OrchardParkNews8pp2106 Layout 1Homethorpe resident OrchardParkNews8pp2106_Layout 1 23/06/2010 10:17 Page 2 All new homes built as part of the transformation of the Danes and the Thorpes

Your community, your home, your future

You talked,we listened

Inside this issue

What you said 2

It’s a home for life 3

See the plans 4/5

The Danes and 6/7Thorpes in the future

How to have backyour say page

In February and March, hundreds ofpeople turned out to have their sayon two options for transforming theDanes and the Thorpes areas ofOrchard Park.Now you have the opportunity to see

exactly how your views have shaped aDraft Regeneration Plan, which sets outwhen and where the changes couldhappen.Another series of events is being held

over the coming weeks to give everyonethe chance to comment on how millionsof pounds of government funding couldbe spent on improving homes, streetsand green spaces in the two areas.

The plan proposes a ‘build first,demolish later’ approach that could seethe building of up to 680 new, eco-friendly, modern homes that wouldgreatly improve the look of the area andallow people who wish to remain inOrchard Park the opportunity to do so.Councillor Rick Welton, Hull City

Council cabinet member withresponsibility for regeneration andhousing, said: “The feedbackhighlighted that there was significantsupport for demolition and rebuilding insome parts of the area coupled with astrong desire to keep the communitytogether. We have listened to this indeveloping the Draft Regeneration

Plan and I would now urge people tocome forward again to find out more andgive their views on the detailedproposals.”Pauline Davis, Hull City Council’s

strategic director for housing investmentand renewal, said: “The next period ofconsultation is a crucial stage insecuring the funding to deliver theproposals for housing, which along withthe new academy and revitalisedshopping centre, are the first steps tocreating a long-term plan for theregeneration of the whole of OrchardPark.”

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Nearly 500 local people attended oneof 12 information events held duringFebruary and March as Hull CityCouncil asked for comments on twooptions for how Orchard Park couldchange in the future.

Some 331 completed ResponseQuestionnaires were returned during this firstperiod of consultation. The majority of theseshowed support for Option One, thedemolition and rebuilding if houses in theDanes and the Thorpes, with significantlyless people preferring the idea ofrefurbishments set out in Option two.

Throughout the consultation there were anumber of issues which were clearly moreimportant than others. The chart belowidentifies the ones that came up the mostduring discussions with local people and alsoshows how Hull City Council has taken theminto account:

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Your feedback

You said . . .There is a strong community spirit here, it’s

important that this isn’t broken up.

There shouldn’t be a loss of council homes.

Properties in Orchard Park are a decent

size, we don’t want hundreds of “rabbit

hutches” building.

It shouldn’t just be the Danes and Thorpes

that benefit, the rest of the area also needs

investment.

The whole estate should be involved and be

able to have their say at every step of the

way.

We listened . . .We will build first, demolish later, giving more people the opportunity to stay

in the area. Every effort will be made to enable residents to stay on Orchard

Park if that is what they want.

The Draft Regeneration Plan now proposes that 500 new council homes are

built and around 300 houses demolished using the PFI funding.

New homes will be of a similar size to existing properties.

Whilst the Draft Regeneration Plan proposes change in the Danes and

Thorpes, it will now act as the first step of the development of a longer term

regeneration strategy for Orchard Park as a whole.

At every stage of the PFI process we will:

> keep you informed and up-to-date about the plans and proposals for your

home and for the whole of Orchard Park

> provide opportunities for you to get involved in developing the detailed

designs for the new homes, streets and open spaces

> provide easy ways for everyone in the community to have their say

> offer you the chance to develop your knowledge and skills so that you can

play a greater role in the regeneration process.

Competition WinnerIf you attended one of the information events earlier in the year you may remember that everyone who completed an event evaluation form wasentered into a prize draw to win £100 of shopping vouchers. The lucky winner was Mrs Coult from Clanthorpe.

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“I’ve lived on this

estate all my life and

love it, and it can be a

good estate again.”

Kinthorpe resident

“I think it would make the

area look a lot better and

also like the idea of

energy efficient homes.”

Gildane resident

“We need new housesbecause these houseshave been up for agesand some are fallingapart.”

Jenthorpe resident

“Give the children of

today a better, safer

neighbourhood for the

future.”

Dane Park Road resident

OptionOne

OptionTwo

Other(Neither option/both options/ noindication given)

14%

48people

19%

63people

67%

222people

“It is about time that thisestate was changed forthe better. There are a lotof people that wouldwelcome this change.”Homethorpe resident


All new homes built as part of thetransformation of the Danes and theThorpes would be Lifetime Homes. Butwhat exactly is a Lifetime Home?

