NEW PLANS FOR
WELCOME
HERTSMERE HOUSE
Aerial view of the site
Welcome and thank you for visiting Greenland Group’s exhibition on its proposals to redevelop the Hertsmere House site.
Members of the project team are on hand to talk you through the proposals and answer any questions you may have.
LOCATION
Hertsmere House is located at 2 Hertsmere Road in Canary Wharf,
at the western end of the North Dock, also known as West India
Quay. The site is currently occupied by the four storey Hertsmere
House office building that was built in the 1980s.
Hertsmere House
A major quality of the site is the proximity to different water bodies:
the River Thames, and the docks. The aerial photographs reveal
the relationship of the site to the water.
ABOUT GREENLAND GROUP
Greenland Group is China’s leading real-estate developer and has
an established track record in delivering high quality tall buildings:
23 ultra-high-rise buildings are completed or under construction by
Greenland, of which three are ranked in the ten tallest buildings in
the world.
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We hope that Hertsmere House will establish our company’s
reputation in the UK and be a landmark development, which will
bring new vitatlity to this site whilst being respectful of London’s
rich and unique culture and buildings.
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The application is for a 67 storey building containing circa 900
new homes, with internal amenity space on the centre floors.
Commercial floorspace comprising retail and cafes is also
proposed.
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For our first high-rise project in the UK, we have chosen to invest in
the future prosperity of Tower Hamlets. London is a global financial
centre as well as one of the world’s most open and diverse cities
and nowhere is this better encapsulated than Tower Hamlets.
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SITE HISTORY
NEW PLANS FOR
HERTSMERE HOUSE
5. 4 .1 NORTH EL E VATION
EXISTING CONSENT
There is currently a planning consent to demolish the existing Hertsmere
House and construct a 63-storey highrise building, with the highest point
reaching nearly 242 metres.
This building will comprise office, hotel and serviced apartments, with retail
and other uses at the ground level. The current consent has a mainly glass
external expression with the ground floor being almost entirely occupied by
building extending to the site boundaries.
The consented project has been implemented.
Retail, Leisure & Amenity
Service Apartment
Hotel
Office
5.5 CONSEN T ED SCHEME
The distinctive form of the tower is reflected in the floorplans.
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CGI of consented scheme
Use classes in consented scheme
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CONSENTED SCHEME RECONSIDERATION
Commercially Sensitive
The site purchaser, Greenland, has decided
not to construct the current
planning consent.
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Greenland’s decision to acquire Hertsmere House was influenced by a
number of factors including the extant consent which established the
principle of a tall building on the site and the council’s recent policy changes
which remove the site from a Preferred Office Location (POL). There has
also been an acknowledgement that there is a need for more high quality
housing within the borough and that the medium to long term supply of office
floorspace currently exceeds demand.
Why not use the current consented planning application to convert the
use to the preferred residential use?
•The orientation of the building of the extant scheme in the East-West
axis would mean that a large percentage of the façade faces due north.
Residential uses should avoid, as much as possible, entirely north facing
units due to the lack of sunlight.
Ground floor plan of consented scheme
•The glass-to-glass dimension does not allow enough light to enter the flats.
•A large proportion of the building would be lost to communal and service
areas through the hotel use.
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•The shape of the building doesn’t lend itself to efficient residential use.
•We want to provide a building that maximises the opportunity to view the
Thames and central London to the west.
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THE PROPOSALS
NEW PLANS FOR
HERTSMERE HOUSE
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The proposal is for a 67 storey building containing circa 900 new homes, with internal
amenity space on the centre floors. Commercial floorspace comprising retail and cafes
are also proposed.
Hertsmere House will complete the third in a line of three towers, also comprising
New Foundland and City Pride which will define the western edges of the main docks
adjacent to Canary Wharf. Each tower is of a similar height. When viewed from the
west in middle and long distances the towers will become important urban markers
signifying the Docks and reminding people of the Docks’ important place in the
historical prosperity of London as well as its future.
AFFORDABLE HOMES
We are currently in discussion with various parties to ensure maximum Affordable
Housing subject to viability. Affordable Housing will be located within the building and
some will be located elsewhere in Tower Hamlets. This enables us to maximse the
provision of Affordable Housing.
