Mapledown School Redevelopment
Received: 9 June 2025
Request for Detailed Information on Mapledown School Redevelopment under Brent Cross Cricklewood Section 106 AgreementI am writing to request specific information regarding the obligations of the developers (Argent Related and partners) under the Section 106 (S106) agreement for the Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration scheme, specifically concerning the redevelopment or replacement of Mapledown School for children with special educational needs. I understand that the S106 agreement includes provisions for this school, but publicly available documents lack the detailed information I require. I kindly request that you provide precise answers to the following questions, avoiding general references to public documents such as the S106 agreement or Supplementary Planning Documents, as I am seeking specific details not readily accessible.1.Location of the New Mapledown School:Please confirm the exact location where the new Mapledown School will be built. If it is to be constructed on a new site, provide the address or a detailed description of the location within the Brent Cross Town development area. If the redevelopment is planned for the existing Mapledown School site, please confirm this explicitly.2.Temporary Relocation During Construction (if applicable):If the redevelopment is to occur on the existing Mapledown School site, please specify where the school's students and staff will be temporarily relocated during construction works to ensure continuity of education. Include details of the temporary site's location, facilities, and accessibility provisions for students with special educational needs.3.Capacity and Demand for Special Educational Needs Provision:Given that SEN services across Barnet LB and Mapledown School specifically are already oversubscribed, given that the school is already using less appropriate remote classrooms in other schools and given the planned increase of approximately 6,700 new homes in the Brent Cross Cricklewood area, which will likely increase demand for special educational needs (SEN) places, please explain why the new Mapledown School is designed to cater only to the existing number of students. Please provide the rationale behind the decision not to increase the school's capacity, including any assessments or projections of future SEN demand in the borough.4.Timeline for Construction and Related Milestones:Please provide a detailed timeline for the construction of the new Mapledown School. I understand that the timeline may be tied to specific development triggers or milestones (e.g., completion of a certain number of homes or infrastructure projects) rather than a fixed calendar date. Therefore, please specify: oThe specific triggers or milestones that must be met before construction of the school begins and is completed.oThe anticipated timeline for these prerequisite milestones, based on the current progress of the Brent Cross South phase or other relevant aspects of the regeneration scheme.oAny indicative dates or timeframes for when construction is expected to start and finish, even if provisional.I am seeking precise, detailed responses to these questions to understand the full scope of the developers' obligations regarding Mapledown School. As these details are critical for stakeholders and the community, I would appreciate it if you could provide the information directly rather than referring me to publicly available documents, which I have already reviewed and found insufficient.I would be grateful for a response within 20 working days, in line with standard information request protocols.Thank you for your assistance in providing this important information. I look forward to your detailed reply.