Policy information sourced from Redington Neighbourhood Plan

RF 1: Meridian House

Opportunity

A redevelopment here, in conformity with policy BD4 and the BGI policies here would be favourably considered if it were to be set back in order to incorporate a pocket park. Although setting back the development would change the character of the Finchley Road streetscape, such a set-back would deliver improved townscape benefits, including the potential to create a pocket park.

Although it is a relatively recent block, buildings dating from the 1960s have already been or are due to be demolished and replaced, eg in Redington Road and Redington Gardens.

Appropriate uses include a retail unit or community facility, such as an NHS GP practice, at ground- floor level to support the growth of existing retail activity on Finchley Road, as at 317 Finchley Road, or contribute to social cohesion and inclusion.

Such a site, with its high PTAL rating, and proximity to retail and leisure facilities, could also provide ideal accommodation to cater for older age groups, among which population growth in the Plan Area is forecast to be concentrated. It should be redeveloped as a car-free site and redundant parking space to the rear used to provide substantial greening and biodiversity measures, including trees, native hedgerows and a natural pond, providing a link to the adjoining copse.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan