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This exhibition is your opportunity to:

Second public exhibition. Focused solely on new training and operational facilities for the Metropolitan Police Service
 See and understand our more detailed proposals Ask any questions you have  Leave any comments you wish to make We want to hear your views
This will enable us to take comments on board before we submit a planning application to the London Borough of Barnet later this spring.

Welcome

This is the second public exhibition showing the Mayors Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)s plans for the Peel Centre site. Our first public exhibition showed proposals for new police facilities alongside an emerging masterplan for the wider site in advance of the submission of two planning applications. Following consultation with the London Borough of Barnet and the GLA, we have now decided to re-phase these applications, separating the plans for the new MOPAC facilities from the wider master plan. This is in recognition of the urgent need to deliver new, modern police facilities to replace the existing outdated buildings, and the longer timescales that apply to the wider regeneration. It demonstrates MOPACs commitment to retaining world class training facilities in Colindale. The 73-acre Peel Centre site, located next to Colindale Tube Station in North London, was first developed by the Metropolitan Police in the 1930s providing both training and operational facilities for the MPS. This proposed redevelopment will provide the fourth generation of facilities for the Metropolitan Police, reflecting the ever-changing demands and continued modernisation of the site. It aims to: Deliver new improved purpose built facilities for the MPS to enhance policing in London whilst reducing the running costs of the estate Retain world-class police training facilities with operational support capabilities for the MPS within Colindale contributing to the local economy and safeguarding employment uses in the area Support the London Borough of Barnets wider ambitions for regeneration within Colindale.

First exhibition
A total of 114 people attended the first public exhibition held over three days in September 2012 at the RAF Museum. The majority of exhibition attendees were generally supportive of the proposals and were pleased that the Metropolitan Police planned to open up much of the existing site to the public whilst maintaining a significant presence in the area.

What you told us

I believe there may be buildings of historical interest from aerodrome days; if so, those should be retained. I am concerned about the ability of the local infrastructure to cope with new development. Police drive at high speed with sirens and blue lights/ We want more police patrols during winter.
Aerial view of site

The first public exhibition at the RAF Museum September 2012

2 2 The need for change

The way the MPS The site is far larger uses the site has changed than we need today
The Peel Centre was first developed by the Metropolitan Police almost 80 years ago. This proposed redevelopment will provide the fourth generation of facilities for the Metropolitan Police. With changes in its use, technological advancement and new ways of working, the MPS simply does not need a 73 acre site any more, with buildings spread out across a huge area, a sports field and houses. It would be preferable to have new facilities all located together.

Energy consumption is unsustainably high

Outdated buildings and inefficient use of space mean that we could dramatically reduce energy consumption by redeveloping the site.

The MPS/MOPAC Estate Strategy and wider MOPAC estate

Our plans for the Peel Centre contribute towards the delivery of the MOPAC/MPS Draft Estate Strategy 20132016.
New Scotland Yard

Most of the facilities are outdated

Mainly built in the 1960s and 1970s, too many buildings are in urgent need of repair or upgrading and no longer provide the quality of accommodation we want for our officers and staff. The buildings also lack the flexibility required for the changing needs of current and future policing.

The site costs a great deal of money to maintain

Delivering change is an important part of the MPSs wider Corporate Real Estate agenda to make the most efficient use of MOPAC properties - saving money from its estate and focusing resources on front line policing.

The Estates Strategy strategic objective is: To deliver an efficient and higher quality estate which meets the operational needs of the MPS and is significantly lower in cost to run. In financial and space terms, requirements for the MPS include: Reducing the running costs of the MOPAC estate to 140m each year by April 2016/17 - a 35% reduction on 2010 costs Reducing the amount of space occupied by 300,000 sqm by 2016/17.

There is an inefficient use of space

Buildings are under-utilised. Our analysis shows we actually need only around a fifth of the office space currently provided.

Wandsworth Police Station

Acton Police Station

Space standards
The MPS has set standards for the occupation of desks for all its properties that meet, and in many cases exceed, current Government targets for efficiency. These standards, for example, allocate eight workstations to 10 people across headquarters and office uses, and four to 10 across operational police uses where officers are out in the community for the majority of their shifts.

