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Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Area Policy CGY1
Camden Goods Yard
5.1 Camden Goods Yard is 5.3 Developers will also be
located on the edge of Camden Town. expected to take into account the The Camden Goods Yard area has the potential to become a vibrant and
The area consists of several key Camden Goods Yard Planning dynamic new neighbourhood that will deliver a significant increase in the
development sites including Morrisons Framework supplementary planning number, mix, type and affordability of homes in the area and provide a range
Supermarket, Juniper Crescent, guidance which amplifies the policies of retail and employment spaces. To ensure that the area will realise its full
Gilbey’s Yard and sites along Chalk in this Site Allocations document and development potential, proposals within this area must:
Farm Road. The size of the area and the adopted Camden Locwal Plan.
the level of developer interest make it
a. Demonstrate how they have been prepared in an integrated way to
one of the few remaining opportunities 5.4 Proposals for this area will be optimise the use of land and coordinate development proposals through
in Camden to create an entirely new considered having regard to Policy engagement with adjacent landowners and key stakeholders including
mixed-use neighbourhood. CGY1, any other relevant policies in local residents and businesses
this Site Allocations Local Plan, all
5.2 The scale of development relevant development plan policies b. Build on the innovative and creative economy and spirit of Camden Town,
proposed in this area is likely to take and any other relevant material providing jobs and opportunities, diversification of the town centre’s retail
some time to be delivered. Temporary considerations. offer and an appropriate range of employment spaces, which respond to
(‘meanwhile’) uses should be used, local economic context and need
prior to and during construction, to An inclusive, mixed-use place with
a confident identity c. Deliver high quality, healthy and inclusive neighbourhoods with
ensure productive use of otherwise exemplary urban design and architecture with new streets and spaces,
unused land in a way that is beneficial 5.5 New development should while taking account of all aspects of local character
to the area and local communities. have an assured and positive identity
d. Responding appropriately to the predominant scale and heights of the
surrounding townscape and preserve or enhance local heritage assets
and their settings, in particular The Roundhouse, the Interchange building
and The Winding Vaults.
e. Draw upon and celebrate the area’s industrial, canal and transport
heritage in the design of new development and take opportunities to raise
CGY4 understanding and appreciation of surviving assets and their history
CGY3
CGY6 f. Protect the view designated by the London View Management
Framework from Parliament Hill summit to the Palace of Westminster and
CGY5
take into account locally significant townscape views and views to/from
surrounding conservation areas
CGY2
CGY8 g. Be a pioneering green and environmentally sustainable environment
with high-quality green infrastructure, attractive, inclusive and welcoming
CGY7 areas of public realm, buildings which target zero emissions and waste
minimised during the construction and operation of development
h. Deliver carbon neutral development by incorporating the highest
practicable standards of sustainable design and construction with
provision of area-wide district heating and cooling systems
Figure 5.1: Policy CGY1 - Camden Goods Yard Area
drawing on the area’s rich legacy of schemes at Juniper Crescent and
i. Deliver the social infrastructure, including public art, to support the industrial, railway and canal heritage Gilbey’s Yard, with a significant
new living and working population of the area with particular attention and Camden’s distinctive cultural number of new homes and affordable
given to the needs of children and young people and older age groups energy, community and creative homes. The Council will give priority
and the ability of development to promote the health and wellbeing of spirit. The Goods Yard area is to securing permanent self-contained
residents as well as workers large enough that it can create a housing (Use Class C3) and the
character of its own but should still mix of housing on larger sites could
j. Reduce vehicle movements across the area by greater use of feel like it belongs to this part of include supported housing for people
sustainable modes of transport, the reallocation of road space and Camden and be contextual within with specialist needs in line with the
reduction of parking its setting, particularly in locations Camden Local Plan.
k. Improve connections across the area, providing new and improved where it connects with existing
walking and cycling routes in a safe, legible and accessible public neighbourhoods. Existing densities 5.8 Development should
realm environment with priority given to the creation of a new spinal throughout much of the area are low bring together existing and new
route connecting Oval Road with Regent’s Park Road and Primrose and there is significant scope for communities, support health and
Hill via Juniper Crescent; the delivery of a new connection from intensification and a more efficient use wellbeing, and promote inclusive,
Camden Lock Place and improved access to/from Chalk Farm Road of land with a better mix of uses. cohesive and resilient communities
and Juniper Crescent to neighbouring sites where facilities and services can be
5.6 Achieving optimal capacity accessed by all. Within the markets
l. Provide a compatible mix of uses in the area, designed to mitigate
and a truly sustainable place is and along Chalk Farm Road, the
impacts on the amenity of existing and future residents and businesses
considered to be contingent on strong priority will be to intensify commercial
m. Fully assess the effect of new development on existing entertainment collaborative working by individual uses taking into account the specific
and cultural uses in the area and vice versa, with potential impacts developers across land ownerships context, heritage and character of
addressed through design, with off-site mitigation secured as a last at all development stages from these areas. Provision of housing
resort in accordance with the agent of change principle conception to implementation. This within the established markets is
Plan and the Planning Framework recognised as being more difficult to
n. Create an environment that is safe and welcoming by day and night by
document identify a variety of social, achieve on-site, therefore multi-site
considering design and layout, appropriate land uses and community
green and transport infrastructure approaches to providing additional
safety measures, while avoiding intrusive gating and railings
interventions that the Council housing should be considered
considers to be vital in supporting in accordance with the Council’s
Development sites within the Camden Goods Yard Area, must, in addition sustainable growth. Many of these mixed-use policy (H2). Delivering
to meeting the criteria for the specific site policy, accord with the criteria of opportunities can only be realised significant amounts of additional
this area-wide policy, except where this would not be commensurate with through parties working together housing in Chalk Farm Road is also
the nature or scale of an individual scheme. and therefore the Council will seek considered to be challenging because
to resist proposals where evidence of exposure to noise generating
of such cross-boundary approaches uses and activities and an off-site
cannot be demonstrated or proposals contribution to housing may be
Area name Camden Goods Yard would be prejudicial to realising the required.
optimal outcomes for the area.
