A postponed planning document meant that residents could not have their say before the consultation period finished.
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Plans have already begun despite the public consultation period ending before locals could voice their opinions.
The formal consultation concluded on 8th January. But the delay of a planning document meant the consultation overlooked opinions of residents in Tower Hamlets.
Andrew Wood, Secretary of the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Planning Forum, said the pressure on Transport for London (TfL) to build a new river crossing by 2020 hurt the consultation process.
Residents have raised concerned about bridge’s visual impact on local homes.
Residents met with TfL officials in South Quay, to discuss the price of the proposed bridge. The possibility of other river crossings, such as a tunnel and an improved, or a free ferry service was also raised.
Andrew Lunt, the Project Manager at TfL, said there would be a “number of consultations” about the crossing. But he admitted that ultimately they will build a bridge.
“This is not consultation, this is a sham”
The Neighbourhood Planning Forum took place in a crowded hall.
TfL presented the residents with three locations for the alignment of the new bridge, which is thought it will cost between £180m and £200m.
One resident of Tower Hamlets called the lack of consultation “a sham”, with some voicing opposition to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
In October 2016, Mr Khan announced original plans for a new cycle and pedestrian bridge between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf.
Councillor Dave Chesterton, Strategic Planning Advisor to the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, agreed that east London needs more river crossings.
Plans for the bridge include a new site at the West India Dock Pier.
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Plans have already begun despite the public consultation period ending before locals could voice their opinions.
The formal consultation concluded on 8th January. But the delay of a planning document meant the consultation overlooked opinions of residents in Tower Hamlets.
Andrew Wood, Secretary of the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Planning Forum, said the pressure on Transport for London (TfL) to build a new river crossing by 2020 hurt the consultation process.
Residents have raised concerned about bridge’s visual impact on local homes.
Residents met with TfL officials in South Quay, to discuss the price of the proposed bridge. The possibility of other river crossings, such as a tunnel and an improved, or a free ferry service was also raised.
Andrew Lunt, the Project Manager at TfL, said there would be a “number of consultations” about the crossing. But he admitted that ultimately they will build a bridge.
“This is not consultation, this is a sham”
The Neighbourhood Planning Forum took place in a crowded hall.
TfL presented the residents with three locations for the alignment of the new bridge, which is thought it will cost between £180m and £200m.
One resident of Tower Hamlets called the lack of consultation “a sham”, with some voicing opposition to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
In October 2016, Mr Khan announced original plans for a new cycle and pedestrian bridge between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf.
Councillor Dave Chesterton, Strategic Planning Advisor to the Mayor of Tower Hamlets, agreed that east London needs more river crossings.
Plans for the bridge include a new site at the West India Dock Pier.
