Option 2: New homes and improvement works
This would be similar to the refurbishment option, but it would mean where appropriate we could add some new homes to the Estate in places where there is space or currently under utilised land. The existing blocks would stay in place, with the essential works and repairs carried out, but opportunities to build new homes within the estate will also be considered.
Plan Key
New homes created where there is space
New homes created where there is space
Emergency works to be carried out on existing buildings
Improvements to retained homes and estate
Residents’Brief
✓
OPEN SPACES
Improvements to existing landscape and new high quality gardens for residents
✓
WASTE
New & improvements bin stores
✓
SIGNAGE
Improved new signage across the estate
✓
ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Better access to estate management
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PARKING
Review of parking strategy with a focus on resident & disabled parking
✕
SECURITY
Safety improvements, will include good external lighting and secure bike stores
✕
NOISE
Current acoustic standards met in all homes
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SUSTAINABILITY
Electric car charging points will be provided
✕
COMMUNITY SPACES
No community spaces could be provided
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ACCESSIBILITY
New fully accessible flats available for residents
Key Information
Circa 52 New Homes
ALL Homes Retained
Temporary relocation of some residents due to Inner Room issues
Maintenance works to retained homes
Improved green spaces to limited areas
Channel view (left), new residential block and improved landscape & Sea House (back) with a two storey roof extension
The new buildings will have green roofs and PV panels for impoved energy performance
New residential buildings will respect the height of existing estate buildings
Some improvements to the landscape and communal gardens will be carried in limited areas
Place and Community Objectives
✓
Housing Quality
Homes meet quality standards, but more challenging to meet accessibility / size needs
✓
Housing Delivery
Some new homes, with income funding estate improvements
✓
Health & Wellbeing
Some improvements to open spaces / cycle provision and biodiversity
✓
Prosperity
Limited construction jobs and opportunity to improve digital infrastructure
✕
Area links, Accessibility and Community
No improved links / community provision but maintains current community links
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Carbon Reduction
Improvements compared to existing and some energy efficient new homes but limited by what is possible