Proposed development of the Tooting Triangle site
FOTC have kept closely in contact with the proposals for the development of the Triangle site over the last several years, and have made comments at a number of stages. This is an important and contentious subject.
Following consultation with FOTC members, FOTC sent the attached submission to the public inquiry into the proposed development (ran by the Planning Inspectorate), which commenced on 7 June 2022.
TC-Triangle-development-submission-by-Friends-of-Tooting-Common-May-2022The result of the public inquiry is awaited.
Condition of Tooting Common
There has been very considerable wear and damage to a number of parts of the Common as a result of heavy usage, particularly during summer 2020. These problems have been exacerbated recently by waterlogging, resulting in a number of large muddy areas. FOTC have raised these issues of concern with Enable (who manage the Common on the Council’s behalf), while recognising that these and other problems on the Common may not have easy short-term solutions.
Anti-social behaviour, including large late-night noisy events
During summer 2020, there were concerns at a number of (illegal) late-night noisy events and parties on the Common, and other antisocial behaviour.
If anyone witnesses antisocial behaviour of any kind please report it to the Metropolitan Police Service by calling 101. If it feels like the situation could get heated or violent very soon, if someone is in immediate danger, or if a person needs support right away, please call 999.
Wandsworth Council consultation on Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)
In May 2020, Wandsworth Council consulted on certain changes to PSPOs. Friends of Tooting Common responded to the consultation as below. These comments reflect consultation by FOTC with our members, and the balance of views expressed.
Wandsworth Council have subsequently implemented the changes to PSPOs.