NKG South Scoping Report Feb 16 V4 FINAL PDF

EIA Scoping Report
North Kensington Gate South, 115-129A Scrubs Lane
March 2016
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment
& Infrastructure UK Limited
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited
Executive Summary
Purpose of this report
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited (Amec Foster Wheeler) and Quod have been
commissioned by Aurora Developments Limited to produce a Scoping Report for a proposed development at
115-129A Scrubs Lane, located within the Old Oak Common Opportunity Area (OOCOA), London, NW10
6QU. The Aurora Property Group wishes to construct a group of residential led mixed-use buildings of the
highest quality and design which would act as a gateway to the new Opportunity Area. It is intended that the
proposed development would provide an early and significant contribution to the 24,000 new homes which are
anticipated within the OOCOA over the next 20 years and, specifically, the 8,600 new homes expected before
2026. The development can be delivered without the need for major infrastructure and, therefore, it can help
to kick-start the investment in the OOCOA and provide early contributions towards key infrastructure and the
specific need for affordable housing.
This report has been produced to meet with the requirements of Regulation 13 of the Town and Country
Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (as amended 2015), which allows an
applicant to request a scoping opinion from the Regulatory Authority/ies (in this case the Old Oak and Park
Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) with respect to the environmental information that needs to be
provided within an Environmental Statement (ES).
This report provides locational and design information on the proposed development, presents a summary of
baseline environmental information that has been gathered to date, for the proposed development area and
the wider surrounding area and allows consideration of the likely significant environmental effects of the
proposed development. The report goes on to propose which environmental topics should be assessed within
any future ES and which environmental topics it is considered can be scoped out from any future assessment.
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Doc Ref. 37004-01 (South)
Contents
1.
Introduction
2.
Air Quality
16
3.
Archaeology
21
4.
Land Quality
24
5.
Noise and Vibration
34
6.
Transport
38
7.
Hydrology and Hydrogeology
42
8.
Ecology
50
9.
Heritage, Townscape and Visual
57
10.
Wind
66
11.
Socio-Economic
69
12.
Bibliography
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Table 2.1
Table 2.2
Table 2.3
Table 3.1
Table 3.2
Table 4.1
Table 4.2
Table 5.1
Table 5.2
Table 6.1
Table 7.1
Table 7.2
Table 7.3
Table 7.4
Table 7.5
Table 7.6
Table 8.1
Table 9.1
Table 9.2
Table 9.3
Table 10.1
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Defra mapped background concentrations for 2013

Relevant Air Quality Policy and Guidance
Level of Assessment across the Proposed Development Programme
Relevant Archaeology Policy and Guidance
Summary of historical land uses on site
Relevant Land Quality Policy and Guidance
Relevant Noise and Vibration Policy and Guidance
Summary of Noise Magnitude Criteria
Relevant Transport Policy and Guidance
Key Hydrology and Hydrogeology Policy and Guidance
Water Environment; Sources of Information
Summary of sensitivity of hydrological receptors
Summary of water environment magnitude of change
Approach to assessment of significance
Relevant Ecological Policy and Guidance
Heritage Assets
Viewpoints
Relevant HTVIA Policy and Guidance
Relevant Microclimate Policy and Guidance
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Table 10.2
Significance Criteria
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
BGS Logs
The Envirocheck Report
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (Feb 2016)
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1.
Introduction
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited (Amec Foster Wheeler) and Quod were
commissioned by Aurora Developments Ltd to produce a Scoping Report for a proposed development at
115-129A Scrubs Lane (the proposed development), located within the Old Oak Common Opportunity Area
(OOCOA), London, NW10 6QU (the Site) (see Figure 1).
Given the nature and scale of the development, the sensitivities of the surrounding environment, and the
potential for significant effects, it is assumed that an EIA is required under The Town and Country Planning
EIA Regulations 2011 (as amended 2015) (referred to as the EIA Regulations). An Environmental
Statement (ES) will therefore accompany the planning application, in line with the EIA Regulations and
relevant guidance.
The aim of this Scoping Report is to define the environmental effects arising from the proposed development
that are likely to be significant and which cannot be scoped out, and to consider the work needed to assess
these effects as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process.
This Scoping Report is submitted to the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) in order
to request a formal scoping opinion. The scoping opinion will then enable the clear identification of the scope
of the detailed assessment which will be reported in an Environmental Statement (ES).
This report contains the following information:
an outline of the proposed development;
an explanation of the need for the development;
an overview of planning policy context in relation to the environmental topics relevant to the
proposed development;
a description of the effects which can be scoped out of the assessment;
a description of the likely significant effects that will result from the development proposals;
an outline of the approach and methodology for the technical studies to be undertaken to
assess these potential effects; and
the proposed content of the ES.
1.1
The Site in context
The Site is located within the OOCOA and within the wider local authority boundary of London Borough of
Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF), and covers an area of approximately 0.35 ha. It is situated to the east of
Scrubs Lane (A219) and the west of St Marys Catholic Cemetery (see Figure 2).
The Site currently comprises a row of five storage/industrial buildings which front onto Scrubs Lane and
three storage/industrial units which are located to the rear of the site, next to the cemetery. The units are
primarily used for industrial activity including car repair and maintenance on the ground floor with offices and
storage above. The surrounding area supports a varied mix of uses, predominantly office and residential
units.
The Site forms one of two distinct, but close, plots of land on the east side of Scrubs Lane owned by Aurora
Developments Ltd. and Delta Holding Ltd. Aurora Developments Ltd is the Freeholder of 115-129A Scrubs
Lane (the Site) and Delta Holding Ltd is the Freeholder of a site to the north at 93-97A and 99-101 Scrubs
Lane. It is intended to submit two detailed planning applications for separate, but complementary/related,
residential developments on the two plots of land (referred to as the North Kensington Gate North Site and
North Kensington Gate South Site), as well as illustrative designs for development on the site which lies
between them.
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The southern development site (115-129A Scrubs Lane and referred to as North Kensington Gate South) is
the subject of this Scoping Report.
A separate Scoping Report is submitted for the development of the North Kensington Gate North Site (9397A and 99-101 Scrubs Lane, referred to as North Kensington Gate North) and is therefore not considered
further in this report, with the exception of the cumulative assessment (refer to Section 1.3 below).
1.2
Development description
It is currently envisaged that full planning permission will be sought for the demolition of the existing buildings
and erection of new residential led development.
The proposed development is expected to accommodate approximately 183 residential units in a building
reaching a maximum height of 25 storeys. The development seeks to deliver approximately 64 one bed
units (35%), 79 two bed units (43%) and 40 three bed units (22%). In addition to this, approximately 422 m2
of commercial floorspace is proposed at the ground floor to create an active frontage to Scrubs Lane. To
support this, 35 basement car parking spaces are proposed at a parking ratio of 0.19 spaces per unit.
A main objective of the proposed development is to help create a defining entrance point into and around the
new neighbourhood and to secure the wider legibility of Old Oak. The Sites location to the north of the Mitre
Bridge and east of Scrubs Lane is considered to be a key entrance point into the OOCOA from the south
and, therefore, is an appropriate location for buildings of exemplar architectural design and taller elements.
The towers would assist with orientation around both the local and wider area and provide distinct markers
within the new neighbourhood.
The height of this building has been limited as a response to the composition of the buildings on both the
North Kensington Gate North and South sites when viewed from St. Marys Cemetery, so that there is a
gradual reduction in scale of the buildings furthest from the gateway. The taller elements of the proposed
buildings have been designed to deliver the housing in accordance with the objectives of the draft OAPF.
From the outset of the project, consideration has been given to the potential impacts on the surrounding
designated heritage assets of Grade I, II* and II Listed buildings, registered parks and gardens of historic
interest and conservation areas. These include the Grade I registered Kensal Green (All Souls) Cemetery,
with the Grade I Listed Anglican Chapel, and a group of Grade II Listed mausolea and funerary monuments
within the St Marys RC Cemetery.
Within St Marys Catholic Cemetery an important visual axis is formed by the short avenue of trees and the
grass path leading towards the Canadian War Memorial. Currently the memorial is tight against the existing
boundary wall and the industrial buildings on the South Site. The design seeks to improve the setting of the
Canadian War Memorial by increasing the open space around the memorial and a simple line of deciduous
trees to form a more natural backdrop.
The above represents the expected approximate range and quantum of land uses proposed for the Site to
inform the scoping process, although the final details are subject to change as the design progresses to
submission of the application.
Construction process
The construction process and timetable will be dependent on the final design. However, at this stage it has
been identified that the construction process will consist of the following principle activities:
the site will be cleared, levelled and prepared through the demolishing of existing buildings;
temporary construction infrastructure will be established such as site office and welfare facilities;
and
construction of the building structures and associated services will take place, including utilities
supplies.
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As the design becomes finalised, specific details on the construction process will become available enabling
a more accurate assessment of the likely significant environmental effects. The ES will detail an assessment
of the significance of these effects.
1.3
Cumulative Effects
The EIA Regulations require that, in assessing the effects of a particular development proposal,
consideration should also be given to the cumulative effects that may arise from the proposal in conjunction
with other development proposals in the vicinity. Cumulative effects are those effects of the proposed
development that may interact in an additive or subtractive manner with the effects of other committed
development that are not currently in existence, but may be by the time the propose development is
implemented.
An assessment of the cumulative effects of the proposed development in relation to effect interactions of the
proposed development in isolation, and the combined effects with other presently or reasonably foreseeable
schemes, will be made within the topic-specific technical ES chapters (refer to Section 1.5 below).
Potential cumulative effects can be categorised into two types:
The combined effects of individual effects resultant from the Development upon a set of
defined;
Sensitive receptors, for example, noise, dust and visual effects; and
The combined effects arising from the Development and another development site or sites,
which individually might be insignificant, but when considered together, could create a
significant cumulative effect.
Such effects will be identified, and mitigation measures will be proposed where necessary.
There is currently no EIA guidance on how to define an appropriate study area for considering cumulative
effects. A set of screening criteria has therefore been developed to identify which committed developments
in the vicinity of the Site should be subject to assessment. Schemes to be considered have been identified
based on the following criteria:
Expected to be built-out at the same time as the proposed development and with a defined
phasing and construction programme;
Spatially linked to the proposed development (within approx. 1 km of the Site boundary);
Considered as EIA development and for which an ES has been submitted with the planning
application;
Has a site area of at least 0.5ha and/or a floorspace of at least 10,000m 2; and
Subject to planning consents from LBHF (granted or resolution to grant)
A planning search was undertaken considering the above criteria (applying judgement to the
inclusion/exclusion of any developments that fall just below the criteria), and the developments listed in
Table 1.1 and Figure 3 below have been identified for consideration in the cumulative assessment. Most of
the developments are committed schemes, with the exception of the Woodlands Development (site ref: 2 in
Table 1.1 and Figure 3) and the North Kensington Gate North at 93-97A and 99-101 Scrubs Lane (site ref: 7
in Table 1.1 and Figure 3).
The list of schemes identified for inclusion in the cumulative assessment (referenced in Table 1.1) will remain
live up until approximately 3 months prior to submission of the application to allow the assessments to be
completed, and will be reviewed and agreed in discussion with the OPDC and neighbouring LBHF during the
pre-submission process.
In addition to the main cumulative assessment, consideration will also be given to potential cumulative
effects with illustrative proposals for the 101-113 Scrubs Lane site (located in between the North Kensington
Gate South and North Kensington Gate North sites). However, given the uncertainty about how this
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scheme will come forward, any assessment of cumulative effects with this illustrative scheme in the ES will
be considered separate to the main cumulative assessment, and will be for information purposes only. The
purpose of assessing this illustrative scheme in a cumulative scenario will be to demonstrate that a similar
development on the site in between the two plots owned by Aurora Development Ltd and Delta Holdings Ltd
can be accommodated, if agreement is reached with the land owner of the centre site in due course.
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Table 1.1 Developments to be considered in the cumulative assessment

Planning App Ref.
Address
Description of Proposals
Permission
date
(Status)
Demolition of parts of the former BBC Television Centre,

associated buildings & structures (including boundary walls) to
facilitate comprehensive phased redevelopment of the site to
provide up to 943 residential units with a range of land uses.
Planning Permission is sought in detail for works to the main
building comprising erection of new 10 storey Class B1 (office)
building to replace Stages 4-5 incorporating a private members
club (sui generis), cinema (Class D2) & restaurant (Class A3),
extensions at roof level, ground & basement levels,
refurbishment of facades & change of use of parts of the
retained building to provide Use Class D2 (gym), C1 (hotel); C3
(residential); A1 (shops); A2 (financial & professional services) &
A3 (caf/restaurants); erection of new 8-10 storey outer ring
building replacing Studios 4-8 including provision of up to 941m2
Class B1 (new BBC offices) next to Studio 3, erection of new 6-9
storey office building with ground floor cafe (Class A3) to replace
the canteen block, erection of new 3-9 storey building replacing
the former drama block to provide residential use (Class C3) &
redevelopment of the East Tower to comprise erection of 25storey building & 3 storey pavilion building to provide residential
accommodation (up to 17,670 sqm) with provision of up to
1,843m2 flexible ground floor uses (Classes A1/A3/A4 or B1);
provision of car, cycle & motorcycle parking, hard & soft
landscaping within new public forecourt & Helios courtyard, new
shared pedestrian & vehicular routes, installation of new plant
machinery & other structures. Planning Permission is sought
(with all matters to be reserved) for the erection of buildings on
the multi-storey car park site & land to the rear of the Drama
block ranging from 3-10 storeys to provide Class C3 residential;
flexible A1-A4 or B1 uses; provision of car parking; hard & soft
01 Apr 2015
Site Ref. in
Figure 3
Distance from the Proposed

Development (kilometres
km)
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

2014/02531/COMB
Former BBC Television Centre

Wood Lane London W12
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Approximately 2km to the

south east.
11
Planning App Ref.
Address
2015/01329/FUL
Woodlands 80 Wood Lane

London W12 0TT
2012/02454/OUT
Former Dairy Crest Site Land

Beneath And Bounded By
Westway And West London
Railway Line And Adjoining 58
2009/00321/OUT
and
2012/01410/EOUT
Hammersmith Hospital Du
Cane Road London W12 0HS
2011/04016/COMB
Woodlands 80 Wood Lane

London W12 0TT
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landscaping areas; alterations to the vehicular/pedestrian

routes/access & works
Erection of a 13 storey building plus two levels of basement
comprising research laboratories and offices within Use Class B1
together with a clinical facility, lecture theatre and other
ancillary uses; a shop and/or cafe at ground floor within Use
Class A1, A2 and A3; and external landscaping, vehicle drop off
and public realm works.
Demolition of all existing buildings and structures and; Outline
Planning Application for a comprehensive residential led mixed
use redevelopment; comprising 11 building plots, with building
heights ranging from 8 - 32 storeys (plus basement/podium
level); to develop up to a maximum of 1,150 residential units
(Class C3); offices and employment uses (Class B1); shops,
services, cafes, restaurants, bars and take-aways (Classes A1A5); health, crche and multi-purpose community facilities (Class
D1); leisure facilities (Class D2); associated infrastructure works
including basement and surface level car parking and servicing; a
vehicular and pedestrian bridge, access roads and footways;
energy centres; provision of new open spaces including a public
garden, urban square, communal and private courtyards and
gardens, together with other landscaping works, ancillary
accommodation and associated works (see also
2012/02455/CAC).
Renewal of Planning Permission 2009/00321/OUT granted 25
August 2009 for the erection of a part three, part six storey
building over basement with rooftop plant comprising 8,600m2
of floorspace for use as biomedical research laboratories with
associated support and write-up space, plant and generic work
space; provision for 69 cycle parking spaces and associated
landscaping.
Hybrid planning application (part detailed/part outline) for the
Imperial West ('Woodlands') site comprising detailed application
for 3 buildings: (1) academic building (9 storeys/23,077m2 GEA)
Permission
date
(Status)
Site Ref. in
Figure 3

km)
Application
validated 12th
March 2015 Pending
Consideration
Approximately 1.4 km to the

south east
Resolution to
grant 12th
March 2015
Approximately 1.8km to the

south east
25 Aug 2009
and
13 Nov 2013

south
21 Dec 2012

south
east
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Planning App Ref.
Address
Permission
date
(Status)
Site Ref. in
Figure 3

km)
(Class D1) including health research, day nursery (1,029m 2 GIA)

(Class D1) and restaurant facilities (2,127m2 GIA) (Class A3); (2)
office and research units (part 6, part 12 storeys/22,528m2 GEA)
(Class B1) of which 77m2 (GIA) Class A1/A3 and 313m2 (GIA)
Class A3; and (3) residential tower (Class C3) (35
storeys/20,297m2 GEA) of floorspace in total, 192 units (59 of
which are key worker units) and 319m2 (GIA) of A1/A3
floorspace at ground floor level; along with an access road,
car/cycle parking (part basement and part surface), ancillary
plant and landscaping; and Outline application for the erection
of 3 additional buildings comprising a hotel (13
storeys/maximum 14,500m2 GEA) (Class C1) including 1,080m2
(GIA) restaurant (Class A1/A3) and 850m2 (GIA) fitness centre
(Class D2); and 2 further buildings to be used for education (7
storeys/maximum 6,500m2 GEA) (Class D1) of which 600m2 (GIA)
Class A1/A3; and office (Class B1) and administrative uses (Part
3, part 5 storeys/maximum 5,900m2 GEA); and demolition of
existing sports hall building (Class D1) and existing office (Class
B1). (GEA - Gross External Area; GIA - Gross Internal Area).
2011/00964/FUL
Land To East Of Old Oak

Common Lane London
Erection of an operations, maintenance and control (OMC)

building incorporating a wheel lathe facility, measuring 246
metres by 116 metres, comprising working areas for the
maintenance of nine trains and office space in the south west
corner of the depot site; erection of a train wash facility,
comprising two train washers approximately 50 metres by 6
metres, with concrete hardstanding located at the eastern end
of the depot, enclosed by 4.1 metre high stainless steel screens.
04 Jan 2012
Approximately 0.9km south

west
N/A
93-97A Scrubs Lane referred

to as North Kensington Gate
North. The site covers
approximately 0.1ha and
currently comprises a two
storey brick building made up
North Kensington Gate North is proposed to accommodate 48

residential units within a 11 storey building and seeks to deliver
16 one bed units (33%), 27 two bed units (56%) and 5 three bed
units (11%). In addition to this, approximately 128 m2 of
commercial floorspace is proposed at the ground floor to create
an active frontage to Scrubs Lane.
Not yet
submitted or
approved (but
is in close
proximity to
Approximately 40 m north of
the proposed development
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Planning App Ref.
Address
of three industrial units with

associated areas of hand
standing (photo below).
The site covers approximately 0.1ha.
Permission
date
(Status)
the proposed
development)
Site Ref. in
Figure 3

km)
London Borough of Brent

13/1296
Land next to Victoria Centre,

Acton Lane, London
13/3682
Moberly Sports and Education

Centre, Kilburn Lane, North
Kensington, London, W10 4AH
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Erection of 9-storey building comprising 99 units of Extra Care

