Barnet Press: "College looks to move around Grahame Park estate" (constantly?)

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"A NEW college site is being proposed for the Grahame Park estate.

"Barnet and Southgate College has plans to move from their current campus in Grahame Park Way to a plot closer to Colindale Tube station."

London 24 (Barnet Times): "Redevelopment of Peel training centre in Hendon given go-ahead, says Met"

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"The Metropolitan Police Service says it has been given the go-ahead to redevelop a historic training centre in north London.

"A statement from the force said the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) secured a resolution yesterday to grant consent from Barnet’s planning committee to rebuild the Peel Centre site in Colindale.

"It is one of five Met Regional Learning Centres, and the redevelopment will see outdated, inefficient facilities replaced by 20,000 square metres of new, flexible training and operational space, which will accommodate around 2,000 officers and staff."

Andrew Dismore AM: "Overdevelopment in Colindale designed on back of an envelope"

"[Answers from the Mayor regarding the Peel Centre] show just how little thought has been given to the continuing over-development in Colindale, which will see another 10,000 homes being built. But that is not the end of the story.

"Mayor Johnson has identified Colindale as a key 'Opportunity Area', but has not considered the consequences before doing so. In addition to the Peel Centre site, we now know that Barnet College is closing its Grahame Park way site, with the intention of more homes, 'the Pulse' site behind Colindale station has permission for yet more homes, and the British Library site is not going to be far behind.

"The answers from the Mayor show that there is little thought given to the essential infrastructure required: health, transport, utilities, roads, leisure facilities, or education. For example: the proposed three-form primary school is needed already and what about secondary schools? The tube station is overcrowded at busy times, now. Residents need GPs now. Discussions may be going on, or being planned, but that is too little, too late. These vital issues should have been worked out beforehand, not as afterthoughts.

"And it is clear that the council and the Mayor do not give two hoots for the existing and long-standing residential community, whose needs and rights are seen as an inconvenient irrelevance by the Conservatives."

Andrew Dismore's 'Questions to the Mayor', about Peel Centre, Colindale

Peel Centre #1
Question No: 2014 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

Will you make available space on the Peel Centre site for free school premises, in addition to the proposed primary school?

Written response from the Mayor

MOPAC is currently disposing of surplus land on the Peel Centre site, and there is a requirement for a three form entry primary school (plus nursery) to be provided there.
Once a developer has been identified for the land the planning process will ensure future consultation will take place.

Peel Centre #2
Question No: 2015 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

What additional health services will you make available for residents on the redeveloped Peel Centre site?

Written response from the Mayor

There are no additional primary healthcare services proposed as part of the development of the Peel Centre site. Once a developer has been identified for the land the planning process will ensure future consultation will take place.
New health facilities will be provided in the Colindale Avenue Corridor of Change, complemented by re-provided facilities at the Grahame Park Estate. We understand that London Borough of Barnet is working with NHS Barnet to plan services and facilities which will consider national and local health strategies.

Peel Centre #3
Question No: 2016 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

What steps are you taking to upgrade Colindale tube station, in light of the extensive development in the area, including your proposals for the Peel Centre site?

Written response from the Mayor

Please see my response to MQ 2025 /2013.

Peel Centre #5
Question No: 2018 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

Will you keep the existing running track as part of the redeveloped Peel Centre as a valuable community facility?

Written response from the Mayor

This will be for the chosen developer of the surplus land at Peel Centre to determine. Once a developer has been identified for the land the planning process will ensure future consultation will take place.

Peel Centre #7
Question No: 2020 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

What assessment have you made of the ability of the public utilities to meet the demands of the extensive development in Colindale, including your proposals for the Peel Centre site?

Written response from the Mayor

Studies have already commenced to ensure the existing infrastructure can cope with the proposals and mitigation measures will be introduced when necessary.

Peel Centre #8
Question No: 2021 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

What assessment have you made of the impact on the existing resident population of the extensive development in Colindale , including your proposals for the Peel Centre site?

Written response from the Mayor

The Peel Centre scheme forms part of the London Borough of Barnet’s Colindale Area Action Plan (AAP) which assesses the needs of the current and future residents of the area in a strategic manner.  The Plan anticipates the construction of 10,000 new homes in the area over the next 10 – 15 years to meet borough-wide and London requirements.
A number of studies, including transport, have been conducted to support the AAP to ensure the area is suitable for the planned investment. It is for the Local Authority to consider any town planning applications submitted in regard to the Peel Centre Site.
As outlined in my 2020 Vision, I have identified Colindale as a key Opportunity Area.

Peel Centre #9
Question No: 2022 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

What account have you taken of the interests of the existing resident population of the extensive development in Colindale , in putting forward your proposals for the Peel Centre site?

Written response from the Mayor

The Peel Centre site, along with other key development areas in Colindale which form part of the London Borough of Barnet’s Colindale Area Action Plan (AAP), have been subject to a full consultation process with local residents and neighbouring parties.  MOPAC has submitted a planning application for new policing facilities.
Once a developer has been identified for the land the planning process will ensure future consultation will take place.

Peel Centre #10
Question No: 2023 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

How many and what proportion of the new properties you propose for the Peel Centre site will be made available only to local people for social rent?

Written response from the Mayor

This will be for the chosen developer of the surplus land at Peel Centre to determine, working with the London Borough of Barnet.  Once a developer has been identified for the land the planning process will ensure future consultation will take place.

Peel Centre #11
Question No: 2024 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

How many and what proportion of the new properties you propose for the Peel Centre site will be made available only to local people for affordable purchase?

Written response from the Mayor

Please see my response to MQ 2023/ 2013.

Peel Centre #12
Question No: 2025 / 2013
Andrew Dismore

In light of the extensive development in Colindale, including your proposals for the Peel Centre, will you support the proposal for the Brent Cross Light Rail/Tram project?

Written response from the Mayor

The Peel Centre development raises a number of issues for the transport network in the Colindale area. TfL is in discussions with the developer and Barnet Council as to how best to address these. This work will focus on potential improvements to Colindale Station, improvements to bus services and changes to the local highway layout.

Barnet Times: "Work underway on Capitol Way regeneration scheme in Colindale"

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"Work has begun on a new housing quarter inspired by Swedish design.

"The £108m development in Capitol Way, Colindale, is being carried out by developers Royal London Asset Management and Kitewood Development Partner Ltd.

"The scheme, inspired by an urban regeneration project in Stockholm called Hammarby Sjöstad, will consist of 460 apartments arranged around an open space."