Kick Start Sites
Seven kick start sites have been identified as suitable and are ready for early development. Berkeley Homes are developing these sites over the next few years.
The purpose of the kick start sites is to:
- Create a housing market in Woodberry Down through high quality design and build early in the programme;
- Provide a total living environment as soon as possible for people living in unsound buildings;
- Provide developed sites to house tenants decanted from neighbouring Woodberry Down properties, which will in turn be demolished and redeveloped.
Site 1a: The Old School Site
The Old School site comprises land and buildings to the south and east of the Beis Chinuch Lebonos Girls’ School on Woodberry Down. The site borders the West Reservoir – an area with outstanding waterside views.
The site will be the first to be developed on Woodberry Down. It will be a mixed use development that contains community facilities, retail and residential units.
Site 1b: Pewsham House and adjacent houses
Close to the amenities of Finsbury Park, this site on the southern side of Woodberry Down will contain a mixed use development that includes a new health centre and residential units.
Site 1c: Woodberry Grove North
Woodberry Grove North is a cleared site between Rowley Gardens and the site of the new Academy. The site is on high land and borders the New River. It has dramatic views across North London, taking in Alexandra Palace.
Site 1d: 5-55 Newnton Close
This site also has stunning views of both the East and West Reservoir and Stoke Newington, with further excellent views of the city skylines of Canary Wharf and the City.
Site 1e: Dentist, Hotel, adjacent houses, Horston and Sherwood blocks
This parcel of land sits on the north east side of the Seven Sisters Road and Woodberry Grove junction. The site is on the edge of the new learning campus and will be a mixed use containing a business and training centre alongside residential units.
Site 1f: Havering, Wyersdale, Weybridge and Wensleydale blocks
Located on the north-west side of Seven Sisters Road. The site lies next to the Manor House transport interchange and is very close to both the amenities of Finsbury Park and the retail facilities of Green Lanes.
Site 1g – 151 Woodberry Grove, Oakend House, Parkfield House and the Shopping Parade
This site has excellent views of the East Reservoir and the city skyline, including Canary Wharf and the City. The site will be a mixed use development that contains both residential and retail units.
Information correct as of 5 February 2010