Welcome Countryside Properties and L&Q have been selected by the London Borough of Barnet as its preferred partner for the regeneration of the Dollis Valley. The project will involve the demolition of the existing estate and building of over 600 new homes. The regeneration of the estate will be carried out over fi ve phases, with construction of the fi rst new homes due to start on site in 2013. The masterplan, by Alison Brooks Architects and HTA Architects, includes mixed-tenure homes in a broad range of designs, sizes and with half being traditional houses. All homes will be built to a minimum of Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Up to 386 homes will be for sale, including intermediate sale, with at least 230 rented homes. All affordable homes will benefi t from Countryside Properties It s Your Choice offer which enables households to customise their new home. The regeneration will also include new parks and community facilities, including a community centre, a nursery and offi ce space. These facilities, complemented by programmes to fund local initiatives, will strengthen the existing Underhill community hub on Mays Lane and provide employment and training opportunities for local people.
The Masterplan In response to the clear feedback from the Dollis Valley Estate residents and our understanding of the wider community, our overriding ambition for Dollis Valley s regeneration is to fully integrate the Estate and its community into the wider Underhill neighbourhood. With a new network of residential streets, a predominant character of two and three storey houses with private gardens and communal garden squares, we envision Dollis Valley as London s first 21st Century garden suburb. This new garden suburb will not only be green, but will be smart. From the scale of the masterplan and community infrastructure, to the design of individual houses and apartments or the details of each home, our approach aims to place Dollis Valley at the leading edge of sustainable suburban development. It will simply be the best place to live in Barnet. Our Team s concept of a Smart Garden Suburb is embedded in four broad masterplan principles 1 A Connected Community 2 People Friendly Streets 3 A Green Neighbourhood 4 Adaptable Homes A Connected Community The new masterplan is based on the idea of being connected; physically, socially and environmentally to the wider Underhill neighbourhood. We are increasing the number of site entrances and encouraging more pedestrian and vehicular movment through the site, introducing new public gardens as a focus for community outdoor life, developing a new multi purpose community centre on Mays Lane visible to the wider nieghbourhood, and creating a bespoke range of energy efficient, spacious and adaptable home designs specific to this unique suburban context.
New Streets and Squares The North Square View looking north across The Green The entrance to Eastern Avenue on May s Lane View of Hammond Close Eastern Avenue South Homezone street view
New Homes - houses 2 Bed 4 Person Terrace 83m 2 Private Rear Garden Parking Space Front Garden 3 Bed 6 Person House 112m 2 Rear garden with parking Balcony at first floor Second floor Entrance porch with storage
New Homes - houses Potential second floor 3 Bed 5 Person House 96/102m2 Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Balcony Bedroom Balcony Living Parking space Private Garden Garden Kitchen/Dining Parking Entrance porch
New Homes - houses 3 Bed 6 Person Smart Terraced House 106m 2 Parking space Entrance porch 3 Bed 6 Person House 112m 2 Terrace Balcony Second floor Front garden terrace Side garden
New Homes - houses 4 Bed 7 Person Court House 130m 2 Terrace Balcony Living room at first floor Covered parking space Second floor Private garden for maisonettes with parking at rear Flat above Balcony for upstairs flat 3 Bed 5 Person & 1 Bed 2 Person Maisonettes 96m 2 /41m 2 Communal entrance Maisonette on ground and first floor Maisonette with own front door Second floor
New Homes - apartments Western Avenue looking south Typical Apartment Building (Western Avenue) 2 bedroom apartment = 70.7 sqm 1 bedroom apartment = 51 sqm 2 bedroom apartment = 70.5 sqm Apartment Building (Eastern Avenue) Eastern Avenue looking south
Open Space/Play A EAST PARK B A C B C WEST PARK THE Public and private green space GREEN Private gardens Public gardens
Indicative Phasing Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 5 Phase 4 Phase 4 There will be five phases to this project. The first Phase is on the site of the existing school and community centre. This phase will provide 108 new homes, 42 of which will be affordable homes for rent. We chose this location as it allows early construction of new affordable housing without the need to decant existing tenants away from Dollis Valley. Also, we can carry out the building works away from existing residents. Construction work on Phase 1 will be from 2013-2015
Meet the team L&Q has been providing affordable homes to Londoners since 1963. Our core aim is to provide places where people want to live. We are committed to Elaine Taylor Alison Brooks driving up resident satisfaction with services. Countryside Properties is a responsible developer of new homes and communities with a vision to create outstanding places for people to live, work and enjoy Asif Anwar for generations to come. We will be carrying out the Lukman Ahmed construction and building the new homes. ABA and HTA are the architects designing the new homes. Alison Brooks and her team at ABA will lead Alberta Matin Colin Ainger the regeneration masterplan and the first phase architecture. HTA S team will be led by Colin Ainger and will be involved in future phases. Michael Hill John Joannou Get involved and have your say! There are many ways you can be involved including attending the on-site events or by registering your details on the Dollis Valley regeneration website. The next issue of Dollis Valley News will include a Notice Board section for comments and residents views. www.dollisvalley.co.uk
Uses, Tenure & Heights Our aim is to bring back traditional London streets and squares to Dollis Building heights Valley, to make it feel more like the surrounding neighbourhood. Most new homes will be low-rise and the streets will contain a wide variety of house types. New apartments will be located on attractive, green boulevards that connect Mays Lane with the Green to the South. 5 storey 4 storey 3 storey 2 storey 1 storey Uses residential & non residential DV1C = 37 Units DV3 =46 Units DV1B = 22 Units DV5a =45 Units DV7 =72 Units Non Residential Residential Dwelling types distribution diagram DV11A = 38 Units DV11B =19 Units DV 12 =6 Units DV13 =7 Units DV1C DV4B DV11A DV13 DV1B DV5 DV11B Mixed type apartments DV3B DV7 DV12 L shaped house plan permits parking
The Partnership Board The Dollis Valley Partnership Board is made up tenants, leaseholders, the London Borough of Barnet, Barnet Homes, L&Q and Countryside Properties representatives to oversee the regeneration of Dollis Valley and the delivery of high quality, affordable homes and local services. Why you should consider becoming involved at the regeneration at this exciting time; To make sure the views of all residents are taken into account, including groups who are difficult to reach, by encouraging their participation and also by passing on their views to the committee. To ensure residents get the best deal and the regeneration meets the needs of residents. To develop skills in community development by examining proposals submitted to the community fund, and then by having a say in which community projects are supported. To take part in joint-working as part of a committee by attending bi-monthly meetings. To get the chance to learn about project monitoring. To develop a broader knowledge and understanding. For example being able to understand budgets. Opportunities for trips and visits to other schemes. There will be chances to meet other residents and see how other resident groups contribute to the management of their homes. In short there is a chance here to become a part of it. Residents views are vital to making the regeneration a success. If you want your views to be taken into account, joining the Dollis Valley Partnership will give you a voice, and you can help shape your community for the future.
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