
Site Location & Context
Site A and Site B are located centrally on the Ackroydon Estate on Montfort Place, which is accessed from Princes Way.
Site A - Montfort Place
We were considering ideas to provide new homes above the existing building, however, following the initial public consultation the council is no longer looking to develop this site.
Site B - Ackroydon Community Hall
The site comprises the two-storey Ackroydon Community Hall, one-storey Tenant Management Organisation (TMO) office and a paved public square. Our proposals also include landscape improvements to Montfort Place public square and the Sunken Garden.
The site location is shown outlined in red on the plan below.
Existing Site Photographs
To show the current uses on the site and in the surrounding area, we have included a series of photographs from within and around the site below.





Our Emerging Ideas
We are in the early stages of looking to develop the sites and have started to identify constraints and key considerations to be mindful of and consider as we prepare our plans for the sites.
We are exploring opportunities to provide new council rent homes at Site A, alongside the existing retail and residential uses at the site. Our initial idea is to look to provide an additional floor to the existing building, to enable us to retain the building while providing new homes.
We are considering ideas to improve Ackroydon Community Hall. We are keen to provide a high-quality and energy efficient, multi-functional space that better serves the community.
We are also exploring opportunities to improve landscaping and enhance existing areas of public open space and play space that surround the community hall.
Key Considerations
Neighbouring Homes
Homes to the north of the site will need to be carefully considered to minimise overshadowing and maintain privacy. They are approximately 16m away from the existing homes above the shops on the site.
Improvement of Community Hall Facilities
There is an opportunity on this site to not only provide council rent homes, but also improve the existing under-used community hall. A new multi-functional and accessible community space at the heart of the scheme would be provided for the whole community to enjoy.
Enhancing Communal Amenity & Relationship with the Sunken Garden
The site has the potential to become the heart of the local community thanks to its prominent location, existing shops, and an improved community space.
An enhanced square on Montfort Place could connect to the existing sunken garden to the west, providing opportunities for interaction and allowing the community to gather. Issues of localised flooding in the sunken garden would also be addressed by public realm improvements to the area.
Opportunities
The identified constraints and key considerations have enabled us to understand the opportunities for the site and allowed us to establish some initial ideas, which will help to shape our plans going forward.
New affordable homes for local people
Complement neighbouring homes and uses
Cycle and resident blue badge car parking
A new modern multi-functional community centre
Sustainable and energy efficient schemes
Improve connectivity and accessibility
Improve security and surveillance
Enhance existing open spaces with new landscaping
Spaces for socialising and enjoyment
High-quality design
Improve the existing amenity space
Downloads
November 2022 – Public Drop-In BannersView/Download
November 2022 – Public Drop-In FlyerView/Download
November 2022 – Feedback FormView/Download
June 2023 – Public Exhibition Banners View/Download
June 2023 – Public Exhibition FlyerView/Download
June 2023 – Feedback FormView/Download
June 2023 – Webinar PresentationView/Download
Contact Us
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website today. Should you require any of the information from this website in another format or hard copy please do get in touch with us on the details below.
By Phone
020 7446 6820
By Email
By Post
Ackroydon Estate Community Engagement Team
C/O Stantec
7 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QB
Our contact details have been updated, as employees of Barton Willmore have joined Stantec. Please note that our previous email address ackroydonestate@bartonwillmore.co.uk will continue to be monitored.