After years of controversy, the London Mayor has refused 1,250 homes at Mortlake’s 22-acre Stag Brewery site.

The plans by Reselton property developers drew staunch opposition from residents and local politicians.

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The decision came following a public hearing at City Hall yesterday evening (July 27).

The refusal was made due to the impact the proposed developments’ height would have on the local community, as well as what the Mayor felt was an insufficient offering of affordable housing.

Since, MPs and residents have expressed their relief over the decision.

Francine Bates, Co-Chair Mortlake Brewery Community Group, said:

“The community is celebrating The Mayor's decision to block the latest plans for the development of the brewery site. This is a victory for common sense. Sadiq visited Mortlake on Monday and saw for himself the damage that would result if the scheme went ahead.

 

 

“This was reinforced by our excellent team of speakers at yesterday's Hearing. We are also pleased that the secondary school application was rejected. The school is not needed in the area and we hope that Richmond Council will now drop this ludicrous proposal. We urge the developers to sit down with the community and revisit our original vision for the site. Together we can then devise a truly sustainable scheme that will benefit all of Mortlake.”

Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, has welcomed the decision made by Sadiq Khan to refuse planning permission for the proposed developments at the former Stag Brewery Site in Mortlake, Richmond.

Ms Olney said: “This is welcome news and will be loudly cheered by many of my constituents. The indefinite closure of Hammersmith Bridge to motor traffic has had severe consequences on congestion in the area, making the lack of consideration given by the developer to air quality hugely alarming.

“I congratulate all the local residents in attendance for the way they put forward their cases during the hearing.

“I was especially pleased to see the Mayor factor into his decision-making the impact the development would have had on local residents. I have been pressing him to speak Chertsey Court residents to better understand their concerns about the overbearing nature of the development. I am therefore hugely grateful that their everyday experiences were given due consideration.”

Sian Berry, Green green candidate for Mayor of London, also showed her support on Twitter.

She commented: “Great news from City Hall – congratulations to all the residents and campaigners who have much better, more constructive ideas for what development should go there!”

Sian Berry, Green green candidate for Mayor of London, also showed her support on Twitter. She commented: “Great news from City Hall – congratulations to all the residents and campaigners who have much better, more constructive ideas for what development should go there!”