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Welcome
We are working with architects bptwpartnership, one of the
countrys leadingarchitectural practices, to design highquality new
homes in North Woolwichand Custom House.
We are seeking planning permission tobuild new homes on two
sites locally:
l A variety of 1, 2 and 3 bed homes in atall building on the
river on Pier Road.
l Family homes on Freemasons Road(the site of the vacant New Gog
pub).
Notting Hill Housing are delighted you have come today to find
outabout our exciting plans to invest in North Woolwich &
Custom House,and to provide much needed new homes for the local
community.
Aerial view of the sites
FREEMASONS ROAD
PIER ROAD
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Notting Hill HousingNotting Hill Housing Group are one of the
UK's leading housingassociations. For the last 50 years we have
been working hard todeliver high quality homes for our local
communities.
We are currently building the first phase of 819 homes at
GreatEastern Quays. This project involved the regeneration of
theformer Ivax site opposite Gallions Point Marina, delivering
asignificant investment in the local area, high quality housing
unitsand improved public space by the river.
We recently gained permission to build up to 800 new homes
atGallions Quarter, where we will provide a new local centre
withsmall scale shops and cafes. We are also partners in
theregeneration of Rathbone Market in Canning Town. bptw
partnership
Award winning architects bptwpartnership specialise in housing
andregeneration projects. Their philosophyis centred on creating
great places forpeople to live, work and play. Over thepast 25
years they have deliveredprojects ranging from individual housesto
large mixed use developments thatoffer over 1000 new homes.
Gallions Quarter
Notting Hill Housing Group arecommitted to helping local
communitiesthrive. Many people such as young carers,street
homeless, and those with mentaland physical disabilities struggle
to stayhoused, so we run projects and schemesthat support them to
keep a roof overtheir heads and live as independently
aspossible.
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The Site - The vacantNew Gog pub
l The site is located on Freemasons Road, Custom House in
LBNewham; an area which is fast developing and experiencing ahigh
level of regeneration.
l Our site is near Custom House on the DLR and also to thenew
Crossrail Station.
l The New Gog Pub is a 1960s building, which was built on aWW2
bomb site. It has been derelict for a number of years.
l Notting Hill Housing Group recently took over the buildingand
have made it secure to avoid anti-social behaviour. Wehave also
taken action when local people were troubled bysquatters in the
derelict building.
THE DESIGN WHICH GAINEDPLANNING PERMISSION ON 2008
Planning permission was granted by theLondon Borough of Newham
in July2008 for a four storey scheme onFreemasons Road. This design
included5 homes. This permission has nowlapsed as it was not
implementedwithin the five year limit.
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The Proposals forFreemasons Road
Our visionl 8 high quality affordable homes
including family units.
l Bringing a long derelict site intouse for local people.
l Generous outdoor space for allhomes. Large balconies
andgardens on the Ground Floor.
l Contemporary appearance inkeeping with surroundings.
Opportunitiesl This is an area undergoing significant
regeneration.
l There are excellent transport links including Custom HouseDLR
and the forthcoming Crossrail Station.
l There a number of local amenities and shops near the sitewith
Freemasons Road becoming a local high street a littlefurther
along.
l Ashburton Wood and other parks are within walking
distance.
Design PrinciplesThe building has been designed to follow the
lines of its neighboursand fit in with existing buildings along
Freemasons Road.
l We are proposing two floors of maisonettes, providing
familyhomes.
l We have carefully designed these to avoid
overlookingneighbours.
l The building will have roof top gardens for the
uppermaisonettes that are safe and private.
l At the lower level, there will be gardens with traditional
frontdoors for level access from the street.
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New Affordable HomesNew HomesThe new building on Freemasons
Roadwill provide 8 new affordable homes. Ourproposals offers 2 bed
and 3 bed familyhomes.
Amenity Spacel Each new home has generous private
outdoor space.
l Ground floor units have a garden.
l Upper levels have west facingbalconies.
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The Site - Pier Roadl Our site at Pier Road is located on the
southwest corner of
the Royal Victoria Gardens.
l It fronts the River Thames along its south edge, which
formspart of the popular Capital Ring pedestrian path.
l The site was previously occupied by the Royal Pavilion
Pubwhich was demolished several years ago. The site has
beenderelict since.
l There is now an opportunity for a new design to providehomes
at this site.
