Planning Applications: Major Schemes
We are trying to get the best designs and outcomes from the real plethora of new developments that are facing residents. Lately most of them are predicated on the alleged increase in the population of Greater London in the next 15 years (for Kingston this will mean around 30% more residents than now) and the suggested building of Crossrail 2, again in the next 15/20 years’ time which will affect virtually all the stations and forever change the face of this Borough.
There are a few major planning consultations and applications that need a detailed review before we can submit our comments. The details vary each time but the sorts of things that we do to form our view are attend public exhibitions and meet with the developers. We also try to get input from our members and the public though the timescales for consultation do not give us as much time for this as we would like.
See also : Minor Schemes & Other Consultations
This is a summary of our position on the following current and recent major consultations and applications:
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Redevelopment of County Hall Penrhyn Road
Despite promises to respect Kingston's historic legacy and to consult with stakeholders SCC press ahead with proposals despite local objections
Eden ‘Campus’ campaign
This is an opportunistic over-development that the Council appears to be supporting despite the proposals ignoring ALL planning guides in place to protect Kingston’s unique heritage assets with HUGE implications that will impact the WHOLE TOWN
Proposals by Sports Direct to develop the Clas Ohlson site with new retail and 33 flats.
The Kingston upon Thames Society objects to this application. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to correct the longstanding harm theexisitng building has inflicted on our most important and treasured Conservation Area.
Development Canbury Place carpark – 25 storeys
The Society objects to this Application. The plans represent a gross over development of the site and will seriously damage Kingston, its heritage assets and the town environs
Former Builders Merchants, Brighton Road Surbiton Development of 16 homes
Former builders merchants, Brighton Road, Surbiton. Dense development with commercial space and 16 dwellings
39-41 Surbiton Road – Redevelopment of former offices and addition to upper floors with flats
We welcome the retention of this attractive historic building - which was previously a Pub - by its conversion into new flats
Current planning applications:
Larger schemes currently awaiting planning decisions (updated weekly)
Source: RBK, curated by Kingston CAACs