Sovereign Gate

Croydon Custody Centre

Empress State Building

Peel Centre timeline

Site was developed for police use Following a peak in 2001/02, cadet training ceased. The Simpson Hall end of the estate was converted to offices, residential training ceased, and the Sir John Stevens Building (CCC) opened

The average cost of 14 desks each year is equivalent to the cost of one police officer - underlining the need to reduce the costs of property to focus resources onto the frontline. The MPS standards have been incorporated into the design and layout of the new Peel Centre proposals. Implementing these standards will encourage a modern approach to flexible working and enable the number of buildings within the overall MOPAC estate to be reduced.

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Planning for the fourth evolution of the Peel Centre to deliver facilities fit for the needs of modern policing and to reflect the fact that the way we now use the Peel Centre has changed dramatically

Original Peel House was replaced, the residential towers developed and the Simpson Hall (eastern) end and Swim / Gym were built

The MPS and MOPAC believe that training and education is essential for the development of an effective organisation. The better trained all police officers and staff are the more effective will be Total Policing. MOPAC/MPS Draft Estate Strategy 20132016

1 3 About the area

Colindale is located at the western end of the London Borough of Barnet, around 10 miles from central London. It is well connected on the strategic road network with the M1 Motorway and Edgware Road defining its eastern and western borders and linking the area in to central London and out to Hertfordshire, Luton and the Midlands. Colindale Tube Station and local bus routes provide good public transport access with central London less than 30 minutes away by Tube - which will benefit from the on-going works to upgrade the Northern Line. The area has a rich industrial and aviation past. More recently Colindale has seen new residential development including at Beaufort Park and the former Colindale Hospital site. Barnet and the GLA have exciting plans for the areas future fitting the Councils Three Strands approach to Protect, Enhance and Grow. Beaufort Park
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Northern Line Sir Robert Peel Statue Peel House Memorial Parade Ground Sir John Stevens Building Garden (Current) Development Site (red) Colindale Tube Aerodrome Road Beaufort Park (pictured during construction)

The Peel Centre

The Peel Centre in Colindale, affectionately known as Hendon, is a world famous site owned by MOPAC and occupied by the Metropolitan Police Service, and is internationally renowned for expertise in the training of Police Officers. It is one of five Regional Learning Centres for the MPS which train officers across London. The Peel Centre is home to the Mets Leadership and Learning Directorate, whose role is to train and support new Police Constables, Special Constables, Police Community Support Officers, Dedicated Detention Officers and Custody Nurses from the time they join the Metropolitan Police Service until they are confirmed as substantive members of the service in their respective roles. The Peel Centre also runs courses on many aspects of police work, from forensic and crime scene analysis, to radio operations and driving skills. The Metropolitan Police Service is one of the foremost training establishments for detectives, forensic practitioners, crime analysts and those in investigative roles. Police officers can expect to return to the Peel Centre at various times during their career. Part of the centre is dedicated to the investigation of serious crimes, including homicide.

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Aerial view of existing site Beaufort Park

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Mill Hill Broadway

M1 A1 Five Ways Corner

Sir Robert Peel Statue

Parade Ground

Northern Line (Edgware Branch)

Aerodrome Road
Colindale A41

Aerodrome Road
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Memorial Garden
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Memorial Garden

Aerodrome Road
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Colindale Tube
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Hendon

Diagram showing key transport connections around the Peel Centre

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Indicative image showing Peel Centre from Aerodrome Road. Vehicles not included in order to show the buildings in full

New Peel Centre our vision

The following principles have guided our proposals: Retain a world-class police training and operational facility for the MPS within Colindale contributing to the local economy and safeguarding employment uses in the area Support the London Borough of Barnets wider ambitions for regeneration within Colindale Provide modern new facilities for all those to be based at the Peel Centre and those who will make use of the site. State of the art technology to support the MPSs drive to make London safer Design space and facilities that meet current and future needs of the MPS ensuring facilities are flexible to respond to changing demands Encourage those on-site to work closer together sharing some facilities to ensure the best use of space, with appropriate consideration for operational requirements Create a better working environment which will help officers and staff to do their jobs and attract new recruits. The MPS expects to recruit around 5,000 officers over the next three years Improve the visual appearance of the site to provide a strong, outward facing, recognisable identity and act as a catalyst for change to realise the London Borough of Barnets wider aspirations for the area Reduce energy costs and environmental impact prioritising money towards officers not buildings and supporting MPS objectives to manage and reduce carbon emissions Deliver real financial savings so we can protect front line services with the new build facilities entirely self-funded from selling land that is no longer needed, and annual costs significantly reduced. Indicative images modern ways of working in an open plan environment Indicative images for external fabric of new Peel Centre

