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A summary of our proposals
Delivering a new generation of council homes for local people
Housing is one of Haringey Council’s top priorities.
We are committed to delivering new council homes for our residents by building a range of affordable high-quality and sustainable homes. As part of this programme, we are considering a new housing development at Archway Road that will deliver new green space improvements to the area.
We are asking for your views on the proposed development for Archway Road to ensure that the scheme meets the needs of the local community and reflects the local environment.
You can find out more about our ambitious plans across the borough at www.haringey.gov.uk/haringey-homes
Our proposals for Archway Road
The development will provide 16 high-quality homes at council rent and for private sale. These will comprise 14 flats (two 1-bedroom and twelve 2-bedroom) and 2 houses (2-bedroom) with associated external amenity space, landscaping and refuse/ recycling and cycle stores.
The proposals will incorporate landscaping including public realm improvements along the street frontage as well as provision of a communal garden to the rear of the development.
For more on our proposals, take a look at the Archway Road engagement boards.
Landscape proposal
We are proposing high-quality landscaping including public realm improvements along the street frontage as well as provision of a communal garden to the rear of the development. This will incorporate a informal children's play space, seating, planting and space for local food growing. Biodiversity will be promoted wherever possible, including provision for bird and bat boxes, rainwater harvesting and sustainable-drainage.
Sustainability
Haringey Council is committed to ensuring that new homes will be environmentally sustainable, with a target of achieving zero carbon where possible. All homes will have high levels of insulation, efficient heating systems and incorporate solar panels and underfloor heating that will keep running costs low. The new buildings will be constructed with responsibly sourced and environmentally friendly materials.
Secure cycle parking for new residents will encourage active and sustainable travel.
Parking
Having regard to the availability of public transport locally, the proposal provides limited parking to serve only the wheelchair accessible homes.
The on-site parking space will include an electric-vehicle charging point and will be accessed off Archway Road.
Design approach
The proposed development has been designed to respect the scale, character and appearance of the surrounding area. The new homes will be two and four-storeys tall to minimise impacts on neighbouring properties. The new building’s high-quality brickwork and attractive window and balcony detailing complement the character of the local area while maintaining a contemporary appearance.
A number of local red brick options are being considered to complement the character of the surrounding townscape. Contrasting brickwork and precast concrete detailing in lighter tones will be used below windows as well as to circulation cores and entrance areas, to offset the main brick material. Balconies to the rear elevation are screened with opaque glazed panels for privacy which pick up on the glazed treatment proposed to the main stairwells on the street elevation. Pitched roofs with expressed gables, again reference the local context while providing increased volume to living spaces on the top floor.
