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Second public exhibition. Focused solely on new training and operational facilities for the Metropolitan Police Service

WelcomeThis is the second public exhibition showing the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)’s plans for the Peel Centre site.

Our first public exhibition showed proposals for new police facilities alongside an emerging masterplan for the wider site in advance of the submission of two planning applications.

Following consultation with the London Borough of Barnet and the GLA, we have now decided to re-phase these applications, separating the plans for the new MOPAC facilities from the wider master plan.

This is in recognition of the urgent need to deliver new, modern police facilities to replace the existing outdated buildings, and the longer timescales that apply to the wider regeneration. It demonstrates MOPAC’s commitment to retaining world class training facilities in Colindale.

The 73-acre Peel Centre site, located next to Colindale Tube Station in North London, was first developed by the Metropolitan Police in the 1930s providing both training and operational facilities for the MPS. This proposed redevelopment will provide the fourth generation of facilities for the Metropolitan Police, reflecting the ever-changing demands and continued modernisation of the site.

It aims to:

• Deliver new improved purpose built facilities for the MPS to enhance policing in London whilst reducing the running costs of the estate

• Retainworld-classpolicetrainingfacilities with operational support capabilities for the MPS within Colindale – contributing to the local economy and safeguarding employment uses in the area

• SupporttheLondonBoroughofBarnet’swiderambitions for regeneration within Colindale.

This exhibition is your opportunity to:• Seeandunderstandourmoredetailedproposals

•Askanyquestionsyouhave• Leaveanycommentsyouwishtomake

WewanttohearyourviewsThis will enable us to take comments on board before we submit a planning application to the London Borough of Barnet later this spring.

FirstexhibitionA total of 114 people attended the first public exhibition held over three days in September 2012 at the RAF Museum. The majority of exhibition attendees were generally supportive of the proposals and were pleased that the Metropolitan Police planned to open up much of the existing site to the public whilst maintaining a significant presence in the area.

Whatyoutoldus• ‘Ibelievetheremaybebuildingsofhistoricalinterest

from aerodrome days; if so, those should be retained.’

• ‘Iamconcernedabouttheabilityofthelocalinfrastructure to cope with new development.’

• ‘Policedriveathighspeedwithsirensandbluelights’/‘Wewantmorepolicepatrolsduringwinter.’

ThefirstpublicexhibitionattheRAFMuseum September 2012

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Planning for the fourth evolution of the Peel Centre to deliver facilities fit for the needs of modern policing and to reflect the fact that the way we now use the Peel Centre has changed dramatically

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ThewaytheMPSusesthesitehaschangedThe Peel Centre was first developed by the Metropolitan Police almost 80 years ago. This proposed redevelopment will provide the fourth generation of facilities for the Metropolitan Police.

MostofthefacilitiesareoutdatedMainly built in the 1960s and 1970s, too many buildings are in urgent need of repair or upgrading and no longer provide the quality of accommodation we want for our officers and staff. The buildings also lack the flexibility required for the changing needs of current and future policing.

TheMPS/MOPAC Estate Strategy and widerMOPACestateOur plans for the Peel Centre contribute towards the delivery oftheMOPAC/MPSDraftEstateStrategy2013–2016.

TheEstate’sStrategystrategicobjectiveis:To deliver an efficient and higher quality estate which meets the operational needs of the MPS and is significantly lower in cost to run.

Infinancialandspaceterms,requirementsfortheMPSinclude:

• ReducingtherunningcostsoftheMOPACestateto£140meachyearbyApril2016/17-a35%reductionon2010costs

• Reducingtheamountofspaceoccupiedby300,000sqm by2016/17.

SpacestandardsThe MPS has set standards for the occupation of desks for all its properties that meet, and in many cases exceed, current Government targets for efficiency.

These standards, for example, allocate eight workstations to 10 people across headquarters and office uses, and four to 10 across operational police uses where officers are out in the community for the majority of their shifts.

“TheMPSandMOPACbelievethattrainingandeducation is essential for the development of an effective organisation. The better trained all police officers and staff arethemoreeffectivewillbe‘TotalPolicing’.”

MOPAC/MPSDraftEstateStrategy2013–2016

1930s 1940s 1950s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010 2012

Followingapeakin2001/02,cadet training ceased. The Simpson Hall end of the estate was converted to offices, residential training ceased, and the Sir John Stevens Building (CCC) opened

Original Peel House was replaced, the residential towers developed and the Simpson Hall (eastern) end andSwim/Gymwerebuilt

Site was developed for police use

Peel Centre timeline

1960s

ThesiteisfarlargerthanweneedtodayWithchangesinitsuse,technological advancement and new ways of working, the MPS simply does not need a 73 acre site any more, with buildings spread out across a huge area, a sports field and houses. It would be preferable to have new facilities all located together.

