Agenda item

Report of the Director of Open Spaces (copy attached).

Members received a report of the Director of Open Spaces relative to a proposal by Carlyle Investment Management LLC for a major development scheme either side of the southern approach to Blackfriars Bridge to provide a mixed commercial and residential scheme. If approved, the development would adjoin Rennie Garden. Members were asked to put forward their views on the proposal. Concerns were expressed at the net reduction of our trees on the site and the problems which can arise from split responsibility for maintenance of the sites.

In response to a Member’s query the Director advised that Southwark Council’s Planning Committee would be determining this application, however it had not yet been submitted. Members queried the maintenance regime of the trees going forward as the trees were outside of the City’s boundary. Officers advised that the maintenance plan would form a key part of their discussions with contractors, and that Officers would be robust in their discussions.

A timescale had not yet been placed on the application. Nevertheless, an update report would be considered by Members at the next meeting of the Committee.

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