OLD OAK PARK

HOMES FOR LONDONERS

EVOLVING OUR MASTERPLAN WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES
FOURTH PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESPONSE SUMMARY
JANUARY 2017

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 The Transformation of Old Oak
Old Oak Park is the current home of Cargiant. The Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
At 46 acres, it is the largest privately owned site (OPDC) includes representation from each of the three
in the Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area Boroughs around it Hammersmith & Fulham, Brent,
and is the key land which unlocks and kick-starts and Ealing and will be the planning authority that
the wider regeneration around HS2 and Crossrail. considers the Outline Planning Application that we are
preparing for Old Oak Park, as well as future detailed
In June 2013 the then Mayor of London set out a 30-year
planning submissions.
vision to transform the Old Oak Common area into a
thriving new district with more than 25,500 new homes The new Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, recently published
and 65,000 jobs. It is this change that prompted Cargiant, his review into the OPDC and gave his full backing for the
who have built a successful business here employing over regeneration but also said he was going to seek the best
800 staff, to start the process of preparing regeneration possible deal from Central Government.
proposals for its land.
The OPDC is developing policy for the area, including a
In April 2015 a Mayoral Development Corporation was set Local Plan. The Old Oak Park team is working very closely
up to coordinate the planning and delivery of this new part with the OPDC, the Boroughs, the Greater London
of London. Authority and other stakeholders including Network Rail
and Transport for London as we develop our plans.

OLD OAK & PARK ROYAL DEVELOPMENT

OLD OAK PARK
CORPORATION (OPDC)

Old Oak Park is a joint venture between the landowner, Cargiant, OPDC is the Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC)
and developer, London & Regional Properties, to develop and established to lead planning, development and regeneration
deliver an individual site, known as Old Oak Park. of the entire Old Oak and Park Royal area.

Old Oak Park is the current Cargiant site with required connections, Within the OPDC Boundary are a number of development sites,
shown above in red. It lies within the OPDC Boundary and is the including Old Oak Park.
largest privately owned site in the area.

The Old Oak Park team is developing a Masterplan for their own The OPDC team is developing a Local Plan that will provide the
land but showing how it fits within the existing wider context and guidelines for planning applications and development of the entire
what could be developed in the future. Old Oak and Park Royal area.

The Old Oak Park Masterplan can deliver around 6,500 new The Local Plan will show how the whole area will meet the Mayor of
homes and 8,000 new jobs, including a new cultural quarter and Londons vision to deliver 25,500 new homes and 65,000 new jobs
fantastic open spaces. Delivering towards the Mayors vision for around the proposed new HS2 and Crossrail station at Old Oak
the wider area. Common and in Park Royal, Europes largest industrial park.

It is anticipated that an Outline Planning Application for Old Oak It is anticipated that the OPDC will adopt this Local Plan in 2017,
Park will be submitted in early 2018, following on-going consultation. following on-going consultation.

Old Oak Park is working with the OPDC to ensure that our OPDC is working with local developers like Old Oak Park to ensure
Masterplan for the site works within the OPDCs Local Plan that their Masterplan for the designated development site adheres
framework and guidelines for the entire area and helps to deliver to OPDCs Local Plan framework and guidelines for the entire Old
the Mayors vision for 25,500 new homes, and 65,000 new jobs. Oak and Park Royal area and works to deliver the Mayors vision for
25,500 new homes, 65,000 new jobs and more within the MDC
boundary area.
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Our consultation so far guests also heard from Victoria Hills, Chief Executive
of the OPDC, and Paul Finch, Editorial Director of the
Since the project was launched in December Architects Journal and Chair of the Old Oak Park internal
2014 the Old Oak Park team has carried out Design Review Panel.
four phases of public consultation
Exhibitions then ran between Thursday 7 July and
Saturday 23 July at the following venues:
1. December 2014:
Introducing Cargiant and the development site Cumberland House, Cargiant, Scrubs Lane
2. June & July 2015: (London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham)
Identifying our regeneration priorities and first
design thoughts Linford Christie Stadium, Wormwood Scrubs
(London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham)
3. January & February 2016:
Sharing our indicative masterplan Harlesden Methodist Church, Harlesden
(London Borough of Brent)
4. July 2016:
Presenting our evolved masterplan design, Holiday Inn London West, North Acton
including a model (London Borough of Ealing)
Throughout the last two years there has been These events were publicised to the surrounding
overwhelming support for the regeneration of the area, communities using a variety of methods:
our priorities and our evolving Masterplan as well as very
helpful and constructive feedback from local communities. Letters to key local stakeholders
and community groups