ThereisaninefficientuseofspaceBuildings are under-utilised. Our analysis shows we actually need only around a fifth of the office space currently provided.

EnergyconsumptionisunsustainablyhighOutdated buildings and inefficient use of space mean that we could dramatically reduce energy consumption by redeveloping the site.

ThesitecostsagreatdealofmoneytomaintainDeliveringchangeisanimportantpart of the MPS’s wider Corporate RealEstateagendatomakethemost efficient use of MOPAC properties - saving money from its estate and focusing resources on front line policing.

The need for change

The average cost of 14 desks each year is equivalent to the cost of one police officer - underlining the need to reduce the costs of property to focus resources onto the frontline.

The MPS standards have been incorporated into the design and layout of the new Peel Centre proposals.

Implementing these standards will encourage a modern approach to flexible working and enable the number of buildings within the overall MOPAC estate to be reduced.

New Scotland Yard

Wandsworth Police Station ActonPoliceStation

Sovereign Gate Croydon Custody Centre

EmpressStateBuilding

Mill Hill Broadway

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FiveWaysCorner

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Colindale

Northern Line(EdgwareBranch)

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Hendon

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The Peel Centre The Peel Centre in Colindale, affectionatelyknownas‘Hendon’,is a world famous site owned by MOPAC and occupied by the Metropolitan Police Service, and is internationally renowned for expertise in the training of Police Officers. Itisoneoffive‘RegionalLearningCentres’for the MPS which train officers across London.

The Peel Centre is home to the Met’s LeadershipandLearningDirectorate,whose role is to train and support new Police Constables, Special Constables, Police Community Support Officers, DedicatedDetentionOfficersandCustodyNurses from the time they join the Metropolitan Police Service until they are confirmed as substantive members of the service in their respective roles.

AbouttheareaColindale is located at the western end of the London Borough of Barnet, around 10 miles from central London.

It is well connected on the strategic road network with the M1MotorwayandEdgwareRoaddefining its eastern and western borders and linking the area in to central London and out to Hertfordshire, Luton and the Midlands.

Colindale Tube Station and local bus routes provide good public transport access with central London less than 30 minutes away by Tube - which will benefit from the on-going works to upgrade the Northern Line.

The area has a rich industrial and aviation past.

More recently Colindale has seen new residential development including at Beaufort Park and the former Colindale Hospital site.

Barnet and the GLA have exciting plans for the area’s future fitting the Council’s Three Strands approach to Protect,EnhanceandGrow.

The Peel Centre also runs courses on many aspects of police work, from forensic and crime scene analysis, to radio operations and driving skills. The Metropolitan Police Service is one of the foremost training establishments for detectives, forensic practitioners, crime analysts and those in investigative roles.

Police officers can expect to return to the Peel Centre at various times during their career. Part of the centre is dedicated to the investigation of serious crimes, including homicide.

BeaufortPark

AerodromeRoadAerodromeRoad

AerodromeRoad

BeaufortPark

Colindale Tube

Colindale Tube

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Parade GroundSirRobertPeelStatue

Memorial GardenMemorial Garden

Diagramshowingkey transport connections around the Peel Centre

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Parade Ground (Current)

Memorial Garden

SirJohnStevensBuildingNorthern Line

Peel House

SirRobertPeelStatue

Development Site (red)

AerodromeRoad

BeaufortPark(picturedduring construction)

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The following principles have guided ourproposals:

Retainaworld-classpolicetrainingand operational facility for the MPS within Colindale–contributingtothe local economy and safeguarding employment uses in the area

SupporttheLondonBoroughofBarnet’swiderambitionsforregeneration within Colindale

Provide modern new facilities–forallthose to be based at the Peel Centre and those who will make use of the site. State of the art technology to support the MPS’s drive to make London safer

Design space and facilities that meet current and future needs of the MPS –ensuringfacilitiesareflexibletorespond to changing demands

Encouragethoseon-sitetoworkcloser together–sharingsomefacilities to ensure the best use of space, with appropriate consideration for operational requirements

Createabetterworkingenvironment –whichwillhelpofficersandstafftodo their jobs and attract new recruits. The MPS expects to recruit around 5,000officersoverthenextthreeyears

Improve the visual appearance of the site–toprovideastrong,outwardfacing, recognisable identity and act as a catalyst for change to realise the London Borough of Barnet’s wider aspirations for the area

Reduceenergycostsandenvironmental impact–prioritisingmoney towards officers not buildings and supporting MPS objectives to manage and reduce carbon emissions

Deliver real financial savings so we can protect front line services–with the new build facilities entirely self-funded from selling land that is no longer needed, and annual costs significantly reduced.

