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Stockport Market
Major Data Study Holds Key to
Restored To
Unlocking Brownfield Sites
Former Glory
The way in which Local saying: “This review is timely. Database structure should be Work has recently started on
Authorities identify and assess land Since NLUD-PDL was first more flexible to accommodate phase two of a project to restore
for future redevelopment could be implemented, technology and future changes in planning policy. Stockport’s Victorian Covered
transformed, due to advances in policy have moved on faster than At present, local planning Market Hall.
technology and changing anyone could have imagined. authorities submit annual “NLUD Lead consultant, Manchester
information needs, according to a As national brownfield advisor for Returns” data on a voluntary basis. based architects Buttress Fuller
detailed study of the ten year-old England, English Partnerships is The data includes details on land Alsop Williams, have worked for
National Land Use Database of committed to identifying and size, site location, previous history Stockport Council to restore the
Previously Developed Land helping to unlock land for of the site, classification ranging Grade II Listed building and to
(NLUD-PDL) which has recently redevelopment and other uses - a from derelict or vacant sites to vastly improve the facilities offered.
been published. key strand of the National those in-use but with the potential Market traders have now moved
Recommendations for the Brownfield Strategy. As such, we for re-use, and its current planning into new stalls following the
review of NLUD - the register of welcome future improvement to status. The resulting information is completion of phase one of the
brownfield sites throughout and development of NLUD’s used by Government to: £1.7 million project.
England and a key part of the capabilities as part of our strategic • Advise Ministers on the Councillor Kevin Hogg,
National Brownfield Strategy - were toolkit, particularly as we move formulation of land use policies Executive Member for
commissioned by national towards the new Homes and • Ascertain trends in the recycling Regeneration at Stockport
regeneration agency English Communities Agency.” of land. Council, said: “This week marks
Partnerships and produced by a The research looked at the • Help signify where barriers to a major milestone in the
cross-disciplinary team of need for brownfield data, possible redevelopment exist. transformation of Stockport’s
researchers at Kingston University. improvements to NLUD, and the • Monitor the effectiveness of historic Covered Market Hall.
The recommendations from the needs of a wider audience for Government policies relating to Work has been split into two
research could see NLUD-PDL information of this kind. Key land use. phases to enable the market to
replaced with a system which recommendations from the Professor Sarah Sayce, Head of continue trading throughout the
would be even more accurate, researchers include: School of Surveying & Planning at project which has included
more comprehensive and easier • NLUD-PDL site records should Kingston University, added: “This is restoration and repair of the external
for Local Authorities to maintain, be converted from points an important piece of research envelope of the market hall.
and come at a time when the need (single x, y coordinates) to which we are proud to have Frances Armitage-Smith, Project
for accurate identification of polygons (site boundaries) undertaken. The consistent Architect, said: “Internally, the new
brownfield land is more urgent • Records to be made more message that emerged from our layout to the central area of the
than ever to meet ambitious compatible with existing Local Study Team’s research is that building has improved circulation
Government housing targets. Land and Property Gazetteers bringing NLUD in line with current and created a brighter space with
This includes accommodating • The database should be publicly technology and other planning and enhanced views through the
60% of all new homes on accessible online and information monitoring processes building. The details of the Victorian
brownfield land by 2020. maintained in real time by online is the key to its future success. design of the building are also more
Speaking in September at the updates direct from local As such, this an ideal opportunity visible thanks to the full restoration
AGI Conference in planning authorities to embrace changes in technology, and redecoration of the cast iron,
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Olga • Records on developed sites policy and information needs.” timber and glass structure.
McFarland, Senior Researcher at should remain on the database The recommendations will The project is due for
English Partnerships, welcomed to inform future decisions on shortly be submitted and completion in November 2008.
the recommendations to English development and as part of a considered by Government for
Partnerships and Government, national archive future implementation.
New Build on the Heath: Another Win for Progressive Classical Design
Adam’s period style.” the lower ground floor and
It is another example of Robert complement a striking new garden
Adam Architects’ skill in making by Mark Walker.
modern houses, with all their The consent is part of a wider
conveniences and features, into permission from London Borough
harmonious classical compositions. of Camden Council for a
Essentially a simple low square co-ordinated scheme proposed by
form with large windows on the the Heath House Property
south side, skillful application of Partnership to renovate and lift the
Robert Adam Architects’ practice in Hampstead. Each house, fine classical decoration and entire Heath House area.
designs for a substantial classical while traditional or classical, is a details transform a flat brick The wider scheme will further
house in Hampstead, replacing the unique response to the particular site structure into an elegant residence. provide improvements to the
1970s Heath Park building, have and the needs of the owners. The site dictated a low structure Grade II early Georgian Heath
been granted planning permission. This design, in a highly sensitive to avoid competition with the House, which was altered by
The large new house will be a location, was supported by adjacent and historic Heath House extensions and damaged in World
dramatic addition to the area. It is Camden Council and described by so the architects’ designs War II, restoring the house and its
one of an amazing total of eight the Heath and Hampstead Society accommodate 11,000 sq ft of the extensive grounds, public paths,
houses being designed by the as “a notable example of Robert building’s total 27,000 sq ft within boundary wall and War Memorial.
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