Area size 9 ha 5.9 Proposals for sites in the
Indicative housing 1200 5.7 The Goods Yard area will be Camden Goods Yard area should
capacity expected to deliver new residential- be informed by comprehensive
led neighbourhoods through community engagement that allows
redevelopment of the Morrison’s site existing residents to influence
and possible estate regeneration emerging proposals in a meaningful
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way and at the right time. the Goods Area can help to widen 5.11 Parts of the area closest to includes provision of affordable
Camden Goods Yard
the retail offer by providing goods Chalk Farm Road, and Chalk Farm workspace, light industrial workshops,
5.10 The Morrisons superstore, and services aimed at local residents Road itself, are considered to be small units for start-ups and move-on
the markets and Chalk Farm Road and workers and within the market, the most appropriate locations for space so that businesses can remain
are situated within Camden Town additional space for makers and providing new workspaces and office in Camden Town and grow.
Centre, the largest town centre in traders could be offered. The majority accommodation. A diverse range of
the Borough, a growing and dynamic of additional retail space, including commercial uses should be provided
centre of employment and a renowned reprovision of the supermarket, is to complement new housing that
tourist destination. Development in expected to come forward on the builds on the innovative and creative
Morrisons sites. economy of Camden Town. This
CGY4
CGY3
CGY6
CGY5
CGY2
CGY8
CGY7
Figure 5.2: Policy CGY1 - Camden Goods Yard Area
An area that celebrates its rich in the London View Management King’s Cross and Camden Town and leisure and public toilets which
heritage with exemplary urban Framework from Parliament Hill summit creating a strong green corridor along should include ‘Changing Places’
design and architecture to the Palace of Westminster that the railway edges. Applicants will provision. The Council will also seek
passes through the area. The Goods be expected to apply the Mayor of contributions towards public art in line
5.12 Creating new neighbourhoods
Yard is also present in a number London’s ‘Urban Greening Factors’ to with local policies and guidance.
and developing sites in an important
of other long distance views and green infrastructure planning and site
historic location demands urban
local street scenes, as set out in the design. 5.20 The area is highly orientated
design and architecture of the highest
Planning Framework supplementary to the needs of vehicular traffic
standard that creates a welcoming
planning guidance. 5.18 We will also expect with limited consideration given to
series of neighbourhood places.
Designs must be informed by the opportunities for renewable energy pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians
A place that is well connected
appearance, culture and history of the generation and district heating and and cyclists should be prioritised in
and accessible to all, promotes
Goods Yard and respond positively to cooling to be maximised in this area development proposals and the area
health and wellbeing and is
the varied townscape of the wider area - for example heat from supermarket become one that is easy to navigate.
environmentally sustainable and
and preserve or enhance the setting of cooling and cooling utilising the canal. Priorities for better connections
responsible
heritage assets. Where development include: delivering better links with
meets existing neighbourhoods, 5.19 Important social infrastructure Oval Road and the Regent’s Canal
it should integrate coherently with 5.15 New development allows for needs are considered to be flexible towpath; realising a link with Regent’s
comfortable transitions, in terms of a transformation in the way the area community spaces, particularly Park Road/Primrose Hill (subject
building layout, street pattern and works and performs in environmental for young people, community food to the development of the Network
design response, to create a continuity terms. Proposals should be future growing facilities, provision for sport/ Rail site); delivering a much more
of place, with easy to use connections proofed, low impact and achieve the
and a quality of design making it easy highest environmental standards as
to find your way around. well as being healthy and inclusive
places to live.
5.13 Adjacent to the Goods Yard
area is a varied built and natural 5.16 Access to green space and
environment which includes a number nature has an important influence on
of conservation areas and heritage people’s sense of wellbeing and life
assets. This includes the sensitive chances. Proposals will be expected
setting of the Regent’s Canal. The to integrate open space and greenery
Camden Goods Yard Planning and depending on the size of site, offer
Framework supplementary planning a range of experiences and benefits.
guidance shows where these assets In particular, the Council wishes to
are located, including sightlines of see high quality social space for older
assets which it is desirable to protect. children and young people which the
The Council will particularly welcome area lacks.
proposals that deepen and spread
appreciation of the area’s national 5.17 5.17 Developments can also
and local importance in terms of help to make connections with wildlife
the evolution of canal and railway corridors in the wider area. Particular
transport. opportunities include securing the
proposed ‘Highline’ for people and
5.14 There is a designated view wildlife being promoted by the local 35
Business Improvement District linking
clearly defined connection between adversely affected with the applicant
Camden Goods Yard
the markets and wider Goods Yard of any scheme responsible for any Question box
area; and improving access to the mitigation costs.
existing Morrisons site from Chalk Q21. Do you support Policy CGY1? If not, what changes are needed and
Farm Road and Juniper Crescent. A 5.23 There are particular problems why?
further possible route which should be associated with alcohol consumption
assessed is the creation of a new link and drug dealing in Camden Town Q22. What do you think the infrastructure priorities should be for this
from 100 Chalk Farm Road to Juniper linked to the very high number of area allocation and why?
Crescent, if redevelopment of the visitors. Community safety can be
estate occurs. The Council’s Cycling promoted through good design and Q23. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.1 appropriate in the context of
Action Plan identifies Chalk Farm natural surveillance. These measures Policy CGY1? If not, what changes are needed and why?
Road as a ‘primary’ cycling corridor should help overcome the need for
requiring separation of cyclists more invasive security measures such
from vehicular traffic. A scheme is as gating which restricts the benefits
proposed for completion between of social interaction and creates a
2022/23 and 2024/25. lasting perception of an area being
unsafe.
