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Site Location & Context

Site E is located on Victoria Drive, in close proximity to Site D.

It is a small area of under-utilised green space that lies between two Swanton Gardens residential buildings. It is bounded by Victoria Drive to the west and private residential gardens to the south.

Victoria Drive 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.

Victoria Drive 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.

Victoria Place Constraints Plan

Key Considerations


Neighbouring Gardens

Neighbouring Gardens

The site is bordered to the north, east and south by gardens. This is not uncommon in London but care will need to be taken to ensure that both existing and future residents privacy is respected.


Infill Development to Provide Council Rent Homes

Infill Development to Provide Council Rent Homes

Considering its location along Victoria Drive, a main road through the area, and the height of surrounding buildings, this site may be able to support a mid-rise building that would help maximise the number of new homes provided.


Co-ordination with Surrounding Streetscape

Co-ordination with Surrounding Streetscape

Victoria Drive is characterised by large trees and buildings set away from the road. Care must be taken to ensure that any new development is coordinated with and responds to the surrounding streetscape and character.

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

March 2024 - Public Exhibition FlyerView/Download

March 2024 - Public Drop-In BannersView/Download

March 2024 – Webinar Presentation View/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.