Phase 4 July 2016:  flyer drop to over 52,000 addresses in

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Our evolved parameter agreement with the OPDC
masterplan Large adverts in the Brent & Kilburn Times
This booklet provides a summary of the feedback and Gazette Series
that has been received during our fourth phase of
Online adverts
consultation for Old Oak Park held in July 2016

During this, we presented our evolved masterplan In addition to the exhibitions, we continued to meet
showing how it had changed following consultation, regularly with residents, community groups, local
producing a new 3D model of the parameter plans and businesses as the local boroughs and the OPDC.
illustrative masterplan, and providing more information
on the character areas.

Seven public exhibition events were held across the WWW.OLDOAKPARK.CO.UK

London Boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing On our website you can find all of the materials,
and Brent where hundreds of local residents and films, images and publications on Old Oak
representatives attended. Park, and keep up to date with news and
developments from the project team.
The consultation was launched at an event at Cargiant on
5 July where the new site model was unveiled and where
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n ILLUSTRATIVE MASTERPLAN

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A summary of the Masterplan

w Around 6,500 new homes w An exceptional environment w Facilitating 14 new bridges

for Londoners on both sides of the Grand and underpasses
Of all tenures and price ranges, Union Canal High quality and elegant
revised down as we have evolved An amazing asset running for 1km infrastructure which will celebrate
our masterplan from our early along the site, the canal will have a Britains engineering heritage,
vision of 9,000 and then 7,000, nature reserve and towpath to the connecting with surrounding areas
in order to prioritise the quality south and a new promenade to the North, South, East and West,
of the public realm and in order north with a series of high quality delivering new bus routes as well as
to retain the Rolls Royce Building. public open spaces for everyone road, pedestrian and cycle links.
to enjoy.
w Up to 8,000 new jobs across w A network of streets, parks
a vibrant mix of uses w A new Canal Basin bringing and squares
Including a variety of flexible the Grand Union Canal into With beautiful landscape
commercial spaces focused on Old Oak Park treatments, childrens play areas,
small to medium sized companies Creating a fantastic and accessible public art, performance spaces
and start-ups, with dedicated waterside environment with and sports facilities, well-lit with
training and education initiatives activities happening on the water, natural surveillance from the
in place to ensure local people with restaurants and bars around it. surrounding buildings.
are able to access these jobs.
w Retaining the Rolls Royce w Shops, cafes, restaurants, bars
w Cultural and creative spaces Building as a commercial hub and sports and leisure facilities
Cultural, creative and education The 1940s building will be retained So that Old Oak Park functions
facilities will be located across and refurbished to become a home as successfully as other centres,
the site, with arts, sports and for start-up and growing businesses. providing amenities for residents,
community organisations of all workers, visitors and the wider
types and sizes having a presence w A new Central Square at the community.
at Old Oak Park. Overground station
The size of almost two football w A sustainable development
w A Primary School, community pitches and the heart of Old Oak That is flexible and robust to
centres and healthcare Park, a dynamic centre with a meet London and the planets
services cultural hub, community and sports future needs, including new energy
So that the social infrastructure is facilities, shops and a local market. centres, water management
in place to support a sustainable solutions such as a Sustainable
community. w A 21st century viaduct Urban Drainage System (SUDS),
Creating permeability across green, brown and blue roofs,
w A new High Street the site so that the rail lines no district heating, a range of housing
A 25 metre wide, oak tree-lined longer cut the site in two, enabling typologies, local services and
thoroughfare with shops, cafes and generous areas of open space to be community infrastructure.
services and which may also have created, whilst providing the best
bus services, connecting Harlesden possible passenger experience for
and Willesden Junction station with those arriving at Old Oak Park.
the new Overground station at Old
Oak Park, then passing South over
the canal to Old Oak Common
station and Wormwood Scrubs.

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 Feedback from July & August 2016 consultation
In this section we present the results of the We received an overwhelmingly positive response
written consultation feedback we received during from those who visited the exhibition, although this time
our summer 2016 exhibitions and meetings. around only a fairly small number of formal feedback
This document therefore follows those published cards were completed.
in autumn 2015 and April 2016 as we continue
to engage extensively with the local communities
in and around Old Oak Park.

