The masterplan proposals identify eight blocks for redevelopment to create approximately 90-100 additional dwellings across the estate. In addition, five of the existing blocks that contribute most to the character of the area will undergo improvement works both internally and externally. The masterplan forms new links to the surrounding areas, with a wider landscape space running north-south through the centre of the estate.

We have been developing ideas for improvements with the residents of Ebury Bridge Estate since 2011. The masterplan proposals were presented to residents in March 2013 with the opportunity to vote on whether the proposals should go ahead or the estate remain unchanged. Residents voted in favour of moving forward with the development.

Since June we have been working closely with the residents through regular Monday evening presentations and workshops, to develop the designs in more detail with a vew to submitting a detailed planning application towards the end of 2013. This exhibition is to present progress on this design development to get your feedback.

The five key points of Westminster City Council’s renewal strategy are: 1. To increase the supply and quality of affordable homes to meet a variety of local needs, including housing for families

2. To improve the quality of the local environment with outstanding green and open spaces and housing that promotes low energy consumption and environmental sustainability

3. To promote a high quality of life for people of all ages and backgrounds, in safe, cohesive and healthy neighbourhoods, supported by a range of high quality housing and excellent community facilities

4. To enable people to maximise economic opportunity in Westminster with support for training, employment and enterprise, and housing tenures which help those in work to remain in the City

5. To create a more distinct sense of neighbourhood, ending the physical divide between Westminster’s estates and surrounding local streets.

What’s Happening at Ebury Bridge?

Your Ebury Welcome...

1930s blocks to be fully upgraded and refurbished to

improve the comfort and longevity of the

homes

New landscaping to communal

courtyards with improved

security

Community centre at street

level with access from

front and back Wellesley, Edgson

and Wainwright Houses are demolished

New enlarged green space

with large trees and new

children’s playground

Non-housing use at ground

levelRamp to car park below

new Edgson House block

Better use of space + improved

connection to Grosvenor

Waterside, to the south

New steps connecting to Ebury Bridge

New trees and planting to create an

attractive green street

Moving the building towards the railway opens up a wide green

pedestrian friendly street with new

treesBridge, Pimlico,

Mercer, Dalton and Hillersdon House

are demolished and replaced with a mix of flats and maisonettes

providing larger homes with private balconies

or gardens

Good soundproofing

to windows on the railway

sideCycle stores for

each blockWinter

gardens for warmth and

acoustic improvements to railway side

Maisonettes at ground level have

small private gardens

New lodge building with a purpose built

to the needs of gardening club and any other function not covered by the community centre

Sports Court

Community gardens to be retained with

the privacy zone to ground floor

units

Doneraile House to be fully upgraded and refurbished to

improve the comfort and longevity of the

homes with new landscaping to the shared courtyard

The Proposed New Masterplan for Ebury Bridge Estate

What does this mean for...Edgson, Hillersdon, Wellesley & Wainwright House,Bridge, Pimlico, Mercer and Dalton Houses?

The new development will have the following assets: – New street frontage onto Ebury Bridge Road

– New Community Hall with access from two sides at street level

– All development would be tested to ensure all flats receive good levels of daylight

– New larger modern homes for all existing residents

– New pedestrian friendly green street with new tree planting and surfaces

– Private gardens to ground floor properties provide overlooking and an active street

– All development would be tested to ensure all flats receive good levels of daylight

– New flats to be designed to reduce noise from the railway

– A high proportion of flats with dual aspect light

This is what four typical homes might look like. Not all the homes will have the same layout but all will have the same features.

All the homes will conform to modern space standards and will be significantly bigger than the existing homes on the estate.

The new dwellings will all be larger than the existing and dual aspect where possible with pleasant outdoor balconies or wintergardens. The homes will be energy efficient and have plenty of daylight. They will be constructed from durable materials and have plenty of

Minimum 50 SqM + 5 SqM BalconySeparate Kitchen

1 BED FLAT

= Storage

- Modern kitchens with new fridge freezer, hob and oven- Separate kitchen and living rooms where possible- Walls with high levels of insulation to reduce energy usage and costs- Large windows- Good sound proofing - Well proportioned bedroom min. 12 SqM- Built-in wardrobes- Dedicated storage space- Large modern bathroom

Specification

Minimum 70 SqM + 7 SqM Balcony Connected kitchen

2 BED FLAT

2 BED FLATMinimum 70 SqM + 7 SqM Balcony Seperate kitchen

Minimum 96 SqM + Terrace

3 BED MAISONETTE FLAT (5 Person over 2 storeys)

Upper LevelEntrance

Quality New Homes

This is what two typical homes might look like. Not all the homes will have the same layout but all will have the same features. All the homes will conform to modern space standards and will be significantly bigger than the existing homes on the estate.

