07 Vauxhall Square, item 6. PDF 626 KB - Lambeth Council

7.64 The likely shadowing on the amenity space provided within the development
has been assessed in detail. Overall, there would be an element of
overshadowing throughout much of the day in springtime, which will reduce
during the summer months when the sun is directly overhead. However, during
the winter when the sun is at its lowest, some transient overshadowing would be
experienced across the proposed amenity areas throughout the day. Given the
location of the scheme, and the high density of development, there would
always be an element of overshadowing, and the design of the scheme is such
to reduce the impact as much as possible, however this cannot be completely
avoided.
7.65 The landscaping strategy and detailed design will seek to provide the highest
quality public realm possible in order to meet expectations of future users, and
this should compensate the concern with future overshadowing through creating
a useable space throughout the year.
7.66 In summary, it is considered that the overall effect of the transient
overshadowing to the amenity areas within the propose development would be
considered minor to moderate adverse.
7.67 Children Play Space
7.68 The applicant has submitted a ‘Playspace report’ dated May 2012, produced by
GL Hearn. Policy 3.6 of the London Plan sets out the requirement for new
housing developments to include provision of children’s playspace and informal
recreation. Provision should be based on the number of children living in the
new development and should be appropriate for the age profile of the
population. The GLA SPG “Providing for Children and Young People’s Play and
Informal Recreation” states that the minimum benchmark for new residential
developments should be 10sqm per child. The playspace needs to be suitable
for various age groups of children and young people.
7.69 There are number of formal play spaces that have been provided throughout the
scheme. The break down of this has been set out below:
Age group
Policy
requirement
Provision
0-4 yrs 505sqm 218sqm roof terrace at Wendle
Court
81sqm roof terrace at Vauxhall
Square West
403sqm dedicated playspace
and pavilion adjacent to the
listed terrace
5–11 yrs 578sqm 197sqm within the dedicated
playspace adjacent to the listed