Site Suitability Report

Autumn 2011
Site suitability report

S95WH
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Please note:
Further details are provided in the Final Report on Site

Selection Process (doc ref: 7.05) that can be found on
the Thames Tideway Tunnel section of the Planning
Inspectorate’s web site.
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Thames Tunnel

List of contents
Page number
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Purpose and structure of the report ......................................................... 1
1.2 Background ............................................................................................. 1
1.3 Consultation............................................................................................. 2
2 Site information ................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Site and surroundings .............................................................................. 2
2.2 Type of site .............................................................................................. 4
3 Proposed use of site – construction phase ................................................... 4
4 Proposed use of site – operational phase ..................................................... 5
4.1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 5
4.2 Restoration and after-use ........................................................................ 6
5 Engineering assessment ................................................................................. 6
5.1 Access ..................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Construction works considerations .......................................................... 7
5.3 Permanent works considerations............................................................. 7
5.4 Health and safety..................................................................................... 7
6 Planning assessment ...................................................................................... 7
6.1 Introduction .............................................................................................. 7
6.2 Planning applications and permissions.................................................... 8
6.3 Planning context ...................................................................................... 8
6.4 Planning comments ............................................................................... 11
7 Environmental appraisal ............................................................................... 13
7.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 13
7.2 Transport ............................................................................................... 13
7.3 Archaeology........................................................................................... 14
7.4 Built heritage and townscape................................................................. 14
7.5 Water resources – hydrogeology and surface water ............................. 14
7.6 Ecology .................................................................................................. 14
7.7 Flood risk ............................................................................................... 15
7.8 Air quality ............................................................................................... 15
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7.9 Noise ..................................................................................................... 15
7.10 Land quality ........................................................................................... 15
8 Socio-economic and community assessment............................................. 16
8.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 16
8.2 Socio-economic profile .......................................................................... 16
8.3 Issues and impacts ................................................................................ 16
9 Property assessment ..................................................................................... 17
9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 17
9.2 Crown land and special land comments ................................................ 17
9.3 Land to be acquired ............................................................................... 19
9.4 Property valuation comments ................................................................ 19
9.5 Disturbance compensation comments................................................... 20
9.6 Discretionary purchase costs comments ............................................... 20
9.7 Offsite statutory compensation comments ............................................. 20
9.8 Site acquisition cost assessment ........................................................... 20
10 Site conclusions by discipline ...................................................................... 21
10.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 21
10.2 Engineering ........................................................................................... 21
10.3 Planning................................................................................................. 21
10.4 Environment .......................................................................................... 22
10.5 Socio-economic and community ............................................................ 22
10.6 Property ................................................................................................. 23
10.7 Next steps in the site selection process................................................. 23
Appendices ............................................................................................................. 25
Appendix 1 – Sources of information
Appendix 2 – Site location plan
Appendix 3 – Planning and environment plans
Appendix 4 – Photographs of the site and surroundings
Appendix 5 – Transport plan
Appendix 6 – Services and geology plan
Appendix 7 – Construction phase layout
Appendix 8 – Operational phase layout
Appendix 9 – Environmental appraisal tables
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List of tables
Page number
Table 3.1 Construction phase data ............................................................................ 5

Table 4.1 Operational phase data ............................................................................. 6
List of abbreviations
AOD above Ordnance Datum

BAP biodiversity action plan
BT British Telecom
CPO compulsory purchase order
CSO combined sewer overflow
DLR Docklands Light Railway
EA Environment Agency
GLA Greater London Authority
HGV heavy goods vehicle
LNR local nature reserve
LPA local planning authority
LU London Underground
m metre/metres
MOL Metropolitan Open Land
ONS Office of National Statistics
ORN Olympic Route Network
PLA Port of London Authority
POS public open space
PTAL public transport accessibility level
SAM scheduled ancient monument
SINC site of importance for nature conservation
SNCI site(s) of nature conservation importance
SSR site suitability report
SSSI site(s) of special scientific interest
SUDS sustainable urban drainage systems
TfL Transport for London
TD tunnel datum
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TLRN Transport for London Road Network
TPA Thames Policy Area
UDP unitary development plan
UXO unexploded ordnance
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose and structure of the report

