Ivy Hall and Hanley Crouch

www.islington.gov.uk Ivy Hall and Hanley Crouch Have your say on the following proposals that local residents have helped us design for: a new community centre at Ivy hall new homes for local people We would like to thank all the residents who have worked with us over recent months to shape these proposals. What s the idea? We are committed to providing more council homes for local residents. Because Islington is already built-up we are looking at opportunities to replace old and tired buildings on our estates with better ones. We also want to provide other benefits for existing residents as part of the building work. This is why we would like to discuss proposals to provide: a single, new purpose-built community centre at Ivy Hall. This would combine the existing facilities at Ivy Hall and Hanley Crouch and would be larger than the combined area of the two existing centres new council homes at Ivy Hall new family-sized homes to replace the existing community centre at The Laundry, Hanley Crouch. Meet our team and architects at our consultation event on Saturday, 20 July at Holly Park Estate from 11am - 3pm. Find out more about the ideas described here, ask questions and tell us what you think. You can also give us your feedback by completing the form inside this booklet and returning to us by 26 July. An impression of the new community centre and housing as viewed from the junction of Crouch Hill

What you have told us so far These proposals have been developed over the past seven months in collaboration with local residents from across the community including: Ivy Hall Community Centre Hanley Crouch Community Centre Holly Park Tenants and Residents Association Holly Park Save Our Space Holly Park residents model used at design work shop that would reduce the impact of any loss of parking spaces currently at Ivy Hall. Open space: residents didn t want to lose any space from Holly Park as a result of development and ideally wanted to see more. Trees: residents wanted to retain the existing trees around the site particularly the avenue of mature trees in Holly Park. The features of the building and how it will look from outside We propose to provide a new building on the site of the existing Ivy Hall community centre using the current footprint of the existing structure. At the Holly Park end the building will be five storeys high and will include a mix of 23 one, two and three bed flats for local people. At the Ilex House end the community centre will be two and three storeys high, and 1,000 metres square, which is more than the combined area of the current community centres. They have taken part in five design workshops with our architects which have involved using models of buildings and plans to test out options and agree on what will work best and fit with the area. They discussed: the good and not so good things about the area how we could improve the general layout of the area the styles, types and heights of buildings you felt would best fit the area the specific needs of community centre users and the pros and cons of the current buildings. The main issues they raised were: Relative heights of new and old buildings: residents of Ilex House were concerned that any new building on the Ivy Hall site should not be too close or too high to Ilex House. Housing allocation: residents wanted to ensure that local people would have priority on new homes. Community centres: the two existing community centres are well used for a wide range of activities by local community groups. However, both suffer from poor visibility - residents wanted any new community centre to be easier to find and use. The facilities are also cramped and badly laid out making them difficult to get around and to manage. Parking: the community centre at Ivy Hall has a car park on top of it and residents wanted to see options 2 The new building will help make better use of the existing plinth to Ilex House which would be redesigned and replanted to make it more attractive. A new staircase will provide access to the community centre from Crouch Hill pavement. Better used and more attractive open spaces around Ilex House Ilex House plinth The proposals redesign and improve the unused space at the base of Ilex House. The community centre entrance will open out onto Crouch Hill currently a disused alleyway.

Our proposals for new homes and a new community centre at Ivy Hall Ilex House View from Crouch Hill Proposed new flats Holly Park Community garden Entrance to Holly Park Entrance to new flats New steps up to Ilex House plinth Community centre entrance Community centre Pavement to Crouch Hill New steps up to Ilex House plinth Community garden The plinth will be repaved and landscaped and will provide a view into the community centre lobby below. A community roof garden on the second floor of the building will provide more green space for users to enjoy and an improved outlook for Ilex House residents too. 3

Improvements to Ivy Hall A bigger, brighter and more flexible community space We have established that over 60 activities are enjoyed in the two existing community centres. As the diagram below shows we have identified seven key categories of activity: community meetings; childcare; youth activities; entertainment; exhibitions; sports and leisure; and education. The new centre would have an area of 1,000 square metres - more than the two current centres provide. It will be purpose-built for community activities, more flexible, brighter, more attractive and easier to manage. KEY Current Activities Suggested ADDITIONAL Activities Activities not supported public meetings religious groups welfare/ support TRA's Community Groups charities Lectures/ Presentations/Talks holiday Out of School Club Education Youth Centre Catering (& Bar) weddings dances Private Parties Concerts & Plays yoga/ pilates dance Zumba/ aerobics Exercise Classes 5-a-side Outdoor Badminton Sport basketball IT facilities & support language classes Evening Classes drama postschool preschool computing photography Polling Station Local Politics SPORT & COMMUNITY + CHILDCARE + ACTIVITIES + ENTERTAINMENT + EXHIBITIONS + LEISURE + EDUCATION Councillor Ward Surgery administration Community Centre Staff Daycare Nursery Playgroup/ Stay & Play Toy Library Clubs & Societies Music Rehearsal & Classes Audio/ Visual Community Lounge Public Gym Art Community Garden Indoor Gym Sport Mobile Library Careers Advice citizens advice couns- elling/ therapy social services outdoor play indoor play recording studio film club elderly day centre squash/ badminton snooker/ pool/darts martial arts Features inside will include: Open plan lobby Main hall An open plan, well-lit lobby at basement level, overlooked by a new kitchen and office area and with large windows allowing views and light from the plinth above. A well-lit main hall at ground level that can be used for a range of activities. Purpose-built children s play areas, meeting and office spaces will also be provided on this floor. A community roof garden will be provided on the next floor. 4