Accommodation (Use Class C3(B)) with ancillary facilities, 754
square metres of Use Class A1/A3 Floorspace at ground floor,
ancillary car parking and landscaping and subject to a Deed of
Agreement dated 15.01.2014 under Section 106 of the Town and
Country Planning Act 1990, as amended.
Demolition of all existing buildings and erection of a part 7/part
6/part 5/part 4-storey building with 9293sqm of Sports and
Leisure Centre (Use Class D2), 56 flats ( 22 x 1-bed, 34 x 2-bed)
and 240sqm of retail floor space (Use Class A1/A2/A3) and
erection of 15 terraced townhouses (15 x 4-bed) with associated
car and cycle parking and landscaping and subject to a Deed of
Agreement dated 02 February 2015 under Section 106 of the
Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended.
16 Jan 2014

north west
04 Feb 2015

north east
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1.4
Matters capable of being scoped out of the EIA
The proposed development is unlikely to give rise to significant effects requiring consideration in an EIA in
relation to the following issues:
Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing

The neighbouring properties adjacent and immediately surrounding the proposed development are not
residential in use. As such, a daylight and sunlight assessment on external receptors is not deemed
necessary.
The assessment of daylight, sunlight and overshadowing with the proposed development will be presented
as a separate standalone report submitted with the planning application.
Solar Glare
At this stage, the details of the faade treatment are not yet finalised. If the faade is comprised of large
areas of glazing and/or reflective cladding, a solar glare assessment may be deemed necessary. If due to
the building materials, an assessment is not needed, commentary to this effect will be included in the ES.
Waste
A Site Waste Management Plan would be adopted during construction. The development is unlikely to give
rise to any hazardous waste. All waste would be managed in accordance with LPA requirements.
Note that for topics where there is no detailed assessment undertaken (because all potential effects have
been scoped out), an explanation will be provided to describe why potential effects have been scoped out.
The justification for the scoping out of the assessment will be provided in Chapter 5 of the ES. This will be
reviewed at the next stage of the EIA as the ES is prepared.
1.5
Proposed Scope of the Environmental Statement
Unless stated to the contrary, the scope of work for each of the environmental topics identified will include
construction and operational phases of the development proposals. The proposed structure of the ES is
shown in Box 1.
Box 1: Proposed structure of Environmental Statement
Introductory Chapters
1. Introduction
9. Noise and Vibration
2. Alternatives
10. Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Flood Risk
3. The Proposed Development
11. Ecology
4. Existing Land Uses and Activities
12. Wind
5. EIA Methodology
13. Transport
Technical Chapters
6. Air Quality
7. Archaeology
8. Land Quality
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14. Socio-Economics
15. Summary of Residual Effects
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Volume II of the ES will comprise the Heritage, Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment (HTVIA).
Chapters 1 to 5 of the ES will include specific information on the proposed development and its key
elements, including details of how the layout and design of the scheme has been influenced by
environmental constraints and opportunities. Appropriate legislative and planning policy frameworks will also
be set out in Chapter 1 and discussed in more detail in the technical chapters.
Chapters 6 onwards of the ES will describe the baseline conditions and the technical assessments that have
been undertaken for each of the topic areas being considered. A Non-Technical Summary (NTS) will be
prepared to support the ES.
Within this scoping report, the following Chapters 2 to 11 provide a summary of the current baseline
environmental conditions for each environmental topic, identify the key issues/potential effects which may
arise from the proposed development and provides further detail of how each particular environmental topic
will be assessed in the ES:
Chapter 2 - Air Quality
Chapter 3 - Archaeology
Chapter 4 - Land Quality
Chapter 5 - Noise and Vibration
Chapter 6 - Transport
Chapter 7 - Hydrology and Hydrogeology and Flood Risk
Chapter 8 - Ecology
Chapter 9 - Heritage, Townscape and Visual
Chapter 10 - Wind
Chapter 11 - Socio-Economic
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2.
Air Quality
2.1
Baseline Considerations
Local Authority Review and Assessment

LBHF periodically reviews ambient pollutant concentrations to determine whether or not Air Quality
Objectives (AQOs) are likely to be achieved within the Borough. In 2000, LBHF declared the entire borough
an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) on the basis of exceedences of the annual mean nitrogen dioxide
(NO2) Air Quality Objective (AQO) and 24-hour mean Particulate Matter (PM10) AQO. The development site
is therefore within this AQMA.
LBHFs 2014 Air Quality Progress Report (the most recent Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) report
available) reported that exceedences of the nitrogen dioxide annual mean objective were recorded in 2013 at
the majority of the 16 monitoring locations in the borough. Exceedences of the hourly nitrogen dioxide
objective were most likely to be exceeded alongside busy A roads and in the town centres. In terms of PM 10,
monitoring was carried out in one location in the borough during 2013, from which only six months of data
was collected due to a vehicle collision with the monitoring station. The station did not measure an
exceedence of the Governments annual mean AQO, although 33 daily means above 50 gm-3 were
recorded in the six month monitoring period. As a result it is likely that the site would have exceeded the
daily mean objective if monitoring had continued for the rest of the year.
There was one automatic air quality monitoring station in LBHF in 2013, from which only six months of data
were collected due to a vehicle collision with the monitor. The annualised NO2 annual mean exceeded the
AQO of 40 gm-3 measuring 76 gm-3. The annual mean in 2012 was 92 gm-3, which is the first year for
which data is available. There were 11 exceedences of the 1-hour mean AQO of 200 gm-3 in the six month
monitoring period, thus the short-term NO2 air quality objective was not exceeded as 18 such exceedences
are permitted. The monitor recorded an annual mean PM10 concentration of 36 gm-3 in 2013, which did not
exceed the annual mean objective value of 40 gm-3. As 33 daily mean exceedences of 50 gm-3 were
recorded during the six month monitoring period, it is likely that more than 35 would have been recorded if
monitoring had continued for the rest of the year and the daily mean AQO would have been exceeded.
There were five new NO2 diffusion tube monitoring sites established in the borough in July 2013, bringing the
total number of diffusion tubes in the borough to 15. The data capture for these sites is therefore only 50%
for 2013.
In 2013, three out of the seven background sites met the annual mean objective, while all roadside sites
exceeded the annual mean AQO with six out of the eight sites showing annual mean concentrations that
indicate that the 1-mean AQO could also have been exceeded. All sites showed higher levels of NO2 in 2013
than in 2012.
Prior to commencing the assessment, Amec Foster Wheeler will consult with the Environmental Health
Officer at LBHF and will endeavour to obtain 2014 monitoring data. Additionally, monitoring data from the
neighbouring boroughs of Ealing and Brent will be considered in the assessment.
Defra Background Mapping

Defra has made estimates of background pollution concentrations on a 1 km 2 grid for the UK for seven of the
main pollutants, including NO2, PM10 and PM2.5, using data for a base year of 2011, making projections for
years from 2011 to 2030 inclusive. Table 2.1 shows the estimated values of the pollutants for 2013 for the
grid cell in which the proposed development site falls within. All pollutant concentrations within the grid cells
where the proposed development site is located are below the AQOs.
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Table 2.1
Defra mapped background concentrations for 2013
Grid References for 1km2 cells
Annual Mean Concentration g m-3
NOX
NO2
PM10
522500
182500
54.5
33.1
22.3
Factors Influencing the Baseline

The 2014 Progress Report produced by LBHF states that traffic emissions are the main source of air
pollution in the Borough and the most likely source to result in the AQOs being breached. However, due to
expected improvements in vehicle technology it is likely that total pollutant emissions from road vehicles will
decrease in future years. In addition, measures to encourage the use of walking, cycling and public transport
for shorter journeys are likely to reduce the amount of private vehicle use and hence also to contribute to a
reduction in pollution associated with this type of transport.
In recent years there has been a trend in the stabilisation of NO2 emissions, and only a very slight downward
trend in NOX emissions, based on observed monitoring data. The precise reason for this disparity is not fully
understood but is likely to be related to actual on-road performance of diesel road vehicles when compared
to calculations based on the Euro standards. It is anticipated that when Euro 6 emission vehicles become
more prevalent on the road, NOX and NO2 concentrations will reduce.
Whilst concentrations of NOX and NO2 are expected to reduce at a national level, it is important to note that
other committed developments in the Hammersmith and Fulham district area are likely to cause traffic flows
to increase. The potential changes in emissions associated with these committed developments will be
included in the future modelled scenario against which the effects of the proposed development will be
assessed.
2.2
Summary of Key Issues/Potential Effects
The potential air quality issues are:

The impact of dust generated during construction on existing receptors;
The exposure of future receptors to existing sources of pollution (traffic and rail sources); and
The potential impact of emissions from combustion sources (from the proposed Combined
Heat and Power (CHP) plant) during the operational phase on existing and future receptors.
The nearest human receptors to the site boundary, in the form of residential dwellings, are located to the
north of the proposed development site.
Assessment of each of the following potential effects has led to the conclusion that they are not likely to be
significant and hence do not require further assessment:
The impact of emissions from the additional road traffic vehicles during the construction phase
has been scoped out based on the assumption that the construction phase will not cause a
significant change in Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) flows on local roads with relevant receptors
(where significant is defined as more than 25 AADT within an AQMA). Construction
development traffic will however be reviewed once available to confirm this assumption
remains correct and will be scoped back into the assessment if confirmed otherwise.
The impact of emissions from the additional road traffic vehicles during the operational phase
has been scoped out based on the assumption that no significant increase in road traffic is
expected as a result of the proposed development as the existing site has a two way flow of
approximately 370 vehicles per day, which is not expected to be exceeded for the proposed
development (for the site generate close to the level of vehicular flow currently observed, every
car parking space would have to turnover on average twice per day which is highly unlikely). It
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is therefore considered that development traffic can be scoped out of the air quality
assessment. Development traffic will however be reviewed once the data is available/confirmed
and will be scoped back in to the assessment if this proves contrary to the current
assumptions.
Potential effects of emissions from Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) on air quality. It is
expected that the number of plant on site at any one time will be relatively small;
The 2014 Progress Report produced by LBHF shows that there are no risks of concentrations
of other pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, benzene, 1, 3-butadiene and lead exceeding the
Air Quality Objectives (AQOs), therefore no further assessment of these pollutants is
warranted; and
The nearest relevant ecological receptor to the site boundary is the Wormwood Scrubs Local
Nature Reserve, which is situated 185m to the south of the site. However, given the
background pollutant concentrations in the area it is not considered likely to be sensitive to
changes in atmospheric pollution of the degree likely to be caused by the proposed
development. The NOX AQO for ecological receptors additionally does not apply at this location
as it is within a built up area of more than 5,000 people.
2.3
Relevant Policy and Guidance
Table 2.2
Relevant Air Quality Policy and Guidance
Policy reference
Policy issues
National Policy
National
Planning Policy
Framework
(NPPF) (2012)
NPPF states Planning policies should sustain compliance with and contribute towards EU limits values or
national objectives for pollutants, taking into account the presence of Air Quality Management Areas and the
cumulative impacts on air quality from individual sites in local areas. Planning decisions should ensure that any
new development in Air Quality Management Areas is consistent with the local air quality action plan.
Regional Policy
Clearing the Air:
The Mayors Air
Quality Strategy
(2010)
The Mayors Air Quality Strategy sets out a framework for improving Londons air quality. Measures
elaborated in the two Supplementary Planning Guidance documents (SPGs) arising include:
-
London Plan
(2011)
Developers are to design their schemes so that they are at least air quality neutral, meeting the
minimum emission benchmarks for buildings operation and transport. If the benchmarks are not met
after mitigation measures have been implemented, the developer will be required to off-set emissions
off-site.
Developers should select plant that meets the standards for emissions from combined heat and power
and biomass plants set out in the Sustainable Design and Construction SPG and use ultra-low NOx
boilers.
During construction, developers and contractors should follow the guidance set out in The Control of
Dust and Emissions during Construction and Demolition SPG:
carry out an Air Quality and Dust Risk Assessment, submit an Air Quality and Dust Management
Plan for the construction, implement mitigation measures and carry out site monitoring, and
use non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) that complies with the new Ultra Low Emissions Zone
(ULEZ) according to the period of construction and the location.
The London Plan is the overall Strategic Plan for London, setting out an integrated economic, environmental,
transport and social framework for the development over the 20-25 year period from its adoption.
The annual monitoring target for housing completions across London as a whole from 2011 to 2021 is 32,210
dwellings per year. On 15th January 2014, the Mayor published Draft Further Alterations to the London Plan
(FALP) for a twelve week period of public consultation. This amended the annual monitoring targets to 42,389
per year across London as a whole from 2015-2025.
In respect of car parking, the London Plan Policy 6.1 states that the need for car use should be reduced, with
Table 6.2 stating that there should be a maximum of 1 space for 1-2 bed units. This is the case with the
proposed scheme, which includes 36 spaces for the total development, and which therefore is compliant with
London Plan parking standards.
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Policy reference
Policy issues
Strategic - The Mayor will work with strategic partners to ensure pollutant emissions reduce and public exposure
to poor air quality is minimised, in line with the air quality strategy.
Planning - Development proposals should: Minimise increasing exposure to poor air quality; Make provision to
address local air quality problems; Sustainable design and construction should reduce emissions associated
with demolition and construction and the London best practice guidance should be followed; Provisions for
reductions in air quality emissions should be made on-site; Where a detailed assessment of air quality is
required and where the development includes plans for a biomass boiler, the assessment should forecast
pollutant concentrations with the development/ biomass boiler in place, permissions should only be granted if no
adverse air quality impacts from the biomass boiler are identified; and the development should be air quality
neutral so there is no deterioration in air quality in areas of existing poor air quality such as AQMAs.
Local Policy
Hammersmith
and Fulham
Local
Development
Framework
Core Strategy
(2011)
Borough Wide Strategic Policy - CC4 Protecting and enhancing environmental quality states that the Council will
work with partner organisations to take measures to:
reduce levels of local air pollution and improve air quality in line with the national air quality objectives and the
councils Air Quality Action Plan.
Hammersmith
and Fulham
Planning
Guidance
Supplementary
Planning
Document
(2013)
SPD Amenity Policy 20 Assessment of Air Quality Impacts of new Development states:
Major developments that have the potential to increase local emissions of key pollutants such as NO 2 and PM10
should have their air quality impacts assessed in line with this guidance.
Old Oak and

Park Royal
Development
Corporation
draft Local Plan
(February 2016)
Parking Policy T7 encourages a modal shift limiting car parking to 0.2 spaces per unit for residential
developments in Old Oak. The total of 36 spaces for the proposed development is compliant with this policy.
SPD Amenity Policy 21 Assess and Minimise Exposure to Poor Air Quality states:
For locations at risk of experiencing high pollution levels, where a new development is proposed that includes a
use that is potentially sensitive to poor air quality an exposure assessment should be carried out and, where
necessary, appropriate mitigation measures used to minimise that exposure.
Guidance
Sustainable Design and Construction: Supplementary Planning Guidance (April 2014)
The Control of Dust and Emissions During Construction and Demolition: Supplementary Planning Guidance (July 2014)
2.4
Assessment Methodology
The potentially significant effects will be assessed as follows:

Potential effects of dust emissions from the construction of the development. During the
construction phase of a development, dust arising from construction activities has the potential
to cause annoyance. Therefore a qualitative assessment of dust impacts likely to arise during
the construction phase will be undertaken together with identification of best-practice dust
minimisation techniques. This will be carried out in accordance with Institute of Air Quality
Management (IAQM) Guidance and the more recently issued Greater London Supplementary
Planning Guidance. Mitigation measures to reduce the potential for dust generation will be
recommended as necessary;
Potential effects of baseline pollutant concentrations at the site on future residential receptors.
This includes existing road traffic and potentially emissions from the Paddington railway line
that is situated approximately 130 m from the southern boundary of the site. The requirement
to include railway emissions in the baseline will be determined using Defras LAQM TG(09)
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Guidance. The level of exposure to concentrations of NO2 and PM10/ PM2.5 will be assessed
through the use of the ADMS-Roads atmospheric dispersion model. The significance of the
potential exposure to air pollutants will be determined by comparing the predicted
concentrations against the Air Quality AQOs;
Potential effects of emissions from on-site combustion such as a combined heat and power
plant (CHP) (if this is included in the final development plans) associated with the development
on nearby existing and proposed residential receptors. The level of exposure to concentrations
of NO2 and PM10/ PM2.5 as a result of any on-site combustion plant will be assessed through
the use of the ADMS-5 atmospheric dispersion model;
The cumulative impact of the development on air quality at existing receptor locations will be
assessed using a methodology based on the significance criteria given in guidance published
by Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) and by comparing the predicted concentrations
against the AQOs; and
The assessment will additionally follow the guidance set out in the Sustainable Design and
Construction Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance, which denotes that new developments
should be air quality neutral, building on the principles set out in the London Plan. The
assessment will include recommendations for mitigation measures if considered appropriate.
Table 2.3 outlines the scenarios to be assessed as part of the air quality assessment.
Table 2.3
EIA Technical Topics
Consideration of Assessment Years
Air Quality
The assessment will consider the following scenarios:
Construction phase dust assessment;
An assessment of baseline (2014) concentrations at sensitive existing and proposed

receptor locations;
An assessment of future concentrations during the first full year of development operation
with all consented development without the proposed development at existing and
proposed receptor locations; and
An assessment of future concentrations during the first full year of development operation
with all consented developments with the proposed development at existing and
proposed receptor locations.
2.5
Assumptions
The assessment will assume the following:

That the construction of the development will use standard methodologies; and
That there wont be any odour sources from the development.
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3.
Archaeology
3.1
The site currently includes large warehouses with associated areas of hard standing. The topography of the
area gradually slopes southwards towards the River Thames (approximately 4.5km to the south) and rises to
the north to Willesden Green Cemetery. The site and surrounding area was largely rural until the 1830s
when industry and large residential developments gradually started to characterise the area. Greater London
Historic Environment Records relating to past land use on the site and surrounding area are limited. There
has been limited archaeological investigation within the study area. A rapid review of historic mapping
suggests that the site was not built on until the 19th century. The earliest identified structures on the site are
two buildings shown on the 1896 Ordnance Survey (OS) map on the western boundary of the site. By the
OS survey of the 1915 a foundry was built on the site. By 1935 the building was a coach works and by 1950
it was a motor vehicle repair shop.
3.2
There are no recorded nationally designated heritage assets within the site. There are no local
archaeological designations within the site such as Archaeological Priority Areas, though the site is adjacent
to St Marys Conservation Area, designated by the LBHF. The conservation area includes St Marys Roman
Catholic Cemetery, the Western part of Kensal Green Cemetery and Alma Place. Within the conservation
area there are heritage assets that are also designated as grade II listed buildings. These largely comprise
funerary monuments and include the Belgian War Memorial (List Entry 1192181) located 250m northeast of
the site. The extant parish boundary markers (ListEntry 1389245) within Kensal Green Cemetery are grade II
listed buildings and are located 470m east of the site. Outside of the conservation area Kenmont Primary
School (List Entry 1079825) grade II listed building is located 430m to the north. These heritage assets will
not be directly affected by the development. The potential effect on their significance due to changes to
setting will be assessed in the Heritage, Townscape and Visual assessment in the ES (refer to Chapter 9 in
this Scoping Report for further detail.).
There are no Greater London Historic Environment Records within the site. In the wider area records include
the Kensal Green Roman Catholic Cemetery 220m east of the site and St Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
situated adjacent to the eastern site boundary with associated designated and non-designated funerary
memorials located within both cemeteries and a Second World War Anti-Aircraft Battery located 220m to the
southwest. The Grand Union Canal located 26m south at its closest proximity. There will be no direct effect
on the majority of these assets. However, it is unclear if the St Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery had
historically extended into the site, therefore documentary and cartographic sources will be consulted to map
the extent of the cemetery and establish if there is any potential for the proposed development to impact on
any surviving buried archaeological remains associated with the cemetery.
The construction of the buildings within the site may have removed or truncated any archaeological deposits
or features buried beneath the site. A Desk-Based Assessment is required to assess the potential for historic
ground disturbance that may have removed any potential archaeological features, and assess the potential
effects of the development.
3.3
Table 3.1

