Doddington Square Consultation

Overview

The square between the Doddington & Rollo Community Centre, Cromwell House and Palmerston House is a focal point for residents and visitors to the estate. Whilst the square is functional at present, residents have raised concerns regarding personal safety, the condition of the paving, and the general appearance of the square.

Proposal

The Doddington Together group (a community group of resident associations on the Doddington and Rollo estates) submitted a successful application to the Wandsworth Local Fund in March 2018. This application was for a total of £250,000 including an initial phase of design and surveying fees, with a second phase to deliver the works in the square. The delivery phase will take place following consultation and engagement with residents which will shape the design submitted for approval from the Council.

Aims

The main aims of the improvement works are as follows:

• Make the area feel safer
• Create better pedestrian routes through the square, including new paving
• Create a more aesthetically pleasing environment
• Create a sense that the square is the heart of the estate where community activities and events can take place

The Council would like your views on how you would like the improved square to look.

Constraints

The project has the following current and potential constraints:

• The geographical area to be improved is limited to the square
• The total budget, including all design fees and surveys, is limited to £250,000
• The improvements should not lead to additional maintenance costs
• Unforeseen circumstances, for example problematic tree roots, drainage issues, and so on, may lead to alterations to the final design during the implementation stage

Have your say

Please give us your views using the online survey below. If you need a paper copy please email consult@wandsworth.gov.uk or call 020 8871 7439

Next steps

The survey will close on 4^th November 2018 after which the results will be analysed and considered by the Council. Our Design team will then produce three distinct design options and we will ask you in the New Year for your views on these. The final design will then be worked up and submitted to the Borough’s Councillors for approval. Once again, please note that certain elements of the design may have to be altered during the implementation stage due to unforeseen technical or logistical issues.

Timeline

• September/October 2018 – Consultation process begins
• November 2018 – Survey closes and results are analysed
• December 2018/January 2019 – Design team produce 3 options
• January/February 2019 – Voting opens on options
• March 2019 – Voting closes and final design is chosen
• Summer/Autumn 2019 – Improvements works commence