1.1.1 The Site selection methodology paper (May 2009 and revised August
2011) a outlines the process to be used to create the preferred list of main
tunnel sites, and this process also applies to CSO sites. Paragraph 2.3.31
lists the type of general considerations that will be addressed in each site
suitability report. Whether a consideration is relevant to the assessment of
a site will depend on available information and professional judgement.
1.1.2 This report was prepared through the assessment of information from the
perspective of a number of technical disciplines: engineering, planning,
environment, property and community. The reports have been prepared
on the basis of the information listed in Appendix 1 and this level of
information is considered to be appropriate to this stage of assessment.
1.1.3 The Site selection background technical paper provides information on the
requirements for different types of sites, their sizes and typical activities/
facilities within the sites.
1.1.4 Each site suitability report considers a particular site on its own merits. In
addition, an Engineering options report was produced, which relates to
main tunnel and connection tunnel options. Information from both of these
reports will feed into the technical assessment of how well the site may fit
in with tunnel design options, ensuring combinations of sites spread
across the length of the tunnel route provide a reasonable spatial
distribution of sites (that will best assist with the construction of the tunnel,
operation and maintenance). The outcomes are reported in the Phase two
scheme development report.
1.2 Background
1.2.1 The process for selecting sites is set out in the Site selection methodology
paper. All sites have previously passed through the following parts of
Stage 1:
• Part 1A – Creation of the long list of potential main tunnel (and CSO)
sites
• Part 1B – Creation of a short list of potential main tunnel (and CSO)
sites
o Table 2.2: Long list of main tunnel (and CSO) sites – an
assessment against set considerations and values
o Table 2.3: Draft short list of main tunnel (and CSO) sites –
assessment against a list of more detailed considerations
o Workshops to consider each site to arrive at a short list of sites.
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The amendments made in August 2011 do not change the site selection methodology process. The
amendments only related to the introduction of a second phase of consultation (paragraphs 2.3.13-2.4.15) and
minor factual updates.
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1.2.2 The final part of Stage 1 includes this report. The following is an overall
summary of all elements that apply to all the sites on the final short list:
• Part 1C – Creation of the preferred list of main tunnel (and CSO) sites
– site data, site visits, site suitability reports, engineering options report
and optioneering workshops that are reported in the Phase two
scheme development report.
1.2.3 The Site selection methodology paper also contains a provision for a
back-check process in paragraph 2.5.6 that states:
“If any sites for any of the main tunnel sites or intermediate sites (or CSO
site) are eliminated for any reason, if there are significant changes of
circumstances in relation to existing sites or combinations of sites, if new
or replacement sites are required or found or if the engineering design
develops in unexpected ways then a targeted repeat of stages 1-3 will
need to be undertaken in order to fill in any site gaps.”
1.3 Consultation
1.3.1 Thames Water’s approach to engagement and consultation for the
Thames Tunnel project is outlined in the Statement of Community
Consultation and the accompanying Community Consultation Strategy.
Thames Water has engaged regularly with all potentially affected London
local authorities, other stakeholders and interested parties on sites and the
project.
1.3.2 Phase one consultation has been completed for all the preferred and
shortlisted sites along with the three main tunnel route options. The
analysis of the consultation responses is set out in the Report on phase
one consultation and Interim engagement report. Any relevant site
comments were considered at the post phase one consultation
optioneering workshops. The outcomes of these workshops are reported
in the Phase two scheme development report. After the workshops,
engagement on sites has continued with key stakeholders, and the
engineering design for sites has also continued in parallel. In autumn
2011, phase two consultation will provide another opportunity for people to
comment on sites.
2 Site information
2.1 Site and surroundings