Opportunitiesl This is a desirable location on the curve of the
River Thames.
l Exciting area undergoing significant regeneration includingthe
upcoming Royal Wharf and Silvertown Quaydevelopments.
l There are excellent transport links with King George V DLRand
the Woolwich Ferry in close proximity.
l The beautiful Royal Victoria Gardens are just next door.
l It is close to the attractive former station building.
l Woolwich is only a short ferry ride away. Providing access to
anumber of amenities including the Waterfront Leisure Centre.
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Previous PermissionPlanning permission was granted by the
LBNewham (reference 04/1948) in July 2008 fora 16 storey scheme at
Pier Road, comprisingof 66 private apartments and 31 key-
workerapartments, together with a caf and gym.
This consent has now lapsed and was notimplemented.
l 16 storeys.
l 8 units per floor.
l Mass against park boundary.
l Mainly 1 beds & 2 beds with a lack of three beds to meet
the needs of Newhams Families.
l Top floor set back.
l Large Podium.
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Design principles forPier RoadWe believe this prominent site
deserves a great building that will not only provide homes but also
make apositive contribution to the local area.
Our visionl A high quality development.
l A visually attractive building, marking the meetingpoint of
the river walk, foot tunnel and Woolwich ferry.
l The opportunity for a tall building on the river front, inline
with other tall riverfront developments, on bothsides of the
river.
l Potential to bring new residents into theneighbourhood for the
long term, with jobs andsupport for local shops, as well as new
homes forexisting residents.
l Homes which make the most of river views to the east,south and
west.
l Modern and contemporary materials, to fit in with
itssurroundings.
l At lower levels there will be a car park and areas forbicycle
parking, bin stores and deliveries.
l All the homes will share a light and airy entrance hallopening
off a safe, wide and attractive new pavementarea.
l There will be full disabled access to all the adaptedhomes,
including dedicated lift access.
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New Homes forNorth WoolwichThe new building on Pier Road will
provide around 120 newhomes. Our proposals offer 1,2 and 3 bed
apartments. Eachfloor offers a mixture of different sized
dwellings.
l Each of the units complies with the London Design Guide.This
means that each and every home offers large,comfortable rooms,
plenty of storage and generous outdoorspace.
l We will also comply with lifetime homes standards, so that
ournew residents are able to live in their homes comfortably forthe
rest of their lives.
l Most units are dual or triple aspect with amazing views
acrossthe Thames and over London. Improvements to
the River WalkwayAs part of our application we willundertake
considerableimprovements to the existingriver walkway, including
creatingnew landscaping, improving itsaccess and creating visual
routesto the river.
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Good NeighboursNotting Hill Housing Group are committed to being
a goodneighbour, both while we build new homes, and
throughinvesting in the local community.
Considerate Constructionmanagementl We will agree a construction
management plan with the
Council to minimise disruption to local residents.
l This would restrict hours during which building workcan occur
to avoid disturbance.
l We would ensure that the site is secure with thehoardings kept
neat and tidy.
l Safety is our priority, keeping both the public
andconstruction workers from harm.
l Well advertise on-site and to neighbours a contactpoint for
construction queries.
l The main contractor will provide 24-hour security to the
site.
l Deliveries to and from the construction site will be innormal
working hours and carefully managed by themain contractor.
At Notting Hill Housing Group, we are keen to attend local
eventsand support local projects.
We want to hear from you about the neighbourhood and
itshistory.
To help us to get to know our new neighbours we recentlyattended
the North Woolwich Community Market.
We asked the community to play our 'guess the number of
Eastereggs game' and to help us build a model of the area.
The model is here at the exhibition today!
Please tell us- where is your favourite place locally?
- what local projects are you involved in?
Training opportunitiesWe hope to be able to
provideapprenticeships for local people duringthe construction
phase as well as usinglocal companies where possible.
Sustainabilityl The scheme will achieve as a minimum
a Level 4 in the Code for SustainableHomes and a Very Good
BREEAMenvironmental standard
l Sustainable technologies such as solarpanels will be used
l We are currently considering energyefficiency technology such
as an on-siteCombined Heat and Power Plant.
l Bio-diverse roofs will be used wherepossible
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What happens next?Before we submit a planning application, we
wouldlike to hear your comments about the scheme. Please fill in
the comment cards available here and return them to theproject
team, either here or via the freepost service. Over the next
fewmonths well take your views into account, well review our plans
andthen submit a planning application to the LB Newham.
Once a planning application is submitted, the council will also
conductits own consultation.
Subject to planning permission, we intend to start construction
inSummer 2016 with completion anticipated for Summer 2018.
Contact us:Fill in a comment card
Freephone 0800 458 6976
Website: www.woolwichreach.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]
SMS: 07860 035347
Thank you for coming today
