The Ropery

Description

The building encloses a secure garden to the west and a parking court to the east. Large mature trees to the northern boundary have been retained and the hedges strengthened to provide an established landscape setting for the new garden. The garden provides an accessible space for the residents to enjoy outdoor activities as well as a visual amenity space from the communal spaces and open deck circulation. A simple and controlled soft landscape palette is used to complement the existing landscape setting, contribute to local biodiversity and minimise future maintenance while providing year round colour, interest and amenity for residents.

Planning History

London Borough of Waltham Forest was supportive of the proposals to replace two out-of-date existing community centres with extra care apartments and ancillary facilities. Full consultation with planning, highways, conservation, housing, adult care services and urban planning took place and the design modified to ensure support. As the site is in close proximity to Friday Hill House, a Grade II Listed Building, the design, height and massing was discussed in detail. The planning application was submitted in December 2012 and received approval in March 2013 with one of the Councillors commenting that this is exactly the type of housing needed in the borough.