Planning Application for Swan Wharf in Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area (PA 14/00262/FUL)
TO THE LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
We the undersigned object
to PA/14/00262/FUL as it would contravene LLDC and other national planning policies
(with regard to preservation of heritage assets in a conservation area) by:
* demolishing the 1906-12 three-storey stable block at Swan Wharf (except for the two outer walls seen from Dace Road) and erecting a much wider and taller building on the site and a large part of the yard.
* erecting a large four-storey building in the yard at Swan Wharf, directly alongside the 1904 engineering workshop and forge by the River Lea.
* removing the wall crane from the cantilevered steel frame of the former barge loading canopy near Old Ford Locks, and inserting three balconies.
We are in favour of regeneration and additional workspace in the Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area and in conformity with LLDC and all other relevant policies, we expect that:
* the three-storey stable block is repaired and adapted for flexible workspace on all three floors.
* the yard is “retained for creative and productive uses”.
* the wall crane is retained and the integrity of the former barge loading canopy is not compromised by the insertion of balconies.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 25, 2014
November 23, 2014
Reaching our milestone of one thousand signatures will provide the necessary weight to demonstrate the depth of public concern regarding the heritage of Swan Wharf. Please consider sending the petition link to colleagues who value the preservation of our local character so we might cross this threshold together.
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2014
681 Comments
As a member of an Industrial Archaeology Society in the Midlands I believe that these building be retained and modified for modern day use, thus keeping their industrial heritage and presence for future appreciation and history of the area.
Industrial history is as precious as cottages in the Cottwolds and Tudor townhouses where Shakespeare lived. This area needs to be treated with the same respect in one of the earliest industrial areas of London, of which it is the only bit left
I am appalled this beautiful historic building complex is going to be forsaken in the name of luxury housing . There us already an enormous amount of new housing stock being develooed in the area. This dilution of already scarce artistic quarters is shameful.
This building is one of the few remaining industrial factories, its exterior almost untouched since it was built. The exterior must be preserved, in particular the ironwork. The yard space is vital for those living and working nearby.
I am a local resident and moved to the Wick because I love the area, in particular the historic industrial buildings. Your duty to local residents and to London is to conserve our heritage - you have no mandate to destroy our local assets.
My grandfather was born in Hackney Wick (Chapman Rd) 1907, and I can see how businesses which occupied buildings at that time influenced his and his siblings’ and descendants’ careers. The blitz bombings already destroyed many homes and buildings, and I feel we owe our heritage the right for these buildings to remain, and for genealogists to be able to visit and have a better idea of where their ancestors grew up, worked, raised families etc. Thank you to Tom for arranging this petition.
Restoration not redesign. In a century from now the original building will be worth more to London’s rich and diverse heritage and identity than some the proposed plans ever could.
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Planning Application for Swan Wharf in Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area (PA 14/00262/FUL)
TO THE LONDON LEGACY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
We the undersigned object
to PA/14/00262/FUL as it would contravene LLDC and other national planning policies
(with regard to preservation of heritage assets in a conservation area) by:
* demolishing the 1906-12 three-storey stable block at Swan Wharf (except for the two outer walls seen from Dace Road) and erecting a much wider and taller building on the site and a large part of the yard.
* erecting a large four-storey building in the yard at Swan Wharf, directly alongside the 1904 engineering workshop and forge by the River Lea.
* removing the wall crane from the cantilevered steel frame of the former barge loading canopy near Old Ford Locks, and inserting three balconies.
We are in favour of regeneration and additional workspace in the Fish Island & White Post Lane Conservation Area and in conformity with LLDC and all other relevant policies, we expect that:
* the three-storey stable block is repaired and adapted for flexible workspace on all three floors.
* the yard is “retained for creative and productive uses”.
* the wall crane is retained and the integrity of the former barge loading canopy is not compromised by the insertion of balconies.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 25, 2014
November 23, 2014
Reaching our milestone of one thousand signatures will provide the necessary weight to demonstrate the depth of public concern regarding the heritage of Swan Wharf. Please consider sending the petition link to colleagues who value the preservation of our local character so we might cross this threshold together.
Reached 100 supporters
August 28, 2014
681 Comments
The crane and current building is an important part of Fish Island's heritage that people value and give the area identity. It shouldn't take much effort and creativity to use these features in the redevelopment of the area instead of demolishing them. Try harder!
As a member of an Industrial Archaeology Society in the Midlands I believe that these building be retained and modified for modern day use, thus keeping their industrial heritage and presence for future appreciation and history of the area.
Industrial history is as precious as cottages in the Cottwolds and Tudor townhouses where Shakespeare lived. This area needs to be treated with the same respect in one of the earliest industrial areas of London, of which it is the only bit left
I am appalled this beautiful historic building complex is going to be forsaken in the name of luxury housing . There us already an enormous amount of new housing stock being develooed in the area. This dilution of already scarce artistic quarters is shameful.
This building is one of the few remaining industrial factories, its exterior almost untouched since it was built. The exterior must be preserved, in particular the ironwork. The yard space is vital for those living and working nearby.
I am a local resident and moved to the Wick because I love the area, in particular the historic industrial buildings. Your duty to local residents and to London is to conserve our heritage - you have no mandate to destroy our local assets.
My grandfather was born in Hackney Wick (Chapman Rd) 1907, and I can see how businesses which occupied buildings at that time influenced his and his siblings’ and descendants’ careers. The blitz bombings already destroyed many homes and buildings, and I feel we owe our heritage the right for these buildings to remain, and for genealogists to be able to visit and have a better idea of where their ancestors grew up, worked, raised families etc. Thank you to Tom for arranging this petition.
Restoration not redesign. In a century from now the original building will be worth more to London’s rich and diverse heritage and identity than some the proposed plans ever could.
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The crane and current building is an important part of Fish Island's heritage that people value and give the area identity. It shouldn't take much effort and creativity to use these features in the redevelopment of the area instead of demolishing them. Try harder!