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Appeal against Refusal of the Lower Marsh Lane Planning ApplicationAction required by 1st December
What were the original applications? Applications were submitted both in 2002 (RBK ref:02/16099) and in March 2004 (RBK ref:04/16110/OUT) to redevelop part of the Thames Water sewage works adjacent to the Clayhill Campus to build a student village. Specifically the second application was for demolition of existing buildings and the erection of up to 20,400 square metres of new floorspace comprising:
The applications were made by Attis Real Weatheralls on behalf of Spritbond Student Housing Limited
and Kingston University. What is the appeal?
Spiritbond and Kingston University have appealed against the decision of the Royal Borough
of Kingston upon Thames to refuse outline planning permission. They also wish their earlier
appeal for student accommodation on the on the same site to be determined at the same Public Inquiry.
Where can I find out more?
You can see full copies of the plans and the Development Control Committee report on the
planning application dated 5 July 2004 (ref 04/16110) at the Environmental Services Reception,
2nd floor Guildhall from 9am to 4.45pm (Mon-Thurs) and 9-4.30pm (Mon-Fri).
Information is also available at Kingston and Surbiton libraries.
What has been said so far in the Spring Grove Area?The subject was discussed at the annual general meeting of the Spring Grove Residents Association on 29 April 2004 and in a survey of all residents conducted by the committee in June 2004. The Committee then sent a letter summarising the views of the residents to the Council. Points made both for and against the application were included in the letter though the weight of opinion was heavily against the application. Click here to read the full text of the letter. How can I make my views known?
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