Q1. 
Following consultation feedback we have now Q3. 
We are proposing to increase the amount of
retained the Rolls Royce building the current open space at our parks for everyone to enjoy.
Cargiant HQ which we think would be a great Do you feel that the extra space should be
space for small and growing businesses. What geared toward particular activities or left as
would you like to see this building used for? green open space?

What Number of mentions What Number of mentions

0 5 10 15 0 5 10 15

Small businesses/startups 9 Sport activity area 3

Museum 2 Quiet, reflective areas 2
Art facilities 1 Open air gym 1
Independent shops 1 Dog walking area 1
Artisan bakers 1 Skateboard park 1
French bilingual school 1 Sensory garden 1
Low cost social housing 1 Childrens play area 1

Q2. 
We have introduced a new canal basin in the Q4. 
Since our last public consultation we have
south-west of the site. Do you agree with this reduced the number of proposed homes on
approach and what sort of activities would you the site, prioritising high quality open spaces
like to see take place in this area and on the and the retention of the Rolls Royce building.
water itself? Do you agree with this approach?

What Number of mentions Response Number of mentions

0 5 10 15 0 5 10 15

Boating and rowing 3 Yes 9

Swimming 1 No 3
Paddle boats 1 Neither agree, 3
nor disagree
A beach 1
Left for wildlife 1
Use for bilingual 1
French school

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Q5. 
We see the High Street, linking Harlesden and Q7. 
In line with the policy area we are proposing that
Willesden Junction through our site to the new sensitive edges around our site such as Scrubs lane
HS2 station, as a very important connection and the Grand Union Canal are developed at a
between new and emerging communities and lower scale, with taller buildings located towards
opening up opportunities for everyone. the centre of the site around the new station.
Do you agree? Do you agree with this approach?

Response Number of mentions Response Number of mentions

0 5 10 15 0 5 10 15

Yes 11 Yes 8
No 0 No 0
Neither agree, 3 Neither agree, 3
nor disagree nor disagree

Q6. 
We have proposed that the London Overground In addition to the feedback above, we also received more
rail lines are re-aligned onto a new viaduct general comments about the plans.
structure rather than an embankment, freeing up
Four comments were made about transport seeking
the land below as a usable public space and enabling
to ensure good provision for cyclists, improved
people to move more easily through the site.
access to Willesden Junction and improved rail access
Do you support this approach or have any
generally in the area.
comments about the viaduct?
Four comments were made about housing
suggesting that the mix includes Private Rental
Sector homes, affordable homes and sheltered
Response Number of mentions accommodation for the elderly.
0 5 10 15
Two comments made the case for independent
Yes 11 shops and cafes so that the area was not dominated
No 0 by retail chains.

Neither agree, All the comments received have been shared with
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nor disagree the design team and a full summary of all consultation
activity will be submitted with the planning application
in a document called a Statement of Community
Involvement.

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Next steps Timeline
We are delighted by the positive reception
December 2014
our more detailed plans for Old Oak Park
Old Oak Park 1st consultation
have received across the community
and the emerging designs are also being June & July 2015
welcomed by the planning teams at Old Oak Park 2nd consultation
OPDC, the Greater London Authority
(GLA) and the Boroughs. November & December 2016
Further meetings with local community
We have spent the last few months engaging representatives
with OPDC, the GLA, Transport for London
and Network Rail to ensure that the proposed January & February 2016
Old Oak Park 3rd consultation
new viaduct is the adopted transport
infrastructure solution.
July 2016
Old Oak Park 4th consultation
This is critical in opening up the area, maximising
the delivery of new homes and jobs and creating January to October 2017
a great quality environment. Continued engagement with public bodies
to finalise the location of the new viaduct at
Old Oak Park
The case for a viaduct is now both understood
and supported. However there are further
Late 2017
technical studies required by the public bodies Old Oak Park final pre-application community
before the location of the viaduct can be consultation
confirmed and the Old Oak Park team does
need this certainty before we can finalise our Early 2018
planning application materials. Old Oak Park planning application submitted
to OPDC
We understand the work on the viaduct should
be complete during Autumn 2017 and we will Spring 2018
therefore host one final phase of consultation OPDC consult on Old Oak Park planning
application
in late 2017 before submitting the planning
application to the OPDC in early 2018.
2019
Works begin on first new homes, on parts of
the site not currently occupied by Cargiant

2021
Cargiant relocates from the site enabling
infrastructure and construction works to begin

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