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. DO CK D OCK RD G ST N I M A13 POPLAR HIG H ST RD Poplar ERE RD SITE LOCATION ALL IMAGES ARE INDICATIVE ONLY www.greenlandhouse.org.uk A SPEN WAY ST HERTS M WESTFERR YR D D West Ferry IA IN D I A West India Quay UPPER BANK IN 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. T ES 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. E AST W 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. Photo of the site today Site location map te boundaries. 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. Parking/Service CGI of consented scheme Use classes in consented scheme 5.5.1 GROUND FLOOR PL A N 5 CONSENTED SCHEME RECONSIDERATION Commercially Sensitive The site purchaser, Greenland, has decided not to construct the current planning consent. Hertsmere House | Pre - Application Report 1 | 21 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. 22 | Hertsmere House | Pre - Application Report 1 •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. www.greenlandhouse.org.uk THE PROPOSALS NEW PLANS FOR HERTSMERE HOUSE Indicative Image Only 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. Indicative Image Only 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. www.greenlandhouse.org.uk Indicative Transport Connections Map NEW PLANS FOR THE PROPOSALS HERTSMERE HOUSE Indicative Image Only 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. GYM FITNESS STUDIO OFFICE MALE SPA FEMALE CINEMA FEMALE CHANGING KITCHEN CLEANER WC WINE CELLAR PODIUM / GROUND LEVELS LOBBY MALE CHANGING CLEANER CORRIDOR LOUNGE + BAR LOBBY 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 15 m² JACUZZI SAUNA LIBRARY DINING/MEETING STEAM ROOM POOL POOL AREA Amenity Floor Plan - Indicative Image Only www.greenlandhouse.org.uk Indicative Image Only VISUAL NEW PLANS FOR HERTSMERE HOUSE Indicative Image Only www.greenlandhouse.org.uk LAYOUT NEW PLANS FOR HERTSMERE HOUSE ACCESS 3700 CANNON DR (AOD +4.53) (AOD +4.67) (AOD +4.98) HERTSMERE ROAD -0.66 m (AOD +4.74) BICYCLE STANDS (AOD +4.39) -0.66m (AOD +4.74) -0.35 (AOD +5.42) 0.00m (AOD +5.40) RETAIL 0.00 (AOD +4.18) RETAIL -0.33 ESCAPE CORRIDOR -0.65 RAM P 1: 20 WINTER GARDEN 0.00 UKPN HIGH VOLTAGE INTAKE ROOM RAMP CANOPY ABOVE LOBBY 0.00 -0.65 L AL EW UR AT FE PROPOSED GROUND CONTEXT PLAN WITH LANDSCAPED AREAS AND COMMERCIAL USES -0.35 MEWP INTERNAL -0.06 OFFICE 7 m² DROP OFF 13 m² -0.65 (AOD +5.37) STORE LOBBY 3 m² 7 m² -0.65 0.00 -0.65 18 m² CORRIDOR ELEC. PARCEL STORE RETAIL 0.00 RETAIL 0.00 MAIN LOBBY (AOD +5.40) 386 m² 0.00 MAIN ENTRANCE NORTH DOCK (AOD +4.44) (AOD +5.40) ST-1 14 m² DRYCLEANING STORE LOBBY MECH. 4 m² POST OFFICE CORRIDOR WC MEETING ROOMS (AOD +4.68) (AOD +4.56) -0.84 -0.75 BUILDING EDGE ABOVE WINTER GARDEN MEWP EXTERNAL -0.65 0.00 22 m² ESCAPE CORRIDOR -0.65 SERVICE & PARKING ACCESS 24 m² 0.00 -0.65 -0.65 SERVICE & PARKING ACCESS RETAIL IDNO SUBSTATION ROOM LIFE SAFETY GENERATOR ROOM DEMOUNTABLE CURTAINWALL PANEL 4 m² COLD STORE DELIVERIES FEA TUR EW ALL RAMP 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. (AOD +5.29) (AOD +4.34) 0 1:2 MP RA 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 +1.825 AUTOMATED ROLLER SHUTTER (AOD +5.37) 0.00 0.00 +0.950 +0.30 +1.050 RAMP 1:10 +1.950 (AOD +4.86) LEVEL 00 (AOD +6.22) 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 A 10 Units C CORRIDOR 12.5 m² 6 Units CORRIDOR C ST-1 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. LEVEL 09-24 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. Indicative Image Only www.greenlandhouse.org.uk 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. Indicative Image Only Our site Indicative Image Only www.greenlandhouse.org.uk LANDSCAPING & PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS NEW PLANS FOR HERTSMERE HOUSE Indicative Image Only 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. www.greenlandhouse.org.uk 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. Indicative Image Only 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] MAIL: FREEPOST RTGB-KBZB-ZSKJ GREENLAND HOUSE 1-45 Durham Street LONDON, SE11 5JH www.greenlandhouse.org.uk
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