100 RG PNC C27xa 900001

Spring 2010
Site Suitability Report C27XA and CLLAE

Foreshore, adjacent to Blackfriars Bridge
Please note: Further details are provided in the Final Report on Site Selection Process (doc ref: 7.05) that can be found on the Thames Tideway Tunnel section of the Planning Inspectorates web site.
100-RG-PNC-C27XA-900001 | Spring 2010

Foreshore, adjacent to Blackfriars Bridge
THAMES TUNNEL
SITE SUITABILITY REPORT C27XA AND CLLAE

LIST OF CONTENTS
Page Number 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 Purpose and structure of the report Background Consultation 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13
SITE INFORMATION 2.1 2.2 Site and surroundings Type of site
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PROPOSED USE OF SITE CONSTRUCTION PHASE PROPOSED USE OF SITE OPERATIONAL PHASE 4.1 4.2 Introduction Restoration and after-use
ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Access Construction works considerations Permanent works considerations Health and safety
PLANNING ASSESSMENT 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Introduction Planning applications and permissions Planning context Consultation comments Planning comments
ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 Introduction Transport Archaeology Built heritage and townscape Water resources hydrogeology and surface water Ecology Flood risk Air quality Noise Land quality
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT 8.1 8.2 Socio-economic profile Issues and impacts
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT 9.1 9.2 Introduction Crown Land and Special Land comments
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Land to be acquired Property valuation comments Disturbance compensation comments Offsite statutory compensation comments Site acquisition cost assessment
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SITE CONCLUSIONS BY DISCIPLINE 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 Introduction Engineering Planning Environment Socio-economic and community Property
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 SOURCES OF INFORMATION APPENDIX 2 SITE LOCATION PLAN APPENDIX 3 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT PLANS APPENDIX 4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SITE AND SURROUNDINGS APPENDIX 5 TRANSPORT PLAN APPENDIX 6 SERVICES AND GEOLOGY PLAN APPENDIX 7 CONSTRUCTION PHASE LAYOUT APPENDIX 8 OPERATIONAL PHASE LAYOUT APPENDIX 9 ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL TABLE
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AOD BAP BT CPO CSO DLR EA GLA HGV LNR LPA LU m MOL ONS ORN PLA POS PTAL SAM SINC SNCI SSR SSSI SuDS TfL TD TLRN TPA UDP UXO
above Ordnance Datum Biodiversity Action Plan British Telecom compulsory purchase order combined sewer overflow Docklands Light Railway Environment Agency Greater London Authority heavy goods vehicle local nature reserve local planning authority London Underground metre/metres Metropolitan Open Land Office of National Statistics Olympic Route Network Port of London Authority public open space public transport accessibility level scheduled ancient monument site of importance for nature conservation site(s) of nature conservation importance site suitability report site(s) of special scientific interest sustainable urban drainage systems Transport for London tunnel datum Transport for London Road Network Thames Policy Area unitary development plan unexploded ordnance
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INTRODUCTION Purpose and structure of the report The Site Selection Methodology (May 2009) paper (paragraphs 2.3.29 - 2.3.34) outlines the process to be used to create the preferred list of shaft sites, and this process also applies to CSO sites. Paragraph 2.3.31 lists the type of general considerations that will be addressed in each site suitability report, but they depend on the relevance to the site and professional judgement made in the assessments. This report was prepared through the assessment of information from the perspective of a number of technical disciplines: Engineering, Planning, Environment, Property and Community. The reports have been prepared on the basis of the information listed in Appendix 1 - Sources of Information, and this level of information is considered to be appropriate to the current stage. The Background Technical Paper provides information on the requirements for different site types, their sizes and typical activities/facilities within the sites. Each site suitability report considers a particular site on its own merits. In addition, an engineering options report was produced. Information from both of these reports will feed into the technical assessment of how well the site may fit in with tunnel design options, ensuring combinations of sites spread across the length of the tunnel route provide a reasonable spatial distribution of sites (that will best assist with the construction of the tunnel, operation and maintenance). This is considered in the Preferred Scheme Report. Background The process for selecting sites is set out in the Site Selection Methodology (May 2009) paper. All sites have previously passed through the following parts of Stage 1: Part 1A - Creation of the long list of potential shaft (and CSO) sites Part 1B - Creation of a short list of potential shaft (and CSO) sites o o o Table 2.2: Long list of shaft (and CSO) sites - an assessment against set considerations and values Table 2.3: Draft short list of shaft (and CSO) sites - assessment against a list of detailed considerations Workshops to consider each site to arrive at a short list of sites.
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The final part of Stage 1 includes this report. The following is an overall summary of all elements that apply to all the sites on the final short list: Part 1C - Creation of the Preferred List of shaft (and CSO) sites - site data, site visits, site suitability reports, engineering options report and optioneering workshops that will result in the Preferred Scheme Report.
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Consultation The Thames Water project team held meetings with London local authorities, statutory and other stakeholders to review the provisional short list of shaft and CSO sites. All general and site specific comments can be found in a separate report titled Consultation on the Short List of Sites: Consultation Feedback Report. These comments were considered to help determine the final short list of sites, but they were also considered at the optioneering workshops. Further meetings were held with London local authorities, statutory and other stakeholders between January and March 2010. Comments are included in this report.
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SITE INFORMATION Site and surroundings This site is the only shortlisted site for the Fleet Main CSO. This section provides an overview of all the site information that will be used by one or more disciplines to assess the site in sections 3 to 9 of this report. Site C27XA is located on the foreshore of the River Thames, adjacent to Blackfriars Bridge within the City of London. It is rectangular in shape and would be accessed by Victoria Embankment. A site location plan is attached as Appendix 2. Blackfriars Millennium Pier is located within the site. The site also takes up the northern part of the Blackfriars Underpass, although the working area would be located adjacent to it, to the west. To the north of the site, and across Victoria Embankment, are multi-storey office buildings with windows and balconies overlooking Blackfriars Bridge and the site. Blackfriars Bridge and the river wall are listed Grade II and some of the office buildings are also listed. The foreshore site, the adjacent bridge and the embankment are within the Whitefriars Conservation Area. To the northwest of the site is Temple, located approximately 150m away to the west. To the northeast is Blackfriars Bridge and Blackfriars train station. Victoria Embankment is a well-used pedestrian route as well as a cycle path, with views of the rivers South Bank and the OXO Tower, located directly opposite the site. The HMS President is moored beyond the pier to the west and has several function rooms, bars and decks, which are used for various events. There are views from the boat along the river towards the Oxo Tower opposite, and further to the London Eye and St Pauls Cathedral. The site is within a number of the City of London Unitary Development Plan (2002) designated areas, including a Thames Policy Area and St Pauls Height Area. All the mapped designations are shown on the planning and environment plans in Appendix 3. Photographs of the site and surroundings, together with an aerial photograph of the site, are attached as Appendix 4.
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2.1.10 The site is adjacent to the TLRN A3211 Victoria Embankment, but would not be directly accessible as the Embankment splits into an underpass and a ramp up to Blackfriars Bridge. Blackfriars LU and main line stations are less than 0.5km from the site. Blackfriars Millennium pier is within the site. There are no existing wharfage/jetty facilities at the site. A transport plan for the site is attached as Appendix 5. 2.1.11 Third-party assets and significant utilities are listed below and are shown on the services and geology plan in Appendix 6: Blackfriars Bridge across the eastern end of the site. EDF Bankside cable tunnel along the eastern end of the site. LU Waterloo and City Line through the middle of the site, running north-south. LU District and Circle line outside the northern boundary of the site. Fleet Main Line sewer through northern edge of the site. CSO connection is to this sewer. Low Level Sewer No 1 (LL1) outside the northern boundary of the site. River wall along the northern boundary of the site. Blackfriars Millennium Pier is within the site. Services culvert above LL1 at the western end of the site (contains a 915mm medium pressure gas main and other services). One well with abstraction license, potentially within the site. Page 2
2.1.12 The locations of other third-party assets, such as BT and fibre optic communication cables, are to be confirmed by further studies and utility searches and may not be shown on the services and geology plan. 2.1.13 Information on the geology specific to this site can be found within the services and geology plan, which is in Appendix 6. This plan shows that the shaft would be founded in the Lambeth Group. 2.2 2.2.1 Type of site The site C27XA is a potential site for the interception of the Fleet Main CSO (CS27X). The site CLLAE is a potential site for the partial interception of northern LL1. Although identified separately, C27XA and CLLAE are in practice the same physical site and this site is now being considered to intercept both CS27X and LL1 as: a large CSO site to intercept the Fleet Main CSO and provide a drawdown off LL1 a small CSO site to intercept the Fleet Main CSO and provide a drawdown off LL1. 3 3.1.1 3.1.2 PROPOSED USE OF SITE CONSTRUCTION PHASE The proposed construction phase layouts for the CSO site are located in Appendix 7 Construction Phase Layout, and are based on a preliminary assessment. The construction phase layout drawings are illustrative and show: the layout as a large CSO site the layout as a small CSO site potential access points. 3.1.3 These drawings provide initial preliminary schematic layouts that have not been optimised. If the site proceeds to the next stage as a preferred site, construction phase layouts would be optimised to minimise impacts. Photographs of typical activities associated with the shaft construction phase are provided in Appendix 7. Potential above ground construction features include: approximately 3m high hoarding around the site boundary welfare facilities, temporary structures, approximately 3m high grout plant, approximately 3m to 5m high, including silos mobile crane, approximately 30m high (maximum and not for full construction duration). 3.1.5 3.1.6 Significant foreshore working is required for this site and a large cofferdam or similar construction works would be needed. To enable the construction of the low level sewer interception chamber, the westbound slip lane from A201 Blackfriars Bridge onto the A3211 Victoria Embankment would be closed. A diversion route via the A201 New Bridge Street, A4 Fleet Street, A4 Strand, Arundel Street and Temple Place would be required. The right turn manoeuvre onto Victoria Embankment would use the existing traffic signal controlled junction. The footway adjacent to the excavation would also require closure, with pedestrians diverted via existing pedestrian crossings and the footway to the north of Victoria Embankment. Preliminary assessment of what traffic management would be required is indicated on the temporary traffic management plan. Preliminary data associated with the construction phase are provided in Table 3.1 and are common to both the large and small site scenarios. Table 3.1 Construction phase data Activity CSO site
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Length of construction period Likely working hours, ie, (night/day/weekend) Working days Primary means of transporting excavated material away from site Primary means of transporting materials to site
0.5 to 2 years 12 hrs from 7am to 7pm Mon to Sat Road/Barge Road/Barge
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PROPOSED USE OF SITE OPERATIONAL PHASE Introduction The indicative operational phase layout for the CSO site is located in Appendix 8 Operational Phase Layout, and is based on a preliminary assessment. The generic elevations of structures shown on the operational phase layout are located in Appendix 8 and provide an illustration of typical examples of the permanent structures which are applicable to CSO sites. For both CSO options, the above ground infrastructure at this site is likely to comprise a a ventilation column 10m high and 3m diameter, a ventilation building 5m x 15m x 5m high and a 20m x 10m top structure with openings. The top structure is to provide access and egress into the main shaft and flap valve chamber. The top structures are envisaged to be finished at a level of 107m tunnel datum (TD) (7mAOD), and since the ground level mean value at this site is 104mTD (4mAOD), the top structures would be raised to approximately 3m above the current ground level. For further information on the generic layout of this top structure, refer to Appendix 8. A hardstanding would be provided to the top structures. The site would not be fenced. Preliminary data associated with the operational phase are provided in Table 4.1. Table 4.1 Operational phase data Level of inspections and maintenance and likely working hours, ie, (night/day/weekend) frequency of visits 1 daytime visit every six months for electrical/instrument inspection. An additional 1 week maintenance period for tunnel/shaft inspection required per 10 years that could be night/day/weekend working. 1 van visit every six months. An additional 1 week period of 2 to 10 movements per day (estimated several vans and 2 cranes) every 10 years.
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It was anticipated that the ventilation column at shaft sites would be 10m high when the assessment in this report was undertaken. Although this was subsequently changed to 15m high, the assessment was not revised as it was considered that the difference would not change any disciplines conclusion on the suitability of the site. b It was anticipated that the elevation of top structures at both CSO and shaft sites would be finished at 107mTD when the assessment in this report was undertaken. Although this was subsequently changed to 104.5mTD, the assessment was not revised as it was considered that the difference would not change any disciplines conclusion on the suitability of the site.
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Restoration and after-use The portion of the site not occupied by the permanent works would be restored to its original condition on completion of the construction works. If any buildings were demolished, these would not be reinstated unless required. ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT Access This section should be read in conjunction with Section 7.2. Road
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The site is adjacent to the TLRN A3211 Victoria Embankment but would not be accessible directly as the Embankment splits into an underpass, and a ramp up to Blackfriars Bridge beyond the western end of the site boundary and the road level is not compatible with the proposed site level. For the construction phase, it may be possible to construct an access road within the foreshore beyond the western boundary of the site, but this would require a cofferdam and a width at the access point sufficient for HGVs to execute a 90-degree turn on entering the site from the Victoria Embankment. The site entry location would need to be at least 20m west of the position where the ramp and underpass commence. Personnel only may be able to access the site directly from the Victoria Embankment if a staircase is provided. For the operational phase, access would need to be from the river. Personnel might be able to access the site by stairs from the Embankment. Rail
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Blackfriars LU and main line stations are less than 0.5km from the site. However, rail access is not considered to be a significant factor for CSO sites. River
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River access and jetty/wharfage facilities are not normally a requirement for CSO sites. However, in this case, river access may be the most feasible for construction and for the operational phase. The site is partly under Blackfriars Bridge and is less than 100m from HMS President. This location is a busy section for river traffic and securing adequate wharfage facilities might be difficult. A separate study on the provision of jetty/wharfage facilities would be necessary at a later stage in the development of the scheme. Construction works considerations The Blackfriars Millennium Pier, including an integral historical pumping station, would need to be demolished. The site is close to Blackfriars Bridge/Blackfriars Station and the road underpass so mitigating settlement of these would need to be considered for this site. As the site is in the foreshore, a temporary cofferdam would be required and the contained area filled to provide a level site compound. Data available on third-party assets and significant utilities show that the main items of concern in this area are the LU Waterloo and City Line through the middle of the site running north-south, Blackfriars Bridge/Blackfriars Station, the river wall, the underpass and retaining wall, the off-bridge slip road and associated supports, and LL1 and the services duct over it. Construction methods would be adopted, as appropriate, to mitigate potential settlement of these assets. Foreshore sites carry with them a higher risk of unexploded ordnance than inland sites, notably near bridges, and this would need to be investigated.