Relevant Archaeology Policy and Guidance
Policy reference
Policy issues
National Policy
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Policy reference
National
Planning Policy
Framework
(2012)
Policy issues
The NPPF states that heritage assets should be conserved in a manner appropriate to their significance, so that
they can be enjoyed or their contribution to the quality of life of this and future generations .
Regional Policy
London Plan
(2011)
The London Plan policy 7.8 is concerned with heritage assets and archaeology. Sub policy F states that:
Boroughs should, in LDF policies, seek to maintain and enhance the contribution of buried
heritage to Londons environmental quality, cultural identity and economy as part of managing Londons
ability to accommodate change and regeneration.
Local Policy
Hammersmith
and Fulham
Local
Development
Framework
Core Strategy
(2011)
The councils Core Strategy policy BE1 on the Built Environment states that:
all development in the borough. should create a high quality urban environment that respects and
enhances its townscape context and heritage assets and adds that development throughout the
borough should protect and enhance the character , appearance and setting of the boroughs
conservation areas and its historic environment, including ..archaeological priority areas and the
Fulham Palace Moated Sites scheduled ancient monument.
Hammersmith
and Fulham
Development
Management
Local Plan
(2013)
DM G7 on Heritage and Conservation states that, amongst other things:

The presumption will be in favour of the conservation and restoration of heritage assets, and proposals
should secure the long term future of heritage assets. The more significant the designated heritage
asset, the greater the presumption should be in favour of its conservation ".
Guidance
The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Code of conduct (2015)
The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Code Standard and guidance for desk-based assessment (2015)
The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Code Standard and guidance for field evaluation (2015)
The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Code Standard and guidance for the collection, documentation, conservation
and research of archaeological materials (2015)
3.4
The Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service (GLAAS), who advises the London Boroughs, has
been consulted and they have agreed the following EIA methodology will be appropriate for the
archaeological assessment for the ES:
A Desk-Based Assessment (DBA) to inform the EIA. This has been completed and is provide in
Appendix C. It was prepared within a 500m study area of the site, clearly referencing relevant
baseline data, including Greater London Historic Environment Record data, English Heritage
designated heritage assets data, aerial photographs, documentary sources and a detailed
review of historic mapping of the site including preOS mapping from the London Metropolitan
Archives. The DBA also reviews information on the built heritage of the site carried out as part
of the development, including: Scrubs Lanes, Old Oak Common, Historic Development and
Urban Analysis (2015) by Monagu Evans and Heritage, Townscape and Visual Assessment
(2015) by Turley. Information from the Crossrail work at Old Oak Common has been reviewed
to assist with the assessment. The assessment looked at cartographic sources to establish if
the cemetery boundary has at any time encroached into the proposed site. A site visit was
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carried out to identify any potential further historic environment assets, including known or
suspected buried archaeological remains and historic buildings. Using all the information
acquired as part of the DBA a modern disturbance plan has been produced to identify areas of
archaeological risk. This risk has been considered with reference to a characterisation of the
potential presence of heritage assets developed from historic landscape context, and by
reference to appropriate cartographic and documentary sources. Measures to avoid known
assets, including any identified during the assessment, and to identify and record any assets
where disturbance cannot be avoided, have been set out to ensure that adverse direct effects
can be effectively mitigated.
Potential mitigation is to be agreed with GLAAS following the production of the DBA and
modern disturbance plan which maps the extent of any known modern ground disturbance
such as basements.
Table 3.2
Consideration of Assessment Years (including the Need for Assessment at Interim Years)
Archaeological Environment
The assessment will consider the following scenarios:
3.5
Construction phase, operational phase and the cumulative impact.
The DBA will be provided as an appendix to the ES.
Assumptions
The requirement for any further archaeological investigation or mitigation will be discussed and agreed with
GLAAS. It is assumed that this will be secured post-determination and secured through a standard planning
consent condition.
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4.
Land Quality
4.1
Geology and Ground Conditions

The British Geological Society (BGS) online mapping (Geology of Britain Viewer) and Landmark Envirocheck
report indicates that there are no superficial drift deposits underlying the development site.
Bedrock geology underlying the site is shown as consisting of London Clay.
Three BGS logs (one on the site and two in close proximity to the site) confirm the presence of Made Ground
consisting of clay and rubble in one borehole varying in thickness from around 0.5-3m. The Made Ground
was underlain by Brown Clay to around 6-9m below ground level (bgl) which then becomes firm Blue Clay to
around 76-80m bgl i.e. around 70m thick. The brown and blue clay are interpreted to be the London Clay
formation, recorded at a total thickness of approximately 90m.
Copies of the BGS Logs are presented in Appendix A.
Ground Stability
The Envirocheck report indicates the following ground stability hazards at the site:
Very low hazard potential for collapsible ground conditions;
No hazard potential for compressible ground conditions;
No hazard potential for dissolution stability hazards;
Very low hazard potential for landslide ground stability hazard;
No hazard potential for running sand ground stability hazard; and
Moderate hazard potential for shrinking or swelling clay ground stability hazard.
The site is within a low radon risk (<1% of properties are above the action level).
The Envirocheck Report is presented as Appendix B.
Hydrogeology
The bedrock geology underlying the site is classed as an unproductive aquifer by the Environment Agency.
The groundwater vulnerability of the site is not classified.
The site is not within a Source Protection Zone (SPZ). There are no public groundwater abstractions
recorded within 937m of the site.
Hydrology
The nearest surface water course is the Grand Union Canal which runs east to west approximately 26m
south of the site at its closest point.
Environmentally Sensitive Sites/Land Uses

The only recorded sensitive land use in the Envirocheck report is a Local Nature Reserve (Wormwood
Scrubs) 185m south of the site.
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Commercial and Industrial Land Uses

There are no current and/or former Integrated Pollution Control (IPC), Integrated Pollution Prevention and
Control (IPPC), Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (LAIPPC) and/or Local Authority
Pollution Prevention and Control (LAPPC) permitted sites within 250m of the development site. There are 11
LAPPC sites between 250-500m of the site. The closest is 259m east of the site as West London
Crematorium. Other LAPPC permitted sites include re-spraying of road vehicles, dry cleaning, and a petrol
filling station, but these are all 300m plus from the development site.
Forty three active or inactive contemporary trade directory entries (i.e. commercial premises) are recorded
within 250m. These include an active builders merchants, window tinting and car body repair centre on site
and inactive garage services, dry cleaner and printers. Other active trades in close proximity (i.e. <100m)
include; waste disposal services, scrap metal merchants and a tyre dealers.
Landfills and Waste Management Facilities

There are no recorded current or historical landfills within 1000m of the development site. There are four
Licensed/permitted waste management facilities within 250m of the site. These include Capital Waste
Services located 16-60m south of the site which stores and transfers waste tyres, and commercial, industrial
and household wastes.
Summary of Historical Land Use

An assessment of historical land use on and in the surrounding area of the site has been undertaken by
reference to a series of historical Ordnance Survey maps provided in the Envirocheck report.
Table 4.1
Summary of historical land uses on site
Date
On Site
Off Site
1870-71
The site is undeveloped fields.
An embankment associated with The West London Railway

is present adjacent to the west of the southern half of the
development site. The West London Railway itself is present
slightly further to the west of the site (approximately 75100m away). The London Midland and Scottish Railway runs
east to west on a large embankment approximately 100 m
north of the site. St Marys R.C Cemetery is present to the
east. A gas works is shown 100-150m south east of the site
on the other side of the Grand Union Canal
1896
The majority of the site remains undeveloped with

the exception of two unspecified buildings in the
southern half of the development site.
The embankment adjacent to the west now has a railway

and sidings present on it. Residential properties are present
adjacent to the west on the opposite side of Scrubs Lane in
along the northern half of the site. St Marys R.C Cemetery is
present to the east
1915
The site now has a large building on site marked as

foundries. The rest of the site is also developed
with a number of buildings marked as factory
(unspecified type).
A Rubber works (Simplex) is shown to be present

approximately 50m west of the northern half of the site. A
bottling store is also shown 50m north east of the site. Other
Engineering Works are shown 100-200m west of the site.
The Cumberland Park Factory (bedding) is present
approximately 100m to the north.
1935
Building footprints have altered with the larger

building having been extended to the east and now
recorded as a coachworks, smaller buildings on site
now present different footprints.
The bedding factory is still present to the north as well as a

new factory (Ravenscroft Factory) approximately 100m to
the north. The former Foundry to the south is now a Coach
Works. The engineering works present to the west have
expanded. The bottling store is marked as a bottling diary. St
Marys R.C Cemetery is present to the east.
1955
As above. The former Coach Works is now

recorded as a Motor Vehicle Repair Depot.
The site is now still partly the Neon Sign works but also has
two buildings marked as Engineering Works and a further
building which is an electricity substation.
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Date
On Site
Off Site
The former bedding works is now marked as an Engineering
Works. The Coach Works to the south is now marked as a
Motor Vehicle Repair Depot. A scrap yard is present
approximately 20-30m to the south west of the site. The
railway lines and sidings are still present approximately 5060 to the west of the site. Sankey House Biscuit factory with
tanks and a chimney is present 2070m to the west of the
site. St Marys R.C Cemetery is present to the east.
Additional engineering works including a large Motor
Engineering Works are present 100-200m to the west.
1970-76
As above.
As above, however the scrap yard to the south west has

been developed as a building plant depot and a rubber depot
is present approximately 150m to the south west.
1991-1993
The building layouts look the same as above, but the

function of the southern and central area buildings is
no longer shown.
The Engineering works immediately adjacent to the north are

still present. The surrounding land still has a large number of
depots, engineering works /factories and the railway line /
sidings and the Cemetery. The former Western Bottling
Dairy has been re-developed to the Cumberland Park
Industrial Estate. The other Engineering works and depots
are still present to the west of the site.
2014
As above
As above
The site was unoccupied until sometime between 1874 and 1896 when the first buildings were recorded on
site. As reported in 1915 mapping, addition industrial buildings were constructed predominantly along the
west of the site including foundries marked in the south of the site. As of 1935 the foundries were then
recorded as having undergone change in use to a coachworks, and then to a Motor Vehicle Repair Depot
with the adjacent surrounding land also including mixed industrial use. Additional buildings had also been
constructed on site by this time. Further mapping up to 2014 shows the majority of the site covered by
buildings with slight alterations to building footprints over time.
4.2
Given the industrial history both on and off site, the key issue is the potential for land contamination to be
present. This chapter of the ES will therefore assess the effect to and from the development of potential land
contamination. The assessment will build on the findings of the Envirocheck Report and other sources of
information and will be based on a final scheme design.
The assessment will include environmental effects associated with land contamination that could occur in
relation to human health, surface water, groundwater, the built environment, the soil environment, ecology
(plants and animals) and property (crops and livestock) both during the construction and operational phases
of the development. These include effects that could remain following mitigation (implementation of best
practice guidance) and their significance.
Construction phase effects relating to land quality can principally arise from:
The potential for existing contamination on-site (and from off-site sources) to be mobilised by
construction activities e.g. soil disturbance, leaching, run-off and dust generation during the
construction works; or
The potential for contamination of the soils to occur during construction works (e.g. from
escape of fuels and oils from plant and storage tanks).
Potential activities involving ground excavation and ground disturbance are considered to include:
Site preparation e.g. vegetation clearance and top and subsoil stripping, breaking out existing
hardstanding;
General excavation and earthworks e.g. foundation and services excavations;
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Excavation and removal of existing services that are no longer required; and the installation of
new in ground service and service trenches e.g. for drains and lighting etc.;
Possible groundwater dewatering; and
Movement, stockpiling, re-use on site and / or loading and off site transport of soils and
construction waste materials;
Other potentially contaminating construction activities include:
Use of imported (potentially contaminated e.g. if recycled) aggregates, fills and soil;
Leaks and spills from plant and equipment; and
Storage and use of fuel, oils, chemicals and other materials.
Given the nature of the proposed development (i.e. mixed use including residential), the potential for
operational activities to effect land contamination are considered to be very limited. Potential effects could,
however, occur from:
Future maintenance works (particularly any in ground maintenance works) that may disturb any
residual contamination;
Residual contamination being present as a result of the inappropriate re-use / use of
contaminated fills and soils during the construction phase;
Contaminated run off from car parking areas; and
Leakage of contaminated water from the drainage system.
4.3
Table 4.2
Relevant Land Quality Policy and Guidance
Policy reference
Policy issues
National Policy
National
Planning Policy
Framework
(2012)
The NPPF states that the natural environment should be conserved and enhanced by remediating and
mitigating despoiled, degraded, derelict, contaminated and unstable land; and protecting and enhancing
geological conservation interest and soils.
Regional Policy
London Plan
(2011)
London Plan policy 5.21 is concerned with the remediation of land affected by contamination.
Further policies address related issues including water quality (Policy 5.13 Water Quality and
Wastewater Infrastructure); soil and aggregate waste generated as part of redevelopment or remediation
(Policy 5.16 Waste Self-sufficiency, Policy 5.19 Hazardous Waste and Policy 5.20 Aggregates); dust
produced during redevelopment and movement of vehicles transporting soil waste (Policy 7.14
Improving Air Quality); and, the reuse of material generated during remediation (Policy 5.3 Sustainable
Design and Construction).
Local Policy
Hammersmith
and Fulham
Local
Development
Framework
Core Strategy
(2011)
Policy CC4 of the Core Strategy states that the presence of contamination on a site can affect or
restrict the beneficial use of land, though development can present an opportunity to deal with it.
Contamination can create risks to human health, property and the wider environment. Where necessary,
remediation works will be required to ensure the development can be safely built and occupied without
posing any unacceptable risks to human health or the environment.
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Policy reference
Policy issues
Hammersmith
and Fulham
Development
Management
Local Plan
(2013)
Policy DM H7 addresses the issue of dealing with land affected by contamination through the planning process.
Guidance
Environment Agency Groundwater Protection: Principle and Practice (GP3)
Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidelines
Environment Agency CLR 11, Model Procedures for the Management of Land Contamination
British Standard (BS) 3882:2007 Specification for topsoil and requirement for use
BS 6031:2009 Code of practice for earthworks
BS10175:2011 Investigation of Potentially Contaminated Sites Code of Practice
Guiding Principles for Land Contamination (Environment Agency 2010)
CIRIA Report C692: Environmental Good Practice on site (3rd Edition) (2010)
4.4
The study will be carried out to compile and review information on the land quality, which will include:
Review of the legislative and policy context;
Review of historical data and maps; Ordnance Survey mapping, geological maps,
hydrogeological data and borehole records;
Identification of sources of potential contamination, including historic land uses and areas of
potential historic contaminative uses;
A site-walkover of the current site;
Preparation of a preliminary Conceptual model and Preliminary Risk Assessment; and
Assessment of likely effects/impacts to/from land quality during the construction and operation
of the development; and
Recommendation of further works and/or mitigation measures to reduce any potentially
adverse significant effects.
Methodology for Assessing Land Contamination Risks

There are a range of technical approaches to the assessment of risks from the presence of chemical
contaminants in soil and groundwater, all of which broadly fit within a tiered approach. Amec Foster
Wheelers approach to undertaking contaminated land risk assessments is based on that outlined in Annex 4
of the NHBC R&D Publication 66: 2008 Guidance for the Safe Development of Housing on Land Affected by
Contamination, which is a slightly modified version of that contained within CIRIA C552, 2001).
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4.5
Risk Assessment Approach and Methodology
The methodology used is based on that outlined in Annex 4 of the NHBC R&D Publication 66: 2008
Guidance for the Safe Development of Housing on Land Affected by Contamination, which is a slightly
modified version of that contained within CIRIA C552, 2001.
The key components of the conceptual model are as outlined below. The potential pollutant linkages and the
associated environmental risk have been assessed in respect of identified contaminants/ groups of
contaminants and by following three stages as detailed below.
Stage 1 Potential Consequence of Contaminant - Receptor Linkage
Stage 1 considers the sensitivity of a given receptor to a particular contaminant. It is a worst case
classification, based on full exposure (i.e. unmitigated) via a given pathway. Table 4.3 illustrates the
derivation of the classification.
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Table 4.3 Summary of Preliminary Risk Assessment Approach

Human Health
Controlled Water
Ecology
Classification
Severe
Property
Examples
Structures/ Crops and animals

Highly elevated
Equivalent to EA Category 1 pollution
Major damage to aquatic or other
Catastrophic damage to crops,
Significant harm to humans is defined in circular 01/2006 as
concentrations likely
incident including persistent and/or
ecosystems, which is likely to result in a
buildings or property.
death, disease*, serious injury, genetic mutation, birth defects
to result in
extensive effects on water quality;
substantial adverse change in its
significant harm to
leading to closure of a potable
functioning or harm to a species of special
human health as
abstraction point; major impact on
interest that endangers the long-term
defined by the EPA
amenity value or major damage to
maintenance of the population.
1990, Part 2A, if
agriculture or commerce.
or the impairment of reproductive functions.

Major fish kill in surface water from large spillage of
contaminants from site.
Highly elevated concentrations of Hazardous or priority
exposure occurs.
substances present in groundwater close to small potable

abstraction (high sensitivity).
Explosion, causing building collapse (can also equate to
immediate human health risk if buildings are occupied).
Medium
Elevated
Significant damage to aquatic or other
Significant damage to crops,
Significant harm to humans is defined in circular 01/2006 as
concentrations which
incident including significant effect on
ecosystems, which may result in a
buildings or property.
death, disease*, serious injury, genetic mutation, birth defects
could result in
water quality; notification required to
substantial adverse change in its
significant harm to
abstractors; reduction in amenity value
functioning or harm to a species of special
human health as
or significant damage to agriculture or
interest that may endanger the long-term
defined by the EPA
commerce.
maintenance of the population.
or the impairment of reproductive functions.

Damage to building rendering it unsafe to occupy e.g.
foundation damage resulting in instability.
1990, Part 2A if
Ingress of contaminants through plastic potable water pipes.
exposure occurs.
Mild
Exposure to human
Minor or short lived damage to aquatic or
Minor damage to crops, buildings
Exposure could lead to slight short-term effects (e.g. mild skin
health unlikely to
incident including minimal or short lived
other ecosystems, which is unlikely to
or property.
rash).
lead to significant
effect on water quality; marginal effect
result in a substantial adverse change in
harm.
on amenity value, agriculture or
its functioning or harm to a species of
commerce.
special interest that would endanger the
Surface spalling of concrete.
long-term maintenance of the population.

Minor
No measurable
Equivalent to insubstantial pollution
Equivalent to insubstantial pollution
Repairable effects of damage to
effects on humans.
incident with no observed effect on
incident with no observed effect on water
buildings, structures and services.
water quality or ecosystems.
quality or ecosystems.
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The loss of plants in a landscaping scheme.

