Neil Taylor Programme Manager Royal Borough of Kingston
James Berry MP for Kingston and Surbiton
Greg Hughes Chair, kingstonfirst
Opportunity Area Planning Framework Eric Owens Group Manager of Strategic Planning Royal Borough of Kingston
SETTING THE CONTEXT Kingston in a Growing City Context London s Future Population Growth: 9m to 11m (2050) 1m to 2m new homes for a bulging city Over 1 million new jobs and growth sectors Crossrail 2 potential development/ capacity Kingston s Future RBK s population is set to grow by 34% by 2050 to reach 215,000 residents This will require 26,000 additional dwellings between 2011-2050 Kingston Town Centre Boundary AAP Potential CR 2 locations MOL land Green Belt This will target 13,000 new jobs in the Borough by 2036 Kingston identified as a potential emerging Opportunity Area in London Plan (2015)
SETTING THE CONTEXT What is an Opportunity Area? - Designated and supported by the Mayor of London - A major reserve of brownfield land with public transport - Offer significant capacity for new houses and/or jobs - Captures, binds and steers public and private aspiration - Outcome focused around a programme for delivery - Identifies funding avenues to deliver ambitions - Highlights level of public and/or private intervention
THE OPPORTUNITY AREA The Opportunity Area: Uniqueness
The Opportunity Area Key Facts and Figures Size (Ha) Overall Number of Potential Sites Overall Minimum new homes Overall Current land use / Indicative land use Kingston Town Centre 202.4 ha 42 3750 Retail & commercial / Mixed use
PROPOSED OPPORTUNITY AREA The Opportunity Area: Existing Uses Open Space Residential Leisure/Sports Facility Infrastructure Employment/Commercial Education Civic Retail
THE OPPORTUNITY AREA The Opportunity Area: Key Challenges Zone 2 EA. Fluvial Flood Zone 3a EA.Fluvial Flood Zone 3b EA. Fluvial Flood One-way Gyratory Railway Network Opportunity Area Provisional Wider Zone Transport Nodes Key Views Key Focal Landmarks Conservation Areas (4 within the Opportunity Area Provisional Wider Zone)
GOVERNANCE Key Partners and Stakeholders Local Society s Aviva
Progress and Next Steps - Approval to commence preparation received - Joint working with TfL/ GLA underway - Clarification of project scope is nearing completion - Evidence base being commissioned and/or emerging - Areas for additional project funding being investigated - Engage with stakeholders and interested parties
Further Information and Enquires Eric Owens Group Manager Strategic Planning and Regeneration T 020 8547 4706 M 07553 177 354 E eric.owens@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Matthew Secker British Land Project Manager
THE KINGSTON AREA ACTION PLAN (K + 20) 2008 THE EDEN QUARTER DEVELOPMENT BRIEF (2015)
Contact: Matthew Secker 020 7467 2871 matthew.secker@britishland.com Miles Price 020 7467 2956 miles.price@britishland.com
Wahid Samady CNM Estates Chairman
Tolworth Tower, Tolworth The 22-storey iconic Tolworth Tower will be upgraded and converted into 108 new homes, 68 serviced apartments and 52,959 sq.ft of prime, refurbished office space, while retaining the existing Marks & Spencer and Travelodge on the site. New buildings will be constructed on the Broadway, delivering 200 new homes, of which a proportion would be affordable housing, and 962 sq.m (10,354 sq.ft) of high quality new retail space along Broadway Road, with significant public realm and car parking improvements.
Tolworth Tower, Tolworth Enhanced Public Realm Double Height Retail
Sutton Point, Sutton UDP Number one site in Sutton next to the train station. Currently under construction, Sutton Point will provide a mixed use scheme of 332 units, 20,000 sq.ft retail, 80 bedroom hotel, 59 services apartments, 24,000 Sq.Ft of office space and health and fitness centre. There are 250 parking spaces on site as well as desirable amenity space with a central piazza.
Kingston Regal, Kingston Upon Thames This Grade II listed central Kingston landmark, purchased unconditionally in 2014. Planning permission has now been granted for a mixed use development consisting of 3 floors of contemporary residential accommodation, 3,500 Sq.ft dance studio, 5,600 sq.ft office space, 5,500 sq.ft children's play area, 15 serviced apartments and a basement car park, conferencing for 1000 people and a 200 seat Signature restaurant. Enabling works completed, start on site September 2015.
Kingston Regal, Kingston Upon Thames Residential Apartments Serviced Apartments (Rear Elevation) Office Space (Rear Elevation) Dance Hall Conference Area Restaurant Play Space Illustration shows the various uses incorporated within this development. The heritage features will be restored and included within the design.
Surbiton Point, 2A Ellerton Road, Surbiton, KT6 7TX Currently under construction, Surbiton Point will provide 23 stylish one and two bedroom apartments and approximately 3,500 sq.ft of prime commercial space. All units will benefit from underground parking. Surbiton Point is ideally located for efficient access to London via the A3 and within walking distance of Surbiton Station.
Alpha Wharf, Howard Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 8SA Alpha Wharf was previously an old builders yard which will provide much needed affordable housing for 28 units consisting of 1,2 and 3 bed properties and new shared surface amenity space. This scheme will be completed in September 2015.
Kings Point, Reading Kings Point is located in the centre of Reading, by the river Kennet. The site was a disused office building. The scheme achieved planning permission in May 2015 for an 18 storey building consisting of 103 residential units, with parking and a retail and public realm Piazza.
Birnbeck Peninsula, Weston-super-Mare A waterside development of 63 deluxe apartments and penthouses, serviced apartments, beach huts, restaurant and retail.
How Local Business Can Benefit Phil Clement & John Pye Economic Development Royal Borough of Kingston
Wide Ranging Development Projects New offices New restaurants New shops New residential accommodation Procurement Opportunities Maximising Local Benefit Construction and fit-out Professional Services legal, accounting On-going maintenance cleaning Supply chain goods Awareness Information is key Working with developers and occupiers Holding Meet the Buyer events Advertising in local press Utilising our web site and social media
Panel Discussion & Q&A Ros Morgan kingstonfirst Jerry Irving Kingston Chamber Neil Taylor Kingston Futures Phil Clements - RBK