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Site Location & Context

Site D is located on Swanton Close and is currently occupied by one garage block with seven units.

The site sits on the boundary with Southmead Primary School and is opposite car parking and a playground. To either side of the site there are residential buildings and private gardens.

Site D: Swanton Gardens Location Plan

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.

Site D: Swanton Gardens Photo Locations

Our Emerging Ideas

We are in the early stages of looking to develop the site and have started to identify constraints and key considerations to be mindful of and consider as we prepare our plans for the site.

We are currently considering ideas to develop the spaces to provide much-needed new council rent homes, which will help meet the needs of our residents now and for generations to come.

We are also keen to explore opportunities to improve landscaping and shared amenities for residents of the estate.

Site D: Swanton Gardens Constraints Plan

Key Considerations


Existing Homes & School

Existing Homes & School

Adjacent buildings have windows facing the site that will need to be considered from an overshadowing and privacy perspective. Care must also be taken to ensure that Southmead Primary School playground to the east is not overlooked.


Infill Development to Provide Council Rent Homes

Infill Development to Provide Council Rent Homes

There is an opportunity on this site to provide new much-needed council rent homes in the borough, which would be designed to modern standards while being sensitive to existing residents.

There is also a possibility to look at reconfiguring part of the
road, to retain parking spaces while ensuring the space is as efficient and safe as possible.


Improvement of Green Space & Communal Amenity

Improvement of Green Space & Communal Amenity

The existing communal playspace is surrounded by a brick wall, which limits surveillance and connection to the green spaces beyond. This could be improved and better integrated into the wider communal green space.

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.

Utilise an underused garage block

Improve connectivity and accessibility

Spaces for socialising and enjoyment

New affordable homes for local people

Retain existing trees where possible

Improve security and surveillance

Complement neighbouring homes and uses

Sustainable and energy efficient scheme

High-quality design

Preserve and improve the relationship of the site with the landscape

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 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.