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Foreshore sites carry with them a higher risk than inland sites of archaeological finds that might delay the construction programme. It is likely that the proposed works can be constructed within the overall construction programme, although this site presents significant difficulties. The maximum flow rates to be intercepted are very large (60m /s) and the tunnel size required to transfer flow is probably too large (3.8m ID) for a single direct connection to the tunnel. Therefore, the CSO drop shaft may need to be a shaft on the main tunnel or directly adjacent to the main tunnel. For the purposes of this report, a 17.5m ID shaft with a 3m ID connection to the main tunnel has been adopted. The construction layout for a large site avoids locating components under Blackfriars Bridge because of height restrictions. It might be feasible to operate this part of the construction site at a lower level, such as 101mTD (1mAOD), or the proposed site boundary could be extended to the west. This would then include the area required to allow for a road access into the site. Permanent works considerations The top structures to the drop shaft and flap valve chamber would be approximately 2m above finished ground level. The top structure to the interception chamber and drop shaft would be in the foreshore, and a river wall matching and tied into the existing river wall would be provided around the permanent operational site. The site would be finished to the same level as Victoria Embankment before the ramp section to Blackfriars Bridge. The feasibility of structures in the foreshore from a navigation aspect would need to be discussed with the Port of London Authority (PLA). Health and safety As the site is in the foreshore, measures would need to be taken to mitigate the risks of flooding and working over/near water. The interception works for the LL1 would require cutting through the river wall and heading into the Embankment, which is a significant health and safety issue. Logistics planning would be required to provide safe cover during operational phase visits where access would be by river with tidal constraints. There are no other unusual health and safety issues with this site. PLANNING ASSESSMENT Introduction The planning assessment builds on the advantages and disadvantages reported in Table 2.3 and covers the following areas: Planning applications and permissions Planning context Planning comments.
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Planning applications and permissions An initial desktop search of the City of London online planning applications database did not identify any planning applications submitted within the last five years applicable to the site. It is noted that detailed planning permission was granted in March 1999, under application reference no 98-4673D, for a replacement pier and pedestrian ramp at the Blackfriars Millennium Pier (formerly Scantlin Pier).
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Planning context The following is a summary of the relevant local planning policies and designations affecting the site and are taken from the current statutory development plans for the City of London. The local plan comprises the policies from the City of London Unitary Development Plan, adopted April 2002, and the Consolidated London Plan, adopted February 2008. A London views management framework/strategic view area crosses the northwest of the site. Approximately 10-15% of the proposed site sits within the King Henry VIII's Mound (Richmond Park) viewing corridor (of St Pauls). Policies 4B.17 and 4B.18 of the Consolidated London Plan also highlights strategic linear views, including the viewing corridor described above, panoramas, townscape views and important river prospects, such as the views from Blackfriars Bridge. Policy ENV2, Important Views and Vistas, seeks to protect or enhance significant views of buildings, townscape and skylines. Policy ENV20, St Pauls: Views and Setting, will seek to ensure that development which affects views of St Pauls Cathedral does not detract from its setting, local views or its impact on the wider skyline. Policy ENV21, St Pauls Strategic Views, seeks to protect and enhance the strategic views of St Pauls Cathedral by normally refusing development within the defined strategic viewing corridors which would exceed the development plane. Policy ENV22, St Pauls Strategic Views, also seeks to protect and enhance the background and wider setting of the strategic views of St Pauls Cathedral by resisting development within the defined wider setting and background consultation areas which would have an adverse effect on the views. The site is also within St Pauls Height Area, where limitations are imposed on development that would obstruct views of St Pauls, or are in the background of views. According to Policy ENV23, St Pauls Heights, all new development will be required to comply with the St Pauls Heights limitations, including those in areas where views are obstructed by existing buildings which infringe the limits, and to ensure that proposed development does not have an adverse effect upon the background of the views.
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6.3.10 However, development at ground level and/or beneath Blackfriars Bridge may not necessarily impact on views. 6.3.11 The whole site is within the wider monument views setting designation. 6.3.12 According to Policy ENV25, Monument: The Setting, it is normal to require the height, massing and design of development within the setting of the monument to: maintain the monuments visual impact in the local street scene, and preserve existing views of the monument. 6.3.13 Blackfriars Bridge is within the corporations highway network. 6.3.14 Policy ENV4, Street Network and Urban Space, will resist the loss of routes and spaces that enhance the function, character and historic interest of the city, and to require adjoining development to respect their character, scale and amenities. 6.3.15 Policy TRANS9, Highway Hierarchy, will seek to ensure that the highway hierarchy functions as planned to assist in the management and improvement of traffic circulation and the environment, and to widen highways in defined locations. 6.3.16 A strategic cycle route runs along Blackfriars Bridge. 6.3.17 Policy TRANS12, Cycles and Traffic Management, will make sure to implement a cycle route network and to have regard to the needs of cyclists in all traffic management schemes. 6.3.18 The site is within the Thames Policy Area. 6.3.19 Policy RIV1, Riverside Development, will seek to ensure that development which affects the River Thames pays due regard to the riversides distinctive character, enhances the special Page 7
visual and environmental character of the Thames and maintains or improves important views of and along the river. 6.3.20 Policy RIV2, Development In, On or Over the River, will seek to resist development in, on or over the river. Appropriate structures necessary for water-borne transport, such as jetties, may be acceptable. 6.3.21 River Thames is a designated site of metropolitan importance for nature conservation. 6.3.22 Policy ERC3, Nature Conservation will make sure to have regard to nature conservation in the design and management of open spaces and throughout the city. 6.3.23 A riverside walk runs along the northern boundary of the site. 6.3.24 Policy RIV6, Riverside Walk, will seek to ensure completion of the riverside walk; to protect, and to enhance, where appropriate, those sections which have been completed. 6.3.25 Several small sized open spaces are located adjacent to the site. 6.3.26 According to Policy ENV5, Open Spaces, the loss of public and private open spaces which contribute positively to the character and amenities of their surroundings will be resisted, and normally require that any new open space created by development shall be appropriate to the character of the locality. 6.3.27 Policy REC1, Resisting the Loss of Open Space, will seek to resist the loss of existing open space unless, where relocation is appropriate, adequate provision for replacement is made. 6.3.28 Policy REC2, Provision and Use of Open Spaces, will seek to provide and encourage the provision of additional open space where this would enhance the character of the locality, and to seek public access wherever possible. 6.3.29 The site located almost wholly within a conservation area. 6.3.30 Policy ENV11, Development in Conservation Areas, states that it will resist the demolition of buildings which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area, and to encourage their sympathetic refurbishment. 6.3.31 Policy ENV12, Development in Conservation Areas, also states that development in conservation areas will be permitted only if it preserves or enhances the special architectural or historic character, or appearance of the conservation area. 6.3.32 Blackfriars Bridge (Grade II listed) public right of way crosses the site, covering approximately 10% of the proposed area. Development under or to the side of the bridge would not necessarily cause any direct impact. 6.3.33 Policy ENV15, Protection of Listed Buildings, will seek to resist the demolition of listed buildings. 6.3.34 Policy ENV18, Setting of Listed Buildings, will seek to resist development which would adversely affect the setting of a listed building. 6.4 6.4.1 Consultation comments A series of consultations on the shortlisted sites were held with London local authorities, statutory and other pan-London stakeholders during July to September 2009 and January to March 2010. This section summarises factual comments that have been made by consultees, and which have informed the SSR assessments. City of London Corporation 6.4.2 The authority advised that the archaeological potential would require further assessment and that it would be important to understand the impact of the proposals on archaeological features. It will also be necessary to consider dust and noise impacts on the residents and occupiers in Southwark. The TE2100 plan states that: "There are long lengths of eroding foreshore at Shadwell, Blackfriars, Pimlico and Chelsea. It may be necessary to set the defence line back when the defences are upgraded to avoid erosion damage to the defences." The authority
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enquired as to whether there is an opportunity to include some mitigation of the eroding foreshore as part of the Thames Tunnel works. English Heritage 6.4.4 English Heritage advised that the river bridge and wall are listed and there is a visual impact from other bridges (London view management). Environment Agency 6.4.5 The Environment Agency stated that changes in river velocities could be significantly increased, and that this could impact upon navigation safety and juvenile fish. The Environment Agency advised that encroachment on the river could be substantial. It would be necessary to consider putting the culvert below the riverbed. Port of London Authority 6.4.6 The PLA advised that the work should not conflict with the work that is being carried out on the railway (due for completion around 2012/2013). The PLA described the area as the narrowest part of the river. It is important to consider the fact that more of the river being blocked causes the water to accelerate further. A study will be required for any blockage put in place, which will set out what this will do to the river flows/velocity. At the current time, the water can already be unmanageable for some smaller vessels at spring high tide so more modelling of flow velocities will be required. The PLA has already carried out a full model of the area and has run a large number of different structures through it. It is advised that no more than one arch of the bridge could be blocked. The proposed site is on a well-used commuter passenger pier, which would need to be removed. Consideration would need to be given to where the pier can be relocated. Transport for London 6.4.8 Transport for London advised that a new road junction is being considered at Blackfriars. There are no known unusual road restrictions. Proximity to the Waterloo and City line should also be considered. Other statutory consultees 6.4.9 The Greater London Authority advised that the interference/interaction with the Thameslink site needs to be considered. There is a long programme of works for the Blackfriars extension (the station extension is on to piles in the river). Planning comments There are several planning designations that are applicable both on and adjacent to the site. These designations have been identified and described in Section 6.3 and, of these designations, those relating to heritage and nature conservation are of most relevance to the proposed development. The site is located within the foreshore beneath the northern area of the Blackfriars Bridge Underpass and within the Whitefriars Conservation Area. A construction site in this location is likely to have some impact on the setting of listed structures, including the bridge and river wall, and the character and appearance of the conservation area. However, based on the existing site context and close proximity to Blackfriars Bridge Underpass (which separates the site from adjacent listed buildings and the wider conservation area), combined with use of appropriate screening and mitigation, it is considered that the proposed development is unlikely to have a significant detrimental impact. A further heritage assessment is made in Section 7. Several designations regarding strategic views towards St Pauls Cathedral are applicable to the site. However, given the proportional size and height of the proposed construction works and after-use structures, it is unlikely that the designated views would be Page 9
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detrimentally impacted upon, with appropriate mitigation and careful siting and design of the permanent works. Mitigation may also be required to reduce impacts on views and appearance within the Thames Policy Area, in accordance with Policy RIV1. 6.5.4 The proposed site is within the River Thames, a designated site of importance for nature conservation. This designation covers the entire River Thames. Construction activity adjacent to and within the river, with the appropriate level of mitigation, is considered unlikely to conflict with the aims of this policy designation, particularly given the temporary nature of the works and aim of the project to improve the environmental quality of the river. However, a fuller assessment of impacts on the SINC is provided in Section 7. The site is located on the existing Blackfriars Millennium Pier site. Loss of the pier, which is a well-used passenger river transport facility, is unlikely to be acceptable. Mitigation, including the relocation of the pier within the surrounding area, may be required by the LPA and PLA. The proposal would be unlikely to have an unacceptable impact on adjacent areas of open space (traffic islands) to the north, or to residential properties on the south side of the river. Use of the site may involve the temporary closure and diversion of the Thames Path. A full assessment of associated transport considerations is provided in Section 7. ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL Introduction The following sections summarise specialist assessments which are provided in Appendix 9 Environmental Appraisal Tables. Transport The site is less suitable as either a small or a large CSO site, due to the required closure of the slip lane onto Victoria Embankment for the construction of the low level interception chamber. This would require a complex traffic diversion, as well as the diversion of the Thames Path. Use of the site would require the construction of a new permanent and construction site access onto the TLRN, Victoria Embankment (A3211), with a left-in/left-out arrangement. A new access road on a temporary bridge/pontoon would also require construction. The access junction would be very close to the existing junction, where the slip lane joins Victoria Embankment. Junction control may be required for safety and congestion reasons. If required, there is potential for rail access at Charing Cross station during the off-peak and night periods, but significant constraints and issues with loading would exist. The route to rail is highly congested throughout the day but alternative rail access is available near Battersea Power Station. River access is not required for a CSO site as excavated material would be transported away by road to the main site. There is good potential for the workforce to utilise public transport to access the site. Limited parking could be provided onsite for the workforce, although no parking is available within close proximity of the site due to red route restrictions. Archaeology Based on current information, this site is suitable as either a small or large CSO site, although it is possible that archaeological receptors of high or medium value could be located on or near the site. While no direct evidence has been revealed, peat deposits containing archaeological material may be present at depth. These have been commonly recorded throughout London in a similar proximity to the Thames. Given the location of the site, and wider evidence for historical occupation along the river, it is a reasonable assumption to suggest waterlogged remains of archaeological value may be present.