2.1.1 This section provides an overview of all the site information that will be
used by one or more disciplines to assess the site in sections 3 to 9 of this
report.
2.1.2 Site S95WH is situated within the Nine Elms/Battersea area in the London
Borough of Wandsworth. The proposed site fronts onto Nine Elms Lane
and is bounded to the west by the proposed American Embassy site, the
northeast/east by New Covent Garden Flower Market and by railway lines
to the south. The site largely comprises a number of low-rise distribution
depots and includes an electricity substation and part of the South Bank
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open space to the west of residential block Riverside Court and also the
RMC Vauxhall (Middle Wharf), both located to the north of Nine Elms
Lane. A site location plan is attached as Appendix 2.
2.1.3 The wider area is generally characterised by large industrial buildings,
offices, and storage and distribution depots. There are residential
neighbourhoods to the north, along the river front. The closest local
residents to the site are situated at Elm Quay Court and Riverside Court,
two multi-storey residential blocks situated approximately 20m away on
the north side of Nine Elms Lane, directly opposite the proposal site. The
proposed overhead conveyor taking excavated materials to the jetty would
pass in close proximity between these residential properties.
2.1.4 The site of Battersea Power Station, a Grade II* listed building, and a
Thames Water pumping station are situated to the west.
2.1.5 The site is covered by various planning and environment designations in
the adopted London Borough of Wandsworth Core Strategy and the saved
policies from the Unitary Development Plan. All the mapped designations,
where data was available, are shown on the planning and environment
plans in Appendix 3.
2.1.6 Photographs of the site and surroundings, together with an aerial
photograph of the site, are attached as Appendix 4.
2.1.7 The site can be accessed by road off Nine Elms Lane and Ponton Road,
and the nearest rail freight siding is at Dickens Street, Battersea. The
shaft site is 45m inland, with Nine Elms Lane in-between. A number of
preliminary transport plans for the site are attached as Appendix 5.
2.1.8 Third-party assets and significant utilities are listed below and are shown
on the services and geology plan in Appendix 6:
• Warehouses, distribution depots and offices currently on the site which
would require demolition
• Residential apartments ‘Riverside Court’ on the opposite side of Nine
Elms Lane from the northern edge of the site
• Southern Low Level Sewer No.1 through the outside northern edge of
the site, in Nine Elms Lane
• Major utilities in Nine Elms Lane to the north (EHV and HV cables, 24”
M/P gas main, 30”, 800mm, 600mm and 450mm trunk water mains)
• New Covent Garden Flower Market is immediately to the east of the
site
• Waterloo main rail line on brick viaduct is to the south of the site
• Electrical substation at the Ponton Road entrance to the site.
2.1.9 The locations of other third-party assets, such as BT and fibre optic
communication cables, are to be confirmed by further studies and utility
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2.1.10 Information on the geology specific to this site can be found within the
services and geology plan, which is in Appendix 6. This plan shows that
the shaft would be founded in Lambeth Beds.
2.1.11 The United States Embassy is being moved to Nine Elms Lane and will be
occupying a site on the south side of Nine Elms Lane, straddling Ponton
Road (permanently blocking it), immediately to the west of the proposed
shaft site.
2.2 Type of site

2.2.1 The site S95WH is being considered as:
• a main tunnel single drive site
• a main tunnel double drive site
• a main tunnel reception/intermediate site.
3 Proposed use of site – construction phase