The new dwellings will all be larger than the existing and dual aspect where possible with pleasant outdoor balconies or wintergardens. The homes will be energy efficient and have plenty of daylight. They will be constructed from durable materials and have plenty of storage.

Architecture & Design Block Layouts

Wheelchair accessible

flat

3Bed 4 Persons Duplex

3Bed 4 Persons Duplex

3Bed 4 Persons Duplex

3Bed 4 Persons Duplex

Cycle storage

Wheelchair accessible

flat

Core

Wheelchair accessible

flat

3Bed 4 Persons DuplexFirst

3Bed 4 Persons DuplexFirst

3Bed 4 Persons DuplexFirst

3Bed 4 Persons DuplexFirst

Core

3 Bed 5 Persons Dual Aspect Flat

2Bed 4 Persons Flat

1Bed 2 Persons Flat

1Bed 2 Persons Flat

TYPICAL TOP FLOOR

Core

2Bed 4 Persons

Flat

4 Bed 6 Persons Maisonette

2Bed 4 Persons

Flat

2Bed 4 Persons

Flat

TYPICAL MID FLOOR

TYPICAL FIRST FLOOR

TYPICAL GROUND FLOOR

3 Bed 5 Persons Dual Aspect Flat

Wheelchair accessible

flat

Bin storage

Plant

Core

Private Gardens Private Gardens

Railway

Private Gardens Private Gardens

2Bed 4 Persons Flat

Scale and proportion of a Typical Block

Traditional brick details

Quality Durable materials

Section through the new street

Architecture & Design Block design

The new blocks will express classical proportions of Westminster mansion blocks in a contemporary way

In developing the architecture at Ebury we have looked at successful building types of the past and in particular the city mansion blocks that are common to London and Westminster.

Our approach is to reflect the various common elements, expressed in a more contemporary way. These drawings show a typical seven storey block with two storey maisonettes at street level and a set back roof.

TOP

MIDDLE

BASE

A A AB BBB B B

Architecture & DesignThe proposed development has been designed to relate to the scale of the existing buildings and streets. On Ebury Bridge Road the ten storey Edgson House is to be replaced with a new eight storey block with a two storey set back at roof level. The five storey blocks which run along the railway are to be replaced with a series of blocks which step in height from four to 12 storeys to allow light into the development at key points. These blocks are taller than the existing buildings but they are set back from the retained 1930s’ blocks to create a sense of space. The tall block on Ebury Bridge will be fourteen storeys where it is appropriate for a higher building. The buildings’ designs will all be tested to ensure that there is no significant loss of light to the surrounding buildings as part of the planning process.

Aerial view

View looking down the open space from the north

View from Ebury Bridge

View from buckingham palace road

Detailing of the Edgson House Block

Architecture & Design Detailed design

The development on Ebury Bridge Road is seven storeys with the top two storeys set back. This building seeks to repair the street frontage where the existing Edgson House is set back from the street. The building is divided into two elements and is faceted in plan to respond to the change in angle of the street. The architecture follows the proportions of the brick faced blocks along the railway but with a pre-cast stone base to relate to the neighbouring buildings and the evolving Chelsea Barracks scheme opposite.

Detailing of the blocks along the railway

Elevation studies of Edgson house

View of the 12 storey block from the open space Typical block elevation study

Edgson house from Ebury Bridge Road

Sustainability & DesignThe proposed development has been designed to a sustainability strategy that will result in great CO2 savings as well as savings to ultility bills. -The environmental impact of Refurbishment is less than demolition and newbuild. The new development consists of a balanced mix of refurbished dwellings and new dwellings based on a careful assessment of the estate and the views of the residents.

-The new development has been designed to improve the microclimate of the estate by allowing for better daylight access and airflow.