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Built heritage and townscape From a built heritage perspective, this site is considered less suitable as either a small or large CSO site due to the adverse impact it could potentially have on the grade II listed Blackfriars Bridge and Embankment Wall, and the indirect impact it could have on the setting of thirteen listed buildings, one registered historic park and garden and three conservation areas. From a townscape perspective, this site is considered suitable as either a small or large CSO site, as long as the temporary and permanent elements do not interrupt the Strategic View. Although, the site is situated in a prominent location along the River Thames and would adversely impact the character of the River and the River frontage, a high quality scheme design and treatment of river wall and permanent elements would help minimize impact. During construction, the use of hoardings and appropriate lighting would minimize visual impact. Water resources hydrogeology and surface water In terms of hydrogeology, this site is suitable as either a small or large CSO site because although the construction of the drop shaft would take place within the Lambeth Group (minor aquifer), which is in hydraulic continuity with the Chalk (major aquifer), the site does not lie within 400-day capture zones of licensed abstractions. No long-term impact on the Chalk aquifer is expected, although temporary dewatering would be required during the construction phase. The Chalk piezometric head is likely to be approximately 3.5m above the base of construction and should be taken into account in the engineering design. The superficial deposits are alluvium, which is classified as a non-aquifer at the shaft site. Therefore, no impact is expected at shallow depth. In terms of surface water resources, this site is less suitable as either a small or large CSO site because the work is to be undertaken within the channel of the River Thames, and specific mitigation would be required to prevent pollution. Ecology The site is less suitable as either a small or large CSO site because of the requirement for temporary and permanent land-take from the River Thames. There may also be a need for offsite mitigation/compensation solutions, as well as potentially extensive post-works restoration requirements. Flood risk This site is less suitable because it requires specific mitigation to protect it from flood levels, and this has the potential to cause displacement with respect to the working areas being in the river, which could increase flood risk elsewhere locally. Air quality This site is suitable for use as either a small or large CSO site, as there is sufficient distance from the site to potential dust sensitive receptors that there is a low risk of a perceptible impact at the nearest residential receptors, provided standard dust control measures are in place. There is potential for HGV movements on the local road network to cause localised air quality impacts, however this can be mitigated by minimising the movement of HGVs during peak hours. Noise This site is suitable as either a small or large CSO site, as the distances between the site and the nearest residential receptors on the south side of the river are large, the existing noise levels are thought to be high, and adverse noise and vibration impacts are unlikely. The number of vehicles associated with the construction phase is anticipated to be relatively high and are therefore likely to cause an adverse noise impact to properties located on Victoria Embankment, but this is already an existing busy trunk road. Page 11
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7.10.1 The site is considered suitable as either a small or large CSO site, as previous uses appear to have been limited to a pier covering a relatively small section of the site, and the distance and nature of other potentially contaminating activities in the vicinity of the site are unlikely to have resulted in significant contamination of the site. 8 8.1 8.1.1 SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT Socio-economic profile The site is within the Farringdon Without ward of the City of London. Statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) 2001 Census data show the following indicators for the ward, in comparison to the rest of the City of London, London and England as a whole: Higher rate of economically active, aged people that are full-time employees than in London or England and a higher proportion of self-employed people than elsewhere. A higher proportion having achieved Level 4 or 5 educational qualifications and a higher proportion of people employed in management or professional occupations. A high proportion of people renting from private landlords or letting agencies. A higher proportion of people aged between 20 and 44, with a much lower proportion of people under 20. A higher proportion of people born outside the EU than elsewhere, with a higher proportion of Chinese ethnic groups. 8.1.2 These statistics indicate that in this area, there are few families and the majority of people are highly educated, with professional or managerial jobs. Issues and impacts This site is being assessed as a large CSO site and a small CSO site. Large CSO site 8.2.2 For a large CSO site, the works would be along the foreshore from Blackfriars Millennium Pier to beyond Blackfriars Bridge. The pier and pedestrian access to the pier would be lost through the use of the large CSO site. This may impact on commuters and tourists using the boat service, which could be especially problematic, given that the nearest underground station (Blackfriars Underground Station) is closed between March 2009 and late 2011. The presence of the small CSO site adjacent to the pier may be disruptive to those using the pier, due to increased noise and potential increased river traffic. There is potential for noise from the site to disrupt workers in the buildings opposite the site, although the Victoria Embankment is likely to be a constant source of traffic noise, which is likely to reduce the impact of additional site noise. The HMS President is moored beyond the Blackfriars Millennium Pier to the west and is used for various events; therefore, noise levels from the site may be disruptive to the use of the boat. The site would be likely to disrupt views from the boat; this may affect people in their decision to hire the boat as the views appear to be of key importance in the marketing of the venue. Small CSO site 8.2.5 8.2.6 The site is located on the foreshore and for the small CSO, there would be no loss of built features. Impacts associated with the small CSO site would be similar to the above, but due to the smaller scale of works involved, the small CSO site is likely to result in impacts of a lesser degree.
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PROPERTY ASSESSMENT Introduction Two options are under consideration at this site for large and small CSO sites. Both site options are situated on the foreshore, involving connections to the Fleet Main CSO beneath Blackfriars Bridge, a short distance to the east, and the LL1, with common permanent structures. The effective difference between the two options is the size of the working compound during the construction phase. The property considerations are the same for both options, but where the size differential is relevant, an appropriate comment would be made in the following sections. This site comprises an area of foreshore in the River Thames. Land referencing data identifies that part of the site, up to the spring high tide, is held by the City of London Corporation. It is assumed that the major part of the site will be held by the PLA or Crown. Part of the site is occupied by Blackfriars Millennium Pier. Crown Land and Special Land comments The referencing exercise has not established the ownership of the site but, as foreshore, it will be owned by the PLA on behalf of the Crown. Under the provisions of Section 8(1) of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981, the PLA is a statutory undertaker and ministerial approval would be required for the acquisition of this land by another statutory undertaker, Thames Water, unless the acquisition is by agreement. There is a risk that, if terms cannot be agreed, ministerial approval may delay the scheme or may not be forthcoming at all. Early discussions should be held with the PLA to establish whether acquisition is likely to be agreed. With co-operation of the PLA, there should be no risk to the project. However, with justifiable objections to the selection of this site, the Crown or PLA could prevent it from being used for this purpose. Risk to the project then becomes significant, with no measurable timescale for addressing and overcoming the objections. As part of the site is occupied by a pier, the area may be considered operational and the Crown or PLA may be unwilling to provide the area for the scheme. The land may also be considered as open space and therefore it may be classified as Special Land under Section 19 of the Acquisition of Land Act 1981. If this is the case, and if an acquisition cannot be agreed, a special parliamentary procedure may be needed before the Order is confirmed, with the attendant risk of delay to the project programme. Land to be acquired For both site options, the compensation assessment assumes that the worksite and access to it would be acquired temporarily, via the acquisition of new rights for the period of the works stated in the engineering section above. It assumes that, at the end of the works, a smaller area would need to be acquired permanently. The site includes an area of the foreshore, part of which is occupied by Blackfriars Pier. It seems likely that this area would be considered as operational by the PLA. It is noted from the engineering drawings that the operational site would comprise an extension to the river wall, projecting about 26m into the river by 34m along the bank, plus a tapered section eastward to the sewer intercept beneath Blackfriars Bridge. In both site options, the use and design of these new structures should be included in discussions with the PLA. Property valuation comments Compensation for the acquisition of new rights is normally based on the diminution in value to the land caused by the acquisition. Compensation for the permanent acquisition of land is normally based on market value. However, compensation for the permanent acquisition of unusual types of property, where there is no general market, can be assessed on the
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basis of the cost of equivalent reinstatement at a new site, but there must be a genuine intention to reinstate. 9.4.2 If compensation is assessed on a diminution in value basis for the new rights (temporary occupation during works, access rights during works, access rights for operational purposes) and on a market value basis for the permanent acquisition, the costs are likely to be relatively low and therefore acceptable. If compensation is assessed on an equivalent reinstatement basis, then the acquisition costs would be significantly higher, as a new pier would be required elsewhere. The foreshore is occupied by the Blackfriars Pier and this is likely to contribute to a higher market value for the site. The PLA or Crown may require substantial payments in return for their co-operation but any such payments have not been factored into this assessment. No rights of way or easements have been included in the assessment of this site acquisition cost. Access to this site may require crossing private land, or that owned by a local authority, between the river wall and the public highway. Disturbance compensation comments Operation of Blackfriars Pier would not be possible from this location during the construction phase, and a compensation claim, or claims, for disturbance from the pier operator and river boat services is/are to be expected. Consultation with the PLA or Crown would be necessary to establish whether the pier can be relocated elsewhere on a temporary basis during the works, and whether the permanent works can be designed in such a way as to accommodate a return of the pier. The costs in this regard could be significant. Offsite statutory compensation comments The risk that statutory claims under either Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1973 or Section 10 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 will be founded as a direct consequence of selecting this site is considered to be low. Site acquisition cost assessment Due to the presence of Blackfriars Pier, the acquisition cost is likely to be significant. SITE CONCLUSIONS BY DISCIPLINE Introduction
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10.1.1 The conclusions presented in this section are drawn from each disciplines assessment, and are designed to inform the workshop where a final conclusion on whether the site moves forward as one of the preferred sites or not. 10.2 Engineering Large CSO site 10.2.1 This site is less suitable as a large CSO site because it requires extensive foreshore works to intercept the very large flows from the Fleet Main CSO and the LL1, is extremely difficult to access by road in the construction phase, and is likely to require river access in both the construction and operational phases. River access would be required in the operational phase, which would be logistically more difficult than had road access been possible. Assuming that the required size of connection tunnel is too large for safe connection into the main tunnel, or multiple, smaller diameter connections are not feasible, the only way to transfer the flows at this location into the Thames Tunnel is to make this CSO an online shaft and to align the main tunnel accordingly. However, given that this is the only feasible site at Fleet, it needs to be progressed. Page 14
Small CSO site 10.2.2 This site is also less suitable as a small CSO site, for the same reasons given for the large site above. 10.2.3 Whether a small CSO site is appropriate or not for the interception of the Fleet Main CSO and the LL1 will be considered at the next stage, in conjunction with the drive strategy that is developed in the Engineering Options Report. 10.3 Planning
10.3.1 On balance, the site is considered suitable for use as either a large or small CSO site. 10.3.2 Although the site is subject to a number of direct and adjacent policy designations, it is considered that this site is likely to be suitable in planning terms if appropriate mitigation can be provided. However, it is important to note that satisfactory mitigation is likely to include the suitable relocation of Blackfriars Millennium Pier, as the loss of the pier facility is unlikely to be acceptable. 10.4 Environment
10.4.1 Overall, the site is suitable as both a small and a large CSO site, although mitigation would be required to enable the site to be used for either purpose. 10.4.2 Based on current information, the site is suitable for both site sizes from the perspective of archaeology, townscape, groundwater, air quality, noise and land quality. 10.4.3 This site is considered less suitable for both site sizes from the perspective of transport, built heritage, surface water, flood risk and ecology. 10.4.4 Overall, the site is considered suitable, subject to further investigation of whether transport, built heritage and townscape, surface water and ecology impacts can be adequately mitigated. Likely mitigation considerations would include the following: Transport a suitable traffic management solution for the closure of a slip lane on the Victoria Embankment. Built heritage a high-quality scheme design to minimise impacts. Surface water specific mitigation would be required to prevent pollution. Flood Risk - mitigation to protect the site from flooding. Ecology mitigation for loss of foreshore habitats. 10.5 Socio-economic and community Large CSO site 10.5.1 The site is less suitable as a large CSO site as the majority of the Blackfriars Millennium Pier and the pedestrian access to the pier are likely to be lost, which may impact on commuters and tourists using the boat service. Mitigation may involve discussions around relocation of the pier or provision of alternative transport services. Small CSO site 10.5.2 The site is suitable as a small CSO site. However, the presence of the small CSO site adjacent to the pier may be disruptive to those using the pier, due to increased noise and potential increased river traffic. Mitigation may involve discussions around minimising disruption from works.
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Property
10.6.1 The site is assessed as less suitable due to the combination of potentially significant costs relating to Blackfriars Pier, and the acquisition procedural risks. Should the site be selected, early consultation with the Crown or PLA is strongly recommended.
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Site Suitability Report C27XA and CLLAE Appendices
APPENDICES
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Site Suitability Report C27XA and CLLAE Appendix 1
APPENDIX 1 SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Engineering Traffic Management and Access Roads/Rail Scott Wilson Access River BMT Third Parties (Shafts/CSOs) Mott MacDonald and AECOM Geology Thames Water Utilities Thames Water and AECOM Construction and Operational Layout Template London Tideway Tunnels Background Technical Paper London Tideway Tunnels
Planning City of London online planning applications database Saved policies in the City of London Unitary Development Plan, adopted in April 2002
Environment Transport Map of Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) - www.tfl.gov.uk Bus Route Maps: North-east, north-west, south-west, south-east - www.tfl.gov.uk Crossrail Plans - www.crossrail.co.uk/crossrail-bill-documents PTAL scores - Obtained from Table 2.3 information Thames Path map - www.walklondon.org.uk Capital Ring - www.walklondon.org.uk Cycle Routes - www.sustrans.org.uk and Local Cycling Guides, 1-14 Design Manual for Roads and Bridge TD 42/95, Highways Agency Built heritage and townscape National Monuments Record - for some additional information regarding registered historic parks and gardens Unitary development plans Local authority websites Bing maps Water resources hydrogeology and surface water Environment Agency abstraction licence details Environment Agency groundwater levels Local authority details of unlicensed abstractors Environment Agency Flood Map www.environment-agency.gov.uk Envirocheck
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Ecology Thames Estuary Partnership (2002) Tidal Thames Habitat Action Plan London Biodiversity Action Plan - www.lbp.org.uk Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) www.magic.gov.uk - statutory designated sites London Wildweb - http://wildweb.london.gov.uk - non-statutory site of importance for nature conservation Black redstart distribution in London - www.blackredstarts.org.uk/pages/ londonmap.html National Biodiversity Network - http://searchnbn.net - distribution of protected species Google Maps - aerial views of habitat features BAP habitats - www.natureonthemap.org.uk Priority habitats and species on national and local scales - www.ukbap.org.uk Flood risk Environment Agency Flood Map www.environment-agency.gov.uk Envirocheck Air quality Local authority websites www.londonair.org.uk/london/asp/default.asp?la_id=&showbulletins=&width=1680 www.airquality.co.uk Noise Envirocheck - Identification of receptors Promap - Calculation of distances between site and receptors Multimap - Aerial photography www.multimap.co.uk Defra noise maps - Identification of existing noise levels Land quality Google Maps/Earth Site walkover information
Socio-economic and community Statistics from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) 2001 Census data Blackfriars Millennium Pier, www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/blackfriars-pier-routemap.pdf Blackfriars Underground Station (TFL), www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/ archive/8944.aspx HMS President, www.hmspresident.com/index.html
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Property Mouchel referencing data Multimap VOA website
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APPENDIX 2 SITE LOCATION PLAN
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D D D D
D D D D
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D D
D D
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D D D D
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D D D D
!
D D D D D
!
D
!
D D D
! D
! D
! D
D District D Park D D D River Thames Deficiency