An environment that feels safe and
welcoming by day and night
5.21 It is expected there will
be a clear transition from more
commercially orientated development
in the core of the Town Centre, with
its established 24 hour economy,
into areas with a more residential
character.
5.22 The Morrisons supermarket
site has been identified in
supplementary planning guidance
(CPG: Town centres and retail) as
a ‘sensitive frontage’ meaning that
there are restrictions on food, drink
and entertainment uses to limit their
impact. The layout and design of
development will be key to managing
impacts from noise. In line with the
agent of change principle, the party
responsible for a change should also
be responsible for managing the
impact of that change, proposals must
include noise mitigation measures
to ensure that the ability of existing
premises to operate effectively is not
Policy CGY2 – Morrisons Supermarket
5.24 Morrisons supermarket is a 5.25 Proposals for this site will be f. Provide high-quality public realm with good natural surveillance and a
key site in the delivery of the Council’s considered having regard to Policy range of open spaces and community facilities. Open space should
aspirations for the Camden Goods CGY2, any other relevant policies in include areas for wildlife and the creation of green routes along the railway
Yard area as set out in Policy CGY1 this Site Allocations Local Plan, all edges
above, in terms of its location and relevant development plan policies
the scale of opportunity it presents. and any other relevant material g. Deliver a substantial reduction in car parking spaces on the site,
There is an existing planning considerations. fully recognising people’s changing shopping habits and growing
permission on this site. environmental concern about the need to limit unnecessary journeys
by car. The Council will also seek measures to minimise the impacts of
deliveries and servicing as well as drop-off and collection by buses and
Policy CGY2 taxis.
The Morrisons supermarket site is allocated for housing-led redevelopment h. Explore the feasibility of relocating bus services to maximise accessibility
providing housing, employment/retail uses and supported by a range of social, and reduce negative impacts on residential amenity and the public realm
transport and green infrastructure. Development must be in accordance with i. Provide support for new residents and businesses on the site to develop
Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Area, and in addition must meet the into sustainable communities
following requirements specific to this site:
j. Undertake engagement with HS2 Ltd to coordinate the phasing of
construction works
a. Create a new mixed-use neighbourhood with a minimum of 500 new
homes across a range of types and tenures, including on-site affordable
housing supported by a range of new employment uses, including Site address Morrison supermarket, Chalk Farm Road NW1 8EH
affordable workspaces and workshops/maker spaces
b. Retain/ reprovide a supermarket and provide new small-scale retail and Site area (ha) 2.5 ha
food and drink uses that add variety to the Camden Town Centre offer and Proposed uses Self-contained homes, employment (offices and
are suitable for the site’s status as a ‘sensitive frontage’ maker spaces), retail, food and drink, community and
c. The new neighbourhood will have a character of its own and should make leisure uses
sense of the site’s history as a goods yard and celebrate its industrial Indicative housing 573 additional homes
heritage. A programme of archaeological investigation will be required as capacity
part of a development scheme to establish the extent of any remains of
interest
d. Successfully integrate with existing neighbourhoods and address the sites 5.26 The permitted scheme of on-site affordable homes secured
current separation, including provision of an attractive and inviting gateway (2017/3847/P) would deliver 573 via the extant permission maintained
from Chalk Farm Road with removal of the retaining wall that supports the homes. Should an alternative or increased.
supermarket car park, and the provision of improved links with the markets. proposal come forward, it is important
that this significant contribution 5.27 The policy requires a range
e. Provide safe and legible pedestrian and cycle routes throughout the site, to the Council’s housing supply is of commercial unit types and sizes,
assisting the Council’s ambition of delivering a wide spinal route for maintained given the Borough’s which include provision of affordable
pedestrians and cyclists from Oval Road/Gilbey’s Yard to Juniper Crescent acute housing needs and therefore workspace. Priority will be given
we would resist a scheme proposing to small-scale light industrial and
fewer than 500 permanent self- maker spaces and accommodation
contained homes (Use Class C3). We for growing creative businesses as 37
would also wish to see the proportion
these are considered to be particularly 5.30 The new neighbourhood routes should be direct, accessible, of an attractive and inviting gateway.
Camden Goods Yard
important to meeting local needs. The should have a strong identity in its attractive and safe. Provision of step- This can be achieved by the removal
Council will also negotiate a package own right but one that is influenced free options is considered essential of the existing retaining wall that runs
of skills, training and procurement by Camden Town’s alternative and for ensuring inclusive access, given along the main access road and
measures to ensure the construction artistic culture, its improvisation the changes in levels across this repaving and widening of pavements.
process and end uses will benefit and creativity to ensure it feels part site. The place as a whole should
local people and businesses. of this setting. The disposition of be instinctively easy to understand 5.35 The Petrol Filling Station site
uses across the site and variety of and navigate and the principles of (Policy CGY3) lies at the threshold of
5.28 It is recognised that the buildings, routes and spaces will help Transport for London’s ‘Healthy development proposals for the main
majority of retail floorspace will bring this site to life. Streets’ applied. supermarket site and therefore public
be taken up by the reprovided realm improvements in this area need
supermarket, however this could 5.31 Development will be expected 5.34 A key objective for the Council to be coordinated across both sites.
be accompanied by small and to take opportunities to reference is to improve the relationship the site The permitted scheme envisages
independent stores catering to the both local and lost heritage features, enjoys with Chalk Farm Road and the the reconfiguration of the existing
needs of residents and workers particularly the site’s industrial and Town Centre (which land within the junctions with Chalk Farm Road and
within the Goods Yard area, including transport infrastructure and to express allocation for the Petrol Filling Station alterations to the traffic signalling.
limited provision of food and drink and interpret the heritage significance site will also assist) by the provision These improvements would allow a
uses. Cafés and restaurants are of the Goods Yard. Development
considered to be suitable food and can also help to better reveal and
drink uses, although their number enhance the setting of neighbouring
and size should be limited given historic assets, for example through
the ‘Sensitive frontage’ designation. consideration of layout to open up
Public houses (Class A4) and hot new sightlines and glimpses. The
food takeaways (Class A5) will not be Council will also support proposals
supported as these uses are already to further open up the subterranean
well represented in the core of the architecture of tunnels and vaults and
Town Centre. will expect the detailed layout of the
site to retain the possibility of public
Achieving a unique character with access to the ‘Winding Vaults’.
references to the past
5.29 The design approach for the 5.32 In view of the important history
site should lead to the creation of of the Goods Yard, archaeological
a new piece of Camden Town with investigations should be undertaken
well-defined streets and spaces and to establish the extent of any surviving
a variety of building forms and types, remains of interest and recorded as
with individual buildings having their appropriate.
own architectural character while
clearly part of a coherent whole.