Indicative images for external fabric of new Peel Centre

Indicativeimages–modernwaysofworkinginanopenplanenvironment

IndicativeimageshowingPeelCentrefromAerodromeRoad.Vehicles not included in order to show the buildings in full

New Peel Centre – our vision

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• 20,000(approx.)squaremetrebuilding containing flexible and adaptable facilities to provide a modern training and operational environment and make better use of space

• Designedtoaccommodateover 2,000 officers and staff in efficient, flexible buildings equipped to meet the needs of current and future policing. Plans accomodate a similar number of officers and staff to current levels

• Capacitytotrainupto935students at any one time

• Open-planofficedesignandspace standards to support new ways of working

• Firingrangetoenable the firearms training of officers in a secure and fully sound-proofed facility

• Nonetincreaseinparkingprovision. No changes to current access arrangements for vehicles travelling to and from site

• Flexiblecateringprovision– with the capacity to provide food for up to 400 people in two sittings. This will maintain the use of the Peel Centre as an operational base when required during an event or incident

• On-siteGym/Fitnesssuitesfor both training and general wellbeing of all staff employed on the site

• Thenewfacilitieswillsavearound£5mperyearinrunningcosts alone with substantial reductions in energy use compared with current levels.

Concept diagrams showing how the emerging layout of the new Peel Centre has developed

Illustrative plan showing proposed building layout

Generalarrangementsouthelevation(note-dottedlinesshowneighbouringdevelopment)

Proposed general arrangement north elevation

New Peel Centre – illustrative planOur plans include the following keyelements:

Building B

Building A

Building A

Concept diagram showing elevation of the new Peel Centre

Indicative image showing Peel Centre from south west corner of Parade Square

Building B

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Building36

Building 36 is the only building that remains on the site from its days as the Hendon Aerodrome. Originally this building provided offices for Aerodrome staff and drawing rooms for the aircraft factories which filled the south west corner of the larger site.

The original intention had been to demolish Building 36, which is not listed, to clear the way for the construction of new facilities. However, in light of comments made during the first phase of public consultation, we have decided to retain and refurbish the building to support the on-site specialist training facilities.

Bennetts Associates, the project architect for the new Peel Centre facilities, has a national reputation for sustainable design.

Reducing environmental impact is based on the following principles, all of which require close collaboration with engineers, contractors, suppliers and other members of the design andclientteams:

Environmental measures

1. Efficiency–thenewPeelCentrehasbeenplanned to optimise levels of use and occupancy and minimise resources used in construction and operation.

2. Designingthebuildingstorespondtolocalenvironmental/climateconditions–thebuilding makes use of high levels of daylight for example, and incorporates extensive insulation to minimise the need for energy.

3. Minimisingconstructionimpacts– the construction methods will be carefully assessed for environmental impacts in advance of delivery.

4. Continually monitoring the building’s performance from an environmental and energy perspective once the building is in operation to determine any further measures required.

WewillalsoincludeaSustainableUrbanDrainageSystem(SuDs)andrainwaterharvesting.

This approach to sustainable design will support the London Plan requirement for a25%reductioninCO² emissions.

LandscapingPreserving historical features The exterior of the buildings and external spaces within the site have beendesignedto:

• Usehighqualitymaterialsthatare attractive to look at and meet operational needs

• Presentamore‘outwardlooking’ appearance to those viewing the site from Aerodrome Road.

MemorialGardenAn area has been identified for the future relocation of the Memorial Garden. More space has been allocated overall than the existing Memorial Garden has. High design quality and extensive consultation within the MPS and with the families of officers who have lost their lives in service will be a vital requirement to the appropriate re-provision of this memorial.

SirRobertPeelStatueThe existing Sir Robert Peel Statue is to be relocated into the heart of the new development. Located in the parade ground at the intersection of two atria (see illustrativeplanonBoard5)thestatue will overlook passing out parades, and will be highly visible from within the Peel Centre building.

Indicative images for landscaped external spaces

ViewoffactoriesandBuilding36Building36

ViewofHendonAirfieldcirca1941 SirRobertPeelStatue

Next steps and how to keepintouchWewillshapeourfinalproposalsoverthe comingweeks–takingaccountofthecommentswereceive–beforesubmittingaplanningapplicationforthe new MOPAC facilities to the London Borough of Barnet later in the spring.

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