The Lifetime Homes Standard aims to makethe ups and downs of daily living easier tomanage and covers a number of interior andexterior features of a property.

These include things like good spacerequirements, which benefit most people in avariety of ways – for example wheelchairusers, parents with small children and theequipment they require (pushchairs, prams,

toys), people carrying shopping or other largeitems in and out of the house, older people whofind it easier not to use stairs and people with arange of temporary or permanent mobilityimpairments.

Lifetime Homes are designed to support thechanging needs of individuals and families atdifferent stages of life and include features suchas:

> wide doorways and hallways;

> wheelchair accessibility space for turning awheelchair in dining areas and living roomsand adequate circulation space forwheelchairs elsewhere;

> covered and illuminated entrances;

> wheelchair accessible downstairs WC thatcan be adapted to also include a shower;

> bathroom and WC walls that are capable oftaking adaptations such as handrails;

> the ability to easily install a stair lift orelevator;

> easy to open windows that are within reachfor all;

> switches and sockets at heights that areusable by all.

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As well as being spacious and adaptablethe new homes will also be built to meetlevel four of the Code for SustainableHomes, a guideline developed to drive upstandards in construction.

Typical features in a level four home include:cavity, loft, and under floor insulation; recycling ofwater on-site; high efficiency boilers with lowcarbon emissions; “dusk till dawn” sensoredexternal lighting; low energy internal lighting; useof renewable timbers; high performance, double

glazed windows and doors; the use of moderntechnology such as electricity generating solarpanels. Homes built to this standard could seeannual heating bills cut by up to 75%.

Eco-friendly and cheaper to run!

A typical bathroom layout showing

Lifetime Homes features

Diagram of Lifetime Homes features

Typical layout of a Lifetime

Home entrance



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The DraftRegeneration Planwould deliver:Up to 680 new, high quality and energy efficient Lifetime Homes setin secure gardens and green spaces, of which:

> Around 500 would be council homes, of which:40-50% would be 3-bed houses;30-40% would be 2-bed houses;10-15% would be 2-bed apartments;1-5% would be 4-bed houses;1-5% would be 2-bed bungalows;1-3% would be 5-bed houses.

> Around 180 would be for sale on the open market;> Demolition of around 300 existing council houses and 75

privately-owned houses to make way for the new homes andgreen spaces;

> A network of new and improved green spaces across the area,including two new community parks at the heart of the Danesand Thorpes.

All of the above proposals are dependent on governmentfunding. (See page 8 for next steps).

Future of the flats:updateAs reported in the previous issue of the Orchard Park Update, thefinal decision on the future of the area’s seven high-rise blocks willbe made in the autumn when Hull City Council’s Cabinet considers areport detailing the options for the flats and their residents.

This report will take into account what people living in the flats saidduring April and May when Housing Liaison Officers carried out over200 one-to-one visits.

Anybody that lives in one of the high rise blocks but didn’t book aone-to-one meeting can discuss their needs with a Housing LiaisonOfficer by calling 01482 318 418.

Developing a longterm plan for thewhole of OrchardParkOne of the biggest issues that came out of the first round ofconsultation earlier in the year was that the whole of Orchard Parkrequires investment and improvement.

Whilst it was generally acknowledged that the Danes and Thorpeswere the best areas to start work in, it was also identified that theCourts and Shaws would also benefit from regeneration work. Assuch, Hull City Council is looking to develop a longer term plan forthe whole of Orchard Park.



The regenerationof Orchard Parkhas alreadystarted. With theopening of TheOrchard Centreand plans for anew learningacademy andshopping centremoving forward,

local services are being transformed.

Housing is another vital piece of thejigsaw because:

> increasing the quality and choice of

housing will complement the plans toimprove schools, shops and localservices;

> alongside new, high quality parks andgreen spaces, it will improve theimage of Orchard Park and helpmake it one of the most popularplaces to live in the city;

> along with plans for the new learningacademy and shops, the investmentin housing will deliver a huge boost tothe local economy, helping to createjobs and training opportunities forlocal people;

> regenerating the housing will help

attract even more investment into thearea;

> any new homes will set a newstandard for housing in Orchard Park- delivering improved living conditionsand cheaper fuel bills for localresidents;

> new homes for rent and for sale willimprove the choice of housing -creating a housing ladder that willprovide different kinds of housing atdifferent stages of people’s lives andencouraging the children andgrandchildren of existing residents tostay in the area.

