Minutes:
7.1 Cllr Curran directed attendees to the pack of written updates that was provided.
7.2 Transport issues
Bakerloo Line
Extension
TfL gave an update on Sept 7 2015 - To
see the details of this update please go to the TfL website at:
https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/tube/bakerloo-extension?cid=bakerloo-extension
Update - 7
September 2015
We have today published the Responses to
Issues Raised document. Details of the consultation can be found
below.
Between 30 September and 7 December 2014, a consultation was held
on extending the Bakerloo line from Elephant & Castle station
through Southwark towards Lewisham, Bromley and Hayes. Thank you to all those who took part in this
consultation.
More than 15,000 responses were received from members of the public and stakeholders offering their views on the extension’s proposals. Overall, there was a very high level of support for the principle of an extension to the Bakerloo line. More than ninety five percent or responses expressed support for the principle of extending the Bakerloo line.
What Happens Next
The consultation responses included suggestions regarding a number of alternative routes. We are now reviewing these options further. Once the options have been fully explored a further public consultation is anticipated in 2016. This consultation will be able to present the extension proposals in more detail.
We are also working on responding the key issues raised within the consultation, with an aim to
publish this report later in 2015.
If a decision is made to progress the scheme, and the necessary funding secured, it is anticipated that construction could commence in around 2023 and be completed in approximately 2030.
Terminating at Lewisham
We are also considering options
for where the extension may end. An extended Bakerloo line
terminating at Lewisham would cost less and focus on supporting
inner London’s growth and regeneration. It would also support
growth and regeneration in the northern parts of the Borough of
Lewisham.
Extending the line beyond Lewisham (to Beckenham
Junction and Hayes)
If the proposed Bakerloo line extension runs as far as Hayes, it
would replace the existing National Rail line between Lewisham and
Hayes. It would also utilise the current link to Beckenham
Junction. A Tube stop at Beckenham Junction would be in addition to
the National Rail station at this location.
Currently, six trains per hour use the Hayes line to London Bridge.
An extended Bakerloo line to Hayes could mean up to 15 trains per
hour could serve this route. It also means that up to 50 per cent
more people may be able to use the line to access central London
and the Docklands - via DLR at Lewisham.
This substantial capacity increase would support growth around
stations in locations such as Catford. In addition to capacity
increases, an extension beyond Lewisham would relieve crowding on
the South Eastern Rail network. This is because trains paths that
currently go to London Bridge from Hayes could be reallocated to
other routes between central London and the southeast.
A proposed extension to Hayes means that people who currently
travel on the Hayes line into London Bridge and Cannon Street would
need to change from the Bakerloo line to directly reach these
destinations. However, an extended Bakerloo line would also provide
direct connections from Hayes to other parts of central London
including Waterloo, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Circus and
Paddington.
Possible extension
to Bromley town centre
As part of extending the Bakerloo line
beyond Lewisham, there is the possibility of continuing east, in a
new tunnelled section, to Bromley town centre. A new direct link
between central London and this major centre would support the
area’s economy and housing growth. It would also provide a
new link between central London and Bromley, as well as connections
to Canary Wharf via Lewisham.
Funding the extension
The cost of extending the Bakerloo line, as far as Hayes, is
currently estimated between £2 and £3 billion. As part
of our next phase of work, we will work with the London boroughs,
through which the proposed extension would run, to identify
possible options for project funding.
As has been the case for other major infrastructure projects (such
as Crossrail and the Northern Line
Extension), any funding package is likely to include contributions
from new residential and commercial developments along the proposed
extension.This means that in order for
the Bakerloo line extension to be progressed, further development
along the proposed route is required. It is unlikely the extension
can happen without this new development.
Additional information
A southern extension of the Bakerloo line has been under consideration from the time the line was first opened in 1906. We have reviewed other options for improving transport in southeast London over the last few years.
A summary of this work is available in our Background report.
AMENDMENT TO DOCUMENT (7/11/2014): Paragraph 4.1.6. of the Background report linked to above was updated on 7 November 2014. The changes to the wording are to clarify that extensions of Tramlink are still being considered by TfL but not in the context of an alternative to the Bakerloo line extension scheme proposed in this consultation. The changes to this paragraph are for clarification only and do not introduce any new or additional information affecting the consultation exercise.
Given the project’s potential impacts on
National Rail services, we are working closely with Network Rail on
the proposed project. Network Rail has included a proposal to
extend the Bakerloo line as part of their London and South East
Route Utilisation Strategy (2011)
London Bridge
Update on current works
Over Bank Holiday weekend works included the laying of more than 1km of new track, the installation of a massive new signal gantry near Waterloo East, several new sets of points installed and more than 6km of power cables laid.
Since then the first ballast and rails arrived this weekend so the Thameslink Programme can begin laying track across Borough Viaduct, in central London. This viaduct will be used by Charing Cross trains from January 4, 2016, while the old viaduct is re-laid to carry future Thameslink services.
Sydenham Road
The new contractor has now confirmed dates for signal linking all works on Sydenham Road by end of October.
7.3 The Greyhound Update
Purelake commenced building works on 11 May 2015.
Building Control officers have conducted frequent site visits to inspect the works being undertaken. Officers have advised that since the recommencement of works, 2-3 workmen have generally been present on site.
More recently there has been a lull in building activity, however there have been some sightings of workmen and deliveries of materials over the last week or so.
There has been work on the timber frame of the new roof and three chimney stacks have been built. There have been recent deliveries of roofing tiles for the project.
The former gable ends to the front have been taken down due to severe
cracking and leaning. The bricks were taken down by hand, and have been stacked prior to the eventual reconstruction of the gables.
The existing lintels that are cracked beyond repair. A suitable replacement will be sourced by the developers that will be of a similar appearance to the existing ones.
