Tag Archives: environment

The Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Mid-term report

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Richard AH White

We have had two weeks of evidence with two further weeks to come. What might be considered the most important evidence, on viability and affordable housing, will be heard over three days from Tuesday, 3 December 2024. It can be … Continue reading →

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Community Bluescapes

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Richard AH White

Community BlueScapes is a partnership between London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Barnes Common Limited, and WWT. They are coming together to create healthier neighbourhoods in the Beverley Brook catchment in Richmond and ensure communities are flood and weather resilient … Continue reading →

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Bert Flood

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Richard AH White

Evidence was given to the Stag Brewery Public Inquiry on Thursday 7 November 2024 about flooding and drainage issues in the proposed development. John Ancock produced maps (see Documents Produced during Inquiry at INQ-21: https://gateleyhamer-pi.com/en-gb/stag-brewery/inquiry-documents/documents-during/ ) and expressed concern about … Continue reading →

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Money, Money, Money

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Richard AH White

Some of this entry was posted on 23 May 2024. The number of subscribers has more than doubled since then. Given the significance of the content, it seems timely to repeat it, albeit with updates. It will be interesting to … Continue reading →

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The Teddington Direct River Abstraction

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Richard AH White

The Teddington Direct River Abstraction (DRA) is a drought resilience project for London. It is intended to secure additional supplies of water for the capital during periods of prolonged dry weather. Water could be abstracted from the River Thames close … Continue reading →

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HOMEBASE PLANNING CONSENT

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Richard AH White

The Mayor of London made a final decision on 23 May 2024 on tower block plans for the Homebase site in Manor Road after taking over the application from Richmond Council. He granted the developer’s application. The development will see … Continue reading →

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