Published: Friday 15 October 2021
The third round of consultation on new homes and community improvements at the Edenham site in North Kensington resulted in 93 completed feedback forms from local residents and stakeholders keen to provide their views on the plans.
In addition to the survey, we leafleted every household in Golborne ward and held one virtual meeting and two face-to-face drop-in sessions where residents could discuss the plans with Council staff and architects.
The Council is proposing to build 112 new homes, half of which will be for social rent as well as delivering a host of community and landscaping improvements as part of our New Homes Programme on the site. This scheme will help address the desperate need for social homes in the borough and help tackle the housing waiting list where 2,100 residents are currently living in temporary accommodation, giving them a safe and secure home.
It will also deliver an improved ball court, better lighting making it safer for local residents, new play areas for all ages, a community space and health and well-being provision.
This third round of consultation, which was held between 8 July and 20 August, followed two previous rounds of consultation. As a result of the previous rounds of consultation and resident feedback, we amended the plans for this third round to reduce the number of homes from 132 to 110 homes, reduce the height of the two previously tallest parts of the scheme, retain the large section of the graffiti wall and consider different locations for a re-provided ball court. Having consulted on 110 homes, we now know we are able to deliver 112 homes without impacting on height and density as these are a concern for some residents.
What you told us in the third round of consultation:
Building heights
- Two-thirds (66 per cent) ‘objected’ to the revised building heights.
- A total of 14 per cent responded neutrally (neither supporting nor objecting) to the proposals.
- A total of 12 per cent ‘supported’ the revised proposals.
Number of homes
Respondents were asked to comment on the revised proposals for 110 homes.
- A total of 34 comments related to there being too many homes or not supporting the proposals.
- Twelve comments related to concerns about infrastructure or facilities.
- While 11 commented they would like to see a higher number/percentage of affordable/social rent homes.
New community space
From a list of choices, respondents ranked a health and wellness centre as their first choice for a new community space at the base of Trellick Tower, followed be a creative workspace.
Landscape provision
Respondents were asked to comment on the proposed landscape provision.
- Fourteen commented against the landscape proposals.
- However, 13 were in favour of the landscape proposals.
Ball court facilities
The most selected features that respondents would like to see in the ball court were: accessible to all users (43 per cent), improved lighting (41 per cent) and flexible for use by different sports (38 per cent).
Graffiti provision
- Half of respondents supported the proposal to retain existing graffiti walls as part of the landscape.
- However, a quarter objected to this approach.
Trellick Garden
From a list of choices, respondents ranked new landscaping and trees and improved safety and security as their top choices for improvements for Trellick Garden.
Servicing
- Nearly a third (31 per cent) ‘objected’ to the proposed access route.
- A quarter (25 per cent) responded neutrally (neither supporting nor objecting).
- Nearly a quarter (23 per cent) ‘supported’ the proposed access route.
We have also recently held landscape design workshops so that local residents could make suggestions about how they would like the outdoor space at Edenham designed.
All of the proposals will now be submitted to planning for approval later this year where residents will be able to formally comment.
Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith, Lead Member of Grenfell, Housing and Social Investment, said: “This scheme is part of our New Homes Programme that will build 600 much-needed homes for our residents, half of which will be for social rent.
“There has been much discussion on this scheme about the height and density which we know residents are split on. To ensure we can deliver homes for those residents on our housing waiting list, the viability of the scheme depends on building 112 homes, without this number of homes it would not be possible financially.”
He added: “This scheme sits in Golborne ward which is one of the most deprived wards in London. This is why it’s important to highlight that this scheme is much more than housing. It will create local employment opportunities, improved community facilities including spaces for young children and make the area safer for residents.”
You can view the full report at webtest.rbkc.gov.uk/new-homes-edenham