March 2010

Your latest newsletter on the Wood End, Henley Green, Manor Farm, Deedmore housing development

A look into the future

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Phase 1A consultation

Moving support group

Rumours

Next steps

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Section 1A1 Groundwork Begins

This map shows the traff ic route in place, denoted by the arrows

Residents stepped into the virtual world to view what the first 622 homes in the WEHM area will look like as consultation for Phase 1A came to an end.

Since the last edition of Spirit Quarterly there have been three different planning consultation events where local residents were invited to give their thoughts on designs for the first phase of the development.

The events were organised by architects Broadway Malyan with Engineering Consultants WYG and included a computer generated drive-through and a 3D model.

More than 400 residents attended the three events. They filled in questionnaires on their thoughts about Phase 1A which architects then used for the final design plans submitted to City Council.

Comments received from residents included: “I learned more today than have done in the last three years – it’s great.”

“I’m very happy with the plans on display today and especially liked the virtual drive- through.”

Project Director Lynn Wassell, who is leading the work on behalf of Whitefriars, Coventry City Council and NDC, said: “We’re really excited about seeing the project come to life next year. This is a huge milestone in the scheme which we’ve only been able to reach thanks to the tireless support and input from local residents.”

Lynn confirmed that Section 1A1 received planning permission in December 2009 and Sections 1A2-4 will receive approval in March 2010.

Start on site for Phase 1A1 begins this year and the first properties will be completed in October 2010.

A look into the futureDemolition and site preparation work has now begun on section 1A1 of the Spirit Quarterly redevelopment.

Contractors MV Kelly are carrying out essential groundworks ahead of the start on site in May, on behalf of the BKW group. This involves digging out vegetation, trees, tarmac and concrete hard standings and the removal of foundations from previously demolished buildings. There is no demolition of buildings, only the breaking and crushing of concrete and tarmac areas.

A Westbury Partnership office will be on site off Petitior Crescent where site manager Les McMahon will be based.

You may have noticed that excavation work took place before Christmas in various locations across the area. Contractors have compacted earth into the holes and need to wait until Spring to plant grass seeds. If you see problems with these area in the meantime please phone the Whitefriars Regeneration Office.

Past events Event 1 - 24th September

This event focused on the first phase of the development, Phase 1A1 (on the old Deedmore School site and Monkswood Crescent).

A 3D model of the area was unveiled alongside displays of the proposed layout drawings, housing layouts, green space proposals, CHP proposals, street scenes and house type layouts.

Visitors were invited to view the proposals and feedback their views on a questionnaire. Particular areas of concerns were around the proposals for green spaces and the parking provisions in Deedmore. As a result of this feedback Broadway Malyan amended the design to reflect the concerns of residents prior to the submission of the planning application on 23rd October 2009.

Event 2 – 3rd November

This event focused on Phase 1A2 – 4 (Hillmorton Road, Lapworth Road, Bretford Road, River Walk, Haseley Road and Fulbrook Road).

Residents viewed the final designs for the Phase 1A1 planning application and the first draft proposals for the remainder of Phase 1A. Residents also worked with architects in designing the green space and play provisions. A variety of designs for the new shops within Phase 1A3 were also on display and local retailers had the opportunity to discuss their thoughts directly with the architects.

Final consultation event – 3rd December

This event was the final consultation for the whole of Phase 1A.

Residents experienced the first computer generated drive-through and looked at the final details being submitted for the reserved matters application for Sections 1A2-4 on the 10th December.

This included the house types, the new road layouts, play areas, landscape and green space improvements, as well as the new environmentally-friendly district heating proposals.

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Deedmore Residents Get Green

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In the last edition of Spirit Quarterly residents read about the plans to review the original WEHM Residents Charter which was published back in 2006.

Since then Kevin Roach, Head of Regeneration at Whitefriars has received approval from the Whitefriars Board for further commitments to supporting homeowners with re-housing options. He also met with residents from the local Homeowners Group about their concerns and the issues which need to be addressed in the new charter.

The new charter will provide greater detail around the commitments made such as:

• A full range of support to residents through decanting• Re-housing choices for residents • Support measures available • Support being offered to home owners

The residents Regeneration Action Team (RATS) is now in the process of checking they are happy with the new charter. The charter will be issued to residents as part of a support pack when their move is being arranged. Copies will also be available to resident groups and anyone else who would like one.

New Charter for 2010

What Deedmore residents DID want for their area:

• Feature trees • Street trees • Ornamental planting • Mown grass

• Bulb planting • Hedge planting • Bird tables • Bird boxes on

telegraph poles

What Deedmore residents DID NOT want for their area:

• Low mounding • Low timber log walls • Seating • Single pathway

Back in September during the phase 1A1 planning event, Deedmore residents raised their concerns on proposals for four green spaces within the first phase of the Spirit Quarters redevelopment.

Following the event the developers met again with Deedmore Residents Association to do further consultation to look at what other options and features for green spaces needed to be considered in their area.

The second consultation was carried out in October and focused on households from parts of Deedmore Road, Monkswood Crescent, all of Petitor Crescent, Dering Close and Eccles Close. With support from a member of the Deedmore Resident Group and NDC, the Whitefriars Regeneration team door-knocked nearly 100 households to inform residents about the green space proposals and encourage them to share their views.

There was also a marquee stall set up where residents were able to go and see the plans for the four green space options, as well as discussing what aspects of the plans they liked and disliked with the Regeneration Team.