Refurbishment

Energy• Suitable location identified for site

based CHP/boiler

• Most new buildings served from a

single point

Transport / Walking / Cycling• Central linear green area

• New pedestrian walkway

• Cycle storage for new and existing

buildings

• Improved access to existing

transport links

• Electric car charging points

Water / Greening• Landscape features used to manage

runoff from shared surface and roofs

• Rils features used channel water

within hard landscape, depressions

within soft landscape areas used for

attenuation during rain fall

• Potential for green roofs on the lower

parts of the new buildings

CO2 Emissions Reduction / Renewable Energy• Efficient building fabric in new

buildings

• Improved energy efficiency of the

existing ratained stock

• Efficient building services and

renewable energy

• PV panels to be located on roofs of

new buildings

• Potential to site additional panels on

the roof of the retained stock

• Connected into landlords supplies to

reduce service charges

The new dwellings will be built to very high standards in terms of thermal performance and will be connected to a CHP system to benefit from a very efficient heating and electricity system. The refurbished buildings will have upgraded fabric and boilers [where needed] and will have a very improved thermal performance as well as lower utility bills. There is also the potential of connection to CHP and installation of renewables.

Newbuild

Summer

solstice 13.00

Winter

solstice 13.00

-No heat loss through upgraded fabric / more efficient boilers where needed-Potential for renewable energy

Daylight

Levels -

overcast sky

Wind Pressure

MVHR units for efficient ventilation and heating

PV panels for energy generation and energy savings

Green roofs for the enhancement of the microclimate

Highly insulated fabric for zero heat loss

Landscape & Open Space New Park with open lawn areas and play adjacent to a shared surface with paving patternation emphasising pedestrian priority

Greening•Central linear green area •Street and park trees with key existing trees incorporated into

design•Planted communal roof terraces and green front garden

boundaries•Vertical greening to sport court

Water•Water Sensitive Design features incorporated in landscape in the

form of rills and swales to manage runoff from hard surfaces

Play/Sports•Larger equipped playground for children aged 0-12 •Play interventions for toddlers incorporated into landscape design

of central linear green space & communal courtyards•Sports court retained and opened up for wider community use•Amenity provision with incidental play opportunities on communal

roof terraces

Movement•Generous steps providing new access route from Ebury Bridge •Pedestrian connection to Grosvenor Waterside and the Thames•Shared surface access routes emphasising pedestrian priority•Paths created along desire lines linking into local path network•Minimal surface parking provision (20 no.) •Parking integrated in shared surface

Play / Sports

WaterMovement

Greening

New access stairs & Entrance Square

Signage and wayfinding at estate entrances

Wayfinding signage

Green Street

Threshold and wayfinding signage features

The Square

Ball Court

Refurbished Courtyard

Refurbished Courtyard

Footpath connection to Grosvenor Waterside and the Thames

Private gardens to ground floor units

Community centre garden

Gardening Club Facilities

Formal play space

These blocks have the potential for significantly improved security and better use of the communal areas with a new landscape design. Residents will be fully involved in all refurbishment works to the existing blocks at Ebury Bridge.

Blocks proposed for improvement works shown in blue

What does this mean for...Bucknill, Victoria Rye Westbourne and Doneraile Houses?

Bucknill House, Victoria House, Rye House and Westbourne House are to be retained and improved as they have good street frontages, successful retail at ground level and are arranged around attractive courtyard spaces.

Doneraile House is to be retained and upgraded to improve all flats. This will include improvements to the ground floor entrance and to the appearance, usability and security of the communal shared space.

We will be looking at alternative ways to meet planning requirements for energy efficient and sustainable buildings including the following issues

•LinkingthenewbuildingstoaCombinedHeatandPowersystemif it proves viable•Demonstratingthatweareupgradingtheexistingbuildingsaswell as designing new efficient buildings• Improvingthebuildingfabricwithhighperformanceinsulation•Usingmechanicalventilationwithheatrecoverytoreducenoise transmission from railway•Usinghighperformancewindowsinthenewbuildings•Upgradingtheexistingwindowsintherefurbishedblocks• Installingrenewableenergysystemsonboththenewandthe retained buildings•Designinginspaceforrecycling•Designinginspaceforcyclestores•Designinginelectriccarchargingpoints•Reusingthebricksfromthedemolishedbuildings

Our aim is to minimise disruption to people living on Ebury Bridge, and to make the process of change as smooth as possible. All existing secure tenants who have to be moved will be offered a new home on the new development as part of the local lettings policy (unless special circumstances apply). Alternatively secure tenants will be supported to move permanently to another part of Westminster if they choose not to return. Rent for tenants returning to new homes on the estate will be set using the same formula as current rents. We would expect that service charges would be no more than the current rates, dependent on the detail of the final scheme. It is intended that existing council tenants will retain the same rights as they have now. Residents will be fully involved in the design of the new homes, the community centre, the improvement work, and public spaces, although the final design will be subject to planning and the usual statutory approvals.

