Ivy Hall and Hanley Crouch
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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.
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 - 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.
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
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
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. 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.
model used at design work shop
Better used and more attractive
open spaces around Ilex House
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
View from Crouch Hill
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. Community garden Ilex House Holly Park Community centre Community garden Community centre entrance New steps up to Ilex House plinth
The plinth will be repaved and landscaped and will provide a view into the community centre lobby below.
New steps up to Ilex House plinth
Pavement to Crouch Hill
Entrance to new flats Proposed new flats
Entrance to Holly Park
Better used and more attractive
open spaces around Ilex House
Improvements to Ivy Hall
Features inside will include:
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.
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.
Open plan lobby
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.
Main hall holiday squash/ badminton Daycare Nursery Playgroup/ Stay & Play
snooker/ pool/darts Out of School Club Education Community
Groups CentreYouth PrivateParties
weddings dances Concerts & Plays Community Centre Staff Toy
Library MobileLibrary
couns-Mobile Library IT facilities & support Evening Classes Careers Advice Badminton indoor play outdoor play Audio/ Visual Concerts & Plays Catering (& Bar) post-school pre-school Outdoor Sport Exercise Classes Zumba/ aerobics yoga/ pilates dance language classes comput-ing drama Community Garden photo-graphy Music Rehearsal & Classes recording studio Lectures/ Presentat-ions/Talks social services elling/ therapy citizens advice
administ-ration PublicGymArt
Community Lounge elderly day centre film club Clubs & Societies basket-ball
COMMUNITY + CHILDCARE + ACTIVITIES + ENTERTAINMENT + EXHIBITIONS + SPORT &LEISURE + EDUCATION
Local Politics Polling Station Councillor Ward Surgery charities public meetings TRA's KEY Current Activities
Suggested ADDITIONAL Activities Activities not supported
Gym Indoor Sport martial arts religious groups support welfare/ 5-a-side
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Thinking about the council’s proposals for new homes and a new
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Do you have any comments or concerns we haven’t answered about: The new homes at Ivy Hall?
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The new homes at Hanley Crouch?
The open spaces and environment?
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New Build and Regeneration Team
Islington Council
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New homes at Ivy Hall and
Hanley Crouch
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.
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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.
Local Lettings Policy - ensuring local people benefit
first from new homes
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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.
Freepost Plus RSYU-LHGE-YRSK
New Build and Regeneration Team
Islington Council
Northway House
257 Upper Street
London N1 1RU
Your frequently asked questions
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 non-residents 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.
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.
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
privately-owned 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:
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: www.islington.gov.uk/consultations by 26 July Crouch Hill Consultation event here Staple ton H all Rd Stap leto n H all R d Crouch Hill Cro uc h Hill Ashley Rd As hley R d Warltersvi lle Rd Shaftesb ury Rd Sh aftes bury Rd Trind er Rd Holl y Park H olly P ark M t P lea san t V illas Mt P leas ant C resc ent Blyth woo d Rd Holly Park H olly P ark Japa n Cresc ent
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
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An impression of the new community centre and housing as viewed from the junction of Crouch Hill
