Gloriana Consultation

Closed 31 Aug 2014

Opened 1 Jul 2014

Contact

gloriana@richmond.gov.uk

Results updated 20 Oct 2017

The Gloriana Consultation closed on 31 August 2014 with a total of 3,025 responses of which 2,385 were local residents.

 

A clear majority of respondents (76.5% - 2,071 people) felt the proposed location for the permanent home of the Gloriana was not appropriate or not appropriate at all. While around a fifth (20% - 553 people) of respondents felt it was appropriate.  

 

It has therefore been agreed between the Council and the Gloriana trustees not to proceed any further with this project.  No planning application will be presented by either party. No other site is being offered or considered by the Council.

 

The following report has been prepared by Snap Surveys summarising the responses gathered through the consultation. 

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Overview

Proposals are being developed for a new river park in Richmond upon Thames, which could become home to The Queen's Rowbarge. The Gloriana is the first Royal rowbarge to be built in over 250 years, and built as a lasting legacy to mark Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee.

The historic boathouse at Orleans Park has been identified as historically, but also operationally the most suitable site. The world famous Foster and Partners, have prepared a potential design for:

  • a modern boathouse
  • enhanced new café and play area for local people and visitors

 

Why your views matter

Consultation extended until 31 August 2014

Your views are important to us and will be used to shape the proposals and inform decisions about whether the historic boathouse at Orleans Park and Riverside could be redeveloped to provide a safe and secure home for the vessel. Make sure you have your say by:

  • Completing the survey between 1 July and 31 August 2014
  • Attending one of the three drop-in exhibition sessions
  • Community groups and residents around Orleans Park area are also holding an information evening on Thursday 3 July 6.30pm, at The Winchester Hall, Turks Head, Winchester Road.


The drop-in sessions - will be held at  Orleans House and will enable you to see an exhibition on the proposals and to discuss them with the design team. The drop-in will be on:

  • 18th July (10am to 4pm) in the Octagon Room
  • 19th / 20th July (10am to 4pm) in the Stables


Timescales - the whole project is subject to public consultation, funding and planning permission. If the proposals are progressed, following feedback from this consultation a planning application would be submitted in August 2014.

There would also be a further opportunity for you to have your say on the revised and more detailed proposals during a 6 week formal planning consultation later this year. The aim would be to complete the works by September 2015.
 

Please read the consultation material below before completing the survey.

Events

  • Drop-in session

    From 18 Jul 2014 at 10:00 to 18 Jul 2014 at 16:00

    This session will enable you to see an exhibition on the proposals and to discuss them with the design team.

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  • Drop-in session

    From 19 Jul 2014 at 10:00 to 19 Jul 2014 at 16:00

    This session will enable you to see an exhibition on the proposals and to discuss them with the design team.

    Location: Octagon Room, Orleans House

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  • Drop-in session

    From 20 Jul 2014 at 10:00 to 20 Jul 2014 at 16:00

    This session will enable you to see an exhibition on the proposals and to discuss them with the design team.

    Location: Stables, Orleans House

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Areas

Audiences

  • Residents
  • Service users

Interests

  • Richmond Borough