ES describes those effects that remain following the implementation of mitigation measures. Mitigation measures relate to construction and operation of the Proposed Development and are discussed in full within the technical chapters of ES Volume I. 1.105 Throughout the construction programme, temporary negligible to moderate adverse effects are anticipated, especially in relation to noise, vibration and dust emissions. These effects will be temporary in nature (i.e. reversible), lasting for the duration of the construction programme and are considered to be normal for such a large-scale development. However, the construction phase will bring about a minor beneficial effect on employment generation. 1.106 The Applicant will develop and implement a CMS setting out how LBB s requirements will be met. The CMS will be prepared prior to the commencement of the on-site works and will include the mitigation measures that will be implemented on-site to reduce the potential for significant adverse environmental effects. Subject to implementation of the CMS, the construction phase of the Proposed Development is considered unlikely to have any significant, long-term adverse environmental effects. 1.107 Once completed and occupied, the Proposed Development will have an overall positive effect on the local area and no significant adverse environmental effects have been identified. The Proposed Development will provide a positive step 12 towards meeting the targets for new housing provision in the LBB and will provide new open and play space. 1.108 Overall the Proposed Development will have a beneficial effect on the LBB and Greater London and will be an integral part of the wider Beaufort Park development with a distinct character and sense of place. The Proposed Development will provide high quality residential and mixed-use accommodation, delivering economic benefits through additional spending and job creation during the construction and operational phases. 1.109 The Proposed Development accords with the overall objectives of planning policies at national, regional and local levels, and is considered to be in accordance with the Government s objectives for sustainable development. Availability of the Environmental Statement 1.110 The ES is available for viewing by the public during normal office hours at the LBB s Planning Department. Comments on the planning application should be forwarded to LBB at the following address: Planning Department London Borough of Barnet North London Business Park Oakleigh Road South London, N11 1NP 1.111 Additional paper copies of the full ES (Volume I, II and III) and this Non-Technical Summary are available for a charge from URS at the following address: URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited St Georges House 5 St Georges Road Wimbledon London SW19 4DR