As a result of local people filling out questionnaires, the Whitefriars Team then fed back the information to the planners at Broadway Malyan who used this information for the final planning application.

Tony Greenwood, Whitefriars Area Services Manager said: “We are all very keen to ensure that resident’s views are uppermost in planning proposals and

our joint approach to consultation between the partner agencies and the Deedmore resident group has been well received. The resident group feel it was a success and that staff were helpful.

“They have also said that residents were able to get their point across with good choices for the designs and features. This was the major factor for the consultation, and the outcomes of this consultation were displayed within the planning exhibition for phase 1A which was held on 3rd December. “

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Residents who are members of the RATS group have been busy gathering rumours that are going around the area about the redevelopment. See if you recognise any and PLEASE put people right with the facts if you hear any.

The Rumour Mill

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Once there is a change of Government this scheme is over!

In Coventry there has always been all party support for the scheme. Our funders include the Homes and Communities Agency and Advantage West Midlands and funding agreements have been signed off or will be by March 2010. Most of the funding is coming from the private developers and so is not affected by Government changes.

If the property market collapses then BKW can walk away from this scheme as they have no legal commitment

BKW have stayed with this scheme and our partnership through an unprecedented housing market collapse and have put in planning applications with all their associated costs. In the event of a future collapse this would affect any developer.

BKW have no money in the bank to buy our houses and because of the recession we are getting less money for our properties

If we are talking about buying back homeowners properties, BKW have a legal obligation to buy properties at market value.

Dear Spirit Quarterly readers,

For those of you who live on the lower end of Deedmore Road (near Henley Road) and the surrounding areas

you may be wondering how this redevelopment is going to affect US. Although our houses are not being knocked

down, the area around us IS changing and we have needs too.

Following the first consultation for phase 1A1 on the 24th September, we raised our concerns about how the

redevelopment (e.g. Traffic) would affect Deedmore residents and how we needed to improve the homes which

were not being demolished and what should happen to the green spaces around us.

Since then, BKW and Whitefriars have been holding regular meetings with us and NDC to keep us involved and

informed through each stage of the process. They have listened to our thoughts on informal play areas, seating,

landscaping, new fencing, off-road parking and how the fronts of our homes will be improved. All our views have

been fed into the design plans and the planning application has now been submitted.

All being well, the redevelopment will get underway in the Deedmore area in May which also means there will be

further work to do. This is a good example of how you can help change and influence the area you live in so if

you’re not involved already then now is time to do so!

You can do this by coming along to our Residents meeting (held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at Moat House

Leisure and Neighbourhood Centre at 1pm), attending Regeneration Action Team meetings or contacting the

Whitefriars Regeneration Office on Hillmorton Road.

All the best,

Vicky Scott(Deedmore Residents and Tenants Association Chair)

Moving Support Group with sensitivity when it comes to re-housing. I really enjoy going out with the team and meeting new people in the community to offer support and advice.

“I always tell residents that if they want to talk to me as a fellow resident they are more than welcome. I would also encourage everyone to attend their local Resident Association meetings to put forward any issues they might have and meet up with other residents. You will find that your Association is working together for the benefit of the local community in all sorts of ways.”

Tony Greenwood, Whitefriars Area Services Manager said: “Janet has been a critical friend to Whitefriars in offering advice and questioning from a resident viewpoint, we very much value the input from Janet and her resident colleagues from the RATS group.

We have already had a lot of constructive feedback from group members in working together on the decanting strategy, and have agreed the next stages to start next year and throughout the scheme.”

The Moving Support Group is a resident-led sub group formed by the Regeneration Action Team (RATS). The group’s main aim is to help provide a dedicated support to residents who will be decanted (moved out) as a result of the Spirit Quarters redevelopment.

The group offers a valuable insight from a resident perspective, which helps shape the decanting process and enables residents to receive resident support from within their own community.

Janet Barrett, a local resident and a key member of the Moving Support Group has helped the team to build positive links with the community through accompanying the Regeneration Team on door-knocking programmes throughout the year.

Janet said: “As a local resident for many years, my priority is to always ensure that everyone is treated fairly and

• Involving more resident volunteers in the Moving Support Group

• Produce a clear support information pack

• Updated Residents Charter

• Ongoing door knocking programme to update residents on timescales for moving, re-housing options and support measures

• One to one support for each decanting household from their Regeneration officer

• Support on settling residents into their new home

Moving Support Group priorities for 2010:

For more information on the Moving Support Group please contact Tony Greenwood on 024 76587065

Tony Greenwood and Janet Barrett

Re-housing rumours

If you are not sure when you are likely to move please talk to Whitefriars Regeneration Office. Unfortunately, residents currently living in Section 1A2 (Wood End) will need to move out of their homes before new homes are built. This has always been true and we have spoken to the people affected about their options and will continue to do so.

Now that work has started on site it’s full steam ahead for the housing construction work to start during May 2010. BKW are busy appointing contractors and the next job will be trenching and excavation for sewers and roads. The detailed timetable is being worked on now and we will let you have more dates as soon as possible.

If you have any questions please come along to the next Regeneration Action Team meeting being held on Thursday 1st April at 6.30pm at Whitefriars Regeneration Office on Hillmorton Road or contact the Regeneration Office.

Whitefriars Office opening hours:

Monday 10:00am-3:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-3:00pmWednesday 10:00am-3:00pm Thursday 11:00am-4:00pmFriday 10:00am-3:00pm

Tel: 024 7658 7065

Next Steps for 2010.......

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