3.1.1 The proposed construction phase layouts for the main tunnel sites are
located in Appendix 7 – Construction phase layout, and are based on a
preliminary assessment.
3.1.2 The construction phase layout drawings are illustrative and show:
• the layout as a main tunnel single drive site
• the layout as a main tunnel double drive site
• the layout as a main tunnel reception/intermediate site
• potential access points.
3.1.3 These drawings provide initial preliminary schematic layouts that have not
been optimised. If the site proceeds to the next stage as a preferred site,
construction phase layouts would be optimised to minimise impacts.
3.1.4 Drawings identifying typical construction activities associated with the
shaft construction phase are provided in Appendix 7. Potential
above-ground construction features (dependent on shaft type) include:
• approximately 3m high hoarding around the site boundary
• welfare facilities
• grout plant, approximately 3m to 5m high, including silos
• mobile crane, approximately 30m high
• gantry crane, approximately 8m high.
3.1.5 Construction of the shaft would require occupation of part of the existing
South Bank Business Centre/TNT site (alongside Nine Elms Lane) and
part of the DHL depot site off Ponton Road.
3.1.6 River jetties would be split, with materials-out at ‘Bourne Valley Wharf’ and
materials-in at ‘Middle Wharf’, adjacent to TWUL’s Heathwall PS. Access
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Elms Lane to the north and at Heathwall, with the conveyor route having to
pass over Nine Elms Lane to Bourne Valley Wharf.
3.1.7 Preliminary data associated with the construction phase are provided in
Table 3.1.
Table 3.1 Construction phase data
Main tunnel
Main tunnel Main tunnel
reception/
Activity single drive double drive
intermediate
site site
site
Length of construction period Approx 6 years Approx 6 years 4 to 5 years
Likely working hours, ie, 12 hrs from
24 hours 24 hours
(night/day/weekend) 7am to 7pm
Working days Mon to Sun Mon to Sun Mon to Sat
Primary means of
transporting excavated River River Road*
material away from site
Primary means of
Road/River Road/River Road*
transporting materials to site
* There may be feasible opportunities to use barge transport if used as a reception/
intermediate site.
4 Proposed use of site – operational phase

4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 The indicative operational phase layouts for the main tunnel sites are
located in Appendix 8 – Operational phase layout, and are based on a
preliminary assessment.
4.1.2 The generic elevations of structures shown on the operational phase
layout are located in Appendix 8 and provide an illustration of typical
examples of the permanent structures which are applicable to main tunnel
sites.
4.1.3 The underground infrastructure at this site would likely comprise a shaft.
4.1.4 The above-ground infrastructure at this site would likely comprise a
ventilation column and electrical control kiosk.
4.1.5 Hydraulically, the top structure to the shaft would be finished to a minimum
level of 104.5m tunnel datum (TD) (4.5mAOD). Since the mean ground
level in the area of the shaft is 104mTD (4mAOD), the top structure would
be about 0.5m above ground level. The top structure is to provide access
and egress into the shaft. For further information on the generic layout of
this top structure, refer to Appendix 8.
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4.1.7 Preliminary data associated with the operational phase are provided in
Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Operational phase data
Level of inspections and One daytime visit every six months for
maintenance and likely electrical/instrument inspection.
working hours, ie, (night/day/ An additional one-week maintenance
weekend) – frequency of period for tunnel/shaft inspection
visits required per ten years that could be
night/day/weekend working.
No. of traffic movements One van visit every six months.
An additional one-week period of two to
ten movements per day (estimated
several vans and two cranes) every ten
years.
4.2 Restoration and after-use

4.2.1 The portion of the site not occupied by the permanent works would be
restored to its original condition on completion of the construction works.
If any buildings were demolished, these would not be reinstated unless
required.
5 Engineering assessment
5.1 Access
5.1.1 This section should be read in conjunction with Section 7.2.
Road
5.1.2 The site access points would be off Ponton Road.
5.1.3 For the construction phase for both options, a one-way system could be
used, with one access via the realigned Ponton Road (assuming the new
USA Embassy site will block the existing Ponton Rd alignment) and
another directly off Nine Elms Lane.
5.1.4 For the operational phase, the permanent access would be from Nine
Elms Lane.
Rail
5.1.5 The nearest freight rail-head would be off Dickens Street, Battersea (2km).
5.1.6 The nearest main line and London Underground stations would both be at
Vauxhall Cross (650m).
River
5.1.7 For the main tunnel site, river access for the site would only be viable if
overhead conveyors were used to convey excavated material to temporary
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materials would most likely have to come from a fixed jetty at Middle
Wharf, just east of Heathwall PS, with access through a small park and
then along Nine Elms Lane. An indicative layout for jetty/wharf facilities is
shown in Appendix 7, Construction phase layout.
5.1.8 There would also be an impact on river usage/navigation. It would be
necessary for this to be examined in detail in the form of a specific risk
assessment, which would require discussions with and approval of the
PLA. It can be seen from this that availability of jetty/wharf (essential to a
main tunnel site) is a significant risk element at this site.
5.2 Construction works considerations