Contemporary, original design will Infrastructure to support
be supported but this should be development
contextual to its setting by responding 5.33 The new neighbourhood must
positively to the qualities of the wider give priority to walking and cycling,
area. with vehicles only able to access the
site from Chalk Farm Road. New Figure 5.3: CGY2 - Morrisons Supermarket
direct vehicular route to Ferdinand the development and as an integral the optimal location for the stands to to provide a detailed Community
Street and improvements for cyclists. part of building design with generous reduce their visibility and ensure they Support and Engagement Plan that
provision of garden spaces, roof do not unacceptably intrude upon develops a community vision and
5.36 The Council’s Planning gardens and green roofs/walls. people’s experience and enjoyment of purpose for the neighbourhood, with
Framework identifies the benefits of moving through a proposed scheme, assistance provided for volunteering
creating a spinal route to connect 5.39 Planting of a linear route along including alternative locations outside and capacity building initiatives and
Oval Road/Regent’s Canal, via the edge of the West Coast Main Line the site. to give residents a strong sense of
Gilbey’s Yard, with Juniper Crescent will be sought. A similar opportunity ownership of streets/spaces, helping
and onwards to Regent’s Park Road at the side of the North London 5.42 A particular concern among to tackle anti-social behaviour. This
and Primrose Hill. Development will Railway could potentially provide a existing residents of neighbouring should also consider engagement
be expected to deliver part of this more extensive area of greenspace estates are the impacts arising with communities on neighbouring
spine. Similarly, the possibility of with a route from Chalk Farm Road from the drop-off/pick-up of taxis. sites in the wider Goods Yard area
making new links with the Regent’s to The Interchange, connecting with Currently patrons of late-night venues and beyond.
Canal should be explored. the emerging ‘Highline’ proposal for a are collected from the Morrisons car
natural green walk along the railway park. This is not ideal as it brings 5.44 The access road leading to
5.37 The listed Interchange viaduct. late-night noisy activity into an the existing supermarket, Juniper
building is included within the site otherwise quiet area. The developer Crescent and the Network Rail site is
boundary for Policy CGY8 Camden 5.40 New housing and commercial will be expected to undertake cross- safeguarded as a construction access
Lock Market. Restrictions on building uses will be expected to be car- boundary liaison with local residents for works associated with High Speed
directly over the Horse Tunnel Market free in line with Camden Local Plan and stakeholders to find suitable Two (HS2). Developers of this site will
mean that this corner of the Morrisons Policy T2. Undertaking’s will also be measures for controlling late-night therefore be expected to coordinate
site is likely to be a suitable location sought to substantially reduce the car movements. with HS2 Ltd, and their contractors,
for providing public open space. The parking provided for the supermarket, arrangements for traffic management
Council considers this part of the through actively supporting and 5.43 The new neighbourhood and timings of construction works
site to be strategically important in enabling modal shift amongst should provide ample opportunities for to minimise/mitigate conflicts and
accommodating a new connection customers. Further detail is provided residents and workers to meet, gather cumulative impacts on the transport
with Camden Lock Market, via the in supplementary planning guidance: and interact and share experiences. network.
side of the Interchange building (see chapter 5 of the Council’s Transport The Council will expect the developer
also Policy CGY8). CPG. As part of any provision we
would expect to secure a proportion of
5.38 The Council will require public spaces with electric vehicle charging
open spaces of varying scale and points.
character, that provide a range of Question box
experiences and activities, and which 5.41 The bus stands and turning
are inclusive, accessible and safe. area are currently a dominant feature. Q24. Do you agree with Policy CGY2? If not, what changes are needed
We will give priority to the provision of The Council would like to see a and why?
green amenity areas and play space sustainable long-term solution to
for the full range of ages, including minimise the environmental impacts of Q25. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.3 appropriate in the context of
dedicated space for young adults who bus movements on residential amenity Policy CGY2? If not, what changes are needed and why?
can be underserved. Open spaces and the public realm. The Council
should be connected by legible and will expect applicants to engage with
attractive green routes with trees neighbouring landowners and other
and planting provided throughout relevant stakeholders, to establish 39
Policy CGY3 – Morrisons Petrol Filling Station Policy CGY3
Camden Goods Yard
5.45 The site is located within the sites, where future development Redevelopment of the site will be supported to provide a mix of uses. The
designated Camden Town Centre and proposals may come forward. The Council requires a employment-led development with retail and café/restaurant
contributes to the fragmentation of the existing layout is convoluted with uses at ground floor level. An element of permanent self-contained housing
Town Centre frontage. extensive space given over to the may also be supported subject to a good standard of amenity being provided.
petrol station forecourt, the gyratory Development must be in accordance with Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard
5.46 Its relationship with and an area of unattractive scrubland Area, and in addition must meet the following requirements specific to this site:
neighbouring land at 100, 100a and providing a poor relationship with
100b Chalk Farm Road is poorly 100 Chalk Farm Road. The quality
a. Create a new inviting gateway for pedestrians and cyclists to the wider
resolved with an area of scrubland of architecture of any future scheme
Camden Goods Yard area through the design of this site. In addition to
and substation located at their is likely to be an important factor
public realm improvements, the removal of the gyratory, the repurposing of
interface which presents a poor in expressing the site’s status as a
road space and traffic management measures will be supported subject to
appearance. The area around the ‘gateway’ to the Goods Yard area and
a satisfactory evidence-based junction design
Petrol Filling Station is dominated ensuring a positive relationship with
by vehicles and the gyratory and historic buildings within the Stables b. Provide architecture of the highest standard which acts as a visible marker
the pavements are in places narrow, Market nearby and the listed wall of for the entrance to the wider Goods Yard
resulting in a poor environment for the former goods yard.