The Vision forOrchard Park

The first steps to a new Orcha

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Over the next 10-15 years, a co-ordinated approach to regeneration willbring about the transformation ofOrchard Park. Excellent local schools,community facilities and shops will bedelivered alongside revitalised homesand streets, encouraging existing andfuture generations of residents to stayin the area.

Together with high quality, welcomingparks and good connections to jobs inthe city centre and the East Riding,Orchard Park will be a place ofopportunity for all.

Housing - a vital piece of the jigsaw



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During the first stage of consultation, local people weregiven the chance to express an interest in becominginvolved in the design process for any new housing built inOrchard Park.

In early June a workshop was held and over 100 people who did wantto get more involved were invited to become Design Champions forOrchard Park.

The Design Champions’ role will be to act as advisors to the Counciland any developers that are appointed to build new homes in OrchardPark. They will have an input on any designs for these new homes andwill ensure that the views of the people of Orchard Park are reflected inany final designs.

If you are interested in becoming a Design Champion pleasecontact 01482 616 238 or email [email protected] further information.

Design matters

Orchard Park Design Champions attend their first meeting


Come and see the plans

and give us your views

Tuesday 6th July12-7.30pm, Thorpepark

Primary School

Thursday 8th July12-7.30pm, Hull Training,

Danepark Road

Saturday 10th July9am-12.30pm, Community Hall,

The Orchard Centre

Tuesday 13th July12-7.30pm, Thorpepark

Primary School

Thursday 15th July12-7.30pm, Thorpes Resource

Centre, Homethorpe

Saturday 17th July9am-12.30pm, Community Hall,

The Orchard Centre

Tuesday 20th July12-7.30pm, Hull Training,

Danepark Road

Thursday 22nd July 12-7.30pm, Community Hall,

The Orchard Centre

Saturday 24th July9am-12.30pm, Community

Hall, The Orchard Centre

If you are unable to get to the events and would like to

arrange transport or a home visit, please call 01482

318 418 and speak to a member of the Orchard Park

consultation team.

YOUR COMMUNITY,

YOUR HOME,

YOUR FUTURE


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WePublish the results of the earlier consultation and a DraftRegeneration Plan based on what you have told us.

Consider what you have said.

Consider your views and the Draft Regeneration Plan atCouncil Committees, along with proposals for the multi-storey flats.

Submit the Draft Regeneration Plan to Government (ifapproved by the Council).

Let you know the outcome of the funding bid.

Begin work to choose a development partner who willbuild the homes in the Danes and Thorpes and maintainthem for the next 25 years.

Phased new-build and demolition work to start- buildingof Council homes expected to take 4-5 years.

YouGive us your views on the Draft Regeneration Plan.

Start working with us to develop the detailed designs fornew homes, streets and open spaces for the Danes andThorpes

Get involved in choosing a development partner andgive feedback on design concepts.

Please note that this a provisional timetable and that some of the dates may be subject to change.

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Spring 2011-Autumn 2013

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October -December 2010

One-to-one meetingsHull City Council is committed to keeping communitiestogether and to supporting people who could be directlyaffected by the changes that may take place.

With this in mind, everyone living in the areas to be redeveloped is beingoffered the opportunity of a one-to-one meeting with a Housing LiaisonOfficer who will explain in detail exactly what options will be available ifyour home is eventually confirmed for demolition.

If you do live in a directly affected area and haven’t yet booked yourone-to-one please call 01482 318418 as soon as possible.

Although the changes will not happen overnight and there will beconsultation throughout the process, we are keen to ensure all thosepeople whose homes are earmarked for demolition understand how andwhen the plans could affect them, what their re-housing options will be andwhat compensation and relocation support will be on offer.

Residents who aren’t affected by the first phase of work but who wouldlike more information on the support and financial assistance availableshould come to one of the information events being held throughout July oremail [email protected]

Tuesday 6th July marks thestart of the second stage ofconsultation which aims toensure that everyone livingin Orchard Park has thechance to view, andcomment on, a DraftRegeneration Plan, whichsets out in detail how, whereand when the estate couldchange in the future.

This second period ofconsultation will again see anumber of events held acrossthe area that will allow you toask any questions that youmay have and also put yourviews in writing.

All of the comments receivedwill be considered by theCouncil before a detailed and

in-depth bid for governmentfunding is submitted in theautumn. The government isthen expected to make adecision on the outcome of thebid in early 2011.

The focus of this detailed bidwill be the transformation oflarge parts of the Danes andThorpes areas of OrchardPark. However, the Councilrecognises that widerinvestment in the area isneeded and as such has takenthe step of working towardscreating a longer term plan forOrchard Park. This would workto create a case for moresustained government fundingto improve those areas notoutlined for improvement inthe Draft Regeneration Plan.

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