5.2.1 Available data on third-party assets do not show any major underground
assets within the site. There would, however, be critical services in Nine
Elms Lane immediately north of the proposed shaft position, including the
southern Low Level Sewer No.1 and trunk water mains. Construction
methods would be adopted, as appropriate, to mitigate potential
settlement of these assets.
5.2.2 The new US Embassy could be in construction at the same time as the
Thames Tunnel project works on the site, immediately to the west.
5.2.3 It is likely that the proposed works can be constructed within the overall
construction programme.
5.3 Permanent works considerations

5.3.1 The top structure would be raised to approximately 0.5m above ground
level.
5.3.2 With the shaft positioned just south of Nine Elms Lane, the main tunnel
would arrive and leave under open spaces along the riverside between
Elm Quay and Riverside Court, and between Riverside Court and the
St George development. Potential shaft positions further inland would
result in the main tunnel passing directly under the Elm Quay flats and the
flower market.
5.4 Health and safety

5.4.1 There are no known unusual health and safety issues with this site.
6 Planning assessment
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 The planning assessment builds on the advantages and disadvantages
reported in Table 2.3 and covers the following areas:
• Planning applications and permissions
• Planning context
• Planning comments.

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6.2 Planning applications and permissions

6.2.1 An initial desktop search of the London Borough of Wandsworth online
planning applications database identified a hybrid planning application for
demolition of all existing buildings, and construction of a mixed-use
redevelopment comprising nine building plots with buildings to a maximum
height of 23 storeys (ref 2011/1815). The application seeks both outline
and detailed approval, however outline details are provided for the part of
the application boundary covering S95WH. The detailed application
covers the alternative site S94WH. The planning application is currently
being determined by the London Borough of Wandsworth and is pending a
decision
6.2.2 An application for the formation of new junctions and a new road to
replace Ponton Road to be located between Nine Elms Lane and Post
Office Way (ref 2009/1507) was also identified. The application, which is
associated with the neighbouring American Embassy redevelopment, was
approved on 12 October 2010.
6.2.3 A number of minor planning applications applicable to the site, consistent
with the existing use, have also been submitted and approved within the
last five years.
6.3 Planning context

6.3.1 The following is a summary of the relevant local planning policies and
designations affecting the site and are taken from the current statutory
development plan for the borough. The local plan comprises the Core
Strategy, adopted October 2010, emerging submission versions of the
Development Management Policies Document (DMPD) and Site Specific
Allocations Document (SSAD), as well as saved policies from the
Wandsworth Unitary Development Plan, adopted August 2003, the
London Plan 2011, and the draft Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea
Opportunity Area Planning Framework (VNEB OAPF), published in
November 2009. OAPFs are produced in partnership with the boroughs
and support the principles of the London Plan, providing clarification to
policies in a spatial context. While OAPFs are not part of the development
plan, they have do have material weight, which increases through the
stages of public consultation to eventual formal adoption. The draft VNEB
OAPF was subject to a 12-week public consultation in November 2009,
and it is expected that adoption is likely to come forward in the near future.
The draft VNEB OAPF can therefore be considered to have some material
weighting.
6.3.2 The adopted Core Strategy and saved UDP policies are afforded full
weight in planning considerations and decisions on planning applications.
The emerging DMPD and SSAD policies were deemed as material
considerations by the council from 29 October 2010, when the proposed
submission versions of these documents were published for public
consultation. Full adoption of the DMPD and SSAD is anticipated for April
2012, from which date they will carry full weight and supersede all saved
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Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area