Have your say Pull out feedback form We welcome your feedback Please complete the enclosed form, fold, stick and post back to us for free. You can also complete the form online at www.islington.gov.uk/consultations 5

Thinking about the council s proposals for new homes and a new community centre in your area Do you have any comments or concerns we haven t answered about: The new homes at Ivy Hall? The new community centre at Ivy Hall? The new homes at Hanley Crouch? The open spaces and environment? Do you have any other comments or suggestions? 6

About you The information you provide us with will only be used by the council to improve our services and ensure that we have a range of responses from across our communities. The information which you provide on this form will be kept in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1988 and used for monitoring. Your postcode: Your block: Gender: Male Female Age: 12-17 18-24 24-44 45-64 65+ Disability Do you consider yourself to have a long term illness, impairment or a disability that limits your day to day activity? No Yes Please state: Prefer not to say Ethnicity Please tick a box in column A and a box in column B A B White British Caribbean Greek/Cypriot Chinese Black Irish Eritrean Turkish/Cypriot Vietnamese Mixed/dual heritage Bangladeshi Ghanaian Kurdish Asian Indian Nigerian Gypsy/Roma/ Traveller Other Please state... Pakistani Somali Prefer not to say Would you like us to keep you informed about the proposals? If so, please provide your contact details Postal address and/or Email Thank you for your feedback. 7

Pull out all 4 questionnaire pages. Fold along the dotted line and tape pages together to seal. Freepost Plus RSYU-LHGE-YRSK New Build and Regeneration Team Islington Council Northway House 257 Upper Street London N1 1RU 8

Bathroom Raised rooflight over stair Raised rooflight over stair Raised rooflight over stair Raised rooflight over stair Raised rooflight over stair Conservatory Conservatory Conservatory Conservatory Conservatory Conservatory Roof terrace Roof terrace Roof terrace Roof terrace Roof terrace Roof terrace SPARSHOLT ROAD N Title Hanley Crouch Community Centre Site, Sparsholt Road, London. Scale n/a Drawing 422 sk 320 Date December 2012 Revision - All dimensions to be checked on site. Do not scale off this drawing. This drawing is copyright. TCB IRF 0.85 LP N 90 Queens Drive, London N4 2HW +44 (0)20 8880 1544 bma@bradymallalieu.com www.bradymallalieu.com IRF 0.85 2 Bedroom 4 Person Flat 70 sq.m EAV 91.70 2 Bedroom 4 Person Flat 70 sq.m New homes at Ivy Hall and Hanley Crouch BTMH BTMH 42.51 42.71 0.35/14 Grass 44.93 45.08 Bench Floor plan I L E X H O U S E We are proposing to provide 23 new council homes above the new community centre at Ivy Hall. There will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroomed flats. They will: be built to a high standard be cheap and efficient to heat be checked by the police to ensure they are safe and secure have good sized balconies have plenty of storage space and modern, open plan layouts. Three flats will be designed to be suitable for wheelchair users. New tree AOV 45.08 1 Bedroom 2 Person Flat 50 sq.m Local Lettings Policy - ensuring local people benefit first from new homes N RB WM DW FF RB WM DW FF 2 Bedroom 4 Person Flat 70 sq.m RB WM DW FF RB WM DW FF 2 Bedroom 4 Person Flat 70 sq.m Our Local Lettings Policy means that residents on the local estate will be offered the new homes first. We can then move people on our waiting list into their vacated properties. This is in line with the feedback that you have given so far indicating you wanted stable communities and also for local residents to benefit from the new homes provided. All dimensions to be checked on site. Do not scale off this drawing. This drawing is copyright. Scale Date +44 (0)20 8880 1544 bma@bradymallalieu.com www.bradymallalieu.com Title Ivy Hall Site, Crouch Hill, London. OPTION 7 Fourth floor plan 1:100/A1 Drawing 442 sk 07-004 1:200/A3 April 2013 Revision Brady Mallalieu Architects 90 Queens Drive, London N4 2HW New tree New tree New tree Impression of the new building at the Ivy Hall site Impression of the new homes at Hanley Crouch A further eight family-sized homes, some of which will be for sale, will also be built on the site of the current Hanley Crouch community centre, to help fund the project. 9 SKETCH View from Crouch Hall Court Brady Mallalieu Architects

