Wandsworth Roundabout landmark replacement recommended for approval
Plans for a new tree-inspired advertising structure will be decided by Wandsworth Council's planning committee next month.
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Plans to replace the distinctive circular advertising structure above an underpass at Wandsworth Roundabout have been recommended for approval by Wandsworth Council officers. The existing structure, which has been a local feature since its installation in 1995 and appeared in Stanley Kubrick's 1971 film A Clockwork Orange, could be replaced by a new timber, tree-inspired design.
Resident Objections and Council Response
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The proposal, put forward by advertising specialists Wildstone Estates, has generated 153 objections from residents. Concerns raised include the aesthetic impact of the new structure, with some describing it as an "eyesore" and a "waste of money". Objectors suggested that the funds could be better allocated to local improvements. In response, Wandsworth Council stated the new structure would be of a "similar scale" to the current one and would provide a "focal point to the roundabout."
Council officers reviewing the plans found no grounds for refusal. They confirmed that the project would be privately funded by Wildstone Estates, which acquired a long lease for the structure from Transport for London last year. The proposed new structure is expected to stand approximately 25 metres tall and will feature four advertising boards, similar to the original, though slightly larger.
Decision and Next Steps
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The planning documents submitted for the scheme describe the redesign as an opportunity to "rethink a vital layer of London's advertising infrastructure, and redefine how such structures can enrich their surroundings." Wandsworth Council's planning committee is scheduled to consider the recommendation and make a final decision on the proposals on September 17.
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+What are the plans for the landmark at Wandsworth Roundabout?
Plans have been recommended for approval to replace the current advertising structure, which featured in A Clockwork Orange, with a new privately funded, tree-inspired design approximately 25 metres tall.
+Why have residents objected to the new structure?
Residents have submitted 153 objections, citing concerns that the new design would be an "eyesore", a "waste of money", and that the funds could be better used for local improvements.
+When will a decision be made on the replacement structure?
Wandsworth Council's planning committee is scheduled to make a final decision on the proposals for the new advertising structure on September 17.
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