D D ! ! Nature Sites
! !
D D Thames Water Utilities

MAJOR PROJECTS
CCLW
King's Reach ! Sites ! of Nature ! ! ! D Conservation D D Importance D D D
D Metropolitan D D Park D Deficiency D D
D
!
!
! ! !
D
! ! !
D Open D Spaces D D D Flood Zone 3 D D D

! ! ! !
Sites of Metropolitan Title: ! ! ! D D D ! D !D D Nature Conservation Importance

!
D D
D D
D D
APPENDIX 3B C27XA SITES PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT PLAN
145
Temple House
5
WAT ERG ATE

CARMELIT E STREET
135
1 to 30
15
Tallis House
17
21
TCBs
E W 'S
Hotel
! 7.2m ! !
! ! !
! ! !
160
148
PH
to 1
to 37
21
PH
30 to 34
30 to 34
32
BLAC K FRIAR S LANE
E STR NEW BRIDGE
10
! !
4 ! 17
7.4m
dy Ward B
QUEE N VICT ORIA
Area of Main Map

STRE ET
ET
Legend
Temple Chambers
16 7 to 17 1
TEMPLE AVENUE
FW
179
Telephone House
2 to 4
10
20
40 Metres
60
80
SL
TI AL
!
PH
36 PH
Ward B dy FW
Harmsworth House
Statue
ET HUTTON STRE
4
PLAY HO
YAR US E
Blackfriars Priory
(site of)
16 to 18
PO
1
2
PH
28
28
26A 26A
!
24
2a
24
PO
31
EN
36
H IL L
TUDOR STREE T
23 to 27
5.8m
LB
TUDOR STREET
3
Bank
!
by-the-Wa rdrobe
148a
FI D
TE ST RE ET
5.9m
KIN GS CO
Victoria House
1 to 30
!
1
TCBs 7.2m D Fn
ST A N DR
19
RS
PH
CT
R IA
KF
BL
AC
&
AF T
5.2m
TALLIS STREET
7.6m
Su bw ay
Air Vent
Un
LBs
3 to 7
!
1
PUD DLE DOCK
Su b
wa y
5.2m
100
8.4m
Blackfriars Station
House
Hamilton
LB
!
60
40
58
50
TO VI C
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N BA
9.4m El Sub Sta
AC BL
KF
RI
AR
PU
KM
LE
BP
1
CITY OF LONDON
Sion College
EN
TCB
PASSAG
Audit House
! !
DO CK
D Fn
Mer m
ai d Th eatr
PU DD
LE DO CK
!
Telephone House
2 to 4
Unilever House
PH
TCP
4.6m
BLACKFRIARS UNDERPASS 6.2m

Bazalgette Walk Paul's Walk
Statue
8.3m
MLW
! CS27X Fleet Main CSO

!
MLW Dolphin
Mud
! (
Mud MLW
MHW
FB Dolphin
Pump House
C27XA
CLLAE
MLW
12.0m
SL
Blackfriars Bridge
FW
CCLW
SOUTHWARK
11.1m
FW
165
Whitefriars House
r er g
ou
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Ra
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Su bwa
Mermaid House
2
! (
River Thames
SL SL
CCLW
Legend !
King's Reach
Listed Buildings St Pauls Height
Title:
Conservation Areas
145
Temple House
5
WAT ERG ATE
135
1 to 30
15
Tallis House
17
21
TCBs
E W 'S
Hotel
160
148
PH
House
21
15
Irela nd Yard
to 1
to 37
30 to 34
LB
35
30 to 34
32
BLAC K FRIAR S LANE
E STR NEW BRIDGE
Ward B dy
10
7.4m
4
!
17
dy Ward B
QUEE N VICT ORIA
Area of Main Map

STRE ET
ET
Legend
Temple Chambers
CARMELIT E STREET
16 7 to 17
TEMPLE AVENUE
FW
179
7
9
181
10
20
40 Metres
60
80
Ward B dy

MAJOR PROJECTS
S Ga ntry
APPENDIX 3C C27XA SITES PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT HERITAGE PLAN
APPENDIX 4 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SITE AND SURROUNDINGS
Appendix 4 - Page 1
FI D
EN
TI AL
Area of Main Map
AF T
CITY OF LONDON
Legend
&
CITY OF WESTMINSTER CLLAE C27XA
! (
! (
25
50
100 Metres
150
200
SOUTHWARK LAMBETH

MAJOR PROJECTS
Title:
APPENDIX 4 C27XA SITES AERIAL PLAN
Site Suitability Report C27XA Appendix 4
View of the site looking west from Blackfriars Bridge. Blackfriars Millennium Pier is visible as well as Victoria Embankment.
View of the site looking west from Blackfriars Bridge.
Appendix 4
APPENDIX 5 TRANSPORT PLAN
Appendix 5 - Page 1
FI D
EN
TI AL
&
Legend
Area of Main Map
AF T
Local Authority Boundary Short Listed CSO Sites CSO (Directly Controlled) Transport Access Routes TfL Road Network Thames Path
! (
CITY OF LONDON
London Cycle Routes
CITY OF WESTMINSTER
Site access straight on to TLRN
C27XA CLLAE
! (

0 40 80 160
Meters
240
320
400
Map Ref : ........... 101PL-SS-00746 Date : ................. 2009/11/19 Projection : ......... British National Grid
LAMBETH
SOUTHWARK

MAJOR PROJECTS
Title:
APPENDIX 5 C27XA / CLLAE SITE TRANSPORT PLAN
1 N
10 m
Queens Building
3
Bank Bank PH
River Court
120
5
Ludgate House
PH
6
DO NOT SCALE - IF IN DOUBT ASK
Status:
0 SCALE 1 : 1250
100 m
151
148
135 to 141
133
130
A4 FLEET STREET
LB
FLEET STREET
10.7m
WORK IN PROGRESS
LUDGATE CIRCUS
St Dunstan in the West Church
12.6m 13.7m
SIGNAGE INDICATING SLIP ONTO 9.0m A3211 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT CLOSED AHEAD, FOLLOW DIVERSION
12.1m
Keyplan:
LB
Royal Courts of Justice

14.9m Bank
D Fn
Bank Bank PH PH City Thameslink Station PH
THIS DRAWING
PO
St Brides Church
A STR A4 LB
Statue
TCBs
ND
Gate
Pilgrim Street
PILGRIM STREET
The Clachan
14.3m
CW Gate
(PH)
TCBs
Fleetbank
Fn
A
St Clements Well
(site of)
7.1m LB
on site of Temple Bar
Bank Bank
House
13.8m
Mitre Court Chambers 1 to 16
MAPPING REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF ORDNANCE

Tote
The Bridewell
Cathedral Court
SURVEY ON BEHALF OF HMSO. ' CROWN COPYRIGHT AND DATABASE RIGHT 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ORDNANCE SURVEY LICENCE NUMBER 100019345
House
Masters House
St Brides House
Bank
LB
Goldsmith Building
Theatre
PH
PH
COORDINATES ARE TO ORDNANCE SURVEY DATUM OSGB36. ALL LEVELS ARE IN METRES AND RELATE TO A LOCAL HEIGHT
Evangalist House
13.4m
PC TCB
Mitre Court Buildings

FB
DATUM WHICH IS 100 METRES BELOW ORDNACE DATUM NEWLYN.
Temple Church
Hare
PC
Bank
(St Marys) Bank
PH
Court
Kildare House
BP APOTHECARY STREET
NOTES
Apothecaries
Nestor House
14.1m Site of Priory of Whitefriars 12.5m

BP
PH 11.7m Church Court Harmsworth

Statue
Bank
Hall
(Carmelite)
PH
House Kings Bench Walk 10.7m

Statue
THE EXACT LOCATION AND ALIGNMENT OF THE EXISTING CSO AND LOW LEVEL SEWERS ARE TO BE DETERMINED. OUR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS ARE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE LOW LEVEL SEWER IS LOCATED BENEATH THE WESTBOUND SLIP LANE/FOOTWAY ONTO VICTORIA EMBANKMENT.
STREET A201 NEW BRIDGE
Blackfriars Priory
PH
LB Def
New
LB
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW: 1. 2.