Discoloration of concrete.
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Stage 2 Likelihood of Contaminant Receptor Linkage

Stage 2 assesses the probability of the selected contaminant and receptor being linked by the identified
pathway. The probability is based on site-specific conditions and ranked as follows:
Classification
Definition
Examples
Unlikely
There is pollutant linkage

but circumstances are
such that it is improbable
that an event would occur
even in the very longterm.
a) Elevated concentrations of toxic contaminants are

present below hardstanding.

and circumstances are
possible under which an
event could occur.
However, it is by no
means certain that even
over a long period such
an event would take
place, and is less likely in
the shorter term.

present in soils at depths >1m in a residential garden, or
0.5-1.0m in public open space.

and all the elements are
present and in the right
place which means that it
is probable that an event
will occur. Circumstances
are such that an event is
not inevitable, but
possible in the short-term
and likely over the longterm.

present in soils at depths of 0.5-1.0m in a residential
garden, or the top 0.5m in public open space.

and an event would
appear very likely in the
short-term and almost
inevitable over the longterm, or there is evidence
at the receptor of harm or
pollution.

present in soils in the top 0.5m in a residential garden.
Low Likelihood
Likely
High Likelihood
b) Light industrial unit <10 yrs old containing a double

skinned UST with annual integrity testing results
available.
b) Ground/groundwater contamination could be present

on a light industrial unit constructed in the 1990s
containing a UST in operation over the last 10 years
the tank is double skinned but there is no integrity
testing or evidence of leakage.

from an industrial site containing a UST present
between 1970 and 1990. The tank is known to be single
skin. There is no evidence of leakage although there are
no records of integrity tests.

from chemical works, containing a number of USTs,
having been in operation on the same site for over 50
years.
Note: A contaminant linkage must be established before probability is classified. If there is no contaminant
linkage then there is no potential risk. If there is no contaminant linkage then there is no need to apply tests
for probability and consequence.
Stage 3 Overall Risk Classification
Stage 3 provides an overall assessment of the actual risk based on the consequence of the risk being
realised and the likelihood of the risk being realised. The risk classifications are assigned using the
consequence/ likelihood matrix presented in Table 4.4 and are assuming no remedial measures or mitigation
are in place.
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Table 4.4 Risk Classification Matrix

Likelihood
Unlikely
Low Likelihood
Likely
High Likelihood
Potential
Consequence:
Severe
Low to Moderate
Moderate
High
Very High
Medium
Low
Low to Moderate
Moderate
High
Mind
Very Low
Low
Low to Moderate
Moderate
Minor
Very Low
Very Low
Low
Low
Overall risks are described as follows:

No Potential
Risk
There is no potential risk if no contaminant linkage has been established.
Very Low
Risk
It is a low possibility that harm could arise to a designated receptor, but it is likely at worst,
that this harm if realised would normally be mild or minor.
Low Risk
It is possible that harm could arise to a designated receptor from identified hazard, but it is
likely at worst, that this harm if realised would normally be mild. It is unlikely that the site
owner/or occupier would face substantial liabilities from such a risk. Further investigative
work (which is likely to be limited) to clarify the risk may be required. Any subsequent
remediation works are likely to be relatively limited.
Medium
Risk
It is possible that harm could arise to a designated receptor from an identified hazard.
However, it is either relatively unlikely that any such harm would be severe, and if any
harm were to occur it is more likely, that the harm would be relatively mild. Further
investigative work is normally required to clarify the risk and to determine the potential
liability to site owner/occupier. Some remediation works may be required in the longer
term.
High Risk
Harm is likely to arise to a designated receptor from an identified hazard at the site without
remediation action. Realisation of the risk is likely to present a substantial liability to the
site owner/or occupier. Investigation is required as a matter of urgency to clarify the risk.
Remediation works may be necessary in the short-term and are likely over the longer
term.
Very High
Risk
There is a high probability that severe harm could arise to a designated receptor from an
identified hazard at the site without remediation action OR there is evidence that severe
harm to a designated receptor is already occurring. Realisation of that risk is likely to
present a substantial liability to be site owner/or occupier. Investigation is required as a
matter of urgency and remediation works likely to follow in the short-term.
The following definitions are described in the Annex 4 of the NHBC R&D66 Vol 2:
Hazard = A property or situation which in certain circumstances could lead to harm. (The properties of
different hazards must be assessed in relation to their potential to affect the various different receptors).
Risk= A combination of the probability or frequency of the occurrences of a defined hazard AND the
magnitude of the consequences of that occurrence.
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Probability = The mathematical expression of the chance of a particular even in a given period of time (e.g.
probability of 0.2 is equivalent to 20% or a 1 in 5 chance.
Consequences = The adverse effects (or harm) arising from a defined hazard which impairs the quality of the
environment or human health in the short or longer term.
Contaminant Linkage = An identified pathway is capable of exposing a receptor to a contaminant and that
contaminant is capable of harming the receptor.
Any potential site investigation and remediation/mitigation proposals will be discussed with the Local
Planning Authority and the Environment Agency, as appropriate. Following the design of agreed mitigation
measures, the residual effects of the scheme to and from land contamination will be evaluated.
4.6
Assumptions
It is assumed the end use will be high rise residential-led development, including some retail use at ground
level, with public open space areas i.e. no private gardens and home grown produce.
The development will be in undertaken in accordance with all relevant and appropriate current Health and
Safety and Environmental legislation, best practice guidance and standards.
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5.
Noise and Vibration
5.1
The proposed development is primarily in an industrial area. Existing residential dwellings lie to the north of
the site. There are main-line railways to both the north and south of the site and a feeder-line railway to the
west. In addition, to the west of the site are two waste and recycling industrial facilities and St Marys
Catholic Cemetery abutting the eastern boundary.
The baseline noise environment is likely to comprise of rail movements on the railway lines to the north,
south and west of the site, industrial noise associated with the waste management industrial facilities and
road traffic noise from Scrubs Lane (A219) to the west.
5.2
The key potential noise effects are:

Construction Phase
Construction and demolition noise impact on nearest noise sensitive receptors including St
Marys Roman Catholic Cathedral (Kensal Green) Cemetery and the Canadian War Memorial.
Operational Phase
Suitability of the future use of the development due to exposure from the following principle
noise sources:
Road traffic noise from Scrubs Lane (A219) on proposed dwellings when operational;
Rail traffic noise from the main-line railways on proposed dwelling when operational; and
Industrial noise from ODonovan Waste Disposal and European Metal Recycling on
proposed dwellings when operational. Both of these industrial premises are located along
Scrubs Lane, to the west of the development site.
5.3
Table 5.1 provides a summary of the relevant legislation, policy and guidance to be considered when
determining the scope of this assessment.
Table 5.1
Relevant Noise and Vibration Policy and Guidance
Policy Reference
Policy Issues
National Policy
National Planning Policy Framework
(2012)
The NPPF seeks to achieve sustainable development and states that the planning
system should be concerned with preventing both new and existing development
from contributing to or being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely
affected by unacceptable levels of soil, air, water or noise pollution or land
instability.
Noise Policy Statement for England

(NPSE) (2010)
The NPSE forms the overarching statement of noise policy for England. NPSE sets
out the long-term vision of the Government.
Regional Policy
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Policy Reference
Policy Issues
London Plan (2011)
London Plan 2011 Policy 7.15 seeks to reduce noise and enhance soundscapes
new technologies and improved practices to reduce noise at source
Local Policy
Hammersmith and Fulham Local
Development Framework Core Strategy
(2011)
Core Strategy policy CC4 Protecting and Enhancing Environmental Quality supports
national and metropolitan policy measures to enhance and protect the environmental
quality of the borough from harmful emissions to land, air and water
Hammersmith and Fulham Planning

Guidance Supplementary Planning
Document (2013)
Policy DM H9 Noise sets out the general considerations for developments within the
borough where development may generate or be adversely affected by noise, in
accordance with the London Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
Draft Local Plan 2015 for the London

Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Policy H012 (Detailed residential standards);

Policy CC10 (Noise); and
Policy CC12 (Control of Potentially Polluting Uses)
Guidance
BS 5228:2009+A1:2014 Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and open sites
BS 7445-1:2003 Description and measurement of environmental noise Part 1: Guide to quantities and procedures
(BS7445-1:2003)
BS 8233:2014 Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings. British Standards Institute, London.
BS 4142:2014 - Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Volume 11 Environmental Assessment Part 7 Noise and Vibration (2011
Revision 1)
Calculation of Road Traffic Noise (1988) (CRTN)
Calculation of Railway Noise (1995) (CRN)
World Health Organisation (WHO) Guidelines for Community Noise (1999)
World Health Organization (WHO) Night Noise Guidelines for Europe (2009)
5.4
The assessment will consider potential noise effects on existing receptors. The potential suitability of the site
for its proposed residential use will be considered to ensure acceptable levels of acoustical comfort for future
occupants.
Baseline noise monitoring will be required at some locations around the site and at key noise sources. The
location and format of this monitoring will be agreed with the local Environmental Health Officer (EHO).
Demolition and Construction Noise

The assessment of construction noise will consist of a series of construction noise predictions
which will be undertaken using noise modelling software;
Noise modelling will be used to predict and assess noise emissions due to construction
activities at the closest, worst-affected, noise sensitive receptors;
No significant increase in construction road traffic is expected from the proposed development
based on the assumption that the construction phase will not cause a significant change in
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HDV flows on local roads with relevant receptors, and therefore, construction road traffic noise
will not be assessed; and
All calculations and assessments will be undertaken based on the methodology advocated in
BS5228-1:2009+A1:2014 Code of practice for noise and vibration control on construction and
open sites Part 1: Noise.
Industrial Noise
The operational noise assessment will be based upon the expected noise levels on future site
occupants;
A series of noise predictions will be undertaken using noise modelling software;
Noise from industrial sources will be calculated using the methodology set out in Acoustics
Attenuation of sound during propagation outdoors: Part 2 General Method of Calculation (ISO
9613-2 1996); and
Assessment of site suitability and effects will be undertaken in accordance with BS4142:2014
Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound and BS8233:2014
Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings.
Road Traffic Noise

No significant increase in road traffic is expected from the development as the site has a twoway vehicular flow of approximately 370 vehicles per day. Therefore for the site to generate
close to the level of vehicular flow currently observed, every car parking space on average
would have to turnover twice per day. It is therefore considered that development traffic can be
scoped out from the noise assessment. Confirmation of development traffic will however be
reviewed during the EIA process to confirm significant traffic-related noise effects are not
anticipated, and will be scoped back in to the assessment if found contrary to these
assumptions. The site suitability assessment will therefore focus on the impact of existing road
traffic noise upon future site occupants;
A road traffic noise model will be developed using measured road traffic noise levels;
Road traffic noise calculations will be made in accordance the methodology set out in
Calculation of Road Traffic Noise (1988); and
Rail Traffic Noise

Where required, and where railway noise is considered to effect the proposed development,
railway noise will form part of the site suitability assessment;
Calculations of railway noise will be undertaken using the Department of Transport publication
Calculation of Railway Noise (Department of Transport, 1995); and
Example Noise Magnitude Criteria

The magnitude of effect will be based on noise calculations. Noise calculations will include appropriate
assumptions where required. The amount by which guideline values are predicted to be breached along with
the duration of the effect will be taken into account. The apportionment of a magnitude rating will therefore
take into account an element of professional judgement.
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In terms of the amount of change in noise levels, this would only potentially become significant if the change
is perceptible.
Table 5.2 provides a summary of the noise magnitude criteria that will be used to determine the significance
of the development.
Table 5.2
Summary of Noise Magnitude Criteria
Noise Issue
Low
Medium
High
Construction noise level does

not exceed 70 dB LAeq, 12hr
(0700-1900hrs).
Construction noise level does

not exceed 75 dB LAeq, 12hr
(0700-1900hrs).
Construction noise level

exceeds 75dB LAeq, 12hr (07001900hrs).
Site suitability for proposed

residential use
Compliance with standard

BS8233 criteria for internal
noise levels in living rooms
during the day, and in
bedrooms at night, i.e. 35 dB
LAeq, 16hr (daytime) & 30 dB LAeq,
8hr (night).
Compliance with
relaxed/reasonable BS8233
criteria for internal noise
levels in living rooms during
the day, and in bedrooms at
night, i.e. 40 dB LAeq, 16hr
(daytime) & 35 dB LAeq, 8hr
(night).
Non-compliance with BS8233

criteria for internal noise levels
in living rooms during the day
and/or in bedrooms at night,
i.e. >40 dB LAeq, 16hr (daytime),
or >35 dB LAeq, 8hr (night).
Site suitability for proposed

commercial/office use
Compliance with lower

noise levels in critical areas,
e.g. 35 dB LAeq, T for meeting
rooms/executive offices.
Compliance with upper

noise levels in critical areas,
e.g. 40 dB LAeq, T for meeting
rooms/executive offices.
Non-compliance with BS8233

criteria for internal noise levels
in critical areas.
Noise emissions from site

operations affecting existing
(and future) residential
receptors in the vicinity of the
site
Industrial noise rating levels

are 10 dB(A) or more below
existing background noise
levels.

are within 5 dB(A) of existing
background noise levels.

are more than 5 dB(A) above
existing background noise
levels.
Construction Phase
Increase in ambient noise due
to construction (fixed and
mobile plant on site), affecting
existing noise sensitive
receptors
Operational Phase
5.5
Assumptions
The following assumptions have been made in developing the scope of the assessment:
There will be a negligible change in vehicular flows on the local highway network as a result of
development during its construction and operation; and
Rail traffic movements on the railway lines will not increase significantly as a result to the
development.
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6.
Transport
6.1
There are no public rights of way across the site at present, with vehicular and pedestrian access taken from
the A219 Scrubs Lane being located adjacent to the western boundary of the site.
Limited existing cycle facilities exist on Scrubs Lane, with on-carriageway advisory cycle lanes on both sides
of the road adjacent to the site, and a link to the east-west off-road cycle lane along the Grand Union Canal
towpath located just to the south by the Mitre Bridge.
The closest bus stops to the site are the Hythe Road stops, located to the north of the site on Scrubs Lane,
north of Hythe Road. One bus service (220) operates from the stops, serving Willesden Junction London
Overground/Underground Station to the northwest and White City London Underground Station to the south,
both within a ten minute journey time.
Willesden Junction station is located 900m crow fly distance to the northwest and accessible via the 220
bus service, providing direct and frequent services to Shepherds Bush, Clapham Junction, Richmond, and
London Euston amongst others on the Overground service, and routes to Paddington, the West End, and
Waterloo via the Bakerloo Underground line. White City London Underground Station is situated circa 1.8km
crow-fly distance to the south of the site. It is accessible via the existing 220 bus services. This station is on
the Central Line, providing direct, frequent services to the West End and City of London.
The thrust of the prevailing transport policy is to implement design interventions and travel planning
measures to promote modal shift from the private car to more sustainable forms of transport.
A full baseline assessment will be undertaken as part of the ES Chapter.
6.2
The site is located within an allocated Opportunity Area, with significant enhancements to the local transport
infrastructure planned for the future. As such, the proposed development will seek to maximise the future
sustainable transport options that will be available to residents.
The proposed development will have low car parking ratios, and as a result it is anticipated that there will be
a negligible change in vehicular flows on the local highway network as a result of its construction and
operation. Due to the high density proposed on site, and the low parking provision, it is anticipated that the
greatest change as a result of the development will be in the number of pedestrians, cyclists, and public
transport users that will result. However, the transport infrastructure improvements planned for the area
should seek to accommodate the growth within the Opportunity Area, so reducing the potential effects of the
development.
During construction of the site, particularly the excavation of the basement, a number of HGVs will be
attracted to the site for the removal of spoil material. The impact of these movements will require mitigation
through the implementation of various management plans, although it is anticipated that the net increase in
HGV flows on the local highway network will remain negligible as a result of the high existing base flow.
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6.3
Key Policy and Guidance
Table 6.1
Relevant Transport Policy and Guidance
Policy Reference
Policy Issue
National Policy
National Planning Policy
Framework (2012)
Principle 11 of the NPPF relates to transport and states that patterns of growth should be actively
managed to make the fullest possible use of public transport, walking and cycling, end focus
significant development in locations which are or can be made sustainable.
Section 4 of the NPPF relates to promoting sustainable transport and development proposals
should adhere to paragraphs 32, 34, 35 and 36 in particular where appropriate.
Regional Policy
London Plan (2011)
The London Plan recognises that transport is arguably central to the achievement of all the
objectives set. Chapter 6 outlines policies that should support the vision of the London Plan and
support the creation of a city where it is easy, safe and convenient for everyone to access jobs,
opportunities and facilities with and efficient and effective transport system which actively
encourages more walking and cycling, makes better use of the Thames, and supports delivery of
all the objectives of this Plan.
Local Policy
Hammersmith and Fulham
Local Development
Framework Core Strategy
(2011)
Policy T1 relates specifically to transport

Planning Guidance
Supplementary Planning
Document (2013)
Policy DM J1 Transport Assessments and Travel Plans

Policy DM J2 Vehicular Parking Standards
6.4
The assessment will be based on the findings of a TA which will consider the (net) impacts of the proposed
development on:
The surrounding highway network (across a study area to be agreed with the OPDC and
LBHF); and
The public transport, pedestrian and cycle networks.
The final TA will be included within a separate document supporting the planning application.
The scope of the TA which forms the basis for the assessment of the net impacts of the proposed
development, as well as any supporting surveys and detailed technical analyses (e.g. junction capacity
testing) will be agreed with the OPDC and LBHF but would typically include reviews of:
Baseline transport conditions;
The accident record in the vicinity of the site including a review of Personal Injury Accident data
covering the most recently available 36-month period;
Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access proposals;
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Anticipated (net) vehicular and person trip generation, informed by comparable data sets
contained within the Trip Rate Information Computer System (TRICS) and/or other data
sources as agreed with LBHF and the OPDC;
Modal split assumptions for each constituent land use will be informed by TRICS data and/or
the National Travel Survey, Census (and/or NOMIS) and/or other data sources as agreed with
LBHF and the OPDC;
Proposed car, motorcycle and cycle parking provision;
The current performance of the transport networks within the agreed study area and any
committed proposals for improving transport infrastructure and availability;
The anticipated future performance of the transport networks with the proposed development in
place, any committed development schemes in the vicinity of the site, as well as the emerging
proposal for neighbouring properties (to be discussed and agreed with LBHF and the OPDC);
and
The need or otherwise for any transport mitigation.
The need for any project specific survey work will be agreed with LBHF and the OPDC on the basis of
existing and usable survey data, local public transport and road network conditions.
A Travel Plan(s) for the site will also be submitted with the planning application. The ES Transport and
Accessibility Chapter will present a summary of the TA, but will also during the course of the assessment,
give consideration to the following environmental issues identified in the IEMA guidance:
Severance;
Driver delay;
Pedestrian delay;
Pedestrian amenity;
Fear and intimidation;
Accidents and safety;
Public Transport; and
Cycling.
The ES Transport and Accessibility Chapter will consider the impacts of the proposed development during
both site clearance and construction works and following occupation. The assessment methodologies
proposed to be used within the ES are outlined below:
Site Clearance/Construction
Site clearance and construction works traffic will be assessed based on a first principles approach
predicated on the proposed development programme, site working hours and number of construction
personnel on-site, and in collaboration with the Applicants Construction Advisor and/or CDM Co-ordinator.
The period of peak traffic generation during this phase will be determined and used to assess the maximum
change in traffic flows (including HGVs) on the highway network.
Completed Development
The traffic impact of the proposed development will be assessed based on the outcome of the TA. A multimodal trip generation assessment will be undertaken for each of the proposed land uses (covering
assessment periods to be determined through the scoping exercise).
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Net additional traffic generated by the proposed development will be distributed and assigned to the highway
network based upon observed traffic movement patterns and/or as otherwise agreed with LBHF and the
OPDC. The net increase in traffic at key junctions will be used to determine whether more detailed capacity
analysis is required.
The proposed site access junction will be assessed using independently collected empirical traffic count data
and/or other data as agreed with LBHF and the OPDC. The performance of the site access will be assessed
using the relevant industry standard software package (e.g. PICADY). Scenarios will be assessed and
agreed in consultation with the OPDC and LBHF as appropriate.
The cumulative impacts of committed developments will be considered at appropriate horizon dates.
6.5
Assumptions
The assessment will assume that the planning application for proposed development will be submitted in
advance of emerging development proposals in the area and any alterations to the local highway network
that may be made as a result.
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7.
7.1
Local Water Features

