Twickenham Studios Parking Provision

Overview

The new owner of the Studios is planning a number of improvements to the site to enhance its future operation. The can be made available to accommodate filming companies who wish to use the Studios.

Given that Richmond is a pro-filming borough and that the Studios is considered an important asset to the local economy, the Council wishes to support the Studios in its re-development efforts and is proposing a number of changes to parking provision inthe area and interested in hearing people's views.

Why your views matter

The Twickenham Studios was recently purchased for continued use as a major filming venue following a successful campaign last year.

The new owner of the Studios is planning a number of improvements to the site to enhance its future operation. As part of its forward planning, the Studios has asked the Council to review what parking provision can be made available to accommodate filming companies who wish to use the Studios.

Given that Richmond is a pro-filming borough and that the Studios is considered an important asset to the local economy, the Council wishes to support the Studios in its re-development efforts.

The provision of parking is paramount to the future operation of the Studios and there is a need to balance this alongside the provision of adequate parking for residents and businesses. As you can appreciate some filming operations can be considerable, involving numerous vehicles from those carrying sets and equipment to those associated with the staff and cast members involved.

The Council is proposing the following measures to assist the Studios:

1. The Barons, Twickenham – Reposition and removal of parking spaces outside / opposite the Studios & increase the operational hours of the single yellow line

This is to accommodate 3-4 large set vehicles outside the Studios with parking arranged at short notice, as filming companies have to work to tight deadlines resulting from a “last-minute” change of filming schedule. The parking of these large vehicles would take place on the single yellow line outside the Studios by way of the issue of parking dispensations and they may often arrive during the early part of the morning.

This will result in a net loss of six parking spaces. See drawing in background documents.

2. The Barons, Twickenham – Relocation of recycling banks

The Studios have asked if the five recycling banks in The Barons can be relocated. Following consideration of this request, the Council is proposing to undertake a trial relocation of these recycling banks to St Margarets Road (near its junction with Westmorland Close) – see drawing in the background documents. Separate consultation is being undertaken by the Council's waste and recycling department with affected residents and businesses in this part of St Margarets prior to a decision being made in this matter.

We do hope you understand that the parking proposals and the relocation of the recycling bins are with the intention of assisting the Studios with its future operation in support of our local economy. The Council will review any changes implemented after approximately six months of operation. Any comments received during this operational period will be taken into account and can be emailed to d.ingham@richmond.gov.uk.

Your views are important to us and we welcome any comments you may have on these proposals and invite you to complete and return this questionnaire by Friday 30 August 2013 or completing the online survey at: http://www.richmond.gov.uk/council_consultations.

Please look at all the diagrams in the background documents before completing the questionnaire.

If you would like a hard copy of the online survey for completion and return by post, please call 08456 122 660 and one will be sent to you.

Please contact Michael Potter, Principal Engineer on 020 8487 5295 if you have any queries on this proposal.