LOCAL LAND USE AND CONTEXT
Hertsmere House is situated in a mixed use area. The provision of amenities within
walking distance of Hertsmere House, such as primary schools, nurseries, clinics and
gyms make this an attractive location for living, targeted at a diverse population.
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Strafford Street open space and playspace is 400m from the site and Sir John
McDougal Park is less than 800m from the Development. There are more than 11
parks and play areas located within 30 minutes’ walking distance from Hertsmere
House.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The site is well connected to public transport. There are five DLR stations within a 6
minute walking radius from the site, and one underground station (Canary Wharf). A
bus network also serves the site, with several bus stops within a 4 minute walking
distance from Hertsmere House. With the opening of Crossrail, the Station at Canary
Wharf will be a 5 minute walk away.
A River Bus Stop (the Thames Clipper) is also within the same walking distance from
the site. A public car park is located a short walk away on Hertsmere Road.
The site will therefore have a fast linkage with central London, and its residents do
not need to rely on personal car ownership to get around quickly.
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Indicative Transport Connections Map
NEW PLANS FOR
THE PROPOSALS
HERTSMERE HOUSE
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BENEFITS
•New Homes - Circa 900 much needed new homes.
•Affordable Housing - We are currently in discussion with various
parties to ensure maximum Affordable Housing, both on and off-site,
subject to viability.
RESIDENTIAL LEVELS
Residential floors will make up the
largest portion of the stack of the
building.
•Open Space - Circa 2,500m2 of amenity space and open space.
•Children’s Play Space - Circa 900m2 of communal children’s play
space will be provided.
•Jobs during Demolition and Construction - There will be employment
opportunities during construction process.
AMENITY LEVELS
•Jobs upon Completion and Occupation - There will be further
employment opportunities in the new commercial floorspace.
The residential floors will be
separated towards the middle of
the building by a discreetly clad
plant level and double height
amenity floors / mezzanines.
These might house uses such as
the pool, gym, spa, lounge etc.
•Additional Local Spending - The new residents will generate a
substantial contribution to the local economy.
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The double height ground floor will
be designed to be as transparent
as possible allowing views through
the site, thereby increasing the
sense of connection through the
site. Glazed pavilions will house
uses like retail and other amenities
and are designed to respond in
height to the existing context.
ST-1
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JACUZZI
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LIBRARY
DINING/MEETING
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VISUAL
NEW PLANS FOR
HERTSMERE HOUSE
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LAYOUT
NEW PLANS FOR
HERTSMERE HOUSE
ACCESS
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CANNON DR
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HERTSMERE ROAD
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BICYCLE STANDS
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RETAIL
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RETAIL
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ESCAPE
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MAIN LOBBY
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MAIN
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NORTH DOCK
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DRYCLEANING
STORE
LOBBY
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POST OFFICE
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WC
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ESCAPE
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SERVICE &
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SERVICE &
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RETAIL
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CURTAINWALL PANEL
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The layout is designed to ensure the maximum possible active
frontages. Residents may enter their lobby from either the western
drop off or the eastern dockside entrance. It is planned that most
residents will be walking or using public transport so the dockside
entrance will see the most use. Commercial units including shops
and cafes wrap around the northwest of the site extending to
Hertsmere Road helping to activate a hitherto neglected pedestrian
route. The service ramp and car park access is to be discreetly
located to the southwest corner of the site.
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The site is accessed via Hertsmere Road. The A1261, or West India
Dock Road links the site via Hersmere Road. Via Ontario Way the
site is linked to the A1206, or Westferry Road. The access to the
site is via quiet, neighbourhood level roads. Primary road network
linkages are in close proximity, but the site benefits from a quiet
immediate surrounding.
BICYCLE STAIR AND TRACK TO LEVEL B1M
RETAIL
RETAIL
RETAIL
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AUTOMATED ROLLER
SHUTTER
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RAMP 1:10
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ONTARIO WAY
Indicative Site Layout
PROPOSED TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN
2 BED Large
2 BED Large
The typical floorplan is being designed to accommodate a
variety of flat sizes. Three corridors emanate from a central core.