There are no river water courses in the immediate vicinity of the site. A tidal reach of the River Thames lies
approximately 4.5km to the south of the site and the River Brent, a tributary to the River Thames, lies
approximately 3km to the north-west. An Artificial waterbody, in the form of the Paddington Arm canal, linking
the Grand Union and Regents Canals, lies approximately 40m to the south of the site. Brent Reservoir is
situated approximately 4.5km north of the site.
The site is situated on London Clay, an effective aquitard. No Principal or Secondary aquifers (as defined by
the Environment Agency) are located at or near the ground surface, as confirmed by regional groundwater
vulnerability mapping. Borehole logs indicate that more permeable groundwater bearing deposits are located
directly below the London Clay, including the Woolwich and Reading Beds (77 mbgl), the Thanet Sands (94
mbgl) and the Cretaceous Chalk (97 mbgl), which is a Principal Aquifer. It is not envisaged that any direct
groundwater pathways (either natural or man-made) currently exist between the London Clay and the Chalk
on the development site; the only borehole on site (TQ28SW65) being 10.3m deep and installed well within
the impermeable London Clay.
Flood Risk
The Environment Agencys (EA) Flood Map shows the site is in Flood Zone 1, indicating there are no fluvial
or tidal flood risks to the site, up to and including a 0.1% Annual Exceedance Probability event. The reservoir
flood map also shows the site would not be impacted by potential breaches from Brent Reservoir. The lack of
unconfined, superficial aquifers in the area limits the availability of groundwater immediately underlying the
site, and thus the risk of groundwater flooding to the site is not considered a concern.
There is a risk to the site from surface water flooding. The EAs flood map for surface water indicates the
length of the western boundary along Scrubs Lane is subject to high risk of flooding from surface water
events of 3.33% AEP and greater. Scrubs Lane forms a local topographic low point, and hence would
experience pooling of surface water during a flood event.
Flood risk from the Paddington Arm canal is currently unknown. Most canal water levels operate within a
normal operating zone (NOZ), typically a +/- 200 mm range. There are, however, times where water levels
may be experienced outside of this range, for example due to uncontrolled inflows and use of upstream and
downstream locks. The flood risk from the Paddington Arm canal will depend on its NOZ and uncontrolled
flows in relation to the ground levels of the site to the north of the canal. The Canal and River Trusts
Technical Manager for the Grand Union Canal Paddington Branch has been contacted to request
information on the NOZ, and potential water levels outside of it, relevant for the Scrubs Lane site.
The risk of sewer flooding in the area is currently unknown. LBHF has been contacted to provide up-to-date
information on incidents of sewer flooding in the vicinity of the Scrubs Lane site.
Water Quality
Canals can suffer from scums and algae blooms should water stagnate when there is little boat movement
along them. As the canal below the south boundary of the site is a main arm between the Grand Union and
Regents Canals, it is not thought this would be an issue, although the Canal and River Trusts Technical
Manager has been contacted to provide any water quality information relevant to this branch of the canal.
The Paddington Arm of the canal is included as part of water body GB70610078 in the Thames River Basin
Management Plan, which is currently classified as being at Good Ecological Potential.
The EAs groundwater map does not indicate any groundwater source protection or vulnerability zones in the
vicinity of the site due to the lack of near surface aquifers in the area, although the potential for small sand
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lenses existing within the London Clay containing groundwater cannot be discounted at this stage. There
also exists a potential risk that such lenses of groundwater may also contain industrial contaminants, which
may require further investigation through conducting trial pitting and additional soil surveys.
The impact of existing on-site contaminants on surface water and groundwater quality is considered further
in Land Quality (refer to Chapter 4 of this Scoping Report).
Water Resources
The Envirocheck report from March 2015 (refer to Appendix B) shows the closest abstraction to be a
groundwater source with multiple uses nearly 1km from the site. Information on any relevant surface water
abstractions from the Paddington Arm canal to the south of the developments southern border, and
groundwater abstractions from the confined Chalk aquifer, has also been requested from Thames Water,
and the EA for non-public water supply abstractions.
The impact of the development on water supply is currently unknown. The development forms part of the
wider Old Oak Park Royal Opportunity Area, for which the Greater London Authority (GLA) is commissioning
an Integrated Water Management Plan in order to assess the likely range of demands for water supply that
the Opportunity Area will require, the impact this may cause, and propose mitigation measure to minimise
water demand. As a part of the Old Oak Park Royal Opportunity Area, the development will come under the
Integrated Water Management Plan assessment.
7.2
Flood Risk
People and property on the development site may be affected by surface water flood risk as a
result of surface water run on from adjacent sites. In particular, Scrubs Lane, which forms the
access location to the site, is at high risk of surface water flooding;
People and property at adjacent sites may be affected by increased surface water flood risk as
a result of surface water runoff from the development;
People and property on the development site may be affected by artificial waterbody flood risk
from the Paddington Arm canal;
People and property on the development site may be affected by sewer flooding; and
People and property at adjacent sites may be may be affected by an increase in the risk of
sewer flooding, as a result of additional discharges from the development site.
Water Quality
Surface water on-site may be affected by contaminants brought on to site during construction
or operation of the proposed development;
Water quality of groundwater held in potential sand lenses within the London Clay may be
affected by contaminants during construction or operation of the proposed development;
Water quality of groundwater in the underlying Woolwich and Reading Beds, Thanet Sands
and Chalk aquifer may be affected by intrusive foundation works during the construction phase
of the operation (this will require a review of planned construction activities to confirm whether
the depths of works are greater than the thickness of the impermeable London Clay); and
Canal water quality may be affected by surface water runoff from the development during
construction or operation. There is some potential for this to influence the status of the canal
water body as designated in the Thames River Basin Management Plan.
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Water Resources
Other water users may be affected by construction activities; and
The public water supply balance may be affected by additional demand from the operation of
the new development.
7.3
Key Policy and Guidance
Table 7.1
Key Hydrology and Hydrogeology Policy and Guidance
Legislation Reference
Legislation Issues
National Policy
EC Water Framework Directive
(2000/60/EC)
The Water Framework Directive (WFD), which is transposed in to domestic

legislation via the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and
Wales) Regulations 2003, drives the Environment Agencys (EA) approach to
protection of the water environment. The Directive requires management of the
water environment to consistent standards based on the achievement of Good
status, and aims to improve the physical and biochemical habitat of rivers, lakes,
groundwater and tidal and coastal waters. New development should neither prevent
achievement of Good status, nor cause deterioration of status.
National Planning Policy Framework

(2012)
The NPPF seeks to achieve sustainable development and states that the planning
system should be concerned with preventing both new and existing development
from contributing to or being put at unacceptable risk from, or being adversely
affected by unacceptable levels of soil, air, water or noise pollution or land
instability.
The NPPF further states that planning should support the transition to a low carbon
economy in a changing climate, taking full account of flood risk.
Regional Policy
London Plan (2011)
Policy 5.12 states that development proposals must comply with the flood risk
assessment and management requirements set out in the NPPF and the associated
technical Guidance on flood risk1 over the lifetime of the development and have
regard to measures proposed in Thames Estuary 2100 (TE2100 see paragraph
5.55) and Catchment Flood Management Plans.
Policy 5.13 states that Development should utilise sustainable urban drainage
systems (SUDS) unless there are practical reasons for not doing so, and should aim
to achieve greenfield run-off rates and ensure that surface water run-off is managed
as close to its source as possible.
Local Policy
Hammersmith and Fulham Local
Development Framework Core Strategy
(2011)
Borough wide Strategic Policy CC2 Water and Flooding states that the council will
expect all development to minimise current and future flood risk and the adverse
effects of flooding. In addition, the council will strive to reduce the risk of flooding
from surface water and foul water by requiring development proposals to include
appropriate sustainable drainage systems and systems to reduce the amount of
water discharged to the foul water drainage.
Hammersmith and Fulham Planning

Guidance Supplementary Planning
Document (2013)
Policy DM H3 Reducing Water Use and the Risk of Flooding requires

developments to reduce the use of water and minimise current and future flood risk
and the adverse effects of flooding on people by implementing a number of key
measures.
Policy DM A8 Basement Accommodation and Lightwells also supports the policy on
basement flats outlined in Policy DM H3 that, where there is a medium to high risk of
flooding and no satisfactory means of escape can be provided, new self-contained
basement flats will not be permitted.
Guidance
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Legislation Reference
Legislation Issues
Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidance Notes (PPG), including:

PPG 1 General guide to the prevention of water pollution;
PPG 2 Above ground oil storage tanks;
PPG 3: The use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems;
PPG 5 Works and maintenance in or near water;
PPG 6 Working at construction and demolition sites;
PPG 8 Safe storage and disposal of used oils; and
PPG 21 Pollution incident response planning.
Groundwater protection: Principles and practice (GP3) (Environment Agency, 2013)
CIRIA Report C502: Environmental Good Practice on Site
CIRIA Report C532: Control of Water Pollution from Construction Sites
CIRIA Report C697: The SuDS manual
BS6031: 1981 Code of Practice for Earth Works
Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils (MAFF 2000)
7.4
The water environment assessment is to be carried out as an entirely desk-based assessment (informed by
a site walkover). The baseline assessment of the site and its vicinity will be determined using publically
available data, from published documents, websites and mapping, and where necessary, local organisations
and authorities will been contacted to ensure information and data obtained is correct and up-to-date. The
baseline assessment will be interpreted to identify sensitive receptors in the water environment, upon which
the impact that the development design could have will be considered.
A stand-alone Flood Risk Assessment will be produced, which will inform the ES.
Organisations that will be consulted with or contacted for data include: the Environment Agency (EA); the
Canal and River Trust (CRT); Thames Water; LBHF. The data and sources of information that will be
collected are listed in Table 7.2.
Table 7.2
Water Environment; Sources of Information
Topic
Flood Risk
Geology
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Fluvial; Tidal;
Groundwater; Artificial
(Reservoirs)
Environment Agency
http://maps.environment-agency.gov.uk/wiyby
Surface Water
Environment Agency
Flood Map for Surface Water (requested

05/03/2015)
Artificial Waterbodies
(Canals)
The Canal and River

Trust
Normal Operating Zone; Uncontrolled Flows

(requested 05/03/2015)
Sewer
LBHF; Thames Water
Records of sewer flooding incidents (requested

05/03/2015)
Underlying geology;
Underling superficial
deposits
British Geological
Society
Geology of Britain data viewer

http://mapapps.bgs.ac.uk/geologyofbritain; Borehole
scan TQ28SW-544
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Topic
Water Quality
Water Resources
Canal water
The Canal and River

Trust
Records of water quality issues; water quality

sample records (requested 05/03/2015)
Existing land
contaminants
To be assessed by
Amec Foster Wheeler
Land Quality Environmental Statement
Groundwater
To be assessed by
Amec Foster Wheeler
Trial pitting; soil surveys; monitoring
Surface water
abstractions;
groundwater
abstractions
Environment Agency;
Thames Water
Surface water abstractions from Canal; Groundwater

abstractions from London Chalk (requested
05/03/2015)
The proposed methodology will consider receptor sensitivity and magnitudes of change in the water
environment to determine the significance of the effect. The sensitivity for hydrology features is summarised
in Table 7.3.
Table 7.3
Summary of sensitivity of hydrological receptors
Sensitivity
Criteria
Receptor Type
Examples
Very High
Feature with a high quality

and rarity at an international
scale, with little potential for
substitution
Aquatic ecosystem
Conditions supporting sites with international

conservation designations (Special Areas of
Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA),
Ramsar sites), where the designation is based
specifically on aquatic features.
Water resources
Strategically important public water supplies, e.g.

water supply for a large town such as Carlisle.
Flood Risk
Land use types defined as Essential Infrastructure

(i.e. critical national infrastructure) and Highly
Vulnerable in the NPPF flood risk vulnerability
classification.
Aquatic ecosystem
Conditions supporting sites with national

conservation designations (i.e. Site of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSI)) where the designation is
based specifically on aquatic features.
High
Feature with a high yield

and/or quality and rarity at a
national scale, with a limited
potential for substitution
WFD water bodies with water quality elements at

Good or High Status.
Medium
Feature with a medium yield

and/or quality at a regional
scale, or good quality at a
local scale, with some
potential for substitution
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Sites with non-statutory conservation designations

where the designation is based specifically on
aquatic features.
Moderate Status
Water resources
Local public water supplies.
Flood Risk
Land use types defined as More Vulnerable in the

NPPF flood risk vulnerability classification.
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Sensitivity
Criteria
Receptor Type
Examples
Low
Feature with variable yield

and/or quality at a local
scale, with potential for
substitution
Aquatic ecosystem

Poor or Bad Status
Small surface water bodies such as drainage
ditches and ephemeral ponds that are too small to
be classified under WFD and have limited ecological
potential due to being artificial or heavily-modified.
Water resources
Un-licensed non-potable abstractions, e.g. livestock

supplies.
Flood Risk
Land use types defined as Water-compatible

development in the NPPF flood risk vulnerability
classification and undeveloped land.
The magnitude of effect acting on hydrology receptors is independent of the sensitivity of the feature. As a
result, the method will use two tables, one to present the methodology for receptor sensitivity identification
(Table 7.3, above) and one to present the methodology for identifying the magnitude of change acting on the
receptor that gives rise to an effect (Table 7.4, below).
Table 7.4
Summary of water environment magnitude of change
Sensitivity
Criteria
Receptor Type
Examples of negative change
High
Results in major change to

feature, of sufficient
magnitude to affect its
use/integrity
Aquatic ecosystem
Deterioration in river flow regime, morphology or

water quality, leading to sustained, permanent or
long-term breach of relevant SSSI conservation
objectives (COs), or downgrading of WFD status
(deterioration in current thresholds as defined by
current WFD status, including supporting WFD
elements).
Water resources
Complete loss of resource or severely reduced

resource availability and/or quality, compromising
the ability of water users to exercise licensed rights.
Flood Risk
Change in flood risk resulting in potential loss of life

or major damage property and infrastructure.
Aquatic ecosystem
Deterioration in river flow regime, morphology or

water quality, leading to periodic, short-term and
reversible breaches of relevant SSSI COs, or
downgrading of WFD status (deterioration in current
thresholds as defined by current WFD status,
including supporting WFD elements). Water quality
status may impact upon potential future thresholds
in relation to objective WFD status potential for
prevention of waterbody reaching its future WFD
objectives.
Water resources
Moderate reduction in resource availability and/or

quality, which may compromise the ability of water
users to exercise licensed rights.
Flood Risk
Change in flood risk resulting in potential for

moderate damage to property and infrastructure.
Aquatic ecosystem
Measureable deterioration in river flow regime,

morphology or water quality, but remaining generally
within SSSI COs, and with no change of WFD status
Medium
Low
Results in noticeable change

to feature, of sufficient
use/integrity in some
circumstances
Results in minor change to

feature, with insufficient
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Sensitivity
Criteria
Receptor Type
Examples of negative change
use/integrity in most
circumstances
Negligible
(of overall status or supporting element status) or

compromise of EQSs.
Results in little or no change

to feature, with insufficient
use/integrity
Water resources
Minor reduction in resource availability and/or

quality, but unlikely to affect the ability of water
users to exercise licensed rights.
Flood Risk
Change in flood risk resulting in potential for minor

damage to property and infrastructure.
Aquatic ecosystem
No measureable deterioration in river flow regime,

morphology or water quality, and no consequences
in terms of SSSI COs or WFD designations.
Water resources
No measurable change in resource availability or

quality, and no change in ability of water users to
exercise licensed rights.
Flood Risk
Change in flood risk causes more frequent

inconvenience and triggering of emergency
response measures, but does not result in increased
risk of damage to property and infrastructure.
The significance approach that will be taken for the hydrological assessment is set out in Table 7.5.
Significance is determined by combined consideration of the sensitivity of a receptor and the magnitude of
change.
Table 7.5
Approach to assessment of significance
Magnitude of Change
Sensitivity
Very High
High
Medium
Low
High
Major
Major
Moderate
Minor
Medium
Major
Moderate
Minor
Minor
Low
Moderate
Minor
Minor
Negligible
Negligible
Negligible
Slight
Negligible
Negligible
Key
Significant
Not Significant
The proposed methodology will need to assess the development for an appropriate timescale. Table 7.6
below details this for the water assessment.
Table 7.6
Consideration of Assessment Years (including the Need for Assessment at Interim Years)
Water
The effects upon and as a result of the development will be assessed for the length of the
developments lifetime. This length of assessment years ensures certain scoped issues remain
relevant throughout the entirety of the developments operation.
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7.5
Assumptions
This scoping report has been based on freely accessible data which is assumed to be current. Where issues
have been noted, but data was not available, or more up-to-date data is required, data requests have been
submitted to the relevant authorities and agencies. Potential issues requiring further data have therefore not
been fully investigated at this stage, and so have not been scoped out of the assessment.
A review of the data used in this report to scope issues for the proposed development should take place
when undertaking the ES assessment, to ensure the data used and conclusions drawn are still relevant and
correct.
It is assumed that construction activities will follow relevant best practice guidelines, but that the potential
effect on the water environment must still be considered in the assessment, to ensure the appropriate
mitigations from the best practice guidelines are applied. It is also assumed that assessment will take place
using relevant planning and environmental policies (such as those stated in section 6.3), in addition to
specific local planning strategies, such as the Old Oak Park Royal Opportunity Area.
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8.
Ecology
8.1
Statutory Designated Sites

One statutory designated site is located within 1km of the site boundary. This is the Local Nature Reserve
(LNR) Wormwood Scrubs and is situated approximately 185m to the south of the site and is 13.55 hectares
in size, located at central grid reference TQ 217 818. It is the largest open space in the Borough with areas
managed primarily for nature conservation. Habitats include woodland, scrub, tall grassland and herbaceous
vegetation.
Non Statutory Sites