6.3.3 The site is within the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area. The
consultation draft VNEB OAPF sets out the strategic policy framework for
development within the area, providing the spatial context to deliver the
London Plan Policy 2.13 (see below). The draft VNEB OAPF allocates the
site within an area for high-density mixed-use housing-led intensification.
The draft VNEB OAPF also supports the provision for extending the
Northern Line from Kennington to Battersea, via an intermediate station in
the Nine Elms area.
London Plan
6.3.4 Policy 2.13, Opportunity Areas and Intensification Areas, states that
development proposals should “support the strategic policy directions for
the areas identified and seek to optimise residential and non residential
densities, provide necessary social and other infrastructure to sustain
growth, and, where appropriate, contain a mix of uses”. Development
should also promote inclusive access and support wider regeneration.
Core Strategy
6.3.5 Policy PL6, Meeting the needs of the local economy, states the Nine Elms
area will continue to be a significant employment area within the borough.
6.3.6 Policy PL11, Nine Elms and the adjoining area in north-east Battersea,
promotes high-density mixed-use development to help create a sense of
place with new dynamic mixed-use urban centres, with local shops and
services, permeable streets, amenity spaces and improved public
transport links.
Heritage
6.3.7 The whole site is within an archaeological priority area.
Saved UDP
6.3.8 The following saved UDP policies are also applicable to these heritage
designations.
6.3.9 Under Policy TBE14, Archaeological Priority Area, where development
involves ground disturbance, the council will require developers to
undertake an archaeological investigation. As appropriate, the council
may, under Policy TBE15, require the preservation of findings either in situ
or by excavation.
Emerging DMPD
6.3.10 DMPD Policy DMS 2, Managing the Historic Environment, states
developments that would disturb archaeological priority areas will need to
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Flood zone
Core Strategy
6.3.11 The site is located within Flood Zone 3.
6.3.12 Core Strategy Policy PL 2, Flood Risk, states that development of
appropriate sites within flood zone 2, 3a and 3b will require a flood risk
assessment and take account of the strategic flood risk assessment for
the borough.
Emerging DMPD
6.3.13 DMPD Policy DMS 5, Flood Risk Management, sets out the criteria that
development within flood zones should meet in order to secure planning
permission.
Open space deficiency

6.3.14 The site is within an open space deficiency area.
London Plan
6.3.15 Policy 7.18, Protecting local natural space and addressing local deficiency,
states that the loss of local protected open spaces must be resisted unless
equivalent or better quality provision is made within the local catchment
area.
Core Strategy
6.3.16 Policy PL 4, Open space and the natural environment, seeks to protect
and improve public and private open space in the borough, and expects
new development to incorporate appropriate elements of public open
space and to make a positive contribution to the wider network of open
spaces.
Thames Policy Area

6.3.17 The Thames Policy Area designation covers the existing Thames Water
Heathwall Pumping Station site, and use of site, as well as the design of
any permanent structures, may require mitigation to safeguard views and
the character of the riverside.
Core Strategy
6.3.18 Core Strategy PL 9, River Thames and the riverside, is applicable to the
site and states that “measures to protect and enhance the river as a
valuable resource for wildlife and biodiversity” will be supported. The
policy also promotes greater use of the river and the protection of existing
river infrastructure facilities. Mixed-use development is also promoted
within the Thames Policy Area in order to create safe attractive
environments, new homes, jobs, and leisure and social infrastructure
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Safeguarded wharves
6.3.19 The proposed development utilises a safeguarded wharf to access the
River Thames
London Plan
6.3.20 Policy 7.26, Increasing the use of the Blue Ribbon Network for freight
transport, states that safeguarded wharves should only be used for
waterborne freight-handling use. Any temporary use should not preclude
the wharf being reused for waterborne freight-handling uses.
Core Strategy
6.3.21 Policy PL 9, River Thames and the riverside, continues to support the
efficient operation of the borough’s wharves for freight-related activities.
River Thames
6.3.22 The proposal includes development within the River Thames.
London Plan
6.3.23 Policy 7.24, Blue Ribbon Network, seeks to prioritise the use of the
waterspace and adjacent land for water-related purposes, in particular for
passenger and freight transport.
Core Strategy
6.3.24 Policy PL 4, Open space and the natural environment, and Policy PL 9,
River Thames and the riverside, both emphasise the biodiversity value of
the River Thames, which should be protected and enhanced.
Site specific allocations

