WELCOME. Welcome to the City of London Corporation s Public Exhibition for the redevelopment of the former site of the Richard Cloudesley School,

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1 WELCOME Indicative view of City of London Primary Academy Islington from Golden Lane Welcome to the City of London Corporation s Public Exhibition for the redevelopment of the former site of the Richard Cloudesley School, The development team includes: Golden Lane, EC1Y 0TZ The City Corporation is proposing regeneration of the site on Golden Lane to deliver a new school, City of London Primary Academy Islington (COLPAI), for 420 pupils with 38 nursery spaces. The scheme will also provide 70 much-needed homes for social rent. The new school and housing will be for both the City of London and London Borough of Islington residents. We are keen to hear your views on our proposals before an application is submitted to both London Borough of Islington and the City of London. The development team is on-hand to answer any questions.

2 Indicative drawing of the site and surrounding area THE SITE AND ITS HISTORY The site sits across the boundary between the City of London and London Borough of Islington. Following the Second World War, the area between St Paul s and the northern boundary of the City lay bomb-damaged. The County of London Plan allowed this area to to retain a mixture of uses with shops, businesses and offices. However, it was found some housing was needed for the small population connected with the City. This led to the creation of the area as an urban village and the development of neighbouring Golden Lane Estate and the Barbican Estate in the late 1950s. Circa Bomb damage in the surrounding area In the late 1960s, the site became home to the Richard Cloudesley School, an outstanding school for pupils with physical disabilities and additional sensory needs. The school has now vacated the site and moved into more modern, purpose designed buildings on Whitecross Street and Prebend Street. The existing buildings on-site are ageing and there is not enough outdoor space to meet the modern requirements for school buildings. However, there is great potential to accommodate new, much-needed educational facilities and housing on-site. Circa Site clearance

3 The site in its surrounding context THE LOCAL AREA View of site looking down Golden Lane The site is partly within the St Luke s Conservation Area and neighbours the Golden Lane Estate, which has several listed buildings, including Great Arthur House. The site is also near to Clerkenwell Smithfield Area of Special Character and within the Moorfields Archaeological Priority Area. View of existing entrance into the main building The City Corporation is working with award-winning architecture practice, Hawkins\Brown, who has extensive experience of working across London and in conservation areas. The design and materials will ensure the new development is sympathetic to its surroundings and flows into the streetscape, with natural pathways to Golden Lane and Baltic Street West. View of site looking down Baltic Street West

4 THE PROPOSALS Indicative view of the new residential building on Golden Lane Through careful spatial planning, the redevelopment will realise the site s potential and deliver a new primary school as well as much-needed homes. Both the new school and homes will be for residents of London Borough of Islington and the City of London. The proposals include: A school for 420 pupils A nursery for 38 children 70 new homes, all for social rent High-quality landscaping and greenery Sustainably built and maintained buildings Outstanding design. HOMES FOR SOCIAL RENT London Borough of Islington is committed to seeing 2,000 new affordable homes built in the borough between 2015 and 2019, including 500 new council homes. The City of London is committed to atleast 110 additional homes in the city up to As all the homes proposed are for social rent, this will make a significant contribution towards local housing stock. The new homes will be delivered through a new residential building on Golden Lane which is ground plus 13 storeys. There will be a mix of one, two and three bedroom homes.

5 CITY OF LONDON PRIMARY ACADEMY Proposed ground floor plan ISLINGTON (COLPAI) Redevelopment of the site will allow the new school buildings to be custom-built and designed to make the best use of the site. Younger pupils, in particular, will benefit from well-landscaped play space. The variety of levels across the site creates a creative space children can use to learn and explore. COLPAI s facilities include: A large hall Versatile, multi-purpose outdoor and rooftop play spaces State of the art classrooms and facilities. The school will offer the newly developed City Schools Primary Curriculum that has a specific focus on developing strong skills in English, maths and science. The broad and balanced Curriculum fully explores creative approaches to learning. Due to its location, COLPAI will also benefit from strong links with: The City of London s arts and cultural venues, such as the Museum of London City of London School for Girls, The Barbican Library and Guildhall Local businesses, such as through mentoring opportunities to instil beneficial skills and ethics.