The desk study returned results for 13 SINCs within 1km search radius of the centre of the site. These
include areas with Metropolitan, Borough Grade I and II and Local importance and are made up of the Grand
Union Canal and its associated habitats, the used and disused rail networks and bankside habitats which
create green corridors, the adjacent St Marys and Kensal Green Cemeteries and parkland which constitutes
Wormwood Scrubs and Little Wormwood Scrubs Park.
National and/or Local Priority Habitats within 1km Statutory Designated Sites
National and/or Local Priority habitats known to occur within 1km of the site are:
Deciduous woodland and Wood pasture and Parkland are National Biodiversity Action Plan
(BAP) habitats predominantly occurring in Wormwood Scrubs LNR and St Marys
Cemetery within 500m of the site;
Gardens and Allotments are Local BAP habitats which occur immediately north of the site
in the associated residential building also situated on Scrubs Lane;
Standing water bodies is a Local BAP habitat. Only one small ditch was identified within
1km of the site and was located approximately 20m east of the site;
Grand Union Canal is a Local BAP habitat and is located approximately 15m south of the
site;
Trees, Hedgerow and Woodland are Local BAP habitats which all frequently occur in the
SINCs which are situated within 1km of the site, including Wormwood Scrubs and Old Oak
Common Sidings; and
Railway land and Corridors are Local BAP habitats which occur frequently in all directions
from the site including immediately to the north and south of the land parcel containing the
site.
On-site Habitats
On site habitat was dominated by building structures of various type, design and utilisation, including
warehouse and garage style with large, double door entry and corrugated metal roofing, multi-storey office
buildings with brick walls and peaked, tile roofs in varying condition.
The rest of the site, between the buildings, was made up of hard standing, a tall brick wall divides the
eastern boundary of all sections from Saint Marys Cemetery and occasional ruderal growth was recorded at
the base of this wall and in cracks within the hard standing. Ruderal growth was dominated by buddleia and
dandelion.
Within the site are two raised beds, made of brick which lie adjacent to the pavement on the western
boundary of the site. They are both dominated by perennial rye grass and Yorkshire fog with occasional
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flowering plants including creeping thistle, ribwort plantain, rosebay willowherb and ragwort. One building in
the north of the site has two corners planted with non-native ornamental plants and well maintained climbers
along the walls, at the time of survey these climbers were not vegetative.
The area of cemetery which lies adjacent to the site is dominated by short, well maintained grassland. The
wall is in good condition for most of its length except one area where it has begun to collapse creating a few
cracks. The wall remains intact however and has no obvious vegetation growth.
Species
The following species occur on-site, or within a 1km radius:
Bats
At least five species have been recorded within 1km. These include Daubentons bat,
Leislers bat, noctule, common pipistrelle and soprano pipistrelle. All of these species have
been recorded since 2008, no closer than 429m from the site boundary. Buildings in the
southern end of the site were considered to be in poorer condition than the others to the
north and although the entire roof could not be assessed, several features with potential to
support roosting bats were identified. These included broken and lifted tiles, and lead
flashing, broken bricks and broken soffits. Surrounding habitat, i.e. Wormwood Scrubs to
the south west, the Grand Union canal to the south and Saint Marys Cemetery to the east
provide suitable habitats for foraging bats.
Birds
Various protected and notable species of birds have been recorded within 1km of the site.
Of these, those species of principal importance for the conservation of biological diversity in
England; house sparrow, dunnock, song thrush, starling and black redstart are likely to
occur on habitats within and adjacent to the site. A survey was carried out in March 2015
by Amec Foster Wheeler. The building within the site may provide limited nesting
opportunities for common urban species, although there was no evidence of nesting
identified at the time of the survey.
Black redstarts have been recorded within 1km of the site. Black redstarts are a London
BAP priority species and fall under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Black redstarts generally live in rocky habitats but their habitat also extends to urban areas
and they can be found in towns and cities, docklands and industrial areas. They usually
nest on the ledges of buildings or in a hole in walls and use rubble and waste areas for
foraging, with territories often close to water. Given the habitat surrounding the site at
Scrubs Lane, with the adjacent church yard and the canal, the site has the potential for
holding black redstart territories. A survey carried out on the site by Amec Foster Wheeler
towards the end of the 2015 breeding season for this species however did not find any
evidence of black redstarts using the site.
Other species
Although other protected and notable species have been recorded within 1km of the site,
including viviparous lizard, hedgehog and various plant and invertebrate species, the
habitats on site are unlikely to support important populations/communities of such species
due to the dominance of hard standing and the lack of well-established vegetation or
communities.
8.2
The potential effects on biodiversity receptors that are sufficiently likely to be significant as to merit more
detailed assessment in the ES are listed below. In addition, effects that have the potential to result in
contravention of legislation will be considered.
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Potential effects on the adjacent St Marys Cemetery SINC due to noise disturbance, dust
deposition and pollution, and increased lighting levels.
Potential effects of construction activities leading to contravention of European and UK
legislation through:
direct disturbance to roosting bats through noise and vibration;
direct mortality and/or injury to bats roosting within built structures; and
destruction of and/or damage to bat roosts (summer and winter).
Potential effects of construction activities leading to contravention of UK legislation through
damage or destruction of a bird nest while it is in use or being built.
All other potential effects on ecological receptors have been scoped out. This is largely on the basis of the
receptors occurring beyond the zone of influence of the proposed scheme, or due to the dominance of
hardstanding on-site, which largely precludes the potential for the site to support populations or communities
of sufficient value that effects on them could be significant.
8.3
Table 8.1
Relevant Ecological Policy and Guidance
Policy Reference
Policy Issue
National Policy
Framework (2012)
The NPPF indicates that the natural and local environment should be conserved and enhanced
by minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing net gains in biodiversity where possible.
Regional Policy
London Plan (2011)
Policy 2.18 Green Infrastructure: Identification of strategies to enhance London green

infrastructure through developments and to integrate and improve linkage of green open spaces
and of the wider network.
Policy 5.3 Sustainable Design and Construction: Major developments should meet minimum
standards as set out in the Mayors supplementary planning guidance and should achieve
sustainable design principles including the promotion and protection of biodiversity and green
infrastructure.
Policy 5.10 Urban Greening: Development proposals should integrate green infrastructure from
the beginning of the design process in order to contribute to urban greening. Including the use
tree planting, green roofs and walls and soft landscaping.
Policy 5.11 Green roofs and Development Site Environs: Proposal designs should incorporate
roof, wall and site planting in order to meet the objective to enhance biodiversity.
Policy 7.19 Biodiversity and Access to Nature: The identification of opportunities to protect,
promote and manage biodiversity in order to support the Mayors biodiversity strategy and for
positive gains for nature through the design of the development. Proposals should not adversely
affect the integrity of any European site or Sites of Metropolitan, Borough or Local importance for
nature conservation, or the population/conservation status of protected and/or priority species
identified in a UK, London or Borough BAP.
Local Policy
Local Development
(2011)
Policy RTC1: Identify measures to improve waterside environments, including the Grand Union
Canal, by enhancing canal related biodiversity.

Planning Guidance
Policy DM E3 Nature Conservation: Development will not be permitted unless the proposal
makes provisions to protect any nearby nature conservation interest, including nature
conservation areas and green corridors identified by the Core Strategy. Proposal design should
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Policy Reference
Policy Issue
Document (2013)
include measures to enhance the conservation interest of these sites using tree planting and
brown and green roofs.
Policy DM E4 Greening the Borough: New developments should enhance biodiversity by
incorporating gardens, garden space and soft landscaping, green roofs and other planting into its
design.
Guidance
Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the United Kingdom (Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management,
2006)
Guidelines for Baseline Ecological Assessment (Institute of Environmental Assessment, 1995)
8.4
The starting point for the scoping exercise was to use the baseline data that have been collected to date to
subdivide the recorded biodiversity receptors (i.e. designated sites, together with species populations and
habitats) into:
those that could be significantly affected by the proposed development, or for which the
proposed development could result in the contravention of relevant legislation, and that
therefore required more detailed assessment; and
those that were assessed as not being likely either to be significantly affected, or for relevant
legislation to be contravened, and that did not therefore require further assessment (i.e. that
were scoped out of the assessment).
The first stage of the approach that was used for differentiating these receptors involved determining:
which, if any, of the species that have been recorded are legally protected or controlled; and/or
which, if any, sites, areas of habitat and species that have been recorded are of importance for
biodiversity conservation, notwithstanding any legal protection that they may have.
For sites/habitats/species that are important for biodiversity conservation, the next stage of the scoping
assessment was to determine whether the identified receptors are likely to be of sufficient biodiversity
conservation value that an effect upon them could be significant in EIA terms. In this context:
biodiversity conservation value relates to the quality and/or size of sites or habitats, or the size
of species populations); and
potential significance means that the effect could be of sufficient concern, or for positive effects,
of such substantial benefit, that it could influence the decision about whether or not planning
permission/consent should be granted.
Receptors that are of sufficient value that an effect upon them would have the potential to be significant,
together with all relevant legally protected species, were then taken through to the next stage of the scoping
assessment. This involved:
identifying, for each receptor, any environmental changes that are likely to be caused by the
proposed development (allowing for cumulative changes associated with other developments
that are already built, are under construction or are likely to be constructed), which have the
potential to lead to a significant effect and/or to contravene relevant legislation;
for these environmental changes, determining the area within which each change could cause a
likely significant effect on each relevant receptor and/or could contravene relevant legislation;
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comparing the area where the receptor occurs with the ecological zone of influence, recognising
that the receptor may be wholly or partly associated with an area located outside of the site (e.g.
where a species breeds off site but its foraging area includes the site or off-site areas that would
be affected by the proposed development); and
if the receptor occurs or is likely to occur within the zone of influence, concluding that:
the receptor could be subject to a significant effect and/or the relevant legislation could be
contravened with the result that the receptor needs to be taken forward for more detailed
post-scoping assessment; or
if the environmental changes that could affect the receptor are insufficient for there to be a
likely significant effect (allowing for cumulative effects), the receptor has been scoped out
of the assessment.
8.5
Assessment Methodology (Post Scoping)
Birds and bats are considered relevant to the assessment because they are either legally protected or of
sufficient biodiversity importance that an effect on them could be significant, and which could be affected by
the proposed development and have been scoped in for further assessment. In order to inform the
assessment, further survey work would be required to establish the baseline environment for these receptors
as outlined below.
Birds;
For Schedule 1 species with potential to occur within onsite habitats (black redstart). One
survey has been carried out in the survey season (July 2015) and a further three surveys
spaced evenly over the survey season (April to June inclusive) will be required in order to
confirm presence and inform the design of the development.
All breeding birds and their active nests are protected during the breeding season,
generally considered between March and August inclusive and as such any works within
this period would require a search for any nests on site which would have potential to be
affected by the development.
Bats; two to three surveys between May to September inclusive, consisting dusk emergence
and/or dawn re-entry, are recommended for the identified building structure with moderate
potential to support roosting bats, should access to the building be provided an internal
inspection would also be recommended. Further surveys to establish the utilisation by bats of
the adjacent St Marys cemetery may be required depending on the design of the development
i.e. whether lighting design will spill onto adjacent habitats.
Once the baseline environment for these receptors has been established the further assessment of effects
would be in line with the methodology outlined below.
The assessment would be based upon not only the results of the desk study and field surveys,
but also relevant published information (on potential biodiversity receptors status, distribution,
sensitivity to environmental changes and ecology), and professional knowledge of ecological
processes and functions.
For the receptors, effects would be assessed against the predicted future baseline conditions
for that receptor in the relevant year(s) during construction or once the development is
completed. The future baseline will be defined using information about the likely future use and
management of the Site in the absence of development, known population trends (for species)
and climate change predictions. In line with the approach taken throughout this ES, the effects
of other proposed developments (consented or otherwise) that may act cumulatively with the
development to affect the future baseline for biodiversity receptors are considered separately.
Throughout the assessment process, findings about potential significant effects will be used to
inform the scheme design and identify requirements for any additional baseline data. As a result
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of this iterative process, environmental measures to avoid or reduce effects on potential

biodiversity receptors will be incorporated into the scheme design.
The spatial extent of the assessment of each potential significant effect reflects the area
occupied by the receptor that is being assessed. Thus, if part of a designated biodiversity site is
located within the ecological zone of influence relating to a particular environmental change, an
assessment will be made of the effects on the site as a whole. A similar approach will be taken
for areas of notable habitat. For species that occur within an ecological zone of influence, an
assessment will be carried out on the total area that is used by the affected population of the
species (e.g. for foraging or as breeding territories).
For each of these receptors, the assessment deals, in an integrated way, with the effects of
construction, together with the effects of the operational development.
8.6
Significance Criteria
Negative effects
For habitat areas and species, an effect is assessed as being significant if the favourable conservation status
of a receptor is compromised by the proposed development. Conservation status is defined by the Chartered
Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management (CIEEM) guidelines 1 as follows:
for habitats, conservation status is determined by the sum of the influences acting on the habitat
and its typical species, that may affect its long-term distribution, structure and functions as well as
the long-term survival of its typical species within a given geographical area; and
for species, conservation status is determined by the sum of influences acting on the species
concerned that may affect the long-term distribution and abundance of its populations within a given
geographical area.
The decision as to whether the conservation status of a specified biodiversity receptor has been
compromised will be made using professional judgement, drawing upon the results of the assessment of
how each receptor is likely to be affected by the development.
A similar procedure will be used for designated sites that are affected by the development, except that the
focus is on the effects on the integrity of each site, defined as:
the coherence of its ecological structure and function, across its whole area, that enables it to
sustain the habitat, complex of habitats and/or the levels of populations of the species for which it
was classified.
Positive effects
The EIA Regulations require the scope for positive as well as negative effects to be considered in the ES. A
positive effect is assessed as being significant if development activities are predicted to cause:
an improvement in the condition of a habitat/species population from unfavourable to
unfavourable recovering or favourable (noting that condition data are only available for
SSSIs but that professional judgement has been used to apply the same principle to
habitats/species elsewhere); or
partial or total restoration of a sites favourable condition.
If a species population, habitat or site is already in favourable condition, it is still possible for there to be a
significant positive effect. There is, however, no simple formula for determining when such effects are
significant and decisions about significance therefore have to be made on a case by case basis using
professional judgement.
Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (2006). Guidelines for Ecological Impact Assessment in the
United Kingdom. IEEM, Winchester.
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8.7
Assumptions
This scoping report has been based on data provided by GiGL and field survey work carried out by Amec
Foster Wheeler in March 2015 and July 2015 (Black redstarts only). Where issues have been noted, for
example the potential for buildings to support roosting bats, further surveys are required and therefore these
aspects cannot be scoped out of the assessment at this stage.
A review of the data used in this report to scope issues for this development should take place when
undertaking the ES assessment, to ensure the data used and conclusions drawn are still relevant and
correct.
It is assumed that construction activities will follow relevant best practice guidelines, e.g. with regards to
pollution prevention, noise and dust suppression.
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9.
9.1
The Site comprises of a number of one to two storey industrial buildings and associated hard standing area
and is accessed from Scrubs Lane, which runs to the west of the Site.
(Built) Heritage
A (built) heritage assessment will draw upon Historic Englands guidance, Seeing the History in the View
and include the identification of:
Grade I, II* and II designated heritage assets within 1.5km of the site;
Registered parks and gardens of historic interest within 1.5 km of the site;
Conservation areas within 1.5 km of the site.
The heritage assets are identified on Figures 4, 5 and 6. These plans are for identification purposes only and
the more detailed boundary plans, prepared by each local planning authority should also be consulted.
The initial review of the baseline situation, as identified on Figures 4, 5 and 6, suggest the following likely
heritage sensitivities:
Listed buildings;
Structures and buildings within the grade I registered Kensal Green (All Souls) Cemetery to
the east of the site, including the grade I listed Anglican Chapel, the grade II* listed
Dissenters Chapel and grade II* listed entrance gateway opposite Wellington Road and a
number of listed Mausolea and funerary monuments;
Group of grade II listed mausolea and funerary monuments within the St Marys RC
Cemetery to the east of the site;
Grade II Kenmoat Primary School to the north of the site;
To the east of the site, a number of grade II and II* listed buildings on Ladbroke Grove;
A group of listed buildings associated with St Charles Hospital to the south east of the site;
A group of grade II and II* listed buildings associated with HMP Wormwood Scrubs;
The grade II listed Burlington Danes School to the south of the site;
To the north west of the site, a group of grade II and II* listed buildings including the Church
of All Souls.
Registered park and garden;
Grade I registered Kensal Green (All Souls) Cemetery to the east of the site;
Grade II registered Roundwood Park;
Grade II registered Ladbroke Estate;
Grade II registered Paddington Cemetery.
Conservation areas;
Kensal Green Cemetery split between RBKC and LBB;
Oxford Gardens RBKC;
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St Marys LBHF;
Grand Union Canal LBHF;
Queens Park LBB;
Wood Lane LBHF;
Old Oak Lane LBE;
Canalside LBE;
Old Oak and Wormholt LBHF;
Kensal Green LBB;
Queens Park Estate WCC;
Harlesden LBB;
Paddington Cemetery LBB;
Ladbroke Grove RBKC;
Norland RBKC;
Grand Union Canal LBHF.
The above heritage assets are identified on Figures 4 to 6. Whilst there are other heritage assets beyond the
1.5km boundary, given the nature and extent of the proposed development, it is considered that these be
scoped out of this assessment. The Heritage Statement, which will be appended to the HTVIA, will consider
the effect of the proposed development on the following heritage assets, with all other assets scoped out of
the assessment. Table 9.1 identifies those heritage assets which will form part of the assessment and those
which will be scoped out.
Table 9.1
Heritage Assets
Scoped in
Scoped out
Listed Buildings
Kenmoat Primary School
Beethoven Street School
Mausoleum 10 yards to south of chapel
Listed Buildings on Fifth Avenue
Vault of D Campbells Family
Droop Street School
Mortuary Chapel of Conde de Bayona Marques de Misa
Pillar boxes on Ladbroke Grove
Belgian War Memorial
Telephone Kiosk outside 46 St Charles Square
842 Harrow Road
Buildings associated with Thomas Jones Primary School
The Northern Colonnade
Elgin Public House, Technical Institute, Public Library
L M Landers Stonemasons Showroom
Former Wormholt Library and Infant Welfare Centre
Perimeter Wall, Entrance Gateway and Railings
Church of Our Lady of St Willesden
The Anglican Chapel
Church of All Saints
Entrance gateway opposite Wellington Road
Jubilee Clock
Dissenters Chapel
The Green Man Public House
Cell block at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Church of St Matthew
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Scoped in
Scoped out
Chapel at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Bandstand in Queens Park
Gatehouse at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
K6 Telephone Kiosk near entrance to Queens Park
Church of St. John the Evangelist

