Church Street Regeneration Site A: Market Engagement

Descriptions

Current development proposals include: Redevelopment of site A will deliver circa 429 homes including - Social rent re-provision – circa 98 homes - Leaseholder re-provision – circa 16 homes - Market Sale – circa 215 homes - Additional Social rent – circa 46 homes - Additional Intermediate rent – circa 70homes Circa 700 sqm of flexible retail space along Church Street. Library space on Church Street with access to external courtyard space. Landscaped courtyard gardens for the residents. Four new drop off / delivery bays, circa 30 storage units for market traders and welfare facilities for traders. Variation in building heights is proposed with between 8 – 14 storeys across Site A. , The Council will deliver a development that is compliant with adopted planning policy. The Council has progressed the design to RIBA Stage 2 and has received extensive preapplication advice from the planning authority and the Greater London Authority. Design of the scheme has not concluded and is on-going. In addition to progressing planning matters the Council is making excellent progress in preparing Site A for development including: Extensive community engagement particularly with Site A residents on key matters such as layout of the homes, public realm and open space, and maintaining the community feel has been undertaken in 2019. Discussions with community leaders including the Neighbourhood Forum and local ward Councillor’s have informed the development of the Stage 2 proposals. Consideration of funding requirements and financial implications on the Council (Housing Revenue Account and General Fund) and its associated body Westminster Housing Investment Limited (WHIL). A detailed housing needs assessment of all tenants in Site A has been carried out and reflected in the design. , Preparation and relocation of tenants is underway including permanent and temporary moves to new and existing properties in the local area including Lyons Place and West End Gate by way of example. Around 50% of the existing residents have moved off site already. Negotiations with residential and commercial leaseholders, to acquire their interests through private treaty, are progressing at pace with the aim to achieving vacant possession by mid 2022 , The procurement process for Site A provides a tremendous opportunity to partner with an authority with ambitious regeneration plans. The Council is currently working up a full business case including considering delivery options/structures but is likely to include a sole purpose LLP vehicle jointly owned by either the Council and/or a Council subsidiary company and a development partner who will assist in some or all of the design/planning, funding, construction and sales/letting of the development.