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London playing fields
Question No: 2014/3729
Andrew Dismore
As
the strategic planning authority, is your view that London's playing
fields and running tracks must all be protected from development,
without your own overwhelming reasons otherwise - and that such reasons
must go beyond mere London borough analysis about very localised
alternatives?
Written response from the Mayor
London
Plan policies support proposals to enhance or increase the provision of
existing sports and recreation facilities and resist net loss.
Multi-use public facilities are encouraged wherever possible. Where
social infrastructure facilities are no longer needed they should be
considered for other forms of social infrastructure before alternative
developments are considered.
Boroughs
are required to assess the need for facilities in line with national
policy. This should be done on a local and sub-regional basis, taking
account of the availability of facilities beyond borough boundaries.
Together with Sport England, I am providing funding to support boroughs
undertake these studies.
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London playing fields (2)
Question No: 2014/3730
Andrew Dismore
Do
you consider such sites near major public transport facilities are
particularly worthy of protection, or is this not a factor at all?
Written response from the Mayor
London
Plan policies apply to all sports and recreation facilities
irrespective of their location. Whilst all facilities should be
accessible and within easy reach by foot, cycle and public transport, no
specific focus is placed on sites near to public transport.
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Question No: 2014/3731
Andrew Dismore
Since
coming to power, what reasons have you ever given in planning policy,
or decisions, regarding protection or destruction of such sites, beyond
repeating London borough considerations?
Written response from the Mayor
My
London Plan policies support proposals to enhance or increase the
provision of sports and recreation facilities and resist net loss in
order to increase participation in sport and physical activity.
Alternative uses may be considered where facilities are no longer needed
and where other forms of social infrastructure have been considered,
where there is a local need. In assessing development proposals I
consider London Plan policies as a whole, the need for facilities, and
would expect sites to be enhanced or retained unless there are
compelling reasons otherwise.
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Question No: 2014/3732
Andrew Dismore
You
have previously mentioned policy research on running track provision
(and perhaps on playing fields) by UK Athletics and Athletics England,
to be released "this autumn". Has this report been received yet? Is it
freely published?
Written response from the Mayor
The UK Athletics (UKA) 2014-19 Facilities Strategy has now been published and is available to download from the UKA website at:
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Question No: 2014/3733
Andrew Dismore
Did
you commission the research by UK Athletics and Athletics England into
running track provision, and if so, what was the brief? If not, who did,
and how do you know about it? Have you provided any input into it?
Written response from the Mayor
The UK Athletics (UKA) 2014-19 Facilities Strategy was published by the UKA and the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) and is available to download from the UKA website at:
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| Application Received Date | Fri 29 Aug 2014 |
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| Application Validated Date | Fri 29 Aug 2014 |
| Expiry Date | Fri 19 Dec 2014 |
| Actual Committee Date | Not Available |
| Latest Neighbour Consultation Date | Not Available |
| Neighbour Consultation Expiry Date | Sat 01 Nov 2014 |
| Standard Consultation Date | Not Available |
| Standard Consultation Expiry Date | Sat 01 Nov 2014 |
| Last Advertised In Press Date | Thu 25 Sep 2014 |
| Latest Advertisement Expiry Date | Sat 01 Nov 2014 |
| Last Site Notice Posted Date | Thu 25 Sep 2014 |
| Latest Site Notice Expiry Date | Sat 01 Nov 2014 |
| Decision Made Date | Not Available |
| Decision Issued Date | Not Available |
| Permission Expiry Date | Not Available |
| Decision Printed Date | Not Available |
| Environmental Impact Assessment Received | Not Available |
| Target Determination Date | Fri 19 Dec 2014 |
"The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has today invited developers to submit plans to regenerate 22 hectares at the site of the historic Metropolitan Police Peel Centre training headquarters at Hendon, creating a thriving new neighbourhood with more than 1,650 new homes and releasing capital to plough back into the development of a brand new training facility fit for modern day policing.
"Owned by the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC), the site has been home to the renowned Met training centre since 1934, but is now considered outdated, expensive and underused. Proposals outlined today would see it transformed into a new residential quarter with a minimum of 1,650 new homes, cycle routes, retail units and a primary school and nursery, as well as a substantial amount of open green space.
"The site is the first major scheme to be procured through the new London Development Panel, set up by the Mayor to fast track the disposal of public land to boost construction and housing. The Mayor already has an extensive programme to release public land for development, with recent agreements signed to develop sites including Cane Hill in Croydon and Catford stadium in Lewisham.
"Key to the redevelopment of the site is the requirement that any capital raised through the sale of the land will be ploughed back into funding a new modern and fit-for-purpose operations and training centre at a smaller part of the site. Currently the Met Police only uses around a fifth of the space provided by the 22 hectare Peel Centre site. Estimates suggest that the redevelopment of the site will halve running costs at Hendon, freeing up revenue of up to £6 million each year - the equivalent of more than 120 police officers.
"The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said:
"This regeneration will create much needed jobs and homes to drive growth in a vital area of north London, as well as bringing schools and parks to a thriving new neighbourhood.
The iconic Peel Centre has been at the heart of the Met for almost 80 years, and these proposals will cement Hendon's future as one of the best police training grounds in the world.
What's more, it will drive down costs and cut waste in the Met's estate budget, helping us to maintain officer numbers and keep London's streets safe."
[Boris, of course, didn't say that personally. Even Brian Coleman does not credit him with knowing details.]
"The sale of the site is part of a wider strategy by MOPAC to dispose of underused land and buildings in its vast and expensive estate, which will save £60 million in running costs and help the force protect front-line policing.
"Jane Bond, Director of Property Services for the Metropolitan Police, said:
"The Peel Centre has a proud place in the history of the Met and a world-class reputation for police training."The London Borough of Barnet has identified the Peel Centre site as one of the essential sites for the regeneration of Colindale in its action plan for the area, driving jobs and growth in the borough.
We are undertaking the most significant transformation of the police estate in order to reduce running costs whilst investing in modern facilities that are fit for our officers, staff and the public."
[Let us hope that 'London Communications Agency' is not involved.]
"Leader of Barnet Council Richard Cornelius said:
"I am delighted to see MOPAC moving forward with the redevelopment of this site.
The Peel Centre is a key employer in Colindale and this will enhance the effectiveness of a major police asset. It will also see the construction of new homes which both Barnet and London desperately need."
[Richard was notoriously delighted about other things.]
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Meeting:
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Mayor's Question Time
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Date:
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Wednesday, 23 July 2014
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Reference:
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Question 2014/2960
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Will you join with me in praising the current substantial routine use of your Peel Centre running track by the Met's recruits and staff, as can be evidenced and photographed from passing Northern Line trains?
Are you happy to acknowledge that this running track is a serviceable facility, and not unusable, as may have been your impression?
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"Plans to build 400 new homes and a shopping area could turn Hendon into a 'concrete jungle'.
"This week developer NEAT Developments held a public exhibition to showcase its proposals to build on a site between Rookery Way and Edgware Road in The Hyde.
"There is currently a Homebase and a second-hand car sales lot on the site, which NEAT wants to redevelop in spring 2016.
"As well as approximately 390 flats, there will be no more than ten houses, and between 280 and 300 parking spaces."
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"How many properly-constructed running tracks were there in London when you took office?"
So:"According to information provided by UK Athletics, in May 2008 there were 31 400-metre outdoor synthetic athletics tracks, certified by UK Athletics in London.
There were also three indoor running tracks."
"Are you aware of how many running tracks are not in use any longer? Also are there any that you consider to be currently under threat?"
"All of the 31 outdoor and three indoor UK Athletics certified tracks that were open in London in May 2008 continue to be used.In addition, since 2008, one new outdoor 400-metre athletics track has opened at Woodcote High School in Croydon. The new track received a grant of £200,000 from my Sports Legacy Programme to contribute to the build cost. Furthermore, the world’s first compact athletics facility, including a synthetic sprint running track, opened at Stoke Newington School in Hackney in September 2013.When the Olympic Stadium reopens in 2015, there will be a total of 34 UK Athletics certified outdoor running tracks in London for use by the community.I am not aware of any running tracks that are under threat."
"Will you undertake to protect any running track under your control ownership, for the benefit of Londoners?"
"I oppose the closure of any local sporting facility unless there is a compelling case otherwise."
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