Hackbridge Masterplan

Sutton Council is working with the community to turn Hackbridge into the UK's first truly sustainable suburb. We have an ambitious vision to make Sutton the greenest place to live, with the flagship Hackbridge project intended as a leading example for the rest of the Borough and the UK to follow

In a major step forward in January 2009 the council unveiled a draft masterplan for the Hackbridge area. The detailed plans include proposals for new eco friendly homes, more shops, leisure and community facilities, jobs, sustainable transport and pedestrian/ cycle initiatives, improved networks and open spaces.

The Council is also promoting retrofit initiatives for existing homes and the highest standards of sustainable design and construction for new development in the area which will connect to local renewable heat and energy sources, with the view to significant reductions in carbon emissions.

We want to continue working with residents, businesses and others to promote a lifestyle where we can enjoy an excellent way of life while using only our fair share of the earth's resources.

What you said
Just over 90% of pdf icon questionnaire [2Mb] respondents confirmed that they were supportive of the proposed 'vision to make Hackbridge the UK's greenest suburb, using the principles of One Planet living'. The following reports provide a summary of the responses received and how we propose to address these:

Public Consultation on the draft Hackbridge Masterplan- Summary Report (May 2009) [121kb]
pdf icon Community Workshop on the draft Hackbridge Masterplan- Summary Report (March 2009) [170kb]

Where to now?
In June 2009, public examination hearings into the soundness of the Council's proposed Core Planning Strategy were held. Some of the key issues discussed relate to Hackbridge, including the proposed de-designation of Metropolitan Open Land north of BedZED for housing, open space and a new primary school and proposals to expand the Hackbridge local centre into a district centre. The Inspector's Report is due in September 2009.

A locally based Sustainability Action Plan is being drafted for the Hackbridge area comprising a series of environmental initiatives to help existing homes and businesses, and new development proposed under the masterplan achieve the principles of One Planet Living.

The comments on the draft Masterplan, the Inspector's Report, together with further detailed studies and considerations will be used to prepare a Supplementary Planning Document providing detailed planning policy guidance for the future development of Hackbridge.

To contact us:

Call: 020 8770 6258
Email: jeff.wilson@sutton.gov.uk
Write to: Hackbridge Sustainable Suburb
                FAO Jeff Wilson
                London Borough of Sutton
                Environment and Leisure
                24 Denmark Road
                Carshalton
                SM5 2JG

Draft Hackbridge Masterplan Chapters:

pdf icon Chapter 1: Introduction and Vision [1Mb]
Chapter 2: Planning Policy Context [2Mb]
Chapter 3: Understanding Hackbridge [3Mb]
Chapter 4: Urban Design Framework [2Mb]
Chapter 5: Public Realm Strategy [1Mb]
Chapter 6: Landscape Strategy [1Mb]
Chapter 7: One Planet Living Principles [679kb]
pdf icon Chapter 8: Development Brief - Felnex and Kelvin House [1Mb]
Chapter 9: Land North of Rail Station [889kb]
Chapter 10: Development Brief - Land North of BedZED [1Mb]
Chapter 11: Development Brief - Wandle Valley Trading Estate [890kb]
Chapter 12: Illustrative Masterplan [574kb]
Appendix A: Consultation [2Mb]
pdf icon Appendix B: Transport [614kb]
Appendix C: Felnex Site - Landowner's Initial Layout [298kb]

We will continue to ask local people their thoughts on future plans for Hackbridge as they develop.