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Freedom of Information request - World class transport super-hub Harlesden Major Town Centre legal and required Transport Plan progress

Request ID: FOI-0502-2324
Date published: 14 June 2023

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Dear Transport for London, Given the Mayors policy that 80% of journeys in London are to be sustainable by 2041, massive car -free housing towers OPDC proposed, OPDC 650 acres to have the UK's largest transport super-hub built there and that as a seperate legal entity OPDC has no transport policy powers or expertise to transport plan. What Local Transport Plan so far has TfL produced with the other OPDC land borough responsible transport plan authorities (Brent, Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham) regarding the UK's largest redevelopment zone and what it could and should integration and inclusion offer local residents living today adjacent to it north, south, east and west? FW: Freedom of Information request - World class transport super-hub Harlesden Major Town Centre legal and required Transport Plan progress

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TfL Ref: 0502-2324

Thank you for your email received by us on 17 May 2023.
 
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Information Regulations and our information access policy.  I can confirm that we hold / hold some of the information you require. You asked:

Given the Mayors policy that 80% of journeys in London are to be sustainable by 2041, massive car -free housing towers OPDC proposed, OPDC 650 acres to have the UK's largest transport super-hub built there and that as a separate legal entity OPDC has no transport policy powers or expertise to transport plan.

What Local Transport Plan so far has TfL produced with the other OPDC land borough responsible transport plan authorities (Brent, Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham) regarding the UK's largest redevelopment zone and what it could and should integration and inclusion offer local residents living today adjacent to it north, south, east and west?

As mentioned in our previous response to you, under TfL reference: 0039-2324: Old Oak Common and Park Royal has been identified by the Greater London Authority (GLA) as having the potential to support a minimum of 25,500 new homes and 65,000 new jobs. It is an area which is set to be transformed by the creation of a new station at Old Oak Common, which will provide an interchange between HS2 and Elizabeth line services.
 
The site is considered an Opportunity Area, and an Opportunity Planning Framework (OAPF) for the site was published by the GLA in 2015. The framework below sets out planning guidance to transform Old Oak, regenerate Park Royal and continue the protection of Wormwood Scrubs. As Supplementary Planning Guidance to the London Plan, the Old Oak and Park Royal Framework has a significant influence on planning application decisions in the area.
https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/city-halls-partners/old-oak-and-park-royal-development-corporation-opdc/planning/old-oak-and-park-royal-opportunity-area-planning-framework

A Transport Study was produced by Transport for London, in collaboration with local boroughs, to support the development of this document. The purpose of this was to provide a strategic assessment of the existing transport provision in Old Oak, to consider the impact of planned future growth and to identify the transport interventions required to mitigate those impacts and support growth in a sustainable way, including through the promotion of active travel measures. The study is published here: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/34._old_oak_strategic_transport_study.pdf

To secure the growth in the area, the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) was created. They work with boroughs, residents, businesses, and partners such as TfL to shape the regeneration. In June 2022, the Old Oak Development Corporation adopted a Local Plan for the area. The plan details at a local level the significant improvements which will be made to active travel to support growth. This can be found on their website at: https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/city-halls-partners/old-oak-and-park-royal-development-corporation-opdc/planning-policy/opdc-planning-policy/local-plan and here: https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/opdc_local_plan_2022_june_2022_including_appendix_0.pdf

TfL is currently working closely with OPDC officers to produce an updated Transport Study which will reflect the growth plans for the area set out in the Local Plan and consider what transport measures may be required as development proposals come forward. These measures will reflect the objectives of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy including targets for mode share, the Healthy Streets Approach and a Vision Zero approach to road safety. There will be liaison and consultation with surrounding boroughs and the OPDC Neighbourhood Forum as the Transport Study is developed. To provide additional transport capability and expertise within OPDC, an officer works there full-time on secondment from TfL. TfL officers also work closely with HS2 Limited who are developing the new station and transport interchange.

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Yours sincerely


Jasmine Howard
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London

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