The floorplate may accommodate residential units in a shallow
plan ensuring deep penetration of daylight.
1 BED
2 BED Small
1 BED
1 BED
LOBBY
2 BED Small
SUITE A
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10 Units
C
CORRIDOR
12.5 m²
6 Units
CORRIDOR
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2 BED Small
CORRIDOR
A
The floorplan is being designed to ensure that the majority of
flats will be dual-aspect.
2 BED Small
2 BED Large
SPACE STANDARDS
2 BED Large
2-3 BED
The units will meet or exceed minimum space standards as
defined by the Greater London Authority.
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Indicative Typical Floorplan
PRIVATE AMENITY SPACE
Private amenity space will be provided in each flat in the form
of a wintergarden at the perimeter. This amenity space will be
highly usable: large enough for a dining table and four chairs
or a lounger in places. With the exterior glazing opened the
wintergarden will be transformed into a balcony, an outside living
space for the enjoyment of the residents.
INCREASED OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPACE
The amount of public space is increased when compared to
the existing consented scheme giving additional space for
landscaping, paved areas, vehicular drop off and outdoor dining.
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APPEARANCE
NEW PLANS FOR
HERTSMERE HOUSE
MATERIALS
The building facade will be designed to have a
unique residential look in contrast to the mainly office
towers nearby and indeed other residential towers.
The current planning consent has a very smooth
glass skin, which may be suitable for a building of
office use but is out of character for a residential
building. The proposed building will have an
elevation treatment that will be unique making the
building clearly identifiable as accommodation. The
proposed building will be clearly divided into three,
with a strong base, building body and top feature.
SHADOWING
The existing consented scheme was designed not
to cast a shadow (at specific times of year) on the
residential amenity of the area to the north-west of
the site.
The proposed scheme will seek to ensure
that adjacent residential amenities will not be
overshadowed to a signficantly greater degree than
the existing consented scheme.
MASSING
The site elevations below show the impact of
the new proposed form in its emerging context.
Consented buildings adjacent to the site have been
shown.
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LANDSCAPING & PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS
NEW PLANS FOR
HERTSMERE HOUSE
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LANDSCAPING
New public realm will be created offering
opportunities for everyone to enjoy this prime
location.
We welcome your comments about what you
would like to see included here.
CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE
The site encourages the use of bicycle access as it
is surrounded by a network of bicycle lanes. Several
stops of the London Cycle Hire scheme are located
within 5 minutes’ walking distance from Hertsmere
House.
There are many locations where people can park
their bicycles in public areas, and new cycle parking
areas are proposed both within and adjacent to the
building. The provision of a well-developed cycling
infrastructure encourages the residents and visitors
to use bicycles and not rely on cars.
ENERGY STRATEGY
The new homes will be designed to achieve
optimum energy performance and will incorporate
the requirements of the Code for Sustainable
Homes including 100% low-energy lighting and
mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR)
system for ventilation.
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PLANS FOR
CONSTRUCTION/NEXT STEPS NEW
HERTSMERE HOUSE
CONSTRUCTION & NOISE
The Greenland Group intends to take a lead role in the coordination of construction, and to work closely with the local
authority and community to minimise disruption. Our aim will
be to develop and maintain a good working relationship with
property neighbours.
We will also insist that our Contractors carry out works under
the Considerate Constructor Scheme (CCS) which aims to
encourage building and civil engineering contractors working in
the area to carry out their operations in a safe and considerate
manner, with due regard to adjoining occupiers, passing
pedestrians and road users.
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BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Thank you for attending the exhibition today. Before we submit an
application, we want to hear your comments about our proposals
for Hertsmere House. Feel free to fill in the forms on the tables and
return them to the project team here or via the Freepost address.
Once a planning application is submitted to the London Borough
of Tower Hamlets, the council will conduct its own consultation.
If you have any further questions or feedback on the proposals,
please don’t hesitate to contact us.
FEEDBACK CAN BE PROVIDED BY:
PHONE: 0800 458 6976
EMAIL: [email protected]
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