c. Be successfully integrated with adjoining land (and future proposals)
pedestrians and cyclists. for 100, 100a and 100b Chalk Farm Road to allow development to be
5.50 The access road to Morrisons optimised and the townscape along Chalk Farm Road to be enhanced,
5.47 There is an extant planning and Juniper Crescent falls within with the area of scrubland developed subject to the consented youth space
permission for the redevelopment Morrisons ownership so it is likely that being reprovided elsewhere. This should draw on the historic context and
of this site, forming part of the wider any proposals for this site will need to character of this part of the Town Centre and carefully consider the impact
Morrisons scheme (2017/3847/P). be carefully coordinated in connection of development on locally important views and the setting of the Horse
with a future redevelopment scheme Hospital/Stables Market and listed walls
5.48 Proposals for this site will be for the supermarket. Due to the
potential scale of redevelopment d. Setback the building line along Chalk Farm Road to deliver a widened
considered having regard to Policy
this involves, improvements to the pavement, providing an improved route towards Chalk Farm Road station
CGY3, any other relevant policies in
this Site Allocations Local Plan, all junction with Chalk Farm Road will e. Contribute to a more engaging frontage on the south side of Chalk Farm
relevant development plan policies be necessary. The Council wishes Road drawing on the historic context and character of this part of the Town
and any other relevant material to see this give greater priority for Centre
considerations. cyclists with better conditions for
pedestrians from the removal of street f. Work with relevant landowners and stakeholders to help facilitate
clutter, better crossings and widening better connections with Juniper Crescent, in the event of large-scale
5.49 This site occupies a prominent redevelopment coming forward
of pavements. Any junction design
location at the entrance to the wider
will need to be agreed with Camden g. If the petrol station is reprovided, the Council will support proposals where
Goods Yard and has an important
highways officers and Transport for it is appropriately integrated into a wider development scheme, the space it
relationship with a number of adjoining
London. It should also be noted that occupies is reduced and consideration is given to future modes of vehicle
power
Site address Morrisons Petrol Filling Station, Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8EH
Site area (ha) 0.3 ha
Proposed uses Employment (offices), retail, food and drinkthe Council’s Road Safety Action 5.54 The extant permission
Plan identifies the junction of Chalk includes reprovision of the petrol Question box
Farm Road and Ferdinand Street as station. The Council will support the
the highest ranking ‘node’ (junction) removal of this facility providing the Q26. Do you agree with Policy CGY3? If not, what changes are needed
in terms of the need to address potential impacts are fully assessed in and why?
casualties from traffic accidents and line with Camden Planning Guidance:
impacts on vulnerable road users. Transport. Where reprovision does Q27. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.4 appropriate in the context of
occur, the facility must integrate well Policy CGY3? If not, what changes are needed and why?
5.51 Under existing Camden with the wider development. The
Local Plan policies, additional non- Council will also expect measures to
residential floorspace also generates support a shift away from vehicular
a requirement for permanent self- travel and the lowering of carbon
contained housing in Use Class C3. emissions.
5.52 The Council will expect
landowners and developers for this
site and 100, 100a and 100b Chalk
Farm Road to work together to ensure
optimal layout of the two sites, a
higher quality townscape and better
management of areas of public realm/
open space. Development of the
scrubland at the junction of these
sites is supported to deliver more
coherent development along Chalk
Farm Road; however, provision of
a youth space secured through the
wider Morrisons consent will need to
be reprovided.
5.53 The potential redevelopment
of Juniper Crescent housing estate
must also be considered as there is
an opportunity to provide a new link
and access from Chalk Farm Road. A
developer will be expected to engage
with relevant landowners and help to
facilitate this connection through the
provision of land and/or a financial
contribution.
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Figure 5.4: CGY3 - Morrisons Petrol Filling StationPolicy CGY4 – 100 Chalk Farm Road Policy CGY4
Camden Goods Yard
5.55 This site is on the western floorspace being reprovided in line An employment-led development will be supported. Complementary town
side of Chalk Farm Road within with Local Plan policy. A key objective centre uses should be provided as a means of activating the street and adding
Camden Town Centre, consisting is to bring better engagement to the character and diversity of Camden Town Centre.
of three commercial buildings, with between the site and Chalk Farm An element of permanent self-contained housing is also appropriate but
surface and underground car parks to Road. This can be achieved by should not detract from employment provision in this location or undermine
the rear. A large 1970s office building providing appropriate town centre the achievement of a strong town centre frontage. Development must be in
faces onto Chalk Farm Road which uses opening onto the street to add accordance with Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Area, and in addition
has no reference to its context and no diversity and vibrancy in this location. must meet the following requirements specific to this site:
engagement with the street.
5.59 The size of the site means a. B1 floorspace should be reprovided in line with the Camden Local Plan’s
5.56 The southern side of Chalk that development could potentially employment policies
Farm Road, including this site, forms be arranged across a number of
a secondary shopping frontage; its buildings with the spaces in between b. Be of a high-quality design that is appropriate to the high street location
fragmentation detracting from the becoming an important element and which responds to the area’s historic context with attractive amenity
character and vitality of the Town to the acceptability of the design spaces provided to meet the needs of residents and workers
Centre. The North London railway approach. The Council would expect c. The applicant will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant
viaduct is located behind the site, development to be set back to allow a stakeholders, to appraise the feasibility of delivering improved access
separating it from Juniper Crescent widened pavement along Chalk Farm to Juniper Crescent housing estate in the event of its redevelopment
housing estate, to which Policy CGY5 Road and additional tree planting. occurring. The design and layout of any scheme must consider how this
relates. estate may change to ensure optimal benefits across sites.