Kensal House (grade II*)
Corporation Yard
Kensal House Day Nursery
Kensal House (grade II)
Ladbroke Hall
St. Charles Hospital
Lodge, gate, piers & railings to St. Charles Hospital
St. Charles Hospital Nursing Home
Burlington Danes School
Group of mausolea and funerary monuments within Kensal
Green (All Souls) Cemetery (assessed as part of Kensal
Green Cemetery Registered Park and Garden)
Registered Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest
Kensal Green Cemetery
Roundwood Park
Ladbroke Estate
Paddington Cemetery
Conservation Areas
Kensal Green Cemetery
Wood Lane
Oxford Gardens
Old Oak Lane
St Marys
Canalside
Grand Union Canal
Harlesden
Kensal Green
Paddington Cemetery
Old Oak & Wornholt
Ladbroke Grove
Norland
Queens Park Estate
Queens Park
Reference will also be made to the Historic Environment Record search carried out to inform the baseline
section of the Archaeology chapter.
Following the identification of each receptor (i.e. each heritage asset), a judgement is made on the heritage
importance of the asset based upon an assessment of its heritage significance. This will be proportionate to
both the importance of the asset and the nature and extent of the proposals, taking into account relative
location and role of the site in their setting and significance. This assessment will form a Heritage Statement,
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appended to the Heritage, Townscape and Visual Impact Assessment (HTVIA). This will provide a NPPF
compliant assessment of effects which will inform the assessments carried out for EIA purposes.
Alongside public consultation on the new Local Plan, the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
is also consulting on the designation of the proposed new Cumberland Park Factory Conservation Area,
which would include the land and buildings at nos. 69-91 Scrubs Lane. A draft Conservation Area Appraisal
document has been issued as part of the public consultation. A proportionate statement of significance will
be provided for this area should designation be confirmed.
Townscape character
The Townscape Study Area includes the townscape within a kilometre radius of the Site.
Initial desk-based review has established no existing townscape character area appraisals covering this part
of LBH&F or the adjacent boroughs. The surrounding conservation areas are supported by character
appraisals and assessments which broadly define the significance of each area. These will be used to inform
the townscape character assessment supplemented by site based assessment as the boundary of each
conservation area is likely to define a distinct townscape character area.
In order to define other distinct townscape character areas which share common features and
characteristics, an understanding of the existing townscape elements such as landform, vegetation, land
use, built form (mass and height) and movement was established as part of an initial desk-based review.
This has identified, along with consideration of aesthetic and perceptual factors, four townscape character
areas (townscape receptors) listed below and illustrated in Figure 7:
TCA 1 - Open Space (TCA 1a Open Space: Cemetery & TCA 1b Open Space: Recreation)
TCA 2 - Industrial
TCA 3 - Residential
TCA 4 - Movement corridors
Visual impact
The Visual Impact Study Area has been determined through broadly establishing a zone of theoretical
visibility (ZTV) at a one km radius around the Site. Further long distant views have been considered where
identified and relevant.
Initial desk-based review has established no strategic London View Management Framework SPD views
across the Site or the surrounding area. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) and the
neighbouring boroughs of Ealing (LBE), Brent (LBB) and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)
do not identify any local views towards or including the Site and its surrounding within published planning
policy and conservation area appraisals. The Draft Local Plan for Old Oak and Park Royal does identify a
number of local views within the D4: New Buildings policy. These have been reviewed and considered,
where relevant, based on the nature of the scheme proposal. Consultation has also been undertaken with
Historic England, which has led to further views within the cemetery being considered and identified as part
of a field study.
The topography of the Site and its surroundings gently slopes from the River Thames to the south, up to a
high point at Willesden Green Cemetery (some 60 m AOD), to the north. This, along with the nature of
surrounding built form, limits views to and from the Site. Views are typically gained to the Site from the
adjacent St Marys Cemetery, Scrubs Lane and the Grand Union Canal. Medium distance views are not
possible to the Site, but can be gained to the adjacent taller building of Cumberland House from Kensal
Green Cemetery in the east and raised pedestrian and road bridges in the west and therefore an assumption
can be made that any proposed building beyond seven storeys will be visible from these vantage points.
Visual amenity receptors are defined as areas where a persons visual amenity is likely to be affected by the
Proposed Development on the Site. The likely visual receptors to development of the North Kensington Gate
site include:
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Low rise residential properties located within 1 km of the Site;

Open space areas located within 2 km of the Site;
Public highways and rights of way located within 2 km of the Site;
Designated heritage assets including listed buildings, a number of conservation areas and
registered parks and gardens and their settings within 1.5 km of the Site;
Non-designated heritage assets, which could include Buildings of Townscape Merit identified
by each local authority within 1.5 km of the Site;
Elevated sections of the over and underground railways located within 1 km of the Site;
Towpath of the Grand Union Canal within 1.5 km of the Site; and
Taller residential and office buildings above six storeys located within 2 km of the Site.
In order to recognise and assess the likely effects of the emerging scheme proposals on the identified visual
receptors, two different types of accurate visual representations (AVR) are proposed to support the HTVIA.
These are:
Wireline AVRs (AVR1) defined as images that illustrate the location, scale and degree of
visibility within each identified viewpoint; or
Rendered AVRs (AVR3) - defined as images that illustrate the location, scale, degree of
visibility, visual description of architectural form and use of materials within each identified
viewpoint.
The initial viewpoint locations for visual assessment of development of the nature intended at North
Kensington Gate are listed within Table 9.2 and illustrated in Figure 8. This includes consideration of the type
of view and has been informed by the draft consultation OAPF for Old Oak & Park Royal.
Table 9.2
Viewpoints
No
Location
Type
Within the northern area of St Marys Cemetery looking along a formal avenue towards
the Canadian War Memorial
AVR3
At the northeast entrance to St Marys Cemetery
AVR3
In front of the crematorium, to the west of the roundabout, within Kensal Green
Cemetery
AVR3
On the western raised terrace overlooking the crossing and sun dial of the garden
(south of the crematorium), within Kensal Green Cemetery
AVR3
In front of the War memorial (south of the crematorium), within Kensal Green Cemetery
AVR1
To the rear of the Anglican Chapel on the raised deck, within Kensal Green Cemetery
AVR1
On the footpath adjacent to the Northern Colonnade, within Kensal Green Cemetery
AVR1
At the junction of the Southern Avenue and Terrace Avenue, , within Kensal Green
Cemetery
AVR1
To the east of the Anglican Chapel along the Central Avenue, within Kensal Green
Cemetery
AVR1
10
On the cross roads of Central Avenue and Junction Avenue, within Kensal Green
Cemetery
AVR1
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No
Location
Type
11
On the higher ground area of the South Branch Avenue, within Kensal Green
Cemetery
AVR1
12
To the east of the Anglican Chapel along the Central Avenue where it meets the North
Branch Avenue and the South Branch Avenue, within Kensal Green Cemetery
AVR1
13
In front of the Dissenters Chapel, within Kensal Green Cemetery
AVR1
14
Adjacent to a bench along the Grand Union Canal towpath (to the southeast)
AVR3
15
Along the western footpath of Scrubs Lane (to the south)
AVR3
16
Adjacent to a bench along the Grand Union Canal towpath (to the southwest)
AVR3
17
On a footbridge crossing the Grand Union Canal
AVR3
18
Along the western footpath of Scrubs Lane (to the north)
AVR3
19
Along the western footpath of Scrubs Lane (to the north)
AVR3
20
Within the industrial estate to the south of Hythe Road
AVR1
21
The southeast corner of Little Wormwood Scrubs open space
AVR3
22
On the southern footpath of North Pole Road looking along Brewster Gardens
AVR1
23
To the west of the central copse within Wormwood Scrubs Park open space
AVR3
24
On the southern footpath of Mellitus Street looking along Osmund Street
AVR1
25
To the west of Wormwood Scrubs Park open space
AVR1
26
From the western footpath of Old Oak Common (outside the Hilltop Works building)
AVR1
27
Within the pocket park off Goodhall Street
AVR1
28
From the eastern footpath on the road bridge over the Overground railway line
AVR1
29
From the western footpath of Kenmont Gardens
AVR1
30
At the Doyle Road/All Souls Avenue crossroads
AVR1
31
Located at the high point of Roundwood Park
AVR1
9.2
The redevelopment of the Site will involve the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of new
buildings. This has the potential to change the context and setting of a number of heritage assets, including
indirect effects on the adjacent conservation area and the existing townscape character both within the Site
and its surroundings. The change in use and building height will also have a likely effect on the visual
amenity on the identified visual receptors and representative viewpoints both in terms of the construction and
operational phases.
The ES Chapter will therefore consider the effects of the completed and operational development on the
significance and setting of the identified designated and non-designated heritage assets, the character of the
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identified townscape areas, and identified visual receptors and representative viewpoints within the
surroundings.
The mitigation of any potential impacts will be considered through the design of the scheme proposals and
therefore be embedded.
9.3
Table 9.3
Relevant HTVIA Policy and Guidance
Policy Reference
Policy Issue
National Policy
Framework (2012)
The NPPF indicates that the natural and local environment should be conserved and enhanced
by minimising impacts on biodiversity and providing net gains in biodiversity where possible.
PPS5 Practice Guide (2010)
This Guide outlines that heritage assets should be sustained and enhanced for the benefits
they bring to the community. There is a clear direction to local authorities in paragraph 126 that
these general aspirations should be linked into a positive strategy for conservation within local
plans.
Regional Policy
London Plan (2011)
The London Plan recognises that Londons built and landscape heritage provides a depth of
character that has immeasurable benefit to the citys economy, culture and quality of life. Crucial
to the preservation of this character is the careful protection and adaptive re-use of heritage
buildings and their settings. The Plan contains a policy on heritage assets (see Policy 7.8).
Local Policy
Local Development
(2011)
Core Strategy borough-wide strategic policy BE1 on the Built Environment states that all
development within the borough, including in the regeneration areas should create a high quality
urban environment that respects and enhances its townscape context and heritage assets.

Planning Guidance
Document (2013)
Policy DM G7 Heritage and Conservation: The council will aim to protect, restore or enhance the
quality, and character, appearance and setting of the boroughs conservation areas and its
historic environment, including listed buildings, historic parks and gardens, buildings and
artefacts of local importance and interest, archaeological priority areas and the scheduled
ancient monument.
Guidance
English Heritage, Park Royal City, Outline Historic Area Assessment (2013)
English Heritage, Designation Selection Guides (2011)
English Heritage, The Setting of Heritage Assets (2011)
English Heritage, Seeing History in the View (2008)
English Heritage, Conservation Principles (2008)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Principles of Selection for Listing Buildings (2010)
Conservation Area Appraisals prepared by the London Boroughs of Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing, Royal
Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (listed under the Bibliography)
Greater London Authority, London View Management Framework (2012)
Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment, Guidelines for Landscape and Visual
Impact Assessment, Third Edition (2013)
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Policy Reference
Policy Issue
Former Countryside Agency (now known as Natural England), Landscape Character Assessment Guidance for England and
Scotland (2002)
The HTVIA will consider likely significant effects on the significance of (built) heritage, on townscape
character areas and visual amenity as a result of the proposed scheme. These three subject areas will be
presented as a composite assessment in light of the similarity in the type of receptors and the interconnected
nature of the potential effects arising from the Proposed Development.
In order to assist with the interpretation of the effects of the Proposed Development the Chapter is likely to
be prepared as a separately bound A3 document (Volume II of the ES) incorporating the existing, proposed
and proposed plus cumulative accurate visual representations, within the assessment.
The proposed structure of the Volume is as follows:
introduction, including the purpose of the assessment, summary of the relevant legislative and
planning policy framework relevant to heritage assets, townscape and visual amenity;
assessment methodology;
existing baseline conditions of:
built heritage
townscape character
visual impact
likely significant effects during construction and operation, including proposed with cumulative
schemes on:
built heritage
townscape character
visual impact
scope of mitigation (as necessary)
residual effect assessment
The assessment of the effect(s) of the Proposed Development upon the identified heritage receptors will be
supported by a proportionate assessment of significance which then informs the assessment of the effects of
the proposals upon this significance. Together these elements will constitute a Heritage Statement and will
satisfy the requirements of paragraph 128 of the NPPF and form a technical appendix to the Chapter.
The Heritage Statement will:
Identify the designated and non-designated heritage assets within the Site boundary and its
vicinity the significance or setting of which may be affected by the Proposed Development,
through desk-based analysis and field study;
Describe the significance of the identified heritage assets and the contribution of setting to that
significance; and
Provide an assessment of the potential effects of the Development upon the significance and
setting of the heritage assets.
The assessment of the Proposed Development upon the identified townscape receptors and representative
viewpoints will be based on a proportionate assessment of the sensitivity of the identified area or view. This
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is determined by establishing its value and susceptibility of change to the Proposed Development. The
effect of the Proposed Development on the townscape receptors and representative viewpoints will then be
considered in order to determine the significance of effects.
9.4
Assumptions
The assessment of effects will be undertaken on the basis of the information supplied on the construction
period, design of the Proposed Development and estimated completion date. The effects of the Proposed
Development will be determined during the following two key phases:
Demolition and construction effects, which includes change in land use with effects created by
the construction works; and
Operational effect, which includes the effects from the first of operation of all of the Proposed
Developments buildings.
In considering the effects of the Proposed Development upon the significance of the identified (built) heritage
assets, townscape character and viewpoints, the assessment will be based on the proposals submitted for
approval. Consideration will be given to the supporting Design and Access Statement and accurate visual
representations. This approach will allow for a balanced assessment that considers all the relevant material
and allows for judgements to be made on design quality and associated mitigating effects.
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10. Wind
10.1
Given the size and geometry of the proposed development, in addition to the sites location in relation to
surrounding buildings and nearby areas of public realm, it is important to avoid undesirable wind speeds
being generated at ground level. Undesirable wind speeds could make some spaces within and around the
proposed development uncomfortable or unsafe for pedestrian use. The ES chapter will therefore quantify
the potential changes to the local wind environment (both on-site and within the surrounding area) in terms of
pedestrian amenity and public open space and quantify these in relation to their usability for a range of
pedestrian activities defined by the Lawson Comfort Criteria.
10.2
Scale Models (1:300) will be built of the following scenarios:

Scope of Wind Assessment
The Buildings currently occupying the site and the existing surrounding buildings/area (the
baseline);
The complete proposed development massing occupying the site and the existing surrounding
area; and
The proposed development massing occupying the site, and the surrounding buildings/area
including the massing of schemes agreed for consideration in the cumulative assessment.
10.3
Table 10.1 Relevant Microclimate Policy and Guidance

Policy Reference
Policy Issue
National Policy
Framework (2012)
There are no policies or statements directly relating to wind microclimate issues; however the
benefits of a high quality built environment are emphasised in the NPPF. For example,
paragraph 58 states the following: using streetscapes and buildings to create attractive and
comfortable places to live, work and visit
National Planning Practice

Guidance (NPPG) (2014)
The NPPG identifies the potential for a buildings size and shape (particularly in the case of tall
and large buildings) to affect the wind microclimate. Under the section addressing Design: How
should buildings and the spaces between them be considered?, the NPPG states in Paragraph
025 (Consider form) that: Some forms pose specific design challenges, for example how taller
buildings meet the ground and how they affect local wind patterns should be carefully
considered. The NPPG goes on to state in Paragraph 026 (Consider scale) that: Account
should be taken of local climatic condition, including wind.
Regional Policy
London Plan (2011)
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Policy 7.6 states that buildings and structures should not cause unacceptable harm to the
amenity of surrounding land and buildings, particularly residential buildings, in relation to privacy,
overshadowing, wind and microclimate. This is particularly important for tall buildings.
Policy 7.7 outlines that tall and large buildings should be part of a plan-led approach to changing
or developing an area by the identification of appropriate, sensitive and inappropriate locations.
Tall and large buildings should not have an unacceptably harmful impact on their surroundings.
Applications for tall or large buildings should include an urban design analysis that demonstrates
the proposal is part of a strategy that will meet the criteria below. This is particularly important if
the site is not identified as a location for tall or large buildings in the boroughs LDF.
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Policy Reference
Policy Issue
Tall buildings should not affect their surroundings adversely in terms of microclimate, wind
turbulence, overshadowing, noise, reflected glare, aviation, navigation and telecommunication
interference.
Local Policy
Local Development
(2011)
The LBHF Core Strategy does not contain any policies or guidance directly relating to wind
microclimate issues; however, the importance of high quality design in creating a safe,
accessible and pleasant local environment is emphasised.

Planning Guidance
Document (2013)
Policy DM G2 of the LBHF Development Management Local Plan states, in regard to Tall
Buildings, that: In the Core Strategy areas identified as appropriate for tall buildings, any
proposal will need to demonstrate that it: does not have a detrimental impact on the local
environment in terms of microclimate
Draft Local Plan 2015 for the

London Borough of
The Draft Local Plan is currently undergoing consultation; however, the current draft as of
January 2015 does make reference to the potential for tall buildings to affect the local wind
microclimate, echoing the Development management Local Plan. Borough-wide policy DC3 of
the LBHF Draft Local Plan states In the areas identified as appropriate for tall buildings, any
proposal will need to demonstrate that it: Does not have a detrimental impact on the local
environment in terms of microclimate.
Guidance
Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Guidance (2014)
10.4
The models will be manufactured and tested in a boundary layer wind tunnel test facility. Mean and peak
wind speeds will be measured around the base of the buildings forming the proposed development and the
other surrounding buildings, paths, roads, and areas of open spaces, for all wind directions. These results
will be combined with long-term meteorological climate data for the London area. The results of the analysis
will then be benchmarked against the well-established Lawson Comfort Criteria to determine the suitability of
the different areas both within and surrounding the site for sitting, standing, entering a building, leisure
walking, business walking, or crossing the road. The suitability of the conditions both within the site and
surrounding the site will be presented and discussed within the ES. If mitigation measures are required, to
ensure that wind conditions are suitable for their intended use, the areas requiring mitigation will be identified
and mitigation measures will be developed. If considered necessary, mitigation measures will be tested
through additional rounds of wind tunnel studies.
The potential for strong winds to occur will also be quantified. Through the determination of the suitability for
use of the areas surrounding the site (for scenarios 2-3 identified above), a direct comparison can then be
made with the baseline / existing off-site conditions, and the effect to these surrounding areas assessed, with
the significance of effects identified. The results of all of the above assessments will be presented within the
ES Chapter. Selected roof terraces will be tested within the wind tunnel in order to determine the suitability of
these areas for future residents. Although the assessment of these spaces will be completed for all seasons,
the focus will be on the wind microclimate during the summer when these areas are more likely to be
frequently used.
The assessment will make use of the Lawson Comfort Criteria (Table 10.2) as defined in Building
Aerodynamics by Tom Lawson, Imperial College Press, 2001.
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Table 10.2 Significance Criteria