Bank
7.9m
PH
36
PO
Bank
PH
PH BP
Court
LB
PH
Harmsworth House
PO LB
Bank
5.8m
Fountain Court
Fn 10.7m TCBs
3.
Kings Bench Walk

1 to 30
TCBs
4.
7.2m Hotel D Fn
PH Middle Temple Hall

SD
5.9m
Victoria House
CLOSURE OF WESTBOUND SLIP LANE ONTO A3211 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT. DIVERSION ROUTE VIA A201 NEW BRIDGE STREET, A4 FLEET STREET, A4 STRAND, ARUNDEL STREET AND TEMPLE PLACE. FOOTWAY CLOSURE ADJACENT TO EXCAVATION ALSO NECESSARY, DIVERSIONS VIA EXISTING CROSSING POINTS PROVIDED. BUS ROUTES APPEAR UNAFFECTED, TO BE CONFIRMED WITH TfL.
Hall
Inner Temple
Arundel House
formerly
PROVISIONAL DURATIONS: MAIN SITE - 18-20 MONTHS ROAD CLOSURE - 4-5 MONTHS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PHASES - 1
1 to 30
B
Arundel Great Court
Baths Inn
(site of)
Temple House
7.0m
U AR ND EL
Arundel Stairs
(site of)
4.2m
SD 5 LBs
Whitefriars House
Middle
Temple
7.6m PH
Air Vent
ST RE ET
LB 4.6m
Unilever House Middle Temple Garden
Inner Temple Garden

Incorporated Accountants Hall Temple
Stones TCB Fn D Fn
SIGNAGE INDICATING SLIP ONTO Blackfriars A3211 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT Station (LT) CLOSED AHEAD, FOLLOW DIVERSION
TCP
4.1m 5.2m
Gardens
8.4m
Blackfriars Station
Audit House
4.6m BP
Sion College
Hamilton
BM 9.70m LB
TCB
TEM
TCB Statue
PLE
E LAC
EXISTING SIGNALISED JUNCTION
House
50 9.4m El Sub Sta
Victoria
Embankment Gardens
Statue D Fn
Lodge BPs
Statue
4.6m
Surrey Stairs 4.6m

4.6m Temple Station
(LRT)
A3211 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT

BM 5.05m War Memorial Memorial 4.6m BM 5.00m BPs FB TCB MLW PTP
6.2m
Mud Mud
FB MLW Dolphin
MLW
Temple Station
(London Transport) MLW Dolphin Dolphin Dolphin Dolphin Pump House
Temple Pier
FB MLW
SIGNAGE INDICATING SLIP ONTO A3211 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT CLOSED AHEAD, FOLLOW DIVERSION
KEY
MLW
Dolphin Dolphin
4.6m
DIVERSION ROUTE
TCP
AREA OF ROAD/ FOOTWAY CLOSURE 200mm 0 50
Scale: Sheet Size: Rev:
SITE AREA
5.2m 8.4m
AREA OF ACCESS ONLY TRAFFIC DIVERSION ROUTE
AREA OF PEDESTRIAN DIVERSION ROUTE
PEDESTRIAN DIVERSION ROUTE
D Fn
TEMPORARY WORKS
Audit House
BP
Sion College
Hamilton
LB
TCB
AREA OF EXCAVATION (INDICATIVE)
ALTERNATIVE ACCESS ROUTE
BM 9.70m
150
House
50 9.4m El Sub Sta
AC AB THIRD ISSUE DRAWING TITLE REVISED IL MJL MJL
Description Dsgnr
GT AJW AJW
Chkd
GT MRW MRW
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Date
AA FIRST ISSUE
Iss
Statue
4.6m
INDICATIVE AREA OF EXCAVATION
LOW LEVEL SEWER CONNECTION CULVERT
SLIP LANE CLOSURE
EXCAVATED MATERIAL AND HANDLING

Location Code: OS Reference: Security Reference: Drawn By:
6.2m D
Mud Mud
N/A
Project Group:
UBR
Sub Process:
AP
LTTDT
Location / Town:
WASTE LONDON N/A
MLW
FOOTWAY CLOSURE LOW LEVEL SEWER INTERCEPTION CHAMBERS
FB MLW Dolphin Pump House

OFFICES, WELFARE AND CANTEEN
MLW
Site Name: Project Name:
THAMES TUNNEL
Contract Name:
Dolphin
N
10 m 0 40 m CSO DROP SHAFT
CSO CONNECTION CULVERT
SITE SUITABILITY REPORT

Drawing Title:
SCALE 1 : 500
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT DETAIL

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STOCKYARD, STORES AND WORKSHOP
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN FLEET STREET - C27XA

Drawing No.:
100-DE-TRA-C27XA-867001
c Thames Water Utilities Ltd 2008
A1
AC
100
APPENDIX 6 SERVICES AND GEOLOGY PLAN
Appendix 6 - Page 1
APPENDIX 7 CONSTRUCTION PHASE LAYOUT
Appendix 7 - Page 1
1
5
6
Status:
House N
WORK IN PROGRESS
7.6m PH Air Vent
Keyplan:
N
DRAWING LOCATION
Unilever House
Blackfriars
Station (LT)
MAPPING REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF ORDNANCE SURVEY ON BEHALF OF HMSO. ' CROWN COPYRIGHT AND
TCP 5.2m 8.4m
DATABASE RIGHT 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ORDNANCE SURVEY LICENCE NUMBER 100019345
Blackfriars Station
COORDINATES ARE TO ORDNANCE SURVEY DATUM OSGB36. ALL LEVELS ARE IN METRES AND RELATE TO A LOCAL HEIGHT DATUM WHICH IS 100 METRES BELOW ORDNANCE DATUM NEWLYN.
D Fn
Audit House
LUL CIRCLE AND DISTRICT LINES
NOTES: 1. ACCESS BY ROAD IS LIKELY TO BE DIFFICULT AND MAY NOT BE PRACTICAL FOR HGVS. THEREFORE TEMPORARY ACCESS BY BARGE MAY BE PREFERABLE. 2. IF SERVICED FROM RIVER WHARFAGE WILL NEED TO BE POSITIONED AWAY FROM THE OVERFLOW LOCATIONS. 3. LAYOUT BASED ON ASSUMED BARGE ACCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND AVOIDING AREA UNDER BRIDGE. IF COFFERDAM EXTEND TO WEST TO ALLOW HGV ACCESS, LAYOUT WOULD BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY
Sion College
BM 9.70m LB
TCB
50
9.4m El Sub Sta

LOW LEVEL SEWER NO.1 FLEET STORM RELIEF SEWERS
Statue
LOW LEVEL SEWER INTERCEPTION CHAMBER
CSO FLAP VALVE CHAMBERS
LOW LEVEL SEWER INTERCEPTION BY STANDARD INTERCEPTION CHAMBER UNLIKELY TO BE VIABLE. DESIGN TO BE DEVELOPED AND AGREE D
4.6m
6.2m
Mud Mud
KEY:
ACCESS
FB MLW Dolphin Pump House

5m x 20m 5m x 10m
MLW
EXCAVATED MATERIAL AND HANDLING AREA
STOCKYARD, WORKSHOP AND STORES
OFFICES, WELFARE AND CANTEEN
25m x 25m
CSO DROP SHAFT 17.5m I.D.
PRIMARY CRANE
5m x 10m
TEMPORARY WORKING AREA = 4313m
CSO DROP SHAFT, CSO CONNECTION CULVERT, PRIMARY CRANE, SECONDARY CRANE AND CSO INTERCEPTION CHAMBER
SITE BOUNDARY AREA= 7201m DISCLAIMER: INDICATIVE CONSTRUCTION PHASE ARRANGEMENT. BASED ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT.
SECONDARY CRANE
12.0m
200mm 10 m 0 40 m
POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF COFFER DAM WALL TO FACILITATE VEHICLE ACCESS BY ROAD. ENTRANCE TO SITE APPROXIMATLY 20m TO WEST OF JUNCTION OF SLIP ROAD AND UNDERPASS.
SCALE 1 : 500
AC EDF BANKSIDE TO FARRINGDON TUNNEL (APPROX)
DRAFT-THIRD ISSUE DRAFT-SECOND ISSUE
IL RS SS
Dsgnr
GT DS RS
Chkd
GT CH SJW
Appd
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Date
SL
AB
AA DRAFT-FIRST ISSUE
Iss Description
BM 12.99m
N/A
Project Group:
UBR
Sub Process:
AP
LTTDT
Location / Town: Site Name: Project Name:
WASTE LONDON N/A 50

THAMES TUNNEL
Contract Name:

Drawing Title:
CONSTRUCTION PHASE LAYOUT FLEET STREET - C27XA - SMALL SITE

Drawing No.:
PLOTTED ON
04\12\09
BY
Andy.Purdy
LOCATION :
Thames Tideway Tunnel
x:\project\371840\cad\design data\cad thames\drawings\planning-consents\CS27X\100-DL-PNC-C27XA-167002.dgn
100-DL-PNC-C27XA-167002
1:500
A1
AC
100
150
LUL WATERLOO AND CITY LINES
1
5
6
Status:
House N
WORK IN PROGRESS
7.6m PH Air Vent
Keyplan:
N
DRAWING LOCATION
Unilever House
Blackfriars
Station (LT)
MAPPING REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF ORDNANCE SURVEY ON BEHALF OF HMSO. ' CROWN COPYRIGHT AND
TCP 5.2m 8.4m
DATABASE RIGHT 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ORDNANCE SURVEY LICENCE NUMBER 100019345
Blackfriars Station
NOTES:
D Fn
Audit House
Sion
LUL CIRCLE AND DISTRICT LINES
TCB
1. ACCESS BY ROAD IS LIKELY TO BE DIFFICULT AND MAY NOT BE PRACTICAL FOR HGVS. THEREFORE TEMPORARY ACCESS BY BARGE MAY BE PREFERABLE. 2. IF SERVICED FROM RIVER WHARFAGE WILL NEED TO BE POSITIONED AWAY FROM THE OVERFLOW LOCATION. 3. LAYOUT BASED ON ASSUMED BARGE ACCESS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND AVOIDING AREA UNDER BRIDGE. IF COFFERDAM EXTEND TO WEST TO ALLOW HGV ACCESS, LAYOUT WOULD BE AMENDED ACCORDINGLY
College
BM 9.70m LB
50
9.4m El Sub Sta

LOW LEVEL SEWER NO.1 FLEET STORM RELIEF SEWERS
Statue
LOW LEVEL SEWER INTERCEPTION CHAMBER
CSO FLAP VALVE CHAMBERS
LOW LEVEL SEWER INTERCEPTION BY STANDARD INTERCEPTION CHAMBER UNLIKELY TO BE VIABLE. DESIGN TO BE DEVELOPED AND AGREE D
4.6m
6.2m
KEY:
Mud Mud
ACCESS
1000m
EXCAVATED MATERIAL, HANDLING AND STORAGE AREA
FB Dolphin
1000m
MLW
MLW
1000m
SHAFT SEGMENT STOCKYARD, WORKSHOP AND STORES PARKING / VEHICLE MARSHALLING, OFFICES, WELFARE, CANTEEN AND MEDICAL
Pump House
500m

OVERFLOW CULVERT 500m PRIMARY CRANE 1000m SECONDARY CRANE
2 2 2
SHAFT, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CRANE

1200m
1200m
OVERFLOW CULVERT
CSO DROP SHAFT 17.5m I.D. TEMPORARY WORKING AREA = 5632m
DISCLAIMER: INDICATIVE CONSTRUCTION ARRANGEMENT. BASED ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT.
12.0m
200mm 10 m 0 40 m SCALE 1 : 500 AC EDF BANKSIDE TO FARRINGDON TUNNEL DRAFT-THIRD ISSUE DRAFT-SECOND ISSUE IL RS SS
Dsgnr
SITE BOUNDARY AREA= 7201m POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF COFFER DAM WALL TO FACILITATE VEHICLE ACCESS BY ROAD. ENTRANCE TO SITE APPROXIMATELY 20m TO WEST OF JUNCTION OF SLIP ROAD AND UNDERPASS.
LUL WATERLOO AND CITY LINES GT DS RS

Chkd
GT CH SJW
Appd
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Date
SL
AB
Iss Description
BM 12.99m
N/A
Project Group:
UBR
Sub Process:
AP
LTTDT
WASTE LONDON N/A 50

THAMES TUNNEL
Contract Name:

Drawing Title:
CONSTRUCTION PHASE LAYOUT FLEET STREET - C27XA - LARGE SITE

Drawing No.:
PLOTTED ON
04\12\09
BY
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LOCATION :
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100-DL-PNC-C27XA-167012
1:500
A1
AC
100
150
APPENDIX 8 OPERATIONAL PHASE LAYOUT
Appendix 8 - Page 1
6
VENTILATION COLUMN (CSO)
Status:
WORK IN PROGRESS
Keyplan:
N
A
MAPPING REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF ORDNANCE SURVEY ON BEHALF OF HMSO. ' CROWN COPYRIGHT AND 107m (AOD +100) REMOVABLE COVER ABOVE WEIR (LOCKABLE) DATABASE RIGHT 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ORDNANCE SURVEY LICENCE NUMBER 100019345
NOTE:
4m
3m
6m
1. STRUCTURE TO BE PROTECTED BY REMOVABLE HANDRAILS IN THE TEMPORARY CASE. 2. POSITION OF COVERS ARE VARIABLE WITHIN 10m FROM THE EDGE OF THE STRUCTURE, AND THE LOCATION IS BASED ON SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT 3. CLADDING OF VENTILLATION BUILDING TO SUIT LOCATION AND AESTHETICS. 4. ALL TOP STRUCTURES TO HAVE:ACCESS STAIRS/LADDER TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT HAND RAILING 5. ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. GROUND LEVEL
10000
5m
REMOVABLE COVERS ARE SPLIT UP INTO SECTIONS AND SUPPORTED BY BEAMS, WHICH ARE ALSO REMOVABLE
1m DIA
SCALE 1:50
DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATION OF TOP STRUCTURE ABOVE CSO SHAFTS ELECTRICAL CONTROL KIOSK (CSO)
- - - - - - 1500 - - AB DRAFT-SECOND ISSUE IL RS

Dsgnr
GT DS
Chkd
GT CH
Appd
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Date
Iss Description
60
2000
N/A
Project Group:
---
UBR
Sub Process:
AP
LTTDT
WASTE LONDON N/A 50

THAMES TUNNEL
Contract Name:

Drawing Title:
SCALE 1:25
GENERIC ELEVATION AND TOP STRUCTURE FOR OPERATIONAL PHASE LAYOUT - CSO SITES
Drawing No.:
PLOTTED ON
04\12\09
BY
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LOCATION :
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NTS
A1
AB
100
150
200mm
VARIBLE DEPENDING ON
APPENDIX 9 ENVIRONMENTAL APPRAISAL TABLES
Transport Site considerations Comments Access to road network Site located on the foreshore. Site requires the construction of a temporary construction access and permanent access as well as an access road on a temporary bridge/pontoon to lead onto the TLRN, Victoria Embankment (A3211) westbound carriageway. Entrance to site is approximately 20m to the west of the junction where the slip road joins Victoria Embankment. Access to be left in/left out only. It may be difficult for traffic to safely access/egress the site and the junction may therefore need to be controlled. The construction of the low level interception chamber would require the closure and diversion of the slip lane and footway (Thames Path). The TLRN, Victoria Embankment (A3211) is subject to a 30mph speed limit and is street lit. See Transport Access Plan in Appendix 5. Access to river Site located on the foreshore for potential river access, although not essential as excavated material would be transported to a main site by road. Use of rail is unlikely to be required due to the small quantities of excavated material produced by a CSO site. If required, potential rail access at Charing Cross station may be possible during the off peak and night periods, although significant constraints and issues with loading would exist. Alternative rail access available near Battersea Power Station. Route to rail access point at Charing Cross via the A3211 River access possible but not essential as excavated material would be transported to a main site by road. Use of rail is unlikely to be required due to the small quantities of excavated material produced by a CSO site. If required, potential rail access at Charing Cross station during the off peak and night periods, although significant constraints and issues with loading would exist. Alternative rail access available near Battersea Power Station. Route to rail is highly congested throughout the day. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions Site requires the construction of a temporary construction and permanent site access, as well as an access road. Site accesses onto the TLRN, Victoria Embankment (A3211) western carriageway approximately 20m west of where the slip road joins Victoria Embankment. A temporary bridge/pontoon would require construction and access/egress would be left in/left out only. A method of junction control may be required. The construction of the low level interception chamber would require the closure and diversion of the slip lane and footway (Thames Path).
Access to rail
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Transport Site considerations Comments western carriageway, onto Northumberland Avenue (A308) and onto The Strand (A4). The route is highly congested throughout the day. Distance 1.3km to rail access point from site. Parking Limited onsite parking available for workforce as site is located on the foreshore. No parking available within close proximity to the site due to red route restrictions. Workforce parking would therefore need to be provided. PTAL 5-6 (high), as identified within Table 2.3. Construction of a new site access and egress required. Construction of an access road on a temporary bridge/pontoon required. Traffic management required on slip road for construction of low level sewer interception chamber. Construction would require slip lane closure and footway (Thames Path) diversion. Diversion of slip lane traffic would be required and should be investigated, possibly via Puddle Dock or Queen Victoria Street and White Lion Hill. Temporary control at A3211/access junction may be required. Summary The site is less suitable as either a small or a large CSO due to the required closure of the slip lane onto Victoria Embankment for the construction of the low level interception chamber. This would require a complex traffic diversion as well as the diversion of the Thames Path and use of the site would require the construction of a new permanent and construction site access onto the TLRN, Victoria Embankment (A3211) with a left in/left out arrangement. A new access road on a temporary bridge/pontoon would also require construction. The access junction would be very close to the existing junction where the slip lane joins Victoria Embankment. Junction control may be required for safety and congestion reasons. Use of rail is unlikely to be required because the CSO site would produce small quantities of material although if required, there is potential for rail access at Charing Cross station during the off peak and night periods although significant constraints Limited onsite parking available for workforce and no parking available within close proximity to the site. Workforce parking would therefore need to be provided. Good potential for workforce to use public transport to access the site. Construction of a new access required. Construction of an access road on a temporary bridge/pontoon required. Traffic management required for construction of interception chamber involving the closure and diversion of the slip lane and footway (Thames Path). Temporary control at A3211/access junction may be required. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions
Public transport accessibility Traffic Management
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Transport Site considerations Comments Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions and issues with loading would exist. The route to rail is highly congested throughout the day but alternative rail access is available near Battersea Power Station. River access is not required for a CSO site as excavated material would be transported away by road to main site. There is good potential for the workforce to utilise public transport to access the site. Limited parking could be provided onsite for workforce, although no parking is available within close proximity to the site due to red route restrictions. Some workforce parking would therefore need to be provided.
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Archaeology Site considerations Comments Designations, including Archaeological Priority Areas Summary of historical uses The southern boundary of the site is within the City of London Archaeological Priority Area (APAS). The site is located on the north bank of the Thames foreshore immediately to the west of Blackfriars Bridge. Apart from the bridge the only structure shown developed within the site is a small pier. There are no archaeological receptors of high value are recorded within the site. This does not preclude the possibility of unrecorded archaeological receptors of High value being within the site. There is on archaeological receptor of Medium value recorded within the site. This is the Farringdon Street Canal MLO22550 which was constructed after the Great Fire of London when the River Fleet was deepened and widened This does not preclude the possibility of unrecorded archaeological receptors of Medium value being within the site. Other receptors with the potential to be directly affected Extent of existing disturbance (if known) Construction impact of potential waterlogged deposits containing archaeological remains may cause dewatering. This potential impact should be considered given the site is in close proximity to the Thames River. There is no evidence for construction impact of previous development. Borehole data in the area suggests made ground of 6m some of which could be archaeological in nature. A detailed desk based assessment is required to sufficiently understand the archaeological resource and define risk to potential development. A detailed desk based assessment is required to sufficiently understand the archaeological resource and define risk to potential development. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions Not applicable
A detailed desk based assessment is required to sufficiently understand the archaeological resource and define risk to potential development. A detailed desk based assessment is required to sufficiently understand the archaeological resource and define risk to potential development.
Potential receptors of very high or high value with the potential to be directly affected Potential receptors of medium value with the potential to be directly affected
A detailed desk based assessment is required to sufficiently understand the archaeological resource and define risk to potential development.
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Archaeology Site considerations Comments Potential issues Disturbance of remains relating to the fleet canal must be considered alongside the usual potential for waterlogged remains at foreshore locations such as this. Individual finds of importance may also be present. Detailed design proposals, and an outline method statement would be required to enable initial assessment of development impacts, and to inform mitigation proposals. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions Mitigation methods could include: Review/production of existing desk based assessments Production of deposits model Archaeological monitoring of geotechnical investigations Archaeological evaluation Archaeological watching brief Archaeological excavation. Summary Based on current information this site is suitable as either a small or large CSO site although it is possible that archaeological receptors of high or medium value could be located on or near the site. While no direct evidence has been revealed peat deposits containing archaeological material may be present at depth. These have been commonly recorded throughout London in a similar proximity to the Thames. Given the location of the site, and wider evidence for historical occupation along the river, it is a reasonable assumption to suggest waterlogged remains of archaeological value may be present.
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Built heritage and townscape Site considerations Comments Designations including Conservation Areas, including trees Listed Buildings 5 Paper Buildings, Grade II: 225m Cattle trough outside inner Temple Garden, Grade II: 160m Lamp Standard opposite Number 7, Grade II: 250m 9-11 Kings Bench Walk, Grade II: 185m 7 Kings Bench Walk, Grade II: 225m 8 Kings Bench Walk, Grade II: 210m 6 Kings Bench Walk, Grade II: 245m 12 and 13 Kings Bench Walk, Grade II: 160m Five gate piers to inner Temple Garden, Grade II:140m 31-32 St Andrews Hill, Grade II: 245m Hamilton House, Grade II: 130m Southern abutment to former west Blackfriars and St Pauls rails bridge, Grade II: 95m Sion College and attached railings, Grade II: 50m Unilever House, Grade II: 80m Telephone House, Grade II: 120m Fragment of rubble wall in former churchyard of St Anne, Blackfriars, Grade II: 250m Unilever House, New Bridge Street, Grade II: 115m Blackfriars Bridge, Grade II: 0m Blackfriars House, Grade II: 155m Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions In the case of listed buildings, protected views, registered historic parks and gardens and conservation areas, a high quality scheme design and adequate screening for the development may be required, as discussed below. A detailed desk-based assessment in conjunction with archaeology work would be required to further determine the likely impact of the development and to inform more detailed mitigation proposals. On the basis of currently available information (August 2009) and on the basis of certain receptors not being present within 250m of C27XA, mitigation would not be applicable in the case of locally listed buildings and locally listed parks and gardens.
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Built heritage and townscape Site considerations Comments The Black Friar Public House, Grade II*: 140m Main Block of City of London School, Grade II: 50m Statue of Queen Victoria at Approach of Blackfriars Bridge, Grade II: 20m Newsclip House, Blackfriars Lane, Grade II: 230m Church of St Andrew by the Wardrobe, Grade I, 245m 9 Carmelite Street, Grade II: 65m Former Guildhall School of Music, Grade II: 130m Carmelite House, Grade II: 105m Former Argus Printing Company, Grade II: 185m Gateway to Tudor Street, Grade II: 230m 24 Tudor Street, Grade II: 200m Embankment Wall with cast iron lamp standards, Grade II, 0m. K2 Telephone Kiosk, Grade II: 50m Drinking fountain on east side of road at north end of bridge, Grade II: 50m 15 New Bridge Street, Grade II: 225m The Harrow Public House, Grade II: 230m Northcliffe House, Grade II: 215m Apothecaries Hall, Grade I: 230m Locally Listed Buildings There are no locally listed buildings within 250m of C27XA. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions
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Built heritage and townscape Site considerations Comments Conservation Areas South Bank Conservation Area: 200m Whitefriars Conservation Area: 0m (majority of site located within conservation with the exception of the eastern extent). St Pauls Cathedral Conservation Area: 200m Temples Conservation Area: 140m Old Barge House Alley Conservation Area: 220m Registered Historic Parks & Garden Inner Temple, Grade II: 135m Locally Listed Parks and Gardens There are no locally listed parks and gardens within 250m of the development site. Protected Views King Henry VIIIs Mound, Richmond Park: 0m Westminster Pier to St Pauls Cathedral: 0m Potential receptors of medium to very high importance with the potential to be directly affected There is potential for two listed buildings, one conservation area and two protected views to be directly impacted upon by the proposed development. The development site would have a direct impact on Whitefriars Conservation Area and King Henry VIIIs Mound, Richmond Park Protected View and Westminster Pier to St Pauls Cathedral Protected View. Mitigation in the form of a high quality and sensitive scheme design and/or screening would be required to ensure that the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the conservation area and does not adversely affect the two protected views. It is recommended that any proposed works should not physically impact upon the Grade II listed Blackfriars Bridge and the adjacent embankment wall. In the event that physical Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions
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Built heritage and townscape Site considerations Comments Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions impacts cannot be avoided, further assessment and implementation of suitable mitigation will be required, which may include a programme of historic buildings recording (as approved by the local planning authority) to preserve by record the historic interest of the affected structures. Any impacts upon the setting of these listed structures could be mitigated by a high quality design scheme and/or screening. Other receptors of lesser importance with the potential to be directly affected Potential receptors of medium to very high importance with the potential to be indirectly affected Not Applicable Not Applicable
There is potential for 36 listed buildings including 13 listed buildings (two Grade I and one Grade II*), four conservation areas and one registered historic park and garden to be indirectly affected by the development proposals.
There are 13 Listed structures whose settings are likely to be affected by the proposed works. Twelve of these are located along Victoria Embankment and Blackfriars Underpass to the north and one (the Grade II listed southern abutment to former west Blackfriars and St Pauls Rails Bridge) are located to the south east. The remaining 23 listed structures do not fall within the visual envelope of the site and therefore would require no mitigation. Three conservation areas are also located within the visual envelope of the site (Temples Conservation Area, Old Barge House Alley Conservation Area and South Bank Conservation Area), as is one registered historic park and garden (Inner Temple). Mitigation in the form of a high quality scheme design and/or screening would be required in all these instances to minimise any adverse impact that the development could have on the setting of and views to and from these conservation areas.
Other receptors of lesser importance with the potential to be indirectly affected
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Built heritage and townscape Site considerations Comments Sensitive landscape character areas likely to be affected, including trees and TPOs Site in Conservation Area, in Thames Policy Area Sensitive site on the northern foreshore of the River Thames with Blackfriars Millennium Pier jutting into the River. Blackfriars Bridge immediately to the east with the Millennium Bridge further east, mix of commercial and residential development to the north beyond Victoria Embankment and Blackfriars Underpass, and south along the River, River Thames to the west with Waterloo Bridge further west. The presence and operation of machinery, materials stores and buildings would result in temporary, severe adverse direct impacts on the character of the River and its frontage and temporary, adverse indirect impacts on neighbouring areas. Permanent elements would adversely impact the character of the River, its frontage, and Pauls Walk. Potential views likely to be affected Site in Strategic View. Open views from the River, Blackfriars Bridge, Victoria Embankment, properties along the south bank of the River, properties north of Victoria Embankment, Waterloo Bridge. Partially interrupted views from the Millennium Bridge, New Bridge Street, and White Lion Hill. During construction, views of cranes from properties listed above, possibly within Strategic View cone. Permanent elements visible from Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars Bridge, Blackfriars Underpass, White Lion Hill, south bank of the River and the River itself. Possibly intercept Strategic View cone. Particular considerations on sites where new permanent Permanent structures at C27XA have the potential to directly impact upon the grade II listed Blackfriars Bridge, grade II During construction, the use of hoardings and appropriate lighting would minimize visual impact. Design of top structure, safety handrail, vent column, and electrical kiosk to be given careful consideration. Planting to screen permanent plant and enhance the visual amenity of the River frontage and Pauls Walk. This site is suitable as long as the temporary and permanent elements do not interrupt the Strategic View. The proposals would adversely impact the visual amenity from the River and of its frontage. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions Introduction of shrub planting around and along Pauls Walk to enhance character of the River frontage. Design and treatment of river wall and permanent elements to be given careful consideration in order to relate to the existing frontage. This site is suitable, since, although, it would adversely impact the character of the River and the River frontage, the above listed mitigation would help minimize impact.
Any permanent structures would need to be of a high quality design and/or screened to preserve or enhance the
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Built heritage and townscape Site considerations Comments structures are required listed Embankment Wall and Whitefriars Conservation Area. The development also has the potential to visually impact upon three conservation areas, one registered historic park and garden and 13 Grade II listed structures as well as the local townscape character, local views and the character of the River and its frontage. Construction and operation of the development could result in a direct impact upon one conservation area, two listed buildings or structures, two protected views and an indirect impact on the setting of 13 listed buildings and three conservation areas the local townscape character and local views and the character of the River Thames. There is the potential to mitigate adverse impacts through a high quality scheme design and/or screening although this would be difficult due to the sites sensitive location. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions appearance of Whitefriars Conservation Area and ensure the settings/visual amenity of the surrounding 13 listed structures, three conservation areas and two protected views and the character of the local townscape and the River are not impacted upon. The structures would also need to be located to the west of the development site to ensure that the Grade II listed Blackfriars Bridge is not physically impacted upon. Due to the development sites sensitive location, suitable mitigation is likely to be difficult. Adequate screening and/or a high quality scheme design could potentially achieve mitigation although further assessment would be required to gauge this.
Potential issues
Summary
From a built heritage perspective, this site is considered less suitable as either a small or large CSO site due to the adverse impact it could potentially have on the grade II listed Blackfriars Bridge and Embankment Wall, and the indirect impact it could have on the setting of thirteen listed buildings, one registered historic park and garden and three conservation areas. From a townscape perspective, this site is considered suitable as either a small or large CSO site, as long as the temporary and permanent elements do not interrupt the Strategic View. Although, the site is situated in a prominent location along the River Thames and would adversely impact the character of the River and the River frontage, a high quality scheme design and treatment of river wall and permanent elements would help minimize impact. During construction, the use of hoardings and appropriate lighting would minimize visual impact.
Water resources hydrogeology and surface water Site considerations Comments Hydro-geological conditions (Groundwater and Surface Water) From BGS Geological Model giving average ground condition profile. Local near surface conditions may vary, particularly within the river Geology (thickness) Superficial Geology and Made Ground (6m) London Clay (27m) Lambeth Group (14m) Thanet Sand (12m) Hydrogeology Piezometric Level in Chalk Aquifer: ~ -38mAOD (~38mbgl) from EA Jan 08 water level contouring Groundwater Monitoring Location EA Hydrometry Sites: No hydrometry site nearby Watercourses Within the River Thames SPZs and groundwater users SPZ Not located in a Source Protection Zone defined by EA EA Licensed Groundwater Abstractions and Details 1 public water supply borehole within 2 km radius
Licence Numbers: 28/39/39/0201 (1 borehole) Location 1.99km north of the site Operator Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions The drop shaft would be constructed to an invert level of approximately 41.51mbgl therefore the shaft would be (1) founded in the Lambeth Group. Piezometric head in Chalk is approximately 3.51m above the base of the construction. Therefore, dewatering would be required and should be considered as part of geotechnical design.
A simple volumetric approach has been used to calculate the 400 days travel times of the abstraction borehole. A conservative mean annual recharge of 100 mm/year was used to calculate a radius for licensed abstraction boreholes as follows:
Public water supply abstraction borehole 1,002m Licensed abstraction boreholes 1. 472m 2. 452m 3. 581m
Water resources hydrogeology and surface water Site considerations Comments

Abstracted Aquifer Chalk Abstraction Quantity (annual) 1,261,440m
3
Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions

4. 165m 5. 203m 6. 241m 7. 564m 8. 156m
41 licensed abstraction borehole within 2 km radius

Licence Numbers: 1. 28/39/42/0076 (1 borehole) 2. 28/39/42/0069 (4 boreholes) 3. 28/39/42/0062 (4 boreholes) 4. 28/39/42/0004 (2 boreholes) 5. 28/39/39/0236 (1 borehole) 6. 28/39/39/0229 (1 borehole) 7. 28/39/39/0224 (4 boreholes) 8. 28/39/39/0212 (2 boreholes) 9. 28/39/39/0206 (1 borehole) 10. 28/39/39/0166 (2 boreholes) 11. 28/39/39/0151 (5 boreholes) 12. 28/39/39/0129 (1 borehole) 13. 28/39/39/0069 (3 boreholes) 14. 28/39/39/0066 (1 borehole) 15. 28/39/39/0031 (2 boreholes) 16. 28/39/39/0024 (1 borehole) 17. 28/39/39/0011 (6 boreholes) Locations:
9. 142m 10. 73m 11. 42m 12. 142m 13. 170m 14. 141m 15. 100m 16. 170m 17. 170m
Unlicensed abstraction borehole 41m
As a result, the shaft would not be located within any of these catchment areas.

1. 1.96km southeast of the site 2. 1.07km southwest of the site 3. 1.95km southeast of the site 4. 390m south of the site 5. 1.53km southwest of the site 6. 422m northeast of the site 7. 1.73km southwest of the site 8. 1.66km southwest of the site 9. 1.36km north of the site 10. 1.25km northeast of the site 11. 1.53km northeast of the site 12. 1.44km northeast of the site 13. 1.80km northeast of the site 14. 1.8 km northeast of the site 15. 1.71km northeast of the site 16. 1.17km northeast of the site 17. 1.54km northeast of the site Operator: 1. London Borough Of Southwark 2. The South Bank Board Limited 3. London Bridge Development Limited 4. Beetham Landmark London Ltd 5. St Martin-In-The Fields Limited 6. Global Grange Limited 7. Corporate Officer Of The House Of Commons

8. The National Gallery 9. John Mark Developments Limited 10. Ivg Asticus Real Estate Ltd 11. Tokio Marine Properties Limited 12. Salisbury House Offices Ltd 13. The Triton Court Limited Partnership 14. DB6 Limited 15. Shiatzu Holdings Limited 16. Bank Of England 17. The One Plantation Place Unit Trust Abstracted Aquifer Unit: 1. Chalk 2. Chalk 3. Chalk 4. Chalk 5. Chalk 6. Chalk 7. Chalk 8. Chalk 9. Chalk 10. Chalk 11. Chalk 12. Chalk 13. Chalk 14. Chalk

15. Chalk 16. Chalk 17. Chalk Abstraction Purposes: 1. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 2. Industrial, commercial and public service (business parks - non evaporative cooling and general use relating to secondary category) 3. Industrial, commercial and public service (public administration -non evaporative cooling and drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 4. Private water supply (process water and drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 5. Industrial, commercial and public service (heat pump) 6. Industrial, commercial and public service (hotels, public houses and conference centres - drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 7. Industrial, commercial and public service (public administration -non evaporative cooling and drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 8. Industrial, commercial and public service (holiday sites, camp sites & tourist attractions - evaporative cooling and drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 9. Private water supply (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 10. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing and hydraulic testing) 11. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 12. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 13. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 14. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary,

