Twelve Acres

393 Highbury Quadrant – Twelve Acres Reception Centre

We are currently consulting on a Draft Planning Brief for this site that has buildings on Riverside Road and Highbury Quadrant. It is close to Clissold Park, next to the White House pub.

The consultation is running from 29 October 2007 until 30 November 2007 . 

as part of the consultation we will be holding drop in sessions in Birchmore Hall, Highbury Quadrant, N5 2AU at the following times:

Wednesday, 7 November from 6pm - 8pm.

Saturday, 10 November from 10am - 1pm,

We would like to hear what you think of ideas for redeveloping and regenerating the site. Islington Council proposes to seek a Housing Association as a partner to redevelop this Reception Centre site to provide high quality affordable housing including large, family sized units. The brief includes three options which provide some possible building layouts and cover the following issues: 

• Providing high quality affordable housing.
• Extends the Riversdale Road terrace completing the street.
• Provides some family housing with front and rear gardens.
• Promoting development which is accessible and environmentally sustainable.
• Building heights and locations.
• Retaining the existing trees.
• Promote car free development with appropriate car parking for people with disabilities.

If you would like to comment on the draft then you can download and complete the questionnaire or write to us at the address below. Please note that any comments must be received in writing by 5pm on Friday 30 November 2007.

Please send your comments to:

Ross Ashby
The Planning Projects Team
PO Box 3333
222 Upper Street
N1 1YA
Email: ross.ashby@islington.gov.uk

You can download a copy of the the draft planning brief below or view the document at the following places:

Islington Council Municipal Offices, 222 Upper St, London, N1, or

Contact the Planning Division on 020 7527 2000 to get a copy.

Next Steps

Once the consultation period has finished the brief will be amended to reflect any issues raised and will provide guidance to the future development of the site. 

For more information, contact

Ross Ashby
The Planning Projects Team
PO Box 3333
222 Upper Street
N1 1YA
Email: ross.ashby@islington.gov.uk