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Ferry Wharf habitat lost

It's good to see some rowing for children come to Brentford with Team Keene, but I have been saddened by the destruction of the lovely nature haven at Ferry Wharf. Sites of cowslips and violets covered by ugly mounds of rubble etc. One of the Keene group I spoke to when they were setting up said they would leave the flowers and wildlife areas untouched ...disappointing to see that hasn't happened. It was such a peaceful haven, especially during lockdown.

Rosemary Ward ● 1675d2 Comments

Cathy please put in a planning comment. I'm sure the planners will be asking for some environmental restoration if the application is approved but public comment is extra lead in their pencil.

Guy Lambert ● 1673d

Totally agree.  I was shocked to see this little haven of wildness destroyed.  It may have looked a bit of a mess but that's why it was so important - there were loads of birds using the area and so many wildflowers blooming.  All very well for rowing access to the Thames but at what cost when yet another little site for nature gets lost in the process.  The Keene Group are waiting for formal retrospective planning permission to be granted and I hope replanting even small amounts of wildflowers along it's fences is made a condition of planning being granted.  Rubble and wire fencing is not a great look.

Cathy Jones ● 1673d