Level of Significance
Description
Substantial Beneficial
Measured wind speeds are three Lawson categories calmer than the intended use
Moderate Beneficial
Measured wind speeds are two Lawson categories calmer than the intended use
Minor Beneficial
Measured wind speeds are one Lawson category calmer than the intended use
Negligible
No discernible change or neutral effect on environmental conditions. The measured wind speeds
are suitable for the intended use
Minor Adverse
Measured wind speeds are one Lawson category windier than the intended use
Moderate Adverse
Measured wind speeds are two Lawson categories windier than the intended use
Substantial Adverse
Measured wind speeds are three Lawson categories windier than the intended use
An adverse impact of any magnitude implies that a location has a wind environment that is windier than
desirable and mitigation should therefore be considered.
RWDI have not had consultation with Statutory Consultees/Council officers with regard to the proposed
scope of work.
10.5
Assumptions
The results are presented for the windiest season (usually the winter season in the UK. i.e. December,
January and February) and summer (June, July and August). This is because some pedestrian activities
defined by the Lawson Comfort Criteria need to be met during the windiest season whereas others, primarily
seating and amenity areas, are dependent on the summertime conditions as they are more frequent during
this period.
The wind tunnel tests for all configurations will be conducted on a model devoid of trees or landscape detail
in order to obtain conservative, or worst case, results.
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11. Socio-Economic
11.1
Introduction
As is set out in the introductory section to this Scoping Report, the proposals for the site are expected to
bring forward a residential-led mixed-use development comprising new homes as well as some ground floor
commercial floorspace to provide active and vibrant frontages to the new buildings on the site.
On the basis of the uses set out above, the proposed development is expected to generate socio-economic
impacts arising predominantly from the new residential population brought to the site but also through
employment opportunities created during both the construction and, also during the operational phase of the
development.
Policy Context
The socio-economic ES chapter would provide a summary of relevant planning policy and guidance at the
local (OPDC and LBHF), regional (London) and national (England and Wales) to identify key issues and
objectives that the proposed development should be assessed against.
Baseline Conditions
The site is within the OOCOA as designated within the London Plan Consolidated with Alterations since
2011 (2015). As such, the site is located in an area expected to deliver significant growth (both housing and
economic) over the coming years.
A baseline assessment will be undertaken as part of the socio-economic ES chapter in order to establish the
socio-economic conditions in the area surrounding the site particularly at the local and borough level.
The socio-economic ES chapter would utilise data from a variety of sources including:
2011 Census data;
Data from the Office for National Statistics including: Business Register and Employment
Survey (2013); Annual Population Survey (2014); and Claimant Count (2015) data;
Indices of Multiple Deprivation (2010);
Annual Schools Census (2014) data and information from relevant school admissions
documents; and
Data on healthcare services from the NHS (2015).
11.2
Approach to Assessment
The socio-economic assessment will consider the impacts of the proposed development during both its
construction and operational phases. The assessment will, therefore, cover the following:
Temporary employment during the demolition and construction phases;
Creation of long-term employment opportunities from the proposed commercial uses on-site
e.g. retail floorspace;
Delivery of new homes (including affordable housing) and the impact of the population
accommodated by these homes on social infrastructure such as primary healthcare, education,
and play space provision; and
Spending effects associated with the residents and employees brought to the site by the
proposed development.
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The assessment of effects would be undertaken using the following methodology and/or tools:
Demolition and construction-related employment effects would be assessed using standard
ratios of construction employment to output based on research by the GLA;
The employment expected to be accommodated by the completed/operational commercial
floorspace would be assessed by applying standard job density ratios;
Population and child yield projections for the proposed development would be calculated by
applying the population model used in a variety of LBHFs policy documents e.g. based on the
Wandsworth New Housing Study. These figures will then be used to assess the likely impact
on healthcare and education facilities;
The need for play space provision would be assessed against the standards set out within the
GLAs SPG (Shaping Neighbourhoods: Play and Informal Recreation) as is required by the
London Plan (2015). The assessment of play space demand would be based on the child yield
methodology set out within the SPG; and
An estimate of spending generated as a result of the completed/operational development
would be calculated using average national household spending figures, and an average figure
for daily worker spending.
The assessment of socio-economic effects will be made with reference to the standard EIA significance
criteria terminology in terms of the likely nature, scale, permanence and significance of effects.
A cumulative effects assessment will assess potential combined socio-economic effects of the proposed
development and other key reasonably foreseeable developments (to be agreed with OPDC and LBHF).
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12. Bibliography
12.1
Air Quality
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (2014) 2014 Air Quality Progress Report for London Borough
of Hammersmith and Fulham
Environmental Protection UK (2015) Land-Use Planning & Development Control: Planning For Air Quality
IAQM (2014) Guidance on the assessment of dust from demolition and construction.
GLA (2014) The Control of Dust and Emissions During Construction and Demolition Supplementary
Planning Guidance
Defra (2009) Local Air Quality Management: Technical Guidance LAQM.TG (09).
GLA (2014) Sustainable Design and Construction - Supplementary Planning Guidance.
GLA (2013) The London Plan Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (Revised Early Minor
Alterations).
12.2
Archaeology
Department for Communities and Local Government (2012). National Planning Policy Framework.
Department for Communities and Local Government.
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (2010) Code of conduct.
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (2011) Standard and guidance for desk-based assessment.
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (2008) Standard and guidance for field evaluation.
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (2008) Standard and guidance for the collection, documentation,
conservation and research of archaeological materials.
English Heritage (2011) Archaeology and Planning in Greater London: A Charter for the Greater London
Archaeological Advisory Service.
English Heritage (draft 2009) Greater London Archaeological Advisory Service: Standards for Archaeological
Work.
Monagu Evans (2015) Scrubs Lanes, Old Oak Common, Historic Development and Urban Analysis
(unpublished).
Turley Heritage (2015) Townscape and Visual Assessment.
12.3
Land Quality
Environment Agency, 2004, Management Procedures for the management of contaminated land (CLR11).
Defra, December 2014, SP1010: Development of Category 4 Screening Levels for Assessment of Land
Affected by Contamination, Policy Companion Document.
Land Quality Management/Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (LQM/CIEH), 2015. The LQM/CIEH
S4ULs for Human Health Risk Assessment.
Soil Generic Assessment Criteria for Human Health Risk Assessment. December 2009.
Environmental Industries Commission/Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental
Specialists/Contaminated Land: Applications in Real Environments (EIC/AGS/CL:AIRE, 2009).
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Defra, 2012, Normal background concentrations (NBCs) of contaminants in English Soils.

The Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2010. Statutory Instrument 2010. No.991.
UKWIR (2010) Guidance for the Selection of Water Supply Pipes to be used in Brownfield Sites. Ref:
10/WM/03/21.
BRE Special Digest 1 (SD1:2005) Third Edition. Concrete In Aggressive Ground
Construction Industry Research and Information Association. WILSON, S et al. Assessing Risks Posed by
Hazardous Ground Gases to Buildings. C665. London: CIRIA, 2007. ISBN 9780860176657.
Construction Industry Research and Information Association. BAKER, K et al. The VOCs Handbook:
Investigating, Assessing and Managing Risks from Inhalation of VOCs at Land Affected by Contamination.
682. London: CIRIA, 2009. ISBN 9780860176822.
Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 (as amended 1990).
CIRIA, 2014, Asbestos in soil and made ground: a guide to understanding and managing risk (C733).
12.4
London (2015) Old Oak and Park Royal Opportunity Area Planning Framework [online] Available at:
https://www.london.gov.uk/priorities/planning/consultations/park-royal-planning-framework. [Accessed 25th
May 2015].
12.5
Ecology
Eaton, M.A., Brown, A.F., Noble, D.G. et al (2009.) Birds of Conservation Concern 3: the population status of
birds in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. British Birds, 102, 296-341.
The London Plan (2009) The London Plan: Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London. Greater
London Authority.
Development Management Local Plan (2013) Development Management Local Plan. Hammersmith and
Fulham Council.
Core Strategy (2011) Core Strategy: Local Development Framework. Hammersmith and Fulham Council.
12.6
Department for Communities and Local Government (2012) National Planning Policy Framework
Department for Communities and Local Government (2014) Planning Policy Guidance
Historic England (2013) Park Royal City, Outline Historic Area Assessment
Historic England (2011) The Setting of Heritage Assets
Historic England (2008) Seeing History in the View
DCMS (2010) Principles of Selection for Listing Buildings
Historic England (2011) Designation Selection Guides
Greater London Authority (2012) London View Management Framework
Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (2013) Guidelines for
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (Third Edition)
Natural England (2014) An Approach to Landscape Character Assessment Guidance
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Mayor of London (2015) The London Plan, The Spatial Development Strategy for London consolidated with
alterations since 2011
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (2011) Core Strategy, Local Development Framework
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (2013) Development Management Local Plan
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (2013) Planning Guidance Supplementary Planning
Document
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (2002) The Grand Union Canal Conservation Area
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (1989) St Marys Conservation Area Character Profile
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Council (1996) Wood Lane Conservation Area Character
Profile
London Borough of Brent Council (2010) Core Strategy
London Borough of Brent Council (2011) Site Specific Allocations
London Borough of Brent Council (2001) Design Guide for New Development
London Borough of Brent Council (1990) Kensal Green Conservation Area (title to be confirmed)
London Borough of Brent Council (1986) Queens Park Conservation Area Design Guide
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (2010) Core Strategy
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (2002) Unitary Development Plan Extant Policies
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (2010) Building Height in the Royal Borough
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (1981) Kensal Green Cemetery Conservation Area (title to
be confirmed)
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (1967) Oxford Gardens Conservation Area (title to be
confirmed)
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (2014) Ladbroke Conservation Area Appraisal
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (date to be confirmed) Norland Conservation Area (title to be
confirmed)
Ealing London Borough Council (2012) Development Strategy 2026, Development Plan Document
Ealing London Borough Council (2013) Development Sites, Development Plan Document
Ealing London Borough Council (2013) Development Management Development Plan Document
Ealing London Borough Council (1990) Old Oak Lane Conservation Area Appraisal
Ealing London Borough Council (1993) Canalside Conservation Area Character Appraisal
City of Westminster (2005) Queens Park Estate Conservation Area Audit
12.7
Wind
Lawson T.V. (2001) Building Aerodynamics, Imperial College Press [ISBN 1-86094-187-7]
Greater London Authority, 2011. The London Plan, Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London.
Greater London Authority, London.
Greater London Authority, 2013. The London Plan, Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London.
Revised Early Minor Alterations, Greater London Authority, London.
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Greater London Authority, 2014. The London Plan, Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London. Draft
Further Alterations, Greater London Authority, London.
Greater London Authority, 2006. Sustainable Design and Construction, The London Plan Supplementary
Planning Guidance. GLA, London.
Greater London Authority, 2013. Sustainable Design and Construction, The London Plan Supplementary
Planning Guidance Draft. GLA, London.
Croydon Council, Croydon Local Plan: Strategic Policies (CLP1) (2013)
Croydon Council, Croydon Local Plan: Strategic Policies (CLP2) (2013)
Croydon Council, Croydon Opportunity Area Planning Framework (COAPF) (2013)
BREVe3.2; (BS6399-2:2010) Software.
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LEGEND
Applicaon site boundary 115-129A

Scrubs Lane
Developments idenfied for cumulave

assessment
Site ref:
Planning App Ref.
Address
Former BBC Television Centre Wood
Lane London W12
Woodlands 80 Wood Lane London
W12 0TT
Former Dairy Crest Site Land Beneath
And Bounded By Westway And West
London Railway Line And Adjoining 58
2014/02531/COMB
2015/01329/FUL
2012/02454/OUT
2009/00321/OUT
and
2012/01410/EOUT
2011/04016/COMB
2011/00964/FUL
N/A
93-97A and 99-101 Scrubs Lane
13/1296
Land next to Victoria Centre, Acton

Lane, London
13/3682
Moberly Sports and Educaon Centre,

Kilburn Lane, North Kensington,
London, W10 4AH
Hammersmith Hospital Du Cane Road

London W12 0HS
Woodlands 80 Wood Lane London
W12 0TT
Land To East Of Old Oak Common
Lane London
101-133 Scrubs Lane (Illustrave scheme)
4
2
3
SCALE 1:12,500@A3
0m
500m
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metres
500
(1:12,500)
13
This drawing is for illustrative purposes only and should not

be used for any construction or estimation purposes.
DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS
No liability or responsibility is accepted arising from reliance
upon the information contained within this drawing.
Site
Conservation Areas
12
1- Kensal Green Cemetery (RBKC)

2- Oxford Gardens (RBKC)
3- St Marys (LBHF)
4- Grand Union Canal (LBHF)
5- Kensal Green (LBB)
6- Old Oak & Wormholt (LBHF)
7- Wood Lane (LBHF)
8- Queens Park (LBB)
9- Old Oak Lane (LBE)
10- Canalside (LBE)
11- Queens Park Estate (WCC)
12- Harlesden (LBB)
13- Paddington Cemetery (LBB)
14- Ladbroke Grove (RBKC)
15- Norland (RBKC)
10
9
11
5
3
For illustrative and identification purposes

only. Please refer to more detailed plans for
confirmation of boundaries.
Plans reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on

behalf of The Controller of Her Majestys Stationery Office.
Crown Copyright and database right [2015]. All rights
reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number [100020449]
Client:
The Aurora Property Group Ltd
Project:
North Kensington Gate South (115-129A
Scrubs Lane)
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Scale:
Status:
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Final
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Drawing Number:
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7
15
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Listed Buildings
1- Kenmoat Primary School
2- Mausoleum 10 yards to south of chapel
3- Vault of D Campbells Family
4- Mortuary Chapel of Conde De
Bayona Marques De Misa
5- Belgian War Memorial
6- The Northern Colonnade
7- Perimeter Wall, Entrance Gateway & Raillings
8- The Anglican Chapel
9- Entrance Gateway Opposite Wellington Road
10- Dissenters Chapel
11- Beethoven Street School
12- Listed Buildings on Fifth Avenue
13- Droop Street School
14- Cell block at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
15- Chapel at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
16- Gatehouse at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
17- Church of St. John the Evangelist
18- Kensal House
19- Corporation Yard
20- Kensal House Day Nursery
21- Kensal House
22- Ladbroke Hall
23- St. Charles Hospital
24- Lodge, gate, piers & railings to St. Charles Hospital
11
25- St. Charles Hospital Nursing Home
26- Pillar box
27- Pillar box
28- Telephone kiosk
29- Burlington Danes School
30- Buildings associated with
Thomas Jones Primary School
31- Elgin Public House, Technical Institute,
Public Library
32- Former Wormholt Library & Infant Welfare Centre
13 33- Church of our Lady of St. Willesden
34- Church of All Saints
35- The Jubliee Clock
36- Green Man Public House
37- Church of St. Matthew
38- Bandstand in Queens Park
39- K6 Telephone Kiosk
40- E M Landers Stonemasons Showroom
41- 842, Harrow Road
37
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36
34
39
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40
18
10
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21
22
23
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Site
Grade I
Grade II*
Grade II


Client:
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26
Project:
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27
29
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31
15
ASSH3001
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30
Date:
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metres
500
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(1:12,500)

Site
Kensal Green Cemetery (RBKC)
Roundwood Park (LBB)
Ladbroke Estate (RBKC)
Paddington Cemetery (LBB)


Client:
Project:
Scrubs Lane)
Drawing:
Figure 6 - Registered Parks
and Gardens
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Date:
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0
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500

Site
TCA1 Open Space
TCA2 Industrial
TCA3 Residential
TCA4 Movement corridors

Client:
Project:
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Drawing:
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Scale:
Status:
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Final
Project Number:
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Drawing Number:
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Date:
Revision:
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04
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31
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Site
AVR1 viewpoints
30
AVR3 viewpoints
500 metre radius
1 kilometre radius
28
29
27
19
18
17
16
7
23
13
14
26
12
11
4
5
20
9 10
15
Client:
Project:
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21
Drawing:
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22
24
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Status:
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Final
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Drawing Number:
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Date:
Revision:
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04
A1
Appendix A
BGS Logs
March 2016
A2
Appendix B
The Envirocheck Report
March 2016
Historical Mapping Legends

Ordnance Survey County Series 1:10,560
Ordnance Survey Plan 1:10,000
1:10,000 Raster Mapping

Historical Mapping & Photography included:
Mapping Type
Surrey
Middlesex
London
London
Ordnance Survey Plan
London
10K Raster Mapping
VectorMap Local
Scale
1:10,560
1:10,560
1:10,560
1:10,560
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:25,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
Date
1874
1874
1896
1920
1951
1957
1967
1975
1984
1985
1996
2006
2014
Pg
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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15
Historical Map - Slice A
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Russian Military Mapping Legends

1:5,000 and 1:10,000 mapping
1:25,000 mapping
Key to Numbers on Mapping

Historical Mapping & Photography included:
TQ28_London
No.
69
83
Description
Factory (Cars)
Factory (Gas)
Mapping Type
Surrey
Middlesex
London
London
London
10K Raster Mapping
VectorMap Local
Scale
1:10,560
1:10,560
1:10,560
1:10,560
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:25,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
1:10,000
Date
1874
1874
1896
1920
1951
1957
1967
1975
1984
1985
1996
2006
2014
Pg
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Surrey
Published 1874
Source map scale - 1:10,560
The historical maps shown were reproduced from maps predominantly held
at the scale adopted for England, Wales and Scotland in the 1840`s. In 1854
the 1:2,500 scale was adopted for mapping urban areas; these maps were
used to update the 1:10,560 maps. The published date given therefore is
often some years later than the surveyed date. Before 1938, all OS maps
were based on the Cassini Projection, with independent surveys of a single
county or group of counties, giving rise to significant inaccuracies in outlying
areas. In the late 1940`s, a Provisional Edition was produced, which updated
the 1:10,560 mapping from a number of sources. The maps appear
unfinished - with all military camps and other strategic sites removed. These
maps were initially overprinted with the National Grid. In 1970, the first
1:10,000 maps were produced using the Transverse Mercator Projection. The
revision process continued until recently, with new editions appearing every
10 years or so for urban areas.
Map Name(s) and Date(s)
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Middlesex
Published 1874
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London
Published 1896
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London
Published 1920
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Published 1951
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Published 1957
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Published 1967
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Published 1975
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Published 1984
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London
Published 1985
These maps were produced by the Russian military during the Cold War
between 1950 and 1997, and cover 103 towns and cities throughout the U.K.
The maps are produced at 1:25,000, 1:10,000 and 1:5,000 scale, and show
detailed land use, with colour-coded areas for development, green areas, and
non-developed areas. Buildings are coloured black and important building
uses (such as hospitals, post offices, factories etc.) are numbered, with a
numbered key describing their use.
They were produced by the Russians for the benefit of navigation, as well as
strategic military sites and transport hubs, for use if they were to have
invaded the U.K. The detailed information provided indicates that the areas
were surveyed using land-based personnel, on the ground, in the cities that
are mapped.
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Published 1996
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10k Raster Mapping

Published 2006
The historical maps shown were produced from the Ordnance Survey`s
1:10,000 colour raster mapping. These maps are derived from Landplan
which replaced the old 1:10,000 maps originally published in 1970. The data
is highly detailed showing buildings, fences and field boundaries as well as all
roads, tracks and paths. Road names are also included together with the
relevant road number and classification. Boundary information depiction
includes county, unitary authority, district, civil parish and constituency.
dummy
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VectorMap Local
Published 2014
VectorMap Local (Raster) is Ordnance Survey's highest detailed 'backdrop'
mapping product. These maps are produced from OS's VectorMap Local, a
simple vector dataset at a nominal scale of 1:10,000, covering the whole of
Great Britain, that has been designed for creating graphical mapping. OS
VectorMap Local is derived from large-scale information surveyed at 1:1250
scale (covering major towns and cities),1:2500 scale (smaller towns, villages
and developed rural areas), and 1:10 000 scale (mountain, moorland and
river estuary areas).
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Appendix C
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment (February
2016)
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Noise and Vibration

Hydrology and Hydrogeology

Heritage, Townscape and Visual

Defra mapped background concentrations for 2013

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The Site in context

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Table 1.1 Developments to be considered in the cumulative assessment

Demolition of parts of the former BBC Television Centre,

Distance from the Proposed

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Former BBC Television Centre

Approximately 2km to the

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Woodlands 80 Wood Lane

Former Dairy Crest Site Land

Woodlands 80 Wood Lane

landscaping areas; alterations to the vehicular/pedestrian

Distance from the Proposed

Approximately 1.4 km to the

Approximately 1.8km to the

Approximately 1.2km to the

Approximately 1.5km to the

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Distance from the Proposed

(Class D1) including health research, day nursery (1,029m 2 GIA)

Land To East Of Old Oak

Erection of an operations, maintenance and control (OMC)

Approximately 0.9km south

93-97A Scrubs Lane referred

North Kensington Gate North is proposed to accommodate 48

Planning App Ref.

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of three industrial units with

The site covers approximately 0.1ha.

Distance from the Proposed

London Borough of Brent

Land next to Victoria Centre,

Moberly Sports and Education

Erection of 9-storey building comprising 99 units of Extra Care

Approximately 2.2km to the

Approximately 1.4km to the

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Matters capable of being scoped out of the EIA

Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing

Proposed Scope of the Environmental Statement

9. Noise and Vibration

10. Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Flood Risk

3. The Proposed Development

4. Existing Land Uses and Activities

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Local Authority Review and Assessment