· The New Southwark Plan – presentation - Philip Waters, planning policy.
· Melbourne Grove safety review and feasibility study: Briefing paper – Presentation from Aecom.
· Consultation on the Elephant and Castle to Crystal Palace - Cycle Quietway (QW7) – chair’s announcement.
Minutes:
Consultation on Elephant and Castle to Crystal Palace - Cycle Quietway
The chair announced information about the public consultation for the Quietway 7 Elephant and Castle to Crystal Palace via Calton Avenue. The public consultation on the quietway would run from Monday 15 February 2016 to Sunday 13 March 2016.
It was noted that there would be three drop in events which would take place on the following days:
Tuesday 23 February 2016 from 5.00pm to 8.00pm at Dulwich Library Hall, 368 Lordship Lane, London SE22 8NA.
Saturday 27 February 2016 from 9.00am to 12.00pm at Kingsdale Foundation School, Alleyn Park, Dulwich London SE21 8SQ.
Saturday 5 March 2016 from 9.00am to 12.00pm at Dulwich Sports Ground, Turney Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7JH.
For more details visit the council’s website at: www.consultations.southwark.gov.uk
Officers would provide an update at the next community council meeting on the 15 March 2016. A full report with the consultation results would be tabled at the first meeting in new municipal year for 2016-17.
New Southwark Plan
Philip Waters, senior planning policy officer, said that the council was reviewing the Southwark plan and core strategy in order to prepare a new plan which would be referred to as the new Southwark Plan. The new plan would set out a regeneration strategy from 2017 to 2033 which would be used to determine planning applications.
The new plan would consist of a set policies on some of the following:
· Support the provision of new homes including family housing as a requirement.
· Protect the borough’s existing schools and community facilities.
· Protect local businesses and attract more to increase job opportunities.
· Set policies to provide more green space and promote opportunities for healthy activities so as to improve walking and cycling routes in the borough.
Philip responded to questions and confirmed that the consultation would end on the 12 February 2016. People were encouraged to email their views to planningpolicy@southwark.gov.uk or visit the council’s website.
Details could be provided in writing to planning policy regeneration, Freepost SE1919/14 London SE1P 5LX.
Melbourne Grove safety review and feasibility study
Ian Gittens and Rebecca Thomas, from Aecom spoke about the safety review and feasibility study for Melbourne Grove which followed on from the previous community council meetings that highlighted the traffic situation in Melbourne Grove.
The safety review took into account the traffic flow during periods when it was not particularly busy. The representatives witnessed the parking situation where people parked close to junctions and they witnessed a number of incidents/accidents that involved cars and motorcycles in Melbourne Grove South and Ashbourne Grove.
The representatives also monitored the speed levels which were mostly low. Overall, they witnessed speeding was slightly higher during busier periods.
Ian and Rebecca explained that they were putting together a consultation document where people were able to submit their views. Following comments from residents, the representatives agreed to look at the two major developments in Dulwich which were Dulwich hospital and the new school.
People were encouraged to speak to representatives from Aecom during the break.