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Park Road Allotments are allotments in Old Isleworth. They were managed by the local council who rented the land from the estate of the Duke of Northumberland.[1] The allotments are recognised as an asset of community value but, in 2015 when the 100-year lease expired, they were threatened by redevelopment by the Duke, who proposed to build flats and houses upon the site while providing allotment space in nearby Syon Park.[2][3] These plans were opposed by local parties such as the Isleworth Society and, on 20 June 2017, the planning committee of Hounslow council rejected them.[4] The matter was then appealed and a public inquiry started on 9 October 2018.[5]
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References edit
- ^ Patrick Foster (10 January 2016), "Duke of Northumberland urged to abandon plans to build on London allotments", Daily Telegraph
- ^ Robert Cumber (6 November 2015), "400 people sign petition opposing homes on allotments opposite Syon Park", West London News
- ^ Robert Cumber (1 April 2016), "Historic England wades into row over Syon Park allotments plans", West London News
- ^ "Park Road Allotments To Remain", TW8, 26 June 2017
- ^ List of inquiries, Planning Inspectorate, 9 October 2018
External links edit
- Park Road Allotments – Facebook group
- Planning presentation – material for the planning application
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