5.60 A potential opportunity is the
5.57 Proposals for this site will be creation of a new access from Chalk d. The applicant must also consider how the relationship with neighbouring
considered having regard to Policy Farm Road to the Juniper Crescent land to the east, including the Petrol Filling Station, can be enhanced,
CGY4, any other relevant policies in housing estate, in the event that taking into account how this area may change. We expect the
this Site Allocations Local Plan, all large-scale redevelopment of the collaboration and co-design of proposals to ensure a coherent and
relevant development plan policies estate comes forward. The Council optimised approach across both sites to deliver efficient use of land, a
and any other relevant material will expect applicants for this site to compatible mix of uses and higher quality townscape
considerations. explore the feasibility of providing e. Assess the impact of proposals on locally important views of which those
a new connection and engage with with the Roundhouse and Stables Market/Horse Hospital are particularly
5.58 The Council considers that neighbouring developers to ensure its critical.
this site could be redeveloped to future delivery is not prejudiced. An
f. Development must enhance the gap adjacent with the Roundhouse and
support a variety of uses subject to access through this site or a financial
enhance its setting by opening up views of this heritage asset.
the existing amount of employment contribution may be required.
g. Ensure that existing night-time entertainment uses, in particular the
neighbouring Roundhouse venue, are not adversely affected by
development on this site, with mitigation measures secured as a last resort
Site address 100, 100a and 100b Chalk Farm Road NW1 8EH in line with the agent of change principle
h. Remove existing car parking and enter into a ‘car-free’ obligation for the
Site area (ha) 0.3 ha site.
Proposed uses Employment (offices), retail, food and drink5.61 Proposals should also better relationship between buildings 5.63 An important issue is the to ensure that the ability of existing
deliver a successful relationship and land uses and to facilitate better challenging local noise environment premises to operate effectively is not
and transition between this site and management and ownership of open and an unacceptable impact on adversely affected with the applicant
adjoining land which is presently spaces and public realm. the continuing operation of The of any scheme responsible for any
occupied by the vehicular access Roundhouse must be avoided. The mitigation costs.
road to/from the Morrisons 5.62 A key objective is to improve Council will expect deployment
supermarket and the Petrol Filling the setting of the Roundhouse and of appropriate design solutions to 5.64 In line with Policy T2 of the
Station. The area of scrubland on better reveal its distinctive profile, resolve potential noise impacts such Local Plan, the Council will seek to
the boundary presently provides while ensuring it can continue to as use of winter gardens, orientation remove the on-site parking.
very limited public benefit or in be read as a separate entity in the and arrangement of uses. In line with
terms of biodiversity. The Council townscape. This may be achieved the agent of change principle, the
also wishes to see the co-design through the setting back, or splaying party responsible for a change should
of proposals and master planning of the building line and creating new also be responsible for managing the
across these sites, with the layout of open space. impact of that change, proposals must
development addressed to deliver a include noise mitigation measures
Question box
Q28. Do you agree with Policy CGY4? If not, what changes are needed
and why?
Q29. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.5 appropriate in the context of
Policy CGY4? If not, what changes are needed and why?
43
Figure 5.5: CGY4 - 100 Chalk Farm RoadPolicy CGY5 – Juniper Crescent Policy CGY5
Camden Goods Yard
5.65 Juniper Crescent housing 5.70 Taking into account the A housing-led redevelopment of Juniper Crescent delivering significant
estate comprises of 3-4 storey flats established residential communities regeneration benefits for the estate and wider Goods Yard area will be
and houses arranged around a central and the age and condition of the supported, subject to demonstrable public support. Development must be in
courtyard, public open space and play housing stock, demolition of existing accordance with Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard Area, and in addition
facilities. homes will only be considered must meet the following requirements specific to this site:
where there is a clear case for
a. Provide a significant number of new and replacement homes to meet
5.66 The primary landowner, One redevelopment that delivers
a range of housing needs including the maximum reasonable amount
Housing Group, has been leading regeneration benefits for the estate
of affordable housing in line with Policy H4 of the Camden Local Plan.
a consultation and engagement and the wider area. The exact
Complementary employment, retail (A1), cafe or community uses will be
exercise with the residents of both number of homes that can be
supported at ground floor level which interacts with principal streets and
Juniper Crescent and Gilbey’s provided will also be dependent on
spaces and overlooks building entrances
Yard about improving the standard a full appraisal of the impacts of
of existing homes. One option development on heritage assets, b. Ensure there is no net loss of socially rented accommodation and that
involves the full redevelopment of views and the surrounding townscape. all existing households receive suitable replacement accommodation as
the estate providing replacement The proximity of this site to The demonstrated by evidence from a needs-based assessment
accommodation and additional Roundhouse means that the impact
c. The Council will give particular priority to securing larger-sized socially
homes. on views of this asset are particularly
rented homes (with 3 or 4 bedrooms) and sufficient levels of wheelchair
important.
accessible homes
5.67 As a pre-condition for funding
support from the Mayor, housing 5.71 The Council would support d. Landowners/developers will be expected to work together to address the
regeneration schemes are subject to a the inclusion of private homes, as this estate’s physical separation with neighbouring land by improving sightlines
ballot of residents. is likely to help fund the provision of into the estate, delivering the new routes sought by Policy CGY1 Camden
high-quality replacement homes and Goods Yard and by the use of urban design that expresses the site’s
maximise the delivery of affordable historic role as part of the Goods Yard
5.68 Proposals for this site will be
considered having regard to Policy housing. For the additional floorspace e. Be a healthy and green environment which retains/reprovides and
CGY5, any other relevant policies in proposed, we will expect 50% of this enhances open space and play facilities for residents
this Site Allocations Local Plan, all to be provided as affordable housing
in line with Policy H4 of the Camden f. The location of bus stops/stands should be reappraised in conjunction with
relevant development plan policies proposals for the Morrisons supermarket site
and any other relevant material Local Plan. The Council expects
considerations. redevelopment proposals to fully g. Improve community safety through natural surveillance of entrances/exits
consider the site layout and design of to the estate and homes/apartment blocks
individual homes to ensure that the
5.69 The Council supports h. Develop a strong community engagement strategy both during
accessibility needs of older residents
the continuing consultation and construction works to minimise the impacts of development and
and people experiencing mobility
engagement process led by One construction on residents and to support the development of a sustainable
impairments are met.