Your frequently asked questions About the new homes How will the new building at Ivy Hall affect residents of Ilex House? The new community centre building will be 10 metres and the new flats 24 metres from Ilex House. The building will be kept low at Ilex House rising to five storeys at the furthest point from Ilex House. The council has strict planning guidelines that would protect Ilex House residents privacy and access to light. We hope the new building with its roof gardens and green roofs will also provide a more attractive outlook than the current car park. Having more people using the area to come in and out of the new community centre will also make it feel safer and more secure. Who would be living in the new homes? Under our new Local Lettings Policy, we would offer new homes to existing estate tenants first. This would free up homes for other local families in need. Why do we need more homes? There is an acute shortage of affordable homes in Islington. Overcrowding is also worse in Islington than in many other London boroughs, affecting the educational and employment prospects and health of many residents. Providing more council homes for social rent is a top priority for the council. Does the council offer help for downsizing? Yes. If you want to downsize to smaller accommodation we will make it as easy as possible by helping you to choose the home that is right for you and to meet the costs of the move. For more information see our Resident Charter at: www.islington.gov.uk/newhomes. About the community centres What will happen to all the activities while the building work is under way? The proposal is to build out the new Ivy Hall Community Centre and then demolish the Laundry at Hanley Crouch. While this work is underway, Ivy Hall users will be relocated to the Laundry. We will work with organisers to minimise disruption to users. What will happen to the parking spaces? Our proposals for parking take into consideration information from the DVLA. This indicates there are enough parking spaces for all residents on Holly Park and Ilex House, who have a registered vehicle. Because there are no parking restrictions on who can park on the estate it is clear that many residents from off the estate use the estate for free parking and we do not feel this is right. Our current proposals are to provide three disabled parking spaces/ drop off bays, but do not include for the re-provision of the bays above Ivy Hall. Holly Park estate is the only estate in Islington not to have parking controls and there is no intention to introduce them against the wishes of residents. We believe that a reduction in the number of parking spaces will mean fewer non-residents will be able to drive onto the estate and park for free. However we will keep the situation under review and take possible actions including: removing untaxed and abandoned vehicles from the estate (a recent inspection of vehicles identified 20 vehicles without valid tax discs) providing 20 extra bays on the estate by changing the current layout of some of the bays. Though this will still not resolve the problem of nonresidents parking on the estate including designated spaces for ZIP cars Islington s Car Club which provides a successful alternative to car ownership (for more info see: Islington.gov.uk) providing more, secure cycle storage Installing a mechanical bollard linked to the Concierge to restrict access to non-residents. 10

About the open spaces What will happen to the trees on the site? Our proposals retain all of the existing mature trees on the site, including the avenue at Holly Park. We will have to remove some smaller trees to allow us to create level access to the community centre, which is vital for wheelchair users. There are also two trees very close to the existing car park structure which will also need to be removed as they are likely to be damaged. The council s policy is to replace all trees it removes. How will the proposals affect the open space? The proposed new building will occupy the same space as the existing car park and so doesn t reduce the amount of open space. The new community roof garden and landscaped plinth will provide additional green spaces and planting for the community to enjoy. Process How will this be financed? The council has already earmarked funding to build new council homes. To help pay for the new council homes and the community centre we would look to sell some of the homes on the Laundry site. All the homes on the Ivy site would be council homes and all the social properties will be for local residents. Would this affect the value of privatelyowned homes on the estate? Improving the area is likely to increase the value though this would also be affected by market changes etc. There will be no charge to leaseholders for the works associated with the new build homes and community centre. Would there be disruption during building? We can t avoid noise and disturbance during building work. But we do monitor our contractors regularly and we restrict their working hours to keep this to a minimum. What happens next? Based on the feedback you give our architect will draw up final proposals. These will then be considered by the council s planning team and will be posted online and neighbouring residents will also be written to for a final stage of consultation. After this there is a final stage a Planning Committee. This is a public meeting that will consider the proposals and decide whether to approve them. Tell us what you think You can give your feedback to these proposals by: Warltersville Rd Coming along to our consultation event on 20 July at Holly Park Estate from 11am to 3pm, where you ll be able to meet our new build team, our architect and the Manager of the Laundry who will be pleased to discuss the proposals and answer your questions. Completing the enclosed feedback form and sending it back to us for free or online at: Ashley Rd www.islington.gov.uk/consultations by 26 July Shaftesbury Rd Crouch Hill Ashley Rd Blythwood Rd Shaftesbury Rd Holly Park Holly Park Consultation event here Trinder Rd Holly Park Crouch Hill Holly Park Japan Crescent Crouch Hill Mt Pleasant Villas Mt Pleasant Crescent Stapleton Hall Rd 11

An impression of the new community centre and housing as viewed from the junction of Crouch Hill Meet our team and architects at our consultation event on Saturday, 20 July at Holly Park Estate from 11am to 3pm. Find out more about the ideas described here, ask questions and tell us what you think. You can also give us your feedback by completing the form inside this booklet and returning to us by 26 July. Contact details If you have any questions regarding the proposed development on Ivy Hall or Hanley Crouch, or need this information in another language or reading format such as Braille, large print, audio or Easy Read, please contact us. New Build and Regeneration Team Islington Council Northway House 257 Upper Street London N1 1RU 020 7527 7579 newhomes@islington.gov.uk www.islington.gov.uk /consultations Creative services 2355.87 2013 020 7974 1985 12