Lennox Estate loses half its grassland but council claims “biodiversity gain”
Green roofs on 14-storey tower replace ground-level habitat that residents could actually use.
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287 Lennox Estate objections, zero support: what residents said about the tower
Fire survivor called plans 'insanity', residents revealed green serves as air ambulance site.
What’s all that construction work on the Alton Estate?
Underground water tanks, new playgrounds, and Co-op demolition prep mark the start of regeneration.
Lennox Estate tower approved despite site sitting outside tall building zone
Council's Design Review Panel expressed 'regret' lower-rise alternative wasn't pursued.
Roehampton Lane hit by burst water main for second time in a fortnight
Fifth failure in three weeks as Thames Water admits 'oldest network in country'.
10 reasons to refuse the Lennox Estate tower
Design Review Panel called 14-storey proposal "the last resort" after three reviews.
Protected for 35 years, now Wandsworth Council wants to build on its own green space
Council adopted Local Plan protecting The Green in July 2023 while simultaneously preparing plans to build on it.
Weekend roadworks: Roehampton lights stay in place as Carslake leak continues
Burst main repairs ongoing across West Putney with permits running until next week.
Council advisors say no to Lennox Estate tower block
Heritage committee cites policy breach as housing department pushes 14-storey scheme,
Roehampton Lane reopens, now work on Carslake Road water main burst begins
Residents report 48 hours without water while Thames Water prioritised red route repairs.