Policy information sourced from the Sutton Local Plan 2016-2031

5: Wandle Valley Renewal

New Housing

a. The council will:

  • work with developers to deliver family housing at Corbet Close, Hackbridge; Nightingale Close, Hackbridge; and Richmond Green, Beddington (Site Allocation S67).
  • work with developers to deliver housing, with a sizeable family element, on part of the Wandle Valley Trading Estate, Beddington Corner (Site Allocation S56).
  • work with developers to deliver new housing on part of the industrial estate adjacent to Hackbridge station (Site Allocation S2).
  • continue to work with developers to deliver housing, with a significant family element, on part of theFelnex site in Hackbridge (Site Allocation S1).

New Shops

b. The council will:

  • continue to promote Hackbridge as a District Centre.
  • work with the relevant developers to deliver additional retail floorspace on part of the Felnex site and on some of the industrial estate north of Hackbridge station.

New Employment

c. The council will:

  • work with developers to deliver new, improved industrial premises at the Felnex site in Hackbridge and the Wandle Valley Trading Estate, Beddington Corner.
  • work with the Greater London Authority and landowners to deliver a more efficient use of land in the Beddington Strategic Industrial Location.
  • designate land to the West of Beddington Lane (Site Allocation S76) as an extension to the Strategic Industrial Location.

New Infrastructure

d. The council will:

  • seek to deliver decentralised energy to new homes, including the Felnex site in Hackbridge initially and then beyond as part of further progress.
  • deliver a new primary school, with high sustainability standards, on the land north of BedZED, Hackbridge (Site Allocation S3).
  • work with the Sutton Clinical Commissioning Group to deliver new health facilities on the Felnex site, Hackbridge.
  • work with Network Rail to produce an improved station and forecourt at Hackbridge (Site Allocation S5).
  • work with partners and landowners to create and improve foot and cycle paths across the area, notably pedestrian and cycle routes to Mitcham Junction and towards Croydon from Hackbridge, and crossing improvements at London Road, Hackbridge for access to the railway station.
  • support the Wandle Valley Forum to lead on securing external funding for a replacement pedestrian bridge.

New Open Space

e. The council will:

  • ensure that Beddington Farmlands is restored according to the Conservation Management Scheme, Section 106 Agreements and Restoration Management Plan to become the significant new element of Wandle Valley Regional Park. The council will also ensure that Beddington Farmlands provides high-quality green space, progressively becoming open to the public, and high-quality habitats for common and protected species.

Better Transport

f. The council will:

  • work with Transport for London and landowners to improve access to and from Beddington Lane and the Beddington Strategic Industrial Location.
  • work with Transport for London to improve the condition of and environment around Beddington Lane and the Beddington Strategic Industrial Location.
  • improve signage across the Wandle Valley.
  • seek to improve the pedestrian link between Mill Green and Poulter Park in line with the Poulter Park Development Plan.
  • work with the neighbouring councils of Merton and Croydon to encourage the co-ordination and extension of schemes into neighbouring boroughs.

Better Environment

g. The council will:

  • work with Thames Water to reduce the effects of Beddington Sewage Treatment Works on the environment.
  • work with Transport for London to reduce the effects on air quality and encourage sustainable transport and to improve the quality of the public realm in Beddington Village.
  • make improvements to Beddington Park, following grants from the Heritage Lottery and Big Lottery Funds.
  • seek funding to repair heritage assets in poor condition in Beddington Park.
  • expect new development to be of high-quality design and respect the River Wandle and its setting. Any taller buildings should respect the surrounding built form and neighbouring uses.

Community Initiatives

h. The council will

  • encourage community representatives to collaborate to fund local projects, in accordance with the Community Fund Scheme.
  • work with the Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust to deliver a new local facility at Culvers Lodge, Hackbridge.
  • work with the Greater London Authority to support the Beddington Business Improvement District Steering Group deliver its objectives.
  • work with the Hackbridge and Beddington Corner Neighbourhood Forum to produce a neighbourhood plan.
  • work with the Beddington North Neighbourhood Forum to produce a neighbourhood plan.

The River Wandle

i. The council will work with Transport for London (Sustrans), the Environment Agency, Thames Water, The London Wildlife Trust, the Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust, Groundwork London and The Wandle Trust to:

  • improve the water quality of the river, in particular lowering levels of phosphates and limiting sewage and road run-off.
  • expand the network of walking and cycling routes, including the Wandle Trail.
  • enhance the river banks for biodiversity by removing hard infrastructure.
  • take a river-wide corridor approach to manage flooding, make adaptations for climate change and provide sustainable drainage.
  • mitigate or remove the effects of barriers on wildlife movement.
  • seek to improve the visual appearance and biodiversity value of the Beddington Carrier.
  • achieve good ecological potential for the River Wandle by 2027.

For the Beddington Strategic Industrial Location see Appendix 2, Map 2.2 and Policies Map.

For more information please see the Local Plan 2016-2031