6 BENEFITS OF THE SCHEME Indicative view of City of London Primary Academy Islington from Golden Lane Redevelopment of the site will provide new local infrastructure and facilities for the City of London and London Borough of Islington residents. Key benefits: A new two-form entry primary school New high-quality homes, all for social rent Increased employment and training opportunities for local people in the construction sector. London Borough of Islington estimates that for every 1 invested in construction, a further 2.84 is generated in the wider economy and two new jobs are created for a year, including apprenticeships Improvements to the site s connection with surrounding streets. The physical site boundary is removed and new public space, such as a new entrance forecourt to the school, is created Restored street front on Golden Lane with increased natural surveillance.

7 ACCESS Indicative view of City of London Primary Academy Islington (COLPAI) from Baltic Street West The site has a very high PTAL rating of 6a meaning it has very-good transport links. SUSTAINABILITY By 2021, further local transport improvements by TfL mean it is forecast to be a PTAL 6b rated site, the highest possible rating. The site will be accessed from two points. A new entrance forecourt on Baltic Street West will be the staff and visitor entrance for COLPAI. The access point on Golden Lane will provide access for school pupils into the playground at the start and end of the day. All elements of the design will be considered in terms of their sustainable credentials. The residential building will connect to the local district heating network Solar panels on the roof of the school building will make a significant contribution to energy provision The school is designed to achieve a rating of BREEAM excellent.

8 LANDSCAPING Proposed landscaping plan for the site B D Landscape Architects has been appointed to design a variety of play spaces for the new school and nursery. B D Landscape Architects specialises in creating innovative and hardworking school grounds with a strong background in designing and delivering valuable and much loved play and external learning spaces. Example landscaping precedent images

9 DESIGN AND MATERIALS Example materials Cross section across Golden Lane Example materials Cross section from Golden Lane Estate

10 TIMELINE February 2017 Public Exhibitions Summer 2017 Determination of the application Autumn 2017 Contractor appointed Autumn 2019 Works complete Spring 2017 Submission of planning application to London Borough of Islington and the City of London September 2017 School opens with an intake of 60 reception students, sharing premises with Moreland Primary School Winter 2017 Start of works on-site NEXT STEPS We are keen to hear your thoughts on the proposals. Please complete a Keep-In-Touch form to let us know your thoughts and to register for updates throughout the planning process and beyond. We will review all feedback received today and refine design proposals for the site. A planning application will then be submitted to both London Borough of Islington and the City of London. Once the planning application has been determined, subject to it being granted by both authorities, it is likely that construction could start at the end of If you have any further questions please contact: Jessica Stewart at Comm Comm UK jessicas@commcommuk.com February 2017 Public Exhibitions Comm Comm UK, Berwick Street, London, W1F 8RP CONSTRUCTION We estimate the construction will be an 18-month project. This includes demolition of existing buildings onsite and construction of the new buildings. The City Corporation will require the construction contractor to be part of the Considerate Constructors Scheme, which ensures the impact of building works on local communities is minimised in terms of noise, traffic, access and hours of operation. The Considerate Constructors Scheme is a national initiative set-up by the construction industry to improve its image. Construction sites and companies registered with the Scheme are monitored against a Code of Considerate Practice.

11 FLOOR PLANS KEY School Hall Classrooms Amenity Space Administrative Offices Special Education Needs Space School Kitchen Store Room Proposed ground floor plan Building Infrastructure Rooms Common Areas 1-Bedroom Apartment 2-Bedroom Apartment 3-Bedroom Maisonette Proposed first floor plan

12 KEY FLOOR PLANS School Hall Classrooms Amenity Space Administrative Offices Special Education Needs Space School Kitchen Store Room Building Infrastructure Rooms Proposed second floor plan Common Areas 1-Bedroom Apartment 2-Bedroom Apartment 3-Bedroom Maisonette Proposed third floor plan

13 FLOOR PLANS KEY School Hall Classrooms Amenity Space Administrative Offices Special Education Needs Space School Kitchen Store Room Building Infrastructure Rooms Common Areas 1-Bedroom Apartment 2-Bedroom Apartment 3-Bedroom Maisonette Proposed fourth floor plan Proposed fifth floor plan Proposed sixth to thirteenth floor plan Proposed roof floor plan

14 PROPOSED ONE, TWO AND THREE BEDROOM HOME LAYOUT One bed flat Two bed flat Three bed duplex