washing) 15. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 16. Industrial, commercial and public service (drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) 17. Industrial, commercial and public service (business parks - evaporative cooling , spray irrigation and drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing) Abstraction Quantity (annual): 1. 280,000m3 2. 257,000m3 3. 424,600m3 4. 34,095m3 5. 52,000m3 6. 73,000m3 7. 400,000m3 8. 30,558m3 9. 25,404m3 10. 6,819m3 11. 2,240m3 12. 25,457m3 13. 36,368m3 14. 9,092m3 15. 12,574m3 16. 36,368m3 17. 36,288m3
Water resources hydrogeology and surface water Site considerations Comments Local Authorities (LA) Unlicensed Groundwater Abstractions and Details No abstraction borehole within 1km radius inside Westminster Council Boundary No abstraction borehole within 1km radius inside Lambeth Council Boundary No abstraction borehole within 1km radius inside Southwark Council Boundary 1 abstraction borehole within 1km radius inside City of London Council Boundary
Location 467 km northwest of the site Operator C Hoare & Co Abstracted Aquifer Chalk Abstraction Quantity (annual) 2,153m3
Borehole locations and depths
There are 35 historical records of water wells: 23 deep wells and 12 shallow wells within 1 km radius. Depth range: 91.5 244.14m Depth range: 2.75 27.1m
Not applicable
Potential impacts on surface water features
There is a direct pathway to the Thames due to the work being undertaken on the foreshore.
Work needs to be undertaken in consideration of Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG1, PPG5 and PPS23.
Water resources hydrogeology and surface water Site considerations Comments Potential impacts on groundwater (resources and quality) Impact is expected on groundwater at depth since the shaft is to be constructed in Lambeth Group (minor aquifer) which is in hydraulic continuity with Chalk. Dewatering may be required during construction. At shallow depth, the shaft is located in Alluvium which is classified as a non aquifer. So no impact is expected Mitigation unlikely to be required as construction of the drop shaft would not take place within the 400 day capture zone of licensed abstractions. The drop shaft to be excavated in Lambeth Group below piezometric head in Chalk therefore dewatering would be required during construction. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions See below (likely types of mitigation measures that would be required)
Likely types of mitigation measures that would be required Potential issues
Not applicable
Piezometric head in Chalk to be considered as part of geotechnical design. The issue of the appropriate disposal of discharges from dewatering to be considered.
Summary
In terms of hydrogeology, this site is suitable as either a small or large CSO site because although the construction of the drop shaft would take place within Lambeth Group (minor aquifer) which is in hydraulic continuity with Chalk (major aquifer), the site does not lie within 400 day capture zones of licensed abstractions. No long term impact on the Chalk aquifer is expected, although temporary dewatering would be required during the construction phase. The Chalk piezometric head is likely to be approximately 3.5m above the base of construction and should be taken into account in the engineering design. The superficial deposits are Alluvium which is classified as a non aquifer at the shaft site. Therefore, no impact is expected at shallow depth.
In terms of surface water resources, this site is less suitable as either a small or large CSO site because the work is to be undertaken within the channel of the River Thames. As such, specific mitigation would be required to prevent pollution. (1) Piezometric head is a specific measurement of water pressure above a datum.
Ecology (terrestrial and aquatic) Site considerations Comments Statutory designations Non-statutory designated wildlife sites None within 2km Site is within River Thames and Tidal Tributaries SMI Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions None required Any constructions or working methods affecting the Thames, particularly above ground features of a permanent nature, but also temporary or buried works would require compensatory habitat provision. There may also be post-works restoration required. Any loss (particularly permanent loss) of mudflat would require compensatory habitat provision. This may involve an offsite solution which may affect feasibility. There may also be arduous post-works restoration required. Any buried constructions in the Thames would require careful habitat restoration and careful working methods. Protected or otherwise notable species within the Study Area Foreshore may support uncommon aquatic invertebrate species. Detailed negotiation may be required with the EA for the placement of structures (particularly permanent ones) in this location. Any constructions or dewatering in the Thames would require detailed aquatic invertebrate and fish investigation. There may be seasonal restrictions on working. Consideration needs to be given to the cumulative impacts on hydrodynamics with reference to known critical flow velocities for fish. Not considered significant at a site specific level.
BAP priority habitats
Foreshore consists of BAP habitat mudflats. The Tidal Thames is a London BAP habitat
Potential issues
The cumulative impact of all jetties and other above ground structures proposed within the Thames may increase flow velocity in the river with effects on juvenile migratory fish
Summary
The site is less suitable as either a small or large CSO site because of the requirement for temporary and permanent landtake from the River Thames. There may also be a need offsite mitigation/compensation solutions as well as potentially arduous post-works restoration requirements.
Flood risk assessment Site considerations Comments Flood Risk Zone River Channel - therefore flood zone 3b, functional flood plain. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions The site would be developed with a coffer dam and should be protected to the 1 in 200 year tidal return period as a minimum. An evacuation plan would be required for this site in the event the dam is breached. Mitigation may also be required for the impact of displacement of flood water as a result of defending the site on the foreshore. The impact of such a physical construction (the coffer dam) would also have to be assessed for the impact of sediment erosion on the integrity of the defences. Assessment of conditions for SuDS Potential issues Summary Not suitable for SuDS due to location within the Thames. No further issues identified Not applicable Not applicable
This site is less suitable as a small or large CSO site because it requires specific mitigation to protect it from flood levels and this has the potential to cause displacement with respect to the working areas being in the river which could increase flood risk elsewhere locally.
Air quality Site considerations Comments AQMA Sensitive Receptors The air quality objectives for NO2 exceeded on major roads in vicinity of site. There are residential properties, a train station and a public house located along the A201. The nearest residential properties are located some distance from the site. Existing traffic issues Existing sources of significant air pollutants Notable gaps in existing air quality monitoring Potential issues The main traffic issue in this area is exhaust emissions from vehicles along the A201 and A3211 corridors. See above There is no data at likely access to A201 and the nearest existing data indicates existing exceedance of AQLV. The risk from additional exhaust emissions from construction HGVs is undefined at present. The risk from dust impacts at residential properties is low. Summary Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions There is a need for more site specific data. There are few relevant air quality sensitive receptors present along the route the construction traffic is likely to take and close to the proposed construction works.
Additional vehicle emissions have a moderate potential to interfere with local air quality action plan policies. See above Collect a minimum of 6 months diffusion tube data at site access to the A201 or other point of access to major road network. Minimise HGV movements on the local road network during the peak hour. Standard dust control measures would minimise the effect of fugitive dust on nearby sensitive receptors.
This site is suitable for use as either a small or large CSO site as there is sufficient distance from the site to potential dust sensitive receptors that there is a low risk of a perceptible impact at the nearest residential receptors provided standard dust control measures are in place. There is potential for HGV movements on the local road network to cause localised air quality impacts, however this can be mitigated by minimising the movement of HGVs during peak hours.
Noise Site considerations Comments Noise band level (from Defra noise maps) Information from Defra noise maps indicates daytime noise levels of between 63 dB to 69 dB LAeq and night-time noise levels of between 55 dB to 60 dB LAeq at the nearest residential properties located to the site. The residential properties closest to and facing the site are likely to experience relatively high daytime and night-time noise levels due to their proximity to the A201 and a major overground railway. Noise levels from the Defra noise maps provide an indication of prevailing noise levels only, and would not be employed in any detailed assessments for chosen sites. Sensitive Receptors There are sensitive receptors located to the northern and southern boundaries of the site. The closest residential receptors are located at River Court on the southern bank of the River Thames. Commercial office premises are located to the north of the south on Victoria Embankment. Sensitive receptors at River Court to the south consist of 8 storey residential flats. These are located approximately 210m from the temporary working area and 210-220m from the shaft location. Commercial premises on Victoria Embankment to the north of the site consist of 3-4 storey offices/college and are located approximately 40-45m from the temporary working area boundary and the shaft location. Existing traffic issues Road traffic on local roads including the A3211 to the north of the site and the A201 to the east would contribute to the existing noise climate in the area. Not applicable Not applicable Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions Not applicable
Noise Site considerations Comments Existing sources of significant noise emissions Road traffic on local roads including the A3211 to the north of the site and the A201 to the east would contribute to the existing noise climate in the area. There is a railway located to the east of the site and Blackfriars Train Station which would also contribute to the noise climate in the area. There are no significant industrial noise sources noted in the immediate surrounding area. Potential issues Construction: The construction period is estimated at 0.5 to 2 years and working hours would be 12 hours per day (7am-7pm) Monday to Saturday. This has the potential to result in adverse noise impacts to sensitive receptors surrounding the site. The site area is fairly large and, whilst the shaft location may be fixed, ancillary plant should be sited as far as is practicable from surrounding sensitive receptors. Situating plant to the east of the site would maximise the distance between them and the nearest sensitive receptors and minimise potential disturbance. Proposed 3m site boundary fencing would provide useful noise mitigation to some plant and construction activities. Vibration resulting from general construction works is not anticipated to result in an adverse impact. The nearest receptors to the proposed shaft location are at a distance of approximately 40m and it is unlikely that vibration levels would result in minor cosmetic damage during shaft sinking but may give rise to annoyance. Vibration from tunnelling should be considered on a case by case basis at particular sensitive locations. Adherence to the good site practices provided in BS5228. Siting of noisy equipment and construction activities as far as is practicable from sensitive receptors. Provision of site boundary noise fences. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions Not applicable
Noise Site considerations Comments Operation: With appropriate attenuation (if necessary), there is no reason why noise from the ventilation column and top chamber should result in adverse noise impacts to nearby sensitive receptors. Summary This site is suitable as either a small or large CSO site as the distances between the site and the nearest residential receptors is large and the existing noise levels are thought to be high and adverse noise and vibration impacts are unlikely. The number of vehicles associated with the construction phase is anticipated to be relatively high and therefore is likely to cause an adverse noise impact to properties located on Victoria Embankment but this is already an existing busy trunk road. Small CSO site/Large CSO site Mitigation required and conclusions
Land quality Site considerations Site location Current site use Topography Field evidence of contamination (ie, visual/olfactory) Current surrounding land use (immediately adjacent to site)
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Small CSO site/Large CSO site Grid reference: 531586, 180785 The site is located on the foreshore of the River Thames Not available Not available Not available
Geological and hydrogeological information Geological strata Superficial Geology and Made Ground (6m) London Clay (27m) Lambeth Group (14m) Thanet Sand (12m) Underlying aquifer classes Non-Aquifer: London Clay Minor Aquifer: River Terrace Deposits, Lambeth Group, Thanet Sands Major Aquifer: Chalk Groundwater vulnerability/ Soil classification (High/Intermediate/Low/ 2 Not applicable) Source Protection Zone details Surface water receptor Not located in a Source Protection Zone defined by EA River Thames (directly adjacent to site) River Terrace Deposits - Minor Aquifer High Leaching Potential of Soils (U)
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Land quality Site considerations Relevant information within a 250m radius of the site Historical potentially contaminating activities (based on mapping data) Onsite Historical maps show the sites land use has remained largely unchanged. The site is located on sand and shingle adjacent to the River Thames and below the Mean High Water Level from 1862 onwards. Blackfriars Millennium Pier 1896 present Blackfriars Bridge is located above the site 1862 - present Fire Brigade pier 1909 Offsite Railway tunnel - London Underground (40m north) 1862 present Fire station (110m northwest) 1916 1976 City of London gas works (51m north) 1862 1879 Victoria Embankment (directly adjacent to site, north) 1862 present The Times printing office (203m northeast) 1862 1909 Hospital for diseases of the skin (126m north) 1862 present Gasometer (60m northeast) 1862 Glass manufacture (193m northwest) 1862 Printing office (239m northwest) 1862 Bridge wharf (35m north) 1896 1909 Wharves transport support and cargo handling (closest located 95m northeast) 1896 1909 Dock (closest located 127m northeast) 1896 present Blackfriars Station (68m north) 1862 present Precinct of Whitefriars (32m north) 1896 Precinct of Bridewell (45m north) 1896 Fire station (110m northwest) 1916 1976 Potential fuel related tanks and storage in the northern, north-eastern and north-western direction (closest located 65m north) 1886 1970 Small CSO site/Large CSO site
Land quality Site considerations Small CSO site/Large CSO site Petrol and diesel storage (closest located directly adjacent to site) 1946 1969 Oil tanks, heaters and storage in the northern, north-eastern and north-western direction (closest located 61m northwest) 1946 1969 Electricity substations in northern, north-eastern and north-western direction (closest located 34m north) 1962 present Electricity generation (150m northwest) 1946 1969 Historical building plans listing paint based oils (215m northeast) 1959 1966 Pollution incidents to controlled waters Six: Oils unknown, minor incident (onsite) Oils unknown, minor incident (72m south east, within River Thames) Oils unknown, minor incident (141m southeast, within River Thames) Oils unknown, minor incident (144m southeast, within River Thames) Oils unknown, minor incident (167m north, within River Thames) Miscellaneous unknown, minor incident (172m north, within River Thames) Landfill sites Other waste sites Registered radioactive substances Fuel stations/Depots Contemporary trade directory entries None None None None Six: Photo and digital mapping bureaus, inactive (53m northwest) Distribution services, inactive (123m northwest) Electrolysis, active (125m northwest) Joinery manufacturers, inactive (155m northeast) Laboratories, inactive (168m northwest) Photographic processors, inactive (213m north)
Land quality Site considerations Site classification based on above information Activity Potential site contaminants derived from surface sources (e.g. contaminants in made ground) Potential site contaminants derived from offsite sources and transported to site 1) Some potential for made ground from potential filling operations during development 1) Railway 2) Wharf operations (transport support and cargo handling) 3) Gas works Potential contamination pathways to site (Conceptual Site Model)
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Small CSO site/Large CSO site
Distance and direction to Site 1) Onsite and directly adjacent to site
Contaminants 1) Metals, PAHs, TPH
1) 9m east 2) Closest located 35m north 3) 51m north
1) Metals, TPH, PAHs 2) Metals, TPH, PAHs 3 ) Metals, TPH, PAHs
Source 1: A1, A3, B4 Source 2: D6, E1, F7 Category 1 Assessed as Low Risk The site is considered suitable as either a small or large CSO site as previous uses appear to have been limited to a pier covering a relatively small section of the site, and the distance and nature of other potentially contaminating activities in the vicinity of the site are unlikely to have resulted in significant contamination of the site.
Contamination category Summary
Notes: 1. From BGS Geological Model giving average ground condition profile. Local near surface conditions may vary, particularly within the river. 2. Soil information for urban areas is based on fewer observations than elsewhere in the country. Therefore a worst case vulnerability (H) is assumed until proven otherwise. 3. Refer to schematic Conceptual Site Model for explanation of site-specific source-pathway-receptors.
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Site Suitability Report C27XA and CLLAE