Council home rooftop extensions and major works

December 2020 Consultation Event

We have been working hard on the designs for the proposed rooftop extension at 26-37 Harpley Square since our last consultation events in August 2020. We would like to set up a forum to present our latest designs to you and get your views and feedback. We have set up a couple of Zoom meetings for you to join where we will present our designs and there will be time for a question and answer session afterward.

The dates for these events are:

To access one of these virtual consultation events please follow these instructions;

1. Visit the Zoom website

2. Sign up (for new users) or sign in (for existing users)

3. Click on 'Join a meeting'

4. Enter the 10-digit Meeting ID then the 6 digit passcode as above on the date you choose.

Alternatively, you can email helen.coshell@towerhamlets.gov.uk and we will send you the Zoom meeting link. You can also dial into one of the meetings by telephone by calling 0203 901 7895 and enter the meeting ID and Passcode as instructed.

If you are unable to make any of the online events, we would still like to give you the opportunity to have your say. Why not have a read of the information below and fill out our survey.

Plans for Harpley Square

Current view of 26-37 Harpley Square

Major Works

Tower Hamlets Homes and Tower Hamlets Council are embarking on an ambitious programme of major works to improve the quality of residential blocks across the borough ensuring that homes are warm, modern, secure and weather tight. These major works generally comprise of improvements such as replacements, repairs and maintenance, focussing on external brickwork, roofing, communal windows and internal decorations, mechanical and electrical services, structural repairs and fire protection work. The appropriate work needed will be decided by the block surveys undertaken on block 26 - 37 Harpley Square.

Feedback received from residents at our first consultation event told us that some residents have had issues with noise transference from neighbouring homes and that they have had issues of anti-social behaviour taking place in the communal areas and open space near the blocks. We have noted this and will look to see if we can improve this situation through the major works programme. Baily Garner, our appointed archictects at this stage, are undertaking surveys of the blocks to establish other works required. A schedule of works will be shared at our earliest opportunity.

Proposed Rooftop Extension

Design proposal for the rooftop extension at 26 - 37 Harpley Square

Any rooftop extension will only apply to block 26-37 Harpley Square and will provide approximately 8 new homes that will be available to families on the council waiting list. Up to 3 new floors will be added to the block with the staircase extended to provide access to the new homes with a possible link bridge to Raynham House so that residents are able to access a lift.

The intention is to manufacture much of the new rooftop homes off-site in a factory and then lift them into position. This will reduce the amount of time that the works will take and reduce noise and other disruptions, meaning that residents can stay safely in their homes whilst the build is taking place. At the last consultation event, some residents enquired about whether the existing structure of the block will be able to cope with the new load added. This is being thoroughly investigated with our architects, Baily Garner, who will provide the best resolution for load bearing.

No decision has yet been made on the rooftop extension proposal. Your feedback will inform the next steps in this scheme. Have your say by filling out our survey.

December 2020 Consultation Event

We have been working hard on the designs for the proposed rooftop extension at 1 - 30 O'Leary Square since our last consultation events in August 2020. We would like to set up a forum to present our latest designs to you and get your views and feedback. We have set up a couple of Zoom meetings for you to join where we will present our designs and there will be time for a question and answer session afterward.

The dates for these events are:

To access one of these virtual consultation events please follow these instructions;

1. Visit the Zoom website

2. Sign up (for new users) or sign in (for existing users)

3. Click on 'Join a meeting'

4. Enter the 10-digit Meeting ID then the 6 Digit passcode as above on the date you choose.

Alternatively, you can email helen.coshell@towerhamlets.gov.uk and we will send you the Zoom meeting link. You can also dial into one of the meetings by telephone by calling 0203 901 7895 and enter the Meeting ID and Passcode as instructed.

If you are unable to make any of the online events, we would still like to give you the opportunity to have your say. Why not have a read of the information below and fill out our survey.

Plans for O'Leary Square

Current view of 1 - 30 O'Leary Square

Major Works

Tower Hamlets Homes and Tower Hamlets Council are embarking on an ambitious programme of major works to improve the quality of residential blocks across the borough ensuring that homes are warm, modern, secure and weather tight. These major works generally comprise of improvements such as replacements, repairs and maintenance, focussing on external brickwork, roofing, communal windows and internal decorations, mechanical and electrical services, structural repairs and fire protection work. The appropriate work needed will be decided by the block surveys undertaken on blocks 1 - 30; 31 - 74 and 75 - 83 O'Leary Square.

We received a lot of helpful feedback from residents at our first consultation event including concerns over the level of anti-social behavior taking place both within the blocks and around the estate. Other suggestions for improvement included better landscaping and maintenance of the communal garden area and balconies for the upper floor properties as well as better insultation and ventilation for the blocks. All suggestions have been noted and will be considered during the progress of the major works surveys and designs for the rooftop extension.

Proposed Rooftop Extension

Any rooftop extension will only apply to block 1 - 30 O'Leary Square and will provide approximately 16 new homes that will be available to families on the council waiting list. Up to 3 new floors will be added to the block and will be serviced by the existing lift with the staircase at the south of the block extended upwards.

The intention is to manufacture much of the new rooftop homes off-site in a factory and then lift them into position. This will reduce the amount of time that the works will take and reduce noise and other disruptions, meaning that residents can stay safely in their homes whilst the build is taking place.

No decision has yet been made on the rooftop extension proposal. Your feedback will inform the next steps in this scheme. Have your say by filling out our survey.

December 2020 Consultation Event

We have been working hard on the designs for the proposed rooftop extension at 2 - 20 Tomlinson Close since our last consultation events in September 2020. We would like to set up a forum to present our latest designs to you and get your views and feedback. We have set up a couple of Zoom meetings for you to join where we will present our designs and there will be time for a question and answer session afterward.

The dates for these events are:

To access one of these virtual consultation events please follow these instructions;

1. Visit the Zoom website

2. Sign up (for new users) or sign in (for existing users)

3. Click on 'Join a meeting'

4. Enter the 10-digit Meeting ID then the 6 digit Passcode as above on the date you choose.

Alternatively, you can email helen.coshell@towerhamlets.gov.uk and we will send you the Zoom meeting link. You can also dial into one of the meetings by telephone by calling 0203 901 7895 and enter Meeting ID and Passcode as instructed.

If you are unable to make any of the online events, we would still like to give you the opportunity to have your say. Why not have a read of the information below and fill out our survey.

Plans for Tomlinson Close

Current view of 2-20 Tomlinson Close

Major Works

Tower Hamlets Homes and Tower Hamlets Council are embarking on an ambitious programme of major works to improve the quality of residential blocks across the borough ensuring that homes are warm, modern, secure and weather tight. These major works generally comprise of improvements such as replacements, repairs and maintenance, focussing on external brickwork, roofing, communal windows and internal decorations, mechanical and electrical services, structural repairs and fire protection work. These works will be undertaken on blocks 2 - 20 (evens), 1 - 31 (odds) and 22 - 68 (evens) Tomlinson Close.

Feedback received from residents at our first consultation event told us that the insultation of the buildings could look to be improved. We have noted this and will look to include this in the major works programme. Baily Garner, our appointed archictects at this stage, are undertaking surveys of the blocks to establish other works required. A schedule of works will be shared at our earliest opportunity.

Proposed Rooftop Extension

Design proposal for the rooftop extensions at 2-20 Tomlinson Close