Q. Pat Trembath from the Sydenham Society asked if the progress with The Greyhound was included in the agenda for the Mayor & Cabinet Meeting for 30th September.
A. Cllr Best confirmed that it would be included and Sarah agreed to provide the latest update as an appendix to these minutes.
7.4 Sydenham Update
Existing Issue
The toilets in Sydenham Station Approach were vandalised and the manufacturer has made the repair. The fence to the rear of the toilet is now installed. The water metre works were finished yesterday (16th September) and the toilet is now fully operational.
Network Rail have repaired the loose coping stone.
Riney's are due to start installing the studs to the forecourts today (17th September) This work should be finished next week.
Riney's are unclear of the location of the notice board and we are still awaiting a date for the painting of the water pump. We will continue to chase outstanding works.
The railing for outside the post office should be installed by November.
Newly Reported Issue
Girton Road Car Park
Cars were badly parked obstructing vehicles from entering the main body of the car park; also cars entering "the lanes" the wrong way. The white lines for bays / arrows in both the top & lower car park needs repainting, with a couple of no parking yellow boxes in certain places to prevent cars causing an obstruction.
This has been organised and repainting will take over the next week, weather permitting.
Damage occurred to paving slab in Venner Square after work by the Water Board and the finish is uneven. We will report back on progress.
Station Approach Toilets- The toilets are now open.
Appendix 1
Greyhound Update 30.09.15 from minutes of Mayor and Cabinet Meeting
The Greyhound Update
(extract from minutes of Mayor & Cabinet Meeting 30 09 15)
6. Current Position
Officers advised at Mayor and Cabinet on July 15 2015 that works up to that
time had concentrated upon the reconstruction of the timber frame of the new
roof, together with the rebuilding of three chimney stacks and the front gables.
These have since been rebuilt and inspected by Planning, Conservation and
Building Control officers, who are satisfied with the standard of works
undertaken.
Two or three workers have generally been on site since works began in May,
and this is expected to increase during the concluding period of construction.
In August however, external works ceased, and no workers were evident. The
developer has since advised that a worker was present within the ground floor
area of the building, and was measuring, cutting and treating original barge
boards and rafters. In addition, the delivery of the central roof truss was being
awaited, which arrived during the week beginning 17th August. This has since
been installed, and works to complete the roof recommenced.
During the week beginning 31stAugust, slate tiles were delivered to the site for installation, however the developer considered these to be of poor quality and were subsequently returned. At the time of writing this report, a further delivery of tiles was being awaited, which will take approximately 2 weeks.
Once the roof is secure and watertight, works will then commence on the
lower levels. The unauthorised timber mezzanine floor that can be seen from
the public realm through the first floor window openings remains in situ. The
developers have reiterated the floor will be removed once the roof is complete. Building Control remain satisfied that the eventual removal of the floor is unlikely to compromise the integrity of the structure.
To date, the existing lintels that are cracked beyond repair have not been
replaced. A suitable replacement is currently being sourced by the developers
that will be of a similar appearance to the existing. Officers will inspect the new lintels once they arrive on site.
The new and repaired ‘drinking corridor’ tiles have been delivered to the
developers, and are currently in storage at their offices.
A schedule of works setting out timescales of the redevelopment has not been afforded to officers, however the developer has indicated that external works listed in Paragraph 5.1.8 are likely to be completed between late October and mid November 2015. Whilst this is considerably later than the original intention to complete in September, considering the complexity of the roof construction - which has been confirmed by Building Control officers - the reason for the delay is reasonable.
Building Control have regularly visited the site and made contact with the
developers, and they consider the works undertaken to be in compliance with
the approved Building Regulations plans.
Planning and Conservation officers will also continue to monitor works by way
of regular site inspections and dialogue with the developers and their planning
agent.
Current Planning Application
In May 2015, a planning application was submitted by Purelake proposing the
construction of an extension to the western side of the building, and the formation of external stairs down to the basement located at the rear. Further information relating to the detailing of the proposed conservatory has been requested by officers. The application is due to be determined in November.
Schedule 10 Compliance
Schedule 10 of the S106 Agreement requires that the Owner notify the Council two months prior to the date of Practical Completion of the Restoration and Refurbishment Works’, the ‘Reinstatement Works’ and the New Public Realm Works. Officers will on receipt of such notification arrange to meet with the developer on site to determine whether the operations undertaken are satisfactory and in compliance with the agreed works. Schedule 10 paragraph 1.5 requires the construction and completion of those works in accordance with the details that have been approved by the Council.
In respect of the New Public Realm Works the approved S96a application proposed the following;
• Bradstone Panache concrete paviors - silver grey and black finish;
• The planting of six Silver Birch trees;
• Victorian style lamp-posts painted black;
• Seating area;
• Secure cycle parking.
Officers considered the proposed public realm works to be acceptable.
Schedule 10 paragraph 1.3.1 requires the Owner to submit a Maintenance
Plan in respect of the New Public Realm Works, to the Council two months
prior to the date of Practical Completion. The Maintenance Plan is defined in
the S106 as a plan to secure the maintenance of the New Public Realm Works and which also ensures public access at all times.
Schedule 10 paragraph 1.4 requires the submission of a Shared Amenity Space Maintenance Plan to the Council two months prior to the date of Practical Completion. That plan is defined in the S106 as a plan to secure the maintenance and upkeep of the Shared Amenity Space being the amenity space provided as part of the Development and shown on Plan 4 attached to the S106. The submission of these details are currently being awaited.
Confirmation of full compliance with Schedule 10 will be confirmed in writing when the local planning authority is satisfied that the Restoration and Refurbishment Works, the Reinstatement Works and the New Public Realm Works have been completed in accordance with the details approved by the Council.