5 New Peel Centre illustrative plan

Our plans include the following key elements: 20,000 (approx.) square metre building containing flexible and adaptable facilities to provide a modern training and operational environment and make better use of space Designed to accommodate over 2,000 officers and staff in efficient, flexible buildings equipped to meet the needs of current and future policing. Plans accomodate a similar number of officers and staff to current levels Capacity to train up to 935 students at any one time Open-plan office design and space standards to support new ways of working Firing range to enable the firearms training of officers in a secure and fully sound-proofed facility No net increase in parking provision. No changes to current access arrangements for vehicles travelling to and from site Flexible catering provision with the capacity to provide food for up to 400 people in two sittings. This will maintain the use of the Peel Centre as an operational base when required during an event or incident On-site Gym/Fitness suites for both training and general wellbeing of all staff employed on the site The new facilities will save around 5m per year in running costs alone with substantial reductions in energy use compared with current levels. Indicative image showing Peel Centre from south west corner of Parade Square

Building A Building B

Concept diagram showing elevation of the new Peel Centre

General arrangement south elevation (note- dotted lines show neighbouring development)

Building A Building B

Concept diagrams showing how the emerging layout of the new Peel Centre has developed

Illustrative plan showing proposed building layout

Proposed general arrangement north elevation

6 6 Preserving historical features Landscaping

The exterior of the buildings and external spaces within the site have been designed to: Use high quality materials that are attractive to look at and meet operational needs Present a more outward looking appearance to those viewing the site from Aerodrome Road. Building 36 View of factories and Building 36

Environmental measures
Bennetts Associates, the project architect for the new Peel Centre facilities, has a national reputation for sustainable design. Reducing environmental impact is based on the following principles, all of which require close collaboration with engineers, contractors, suppliers and other members of the design and client teams:

Indicative images for landscaped external spaces

View of Hendon Airfield circa 1941

Sir Robert Peel Statue 1. Efficiency the new Peel Centre has been planned to optimise levels of use and occupancy and minimise resources used in construction and operation. 2. Designing the buildings to respond to local environmental/climate conditions the building makes use of high levels of daylight for example, and incorporates extensive insulation to minimise the need for energy. 3. Minimising construction impacts the construction methods will be carefully assessed for environmental impacts in advance of delivery. 4. Continually monitoring the buildings performance from an environmental and energy perspective once the building is in operation to determine any further measures required. We will also include a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDs) and rainwater harvesting. This approach to sustainable design will support the London Plan requirement for a 25% reduction in CO emissions.

Building 36
Building 36 is the only building that remains on the site from its days as the Hendon Aerodrome. Originally this building provided offices for Aerodrome staff and drawing rooms for the aircraft factories which filled the south west corner of the larger site. The original intention had been to demolish Building 36, which is not listed, to clear the way for the construction of new facilities. However, in light of comments made during the first phase of public consultation, we have decided to retain and refurbish the building to support the on-site specialist training facilities.

Memorial Garden
An area has been identified for the future relocation of the Memorial Garden. More space has been allocated overall than the existing Memorial Garden has. High design quality and extensive consultation within the MPS and with the families of officers who have lost their lives in service will be a vital requirement to the appropriate re-provision of this memorial.

Sir Robert Peel Statue

The existing Sir Robert Peel Statue is to be relocated into the heart of the new development. Located in the parade ground at the intersection of two atria (see illustrative plan on Board 5) the statue will overlook passing out parades, and will be highly visible from within the Peel Centre building.

Next stepsand how to keep in touch

We will shape our final proposals over the coming weeks taking account of the comments we receive before submitting a planning application for the new MOPAC facilities to the London Borough of Barnet later in the spring.

We want to hear from you

Please write your comments on the comments cards provided and leave in the box here or send back to us by Freepost PEEL CENTRE SITE We will need to receive comments by Friday 12 April 2013. Alternatively you can get in touch with the project team with any questions by: email comments@peelcentresite.co.uk or phone 0800 881 5288

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