Emerging SSAD
6.3.25 The Site Specific Allocations Document (SSAD) allocates the site for
“mixed use development including residential and office development”
(Proposal Map reference no. 16). Justification for this allocation states
that “the site lies within an Opportunity Area which has been identified for
mixed use development within the London Plan and the Core Strategy”.
6.3.26 The RMC Vauxhall (Middle Wharf) is also allocated within the SSAD as a
‘safeguarded wharf’ (Proposal Map reference no. 10) in accordance with
the London Plan and the Core Strategy.
6.4 Planning comments

6.4.1 A number of planning designations are applicable to the site, and to the
adjacent land and buildings. The relevant planning policies identified are
described in Section 6.3, with those relating to heritage, ecology,
safeguarded wharves and regeneration being of most relevance to the
proposed development.

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6.4.2 The site falls within a designated area of archaeological priority.

Investigative and remedial requirements would need to be agreed with the
local planning authority in accordance with policies DMS 2, TBE14 and
TBE15 respectively. Further appraisal of the archaeological potential is
provided in Section 7.
6.4.3 The proposal includes development of jetties into the River Thames. The
‘materials-in’ jetty makes use of the existing safeguarded wharf and
Heathwall Pumping Station to access the river, both of which are Thames
Water assets. The proposed jetty is compatible with the uses considered
appropriate for safeguarded wharves, as defined within Core Strategy
Policy PL 9 and London Plan Policy 7.26. The proposed location of the
jetties will have to be considered to ensure the wharf’s future use is not
prejudiced. The redevelopment of safeguarded wharves for other land
uses may be accepted if the wharf is no longer viable for waterborne
freight-handling (the criteria for assessing viability are set out in paragraph
7.77). It should be noted that the GLA is currently reviewing the status of
safeguarded sites across the River Thames, with the initial report
published for consultation on 7 October 2011. The report states that the
safeguarded designation adjacent to the Heathwall Pumping Station
should be retained. Consultation ends on 7 January 2012, and the final
report is due in early 2012.
6.4.4 The Thames Policy Area designation covers the existing pumping station
site and safeguarded wharf. Use of these sites, as well as the design of
any permanent structures, may require mitigation to safeguard views and
the character of the riverside.
6.4.5 While temporary impacts to the biodiversity of the River Thames may be
experienced during construction, the overall project will deliver significant
beneficial impacts to the ecological value of the river, in accordance with
Core Strategy policies PL 4 and PL 9 and London Plan Policy 7.24.
6.4.6 Access for transporting excavated materials to the River Thames from the
site is via an existing open space in-between two high-density residential
properties, Elm Quay Court to the west and Riverside Court to the east.
The proposal will result in the temporary loss of public greenery in an area
designated as deficient in open space. However, the loss of open space
will be limited to the period of construction, and the project has the
opportunity to reinstate and improve the area following completion of the
works.
6.4.7 An overhead conveyor belt system is proposed to transfer excavated
materials from the main shaft over the four-lane Nine Elms Lane to the
River Thames, passing between Elm Quays and Riverside Court
residential properties. The proximity of the overhead conveyor to these
residents and the impacts of the transportation of materials on local
amenity is a significant consideration. The barge movements to and from
the jetty may also cause disturbance to the residents fronting the river.
6.4.8 The rest of the surrounding area is generally characterised by large
industrial buildings, offices, and storage and distribution depots, and the
proposed development is unlikely to have a significant impact to these
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the distance from the site of the jetty bringing in new materials. Transport
considerations are explored in further