South Quay Plazalondon E14

wElcomE to youR Exhibition

bERKElEy awaRdS

welcome to our first consultation event for the proposed redevelopment of South Quay Plaza, london, E14.

berkeley acquired this exciting regeneration project from its previous owners in april 2013. this exhibition is the first step in a comprehensive plan to engage with the local community and key local stakeholders, and we would like to hear your views on how the redevelopment of this site can best support the existing and future community within the isle of dogs.

your opinion is therefore very important to us and we would encourage everyone to fill out feedback forms, keep in touch via the project website and get involved. we look forward to hearing what you think we can do to enhance the site to the benefit of the wider area and community.

contEntS• Welcome to the Exhibition

• Case Studies Caspian Wharf & Goodman’s Fields

• The Site

• Policy

• Challenges

• Opportunities

• Proposals

• Public Benefits

• Next Steps

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• European business award Finalists –

business of the year 2012.

WhaT hOuSE?

• best house

Queens acre, St James – Gold award

• best landscape design

the hamptons, St James – Gold award

• best large housebuilder

berkeley Group holdings plc – Silver

award

• Sustainable developer of the year

berkeley Group holdings plc – Silver

award

• best development

Royal arsenal Riverside, berkeley –

Silver award

• best Exterior design

Park crescent at Kingsbrook Park,

berkeley – Silver award

• best interior design

Queens acre, St James – Silver award

Royal arsenal Riverside, berkeley –

bronze award

• best brownfield development

caspian wharf, berkeley – bronze

award

• best landscape design

Stanmore Place, St Edward – bronze

award

• best Starter home

Victory Pier, berkeley – bronze award

• best Renovation all Saints, berkeley –

bronze award

MaNaGEMENT TOday

• britain’s most admired company

the berkeley Group

NEW hOMES aNd GardEN

• housebuilder of the year

the berkeley Group

BuildiNG aWardS

• housebuilder of the year

the berkeley Group

ThE daily TElEGraPh BriTiSh hOMES

• homebuilder of the year

the berkeley Group

PRoJEct tEam REPRESEntatiVES

Harry LewisLand and Planning Director

Mike NisbetDevelopment Manager

Rebekah PaczekDirector

Emily Rix Associate

Grant Brooker Senior Partner

Patrick CampbellPartner

Emily HarrisPlanner

Julian CarterDirector

Daniel MassiePrincipal Planner

Berkeley is the largest division within the Berkeley Group and one of the UK’s best known developers of new homes with a reputation for creating highly individual, high quality homes in carefully chosen locations, and customer service standards that result in consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.

Hampton House Swiss ReMillennium Bridge

City Quarter, London

Woodberry Park, London

British Museum

Tabard Square, London

Foster + Partners is one of the most innovative architecture and integrated design practices in the world. Over the past four decades the practice has pioneered a sustainable approach to architecture through a strikingly wide range of work. Based in London, with offices worldwide, the practice has an international reputation, with buildings on six continents.

South Quay Plazalondon E14

caSPian whaRF Goodman’S FiEldSGoodman’s Fields is a unique mixed-use regeneration project that will create a vibrant new residential quarter in the heart of aldgate. Key benefits of the development include:

• Redevelopment of disused office buildings on a key gateway site.

• the delivery of 920 high quality homes, 30% (by habitable room) of which will be affordable.

• over £7 million contributed to the local community, including £2.9 million towards education, £1.2 million towards community facilities and over £500,000 towards employment skills and training.

• the delivery of a new local training centre in conjunction with the london borough of tower hamlets.

• the creation of almost 3 acres of new public realm including a new 1 acre public park.

• the delivery of new shops, restaurants and cafes that the whole community can enjoy.

• up to 550 permanent jobs created through the delivery of the hotel and the commercial units.

• a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions through sustainable design and construction.

• a capital investment in the area of over £250 million.

caspian wharf is a waterside regeneration project on the limehouse cut in bow. the development was recently completed and all of the homes have now been sold. Key benefits of the development included:

• the redevelopment of disused industrial units on a key riverfront location.

• the delivery of 399 high quality new homes, of which 153 were affordable.

• the provision of over £2.5 million in financial contributions towards education, healthcare and transport improvements.

• the provision of new communal landscaped areas and the reinstatement of the riverside walkway.

• new public art consisting of 3 stand alone sculptures.

• new community facilities including an accessible gym, crèche and local shops and services.

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caSE StudiES

Computer generated image of Caspian Wharf

Computer generated images of Caspian Wharf

Computer generated image of the Piazza Meridian at Goodman’s Fields

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Figure 43: Site allocation map - Millennium Quarter

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Figure 43: Site allocation map - Millennium Quarter

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Policy

South Quay Plaza occupies a prominent position on marsh wall and a central location in the isle of dogs.

the isle of dogs has undergone a significant transformation over the past 30 years with the development of canary wharf and the subsequent residential development in the immediate area around it. canary wharf has emerged as a recognisable location that successfully brings together residential, employment and leisure uses.

the future redevelopment of South Quay Plaza will contribute to the positive transformation of this part of the isle of dogs, integrating with existing and planned communities and bringing a wider benefit to the local area.

the site is covered by the isle of dogs opportunity area; the canary wharf activity area; and sits within the millwall area of the core Strategy.

Planning policy identifies the need for at least 10,000 new homes across the isle of dogs and 6,150 within millwall over the next 22 years. South Quay Plaza is allocated for residential development as part of the ‘millennium Quarter masterplan’, which can be seen above.

Other policy initiatives for this area include:

• the delivery of improved public realm;

• bringing life to the riverside;

• active frontages at the ground floor of buildings; and

• improved connectivity between millharbour, marsh wall and the areas to the north.

the redevelopment of this site for a residential use will therefore realise the aspirations for this part of the isle of dogs and bring forward a key part of the millennium Quarter masterplan.

Aerial view showing existing site location

South Quay Plaza lies at the very heart of the Isle of Dogs, occupying a key axis position

No activation of dock front

Large building floorplates

No north-south pedestrian connectivity

Millennium Quarter Masterplan

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Site Constraints

Vehicular Access

SQP 3

Existing Public Circulation

Poor public realmNo clear path

Level Changes

Level Changes

No Direct Connection

Noise pollution

DLR

No clear path for pedestrian movement

Poor public realm and waterfront experience

Noise pollution from DLR

Blocked Views

Site Coverage

Neighbouring buildings limit views to the

south west. Entire site covered

No opportunities for SQP3 site to be

redeveloped

Buildings take up majority of site with

very little public space

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South Quay PlazaSite Opportunities

DLR

Maximise connectivity and views to waterfront creating a vibrant public realm

Reduce building footprint to free up ground plane for public space

Activating the riverfront with new pedestrian routes

Connecting North / South enhancing pedestrian movement and increase permeability

Maximise solar access to the waterfront

Opportunities

Create exemplary public realm, new connections and high quality urban design.

Potential Public Circulation

Potential Landing Point for Future Bridge

Solar Access

Views

Focal Point / Potential for Height

Riverfront

PRoPoSalS

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South Quay Plazalondon E14

detailed proposals for the site will be developed over the course of the next few months and we would like you to be involved. Feedback forms are available so please take the time to fill one in.

we will be holding two further consultation events prior to the planning application being submitted. we will also continue to meet local stakeholders and members of the community over the coming months who have an interest in our plans for this exciting site.

it is anticipated that a planning application will be submitted towards the end of this year.

the exhibition boards will be available on the project website www.berkeley-southquay.co.uk shortly after the exhibition closes. it is also possible to submit further comments through the website if you wish.

For further information please contact info@berkeley-southquay.co.uk or call rebekah on 020 3176 4161

the demolition of SQP2, SQPR and SQP3+ will improve connectivity through to the waterfront and significantly increase the amount of quality public realm, providing better access to the northern part of the isle of dogs.

the redevelopment of South Quay Plaza therefore represents a unique opportunity to create an open and pleasant environment and a vibrant waterfront that the whole community can enjoy.

there is a large map of the isle of dogs in the centre of the room. Please feel free to come forward, tell us about your local area and discuss how you think the redevelopment of South Quay Plaza could benefit the wider community.

we are currently considering options for a residential led mixed-use development on this key site within the millennium Quarter.

Given the existing site conditions, it is known that the proposals will involve the following:

• the demolition of the small retail plaza (SQPR);

• the demolition of the office building to the north-west (SQP2) and the smaller building on the north-east corner of the site (SQP3+), which have both reached the end of their economic life. the existing occupants of SQP2 (the Financial Services ombudsman) are relocating to newly refurbished premises elsewhere within the borough, which will ensure that the employment is retained in tower hamlets.

• the office building to the east of the site (SQP3) will be retained as this will shortly be going through a process of refurbishment and remain an employment asset for the medium to long term.

Proposed Public Park at 250 City Road, IslingtonIllustrative view of South Quay Plaza Public PiazzaExisting site plan

Illustrative view of South Quay Plaza Riverside Walkway