Proposed Development Opposite Stevens Ait

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A heads up!

Yet another historic boathouse is being threatened by developers, this time it's the attractive one facing Stevens Ait.

Honestly, what is the developer thinking of? Can he legally demolish a listed building and could he really get planning permission to overhang the river?

Rosta
 
rosta said:
A heads up!

Yet another historic boathouse is being threatened by developers, this time it's the attractive one facing Stevens Ait.

Honestly, what is the developer thinking of? Can he legally demolish a listed building and could he really get planning permission to overhang the river?

Rosta
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The one that is falling down?
 
Definitely not falling down, two guys were living in it over the summer. It could do with a coat of paint though.

I suspect that the dilapidated appearance is part of the developer's strategy.
 
The developer makes some money and everyone involved including the blokes digging the footings make few quid.
A quantity of decent quality well insulated homes get built.
A few more people get a nice river view,freeing up their old properties for someone else.
The council get a bit more in rates.
The local B&Q or bespoke designers in Chelsea High St get some more business.
Whats not to like ?
 
Is the boathouse really in line for demolition? I knew the owner was looking to build a 5 bed house, but I assumed that the boathouse was part of the plans. It's already passed the bat survey.

It's a lovely example in good condition with some nice features, I'm surprised its not listed.
 
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According to today's Metro, planning permission has been refused and the authorities are looking to list the boathouse, as a fine example of the arts and crafts movement and the residence of the Doctor who gave his name to Downs syndrome.

Apart from the fact that it's a nice building to look at, I knew none of the above until this evening. There should be a plaque on it or at least something in the park opposite pointing out the history of the place(even google comes up with nothing). The council seems very keen on it now.
 
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Actionmat said:
According to today's Metro, planning permission has been refused and the authorities are looking to list the boathouse, as a fine example of the arts and crafts movement and the residence of the Doctor who gave his name to Downs syndrome.

Apart from the fact that it's a nice building to look at, I knew none of the above until this evening. There should be a plaque on it or at least something in the park opposite pointing out the history of the place(even google comes up with nothing). The council seems very keen on it now.
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Richmond Council love a blue plaque....

Joking aside I am assuming that the doctor perhaps had something to do with Normansfield? for those that do not know was a hospital that catered for children / adults with needs. I say needs as I am assuming that's about the only politically correct way of saying it nowadays...
 
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