The new homes will comply with the Mayor of London Design Standards and the Code for Sustainable Homes which set very high standards. Residents who have to move off the estate and are returning to the estate upon completion of the works will be eligible to temporary housing as close as possible to the existing estate, subject to reasonable limits and availability. Practical support will be given to all leaseholders and tenants who have to move. The cost of moving temporarily or permanently will be paid for by the council within certain limits All improvement works to existing flats are likely to be carried out without residents having to move out of their homes.

What if I’m a Tenant?

For more details please ask a member of the team.

Our aim is to minimise disruption to people living on Ebury Bridge, and to make the process of change as smooth as possible

Resident leaseholders who have to be moved will be offered a new home on the new development (unless special circumstances apply). Alternatively leaseholders can sell and move away and receive a payment on top of the value of their home. Leaseholders selling their flats will receive a payment on top of the value of their home from the council (+10% Home Loss Payment for resident leaseholders (subject to a statutory maximum currently £47,000) and +7.5% Home Loss Payment for non-resident leaseholders (also subject to a statutory maximum currently £75,000). Leaseholders returning to a flat of greater value may be eligible for a shared equity mortgage product to finance their move into the new development, subject to the usual conditions.

What if I’m a Leaseholder?

We intend that the Developer will pay for leaseholder improvement works to the blocks carried out as a result of the regeneration. This will include the improvements to homes, communal areas, wider estate grounds and public spaces. This is subject to a final agreement with the developer.

Residents will be fully involved in the design of the new homes, the community centre, the improvement work, and public spaces, although the final design will be subject to planning and the usual statutory approvals. The new homes will comply with the Mayor of London Design Standards and the Code for Sustainable Homes which set very high standards. Residents who have to move off the estate and are returning to the estate upon completion of the works will be eligible to temporary housing as close as possible to the existing estate, subject to reasonable limits and availability. Practical support will be given to all leaseholders who have to move. The cost of moving temporarily or permanently for resident leaseholders (and secure tenants) will be paid for by the council and temporary rental costs for resident leaseholders will be subsidised by the council or its agents within certain limits. All improvement works are likely to be able to be carried out without residents having to move out of their homes.

For more details please ask a member of the team

May 2013 Vote result an-nounced

May 2014 Planning application approved

Feb 2013 Voting packs issued

Sept 2014 Developer chosen

April/may 2013 Vote

2013 2014

Sept 2014-Spring 2015 Rehousing of resident leaseholders and tenants takes

Spring 2015 Work starts on site – Phase 1.

July 2013 Masterplan ap-proved by the council’s Cabinet and approval to purchase leaseholder flats confirmed

Yes

Vote

confirmed

May 13

Oct 2013 Planning process begins

Sept 2011 Strategic directions event.

Feb/March 2012 Consultation coffee morning

Dec 2012 Launch event out-lining regeneration proposals

Nov 2012 Newspaper and Your Ebury booklet issued outlining proposals

2011 2012

NOW

July 2012 Consultation coffee morning

July 2011 Consultation event. Ideas workshop

Below is a draft timeline showing what has already taken place on Ebury Bridge before now, and what we hope and expect to happen after Autumn 2013.

Multi-use spaceapproximately 75-100 SqM(Potentially double height)

Large Meeting

Small Meeting

Small meeting

Office

WCs

Computer Training

1st floor levelStreet Level

Kitchen

However, please remember that in any large regeneration or building project like this, that there are always unexpected events or situations which can affect when things need to happen. We will keep you informed of any changes to the timetable and how this might affect your move. We estimate that construction works will begin 2015, but this depends on how quickly all the affected residents can be moved into temporary homes.

The Timeline

Westminster are commited to providing facilities to all new developements

The new Community Centre will be at street level with much better light than the existing facility. We are working with Ebury Bridge Estate residents seering group and other stakeholders to develop the right brief for design of the Community Centre. The diagram below shows the suggested spatial arrangement.