On 28 May Rebecca Kendrick, Strategic Project Manager at Thames Landscape Strategy, spoke to the Society about the issues impacting the lower Thames valley. This was followed by a presentation from Philip Whyte, chair of the Wandsworth Society and Co-Chair of the West London River Group, on the impact of new develpment proposals on the river landscape in Wandsworth. A recording of the talk can be seen here.
Category: Planning issues
Proposal for student accommodation on Armoury Way
The Society have commented on a proposal for two blocks of student accommodation for 434 individuals on a site alongside the River Wandle.
The Gasworks site, Armoury Way
The Society has followed up the earlier objection to the proposal to develop this Wandle Delta site for housing and mixed uses. The objection to Application No 2022/3954 can be seen here.
Wimbledon All England Club Expansion
The All England Club’s controversial plans to build 39 new tennis courts, including an 8,000 seat stadium, on protected open land has been approved.
Merton Council approved the plans, but the proposal was referred to the GLA after Wandsworth Council rejected the scheme last November. However the GLA officers recommended approval and Jules Pipe, the deputy mayor of London, approved the plan. The Society made representations against the proposal along with the Wimbledon Society and many others. The objectors are considering what steps, if any, remain available to continue the case.
Society Response on Fitzhugh Estate Consultation
Members of our planning group attended the consultation event in July and subsequently discussed the proposals. Below is the Society’s response.