Housing Group to evaluate future community following completion of the build programme
options for the estate and establish
the support of existing residents. The 5.72 An extension of Camden Site address Juniper Crescent housing estate
demolition or rebuild of part or all of Town Centre into this location is
not considered to be appropriate; Site area (ha) 1.3 ha
the estate and the range of outcomes
however, commercial uses at ground Proposed uses Self-contained homes, small-scale employment
sought by this policy is contingent on
floor level, such as maker spaces or space and community uses
a forthcoming ballot of local residents.
a café, or community facilities will be Indicative housing capacity 290 additional homes (410 total)supported to enliven key streets and a new link, removal of the retaining a role to play in addressing this programme. Residents should have
spaces. wall that blocks views into the estate situation. The developer must engage the opportunity to be fully engaged
and the creation of a spinal route with applicants for the Morrisons with all aspects of the estate’s
5.73 Juniper Crescent is currently for pedestrians linking Oval Road/ supermarket site, Transport for regeneration including the detailed
arranged around a central space Gilbey’s Yard with Regent’s Park London and the Council to explore design of buildings, spaces and
and turns its back on the access Road/Primrose Hill, via Juniper how bus services for the Goods Yard community uses and arrangements
road (from Chalk Farm Road) and Crescent area can best be delivered. for managing construction work.
neighbouring sites. While this has
tended to protect residential amenity, 5.75 The estate will be expected to 5.77 The entrances to the estate 5.79 The Council will also require
it also has the effect of restricting be a healthy and green environment feature gates and railings in response the developer to provide a Community
any views into the site and the high with generous provision of public open to issues around anti-social behaviour Support and Engagement Plan which
retaining wall lining the access road space, greenery and trees with an and the entrances to individual homes develops a community vision and
forms a physical barrier contributing appropriate range of play facilities. are sometimes obscured by walls/ purpose for the new estate, with
to an inhospitable environment in This should include quiet, tranquil fences, parking and bin stores. The assistance provided for volunteering
this area. Redevelopment proposals areas. Additional open space will Council wishes to see the community and capacity building initiatives and
must ensure that development be sought in line with anticipated safety issues reappraised as part to give residents a strong sense of
faces onto streets and be based on increases in the resident and worker of a redevelopment scheme with ownership of streets/spaces, helping
more contemporary urban design population. consideration given to good design to tackle anti-social behaviour.
principles, such as connectedness and natural surveillance being This should be planned across
and permeability (how people move 5.76 An objective of Policy CGY2 used as tools to prevent crime, in site boundaries to deliver optimal
from one location to another). Morrisons supermarket is to evaluate preference to the current measures. benefits, including interaction between
where the optimal location is for communities living in different parts of
5.74 Infrastructure priorities are providing bus stops and stands. 5.78 A key objective for the Council the Goods Yard area and beyond.
considered to be improving access to The Council considers that land on is that the effects of redevelopment
the estate from Chalk Farm Road via the edges of Juniper Estate has on the existing community are 5.80 As stated in Policy CGY2
managed effectively with a ‘right to Morrisons supermarket, the access
stay’ provided for social housing road is safeguarded to enable
tenants. We will expect the developer construction work associated
to provide a detailed decant and with High Speed Two (HS2). The
rehousing strategy which explains cumulative impact and timings of HS2
how households can be rehoused in works and individual schemes within
accommodation that is suitable for the Goods Yard area will need to be
their needs and any temporary moves carefully considered.
that may be needed during the build
Question box
Q30. Do you agree with Policy CGY5? If not, what changes are needed
and why?
Q31. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.6 appropriate in the context of
Policy CGY5? If not, what changes are needed and why? 45
Figure 5.6: CGY5 - Juniper CrescentPolicy CGY6 – Network Rail Site at Juniper Crescent Policy CGY6
Camden Goods Yard
5.81 The Network Rail site at the site. This would also help to The site continues to perform an operational role for the railway; however, it
Juniper Crescent (shown in Figure safeguard the reopening of Primrose is also of strategic importance in helping to facilitate access to Regent’s Park
5.7) is currently safeguarded to Hill station, should this be a viable Road and Primrose Hill.
support High Speed Two (HS2) option in the future. The Council would support railway use being maintained but wishes to see a
construction works and accessed from link for pedestrians and cyclists provided from Oval Road to Primrose Hill via
Chalk Farm Road via a secure access 5.85 Permanent employment this site. We would also support permanent office (B1a) or light industrial uses
gate adjacent to homes in Juniper uses and permanent self-contained (B1c) and/or housing where this results in a compatible mix of uses.
Crescent. Part of the site provides housing will be supported on this site, Development must be in accordance with Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard
temporary office accommodation for subject to an acceptable scheme in Area, and in addition must meet the following requirements specific to this site:
Network Rail (2017/1211/P). There are townscape terms which considers the
also various cabins and machinery impacts on locally important views – a. Provide types of office or light industrial floorspace and housing which
used to support railway maintenance especially of The Roundhouse, any respond to the existing and emerging character of neighbouring sites and
works. Furthest from the access continuing operational railway use the wider Goods Yard area. Priority should be given to employment uses
gate are the platforms of the former and the amenity of local residents and housing types which meet local needs identified by the Council
Primrose Hill station. and future occupants of the scheme.
It is suggested that a scheme with b. b) Work with adjoining landowners and the Council to establish an
5.82 Proposals for this site will be a minimum of 50 homes could inclusive route to Regent’s Park Road
considered having regard to Policy be delivered, subject to the area c. c) Give careful consideration to the design and layout of development,
CGY6, any other relevant policies in retained by Network Rail. It is also particularly where it meets Juniper Crescent
this Site Allocations Local Plan, all considered that this site may have
relevant development plan policies a role in helping to address the d. d) Include soundproofing measures given the proximity to the mainline
and any other relevant material issues identified about bus stops and railway.
considerations. stands in Policies CGY2 Morrisons e. e) Provide a green corridor adjacent to the West Coast Mainline with
supermarket and CGY5 Juniper potential to connect with planting along the edge of the Morrisons
5.83 The Council considers this to Crescent. The operational area could supermarket site
be an important site in realising an support a bus turning area at the end
accessible connection with Regent’s of the existing access road.
Park Road and Primrose Hill. This Site address Network Rail Land at Juniper Crescent
would be a substantial benefit for 5.86 The site is immediately
residents and workers in the Goods adjacent to the West Coast Main
Site area (ha) 0.9 ha
Yard area. Line. Therefore noise mitigation
measures are likely to be required. Proposed uses Self-contained homes, employment (offices/ light
5.84 It is recognised that in In connection with proposals for industrial), operational railway use
the short to medium term the site the Morrisons supermarket site, the Indicative housing 50 additional homes
may be required for project and Council wishes to establish a green capacity
construction teams associated with corridor along the edge of the railway
the HS2 project. Whether or not which can act as a buffer and habitat
the site is needed in the long-term for wildlife.
for operational railway purposes,
the Council wishes to secure public
access to the railway bridge at
Regent’s Park Road, overlookingFigure 5.7: CGY6 - Network Rail Site at Juniper Crescent
Question box
Q32. Do you agree with Policy CGY6? If not, what changes are needed
and why?
Q33. Is the boundary shown in Figure 9.7 appropriate in the context of
Policy CGY6? If not, what changes are needed and why?
47Policy CGY7 – Gilbey’s Yard Policy CGY7
Camden Goods Yard
5.87 Gilbey’s Yard (shown in Figure 5.91 The Council supports A housing-led redevelopment of Gilbey’s Yard delivering significant
5.8) is a housing estate consisting of the continuing consultation and regeneration benefits for the estate and wider Goods Yard area will be
blocks of 3-4 storey flats and houses engagement process led by One supported, subject to demonstrable public support.
arranged in rows parallel to the Housing Group to evaluate future Development must be in accordance with Policy CGY1 – Camden Goods Yard
Regent’s Canal, with cobbled space options for the estate and establish Area, and in addition must meet the following requirements specific to this
in between. The estate currently the support of existing residents. The site:
has limited public amenity space demolition or rebuild of part or all of
for residents. There is a poorly the estate and the range of outcomes
a. Provide a significant number of new and replacement homes to meet
defined relationship with the adjoining sought by this policy is contingent on
a range of housing needs including the maximum reasonable amount
Interchange yard. a forthcoming ballot of local residents.
of affordable housing in line with Policy H4 of the Camden Local Plan.
Appropriate complementary uses will be supported at ground floor level to
5.88 One Housing Group has 5.92 Taking into account the enliven streets and spaces such as workshops and community uses.
been leading a consultation and established residential communities
engagement exercise with the and the age and condition of the b. Ensure that there is no net loss of socially rented accommodation and that
residents of Juniper Crescent and housing stock, demolition of existing all existing households receive suitable replacement accommodation as
Gilbey’s Yard about improving the homes will only be considered demonstrated by evidence from a needs-based assessment
standard of existing homes. One where there is a clear case for c. The Council will give priority to securing larger-sized socially rented homes
option involves the full redevelopment redevelopment that delivers (with 3 or 4 bedrooms) and sufficient levels of wheelchair accessible
of the estate providing replacement regeneration benefits for the estate homes
accommodation and additional and the wider area. The exact
homes. number of homes that can be d. Respond to the industrial character of the canal-side environment and
provided will also be dependent on wider Goods Yard in terms of the architectural design and landscaping,
5.89 As a pre-condition for funding a full appraisal of the impacts of taking opportunities to preserve, repair and enhance heritage features
support from the Mayor, housing development on heritage assets, above and below ground and protect locally important views
regeneration schemes are subject to a views and the surrounding townscape. e. Knit the estate more successfully into neighbouring sites, anticipating how
ballot of residents. The proximity of this site to The the future context may change. The Council will expect the developer to
Interchange building means that the engage and collaborate with promoters of adjoining sites to optimise the
5.90 Proposals for this site will be impact on the setting and views of this quantum of development that can be delivered, to plan the relationship
considered having regard to Policy asset are particularly important. between buildings/spaces, deliver the cross-boundary routes identified by
CGY7, any other relevant policies in Policy CGY1 Camden Goods Yard and successfully manage the delivery of
this Site Allocations Local Plan, all 5.93 The Council would support development, including phasing and decant arrangements.
relevant development plan policies the inclusion of private homes as this
f. Be a healthy and green environment which retains/reprovides and
and any other relevant material is likely to help fund the provision of
enhances open space and play facilities for residents
considerations. high-quality replacement homes and
g. In conjunction with the landowner of the Interchange and markets, seek to
resolve concerns about the servicing arrangements for the markets and
Site address Gilbey’s Yard housing estate drop-off/collection arrangements by taxis
Site area (ha) 0.8 ha h. Rationalise parking and street furniture and establish a clear hierarchy of
Proposed uses Self-contained homes, community use public and private spaces.
Indicative housing 190 additional homes (270 total) i. Improve community safety through natural surveillance of entrances/exits
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