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An Elephant in Mortlake

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Heygate estate in Elephant and Castle was demolished in 2014 and replaced by Elephant Park, a development of thousands of luxury apartments, built by the Australian developer Lendlease. Elephant Park is seen as an exemplar of a new global … Continue reading →

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The Revd Ayoob Adwar, Vicar at St. Mary the Virgin Mortlake

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Richard AH White

This post will be informative for readers interested in the various strands of Christianity, religious education, Middle Eastern religion and politics, and the career to date of the new Vicar at St. Mary the Virgin. The Revd Ayoob Adwar joined … Continue reading →

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Richmond Transport Strategy 2025

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

Richmond Council We are looking for your input to build The Richmond upon Thames Transport Strategy 2040. The strategy will guide the development of long-term, sustainable, and inclusive transport improvements throughout the borough. It will address the emerging needs of … Continue reading →

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Christchurch Road

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Richard AH White

The Council is seeking your feedback on a proposal to implement measures aimed at enhancing road safety near Sheen Mount Primary School on Christchurch Road. You may already be aware of the School Street that was implemented on West Temple … Continue reading →

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EastSheenMatters: A Personal Note

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Richard AH White

In April 2024 I took a decision to expand a Blog I had had for many years. Since then the number of subscribers and viewers has increased. I think it is timely to republish about the why, what, where and … Continue reading →

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Stag Brewery Appeals: A Personal Opinion

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Richard AH White

Given that the Government moved the goalposts on the last hearing day of the appeals to strengthen the probability of success for local authority plans for development, it was perhaps inevitable that the Inspector would uphold the appeals. As a … Continue reading →

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Stag Brewery Planning Applications Appeal: Inspector’s Decision on Appeal A : Affordable Housing

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Richard AH White

affordable housing At para 198 the Inspector finds: “The provision of affordable housing is a benefit. The viability assessments prepared and reviewed by the appellant and Council indicate that the viable position is zero provision, and I agree that this … Continue reading →

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Stag Brewery Appeal : Musings on Findings on traffic, transport and the level crossing

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Richard AH White

“c): Transport Comments Traffic, transport, public safety and the use of the level crossing were always weak areas for the appellants and the Council. The Inspector has obviously recognised this too but probably considered that overall it was not a … Continue reading →

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Stag Brewery Planning Applications

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Richard AH White

The main part of the decision is contained in pages 1 to 44. https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewDocument.aspx?fileid=62142740 Appeal Decisions APP/L5810/W/24/3339060 and APP/L5810/W/24/3339062 Appeal A is allowed and planning permission is granted for:1) Demolition of existing buildings (except the Maltings and the façade of … Continue reading →

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Mortlake with East Sheen Society (MESS) AGM

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Richard AH White

The MESS AGM will take place at 730pm on 12 May 2025 at the Assembly Hall, Tower House School. The AGM will be preceded by a talk on Richmond Council’s award-winning Air Quality Action Plan by Jason Andrews and Carol Lee … Continue reading →

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