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The Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Mid-term report

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

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

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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Stag Brewery Planning Application: Education Provision

The question of the need for a 1200 pupil secondary school is central to the outcome of the Stag Brewery planning applications and appears to be one of the main concerns of many local residents. But it is complicated, given … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: MESS Survey

Tim Catchpole, Chair of the Mortlake with East Sheen Society, gave the results of their survey to the Stag Brewery Inquiry Inspector on Friday 8th November 2024. The survey was based on a comparison of what Richmond Council state are … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Transport : Day 4

From mid morning to end of day on Friday 8th November the hearing was given over to transport matters. Evidence was heard from Howard Potter. His proof recites: “I am a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: First week summary

The first day of Public Inquiry, Tuesday 5th November, started with opening submissions of behalf of all the Parties, the developers Reselton Properties Ltd, Richmond upon Thames Council, the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mortlake Community Group. There were … Continue reading

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Richmond Ice Rink

When the Richmond Ice Rink opened in 1928, overlooking the Thames to the southwest of Richmond Bridge, it had the longest ice surface in any indoor rink in the world. It was known as the Most Famous Ice Rink in … Continue reading

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Stag Brewery Public Inquiry: Day 3

It was an interesting morning on education matters. Cllr, Penny Frost, Chair of the Education Committee, and Mark Tuffney, Head of Lowther Primary School, gave evidence consistent with what was said to the Planning Committee in July 2023. To what … Continue reading

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Stag Public Inquiry : Major Development on the proposed secondary school

The DfE wrote to Achieving for Children on 22 October 2024 about the project to build the new secondary school at the Stag Brewery site. The Council has published the letter today. The letter below raises major questions about the … Continue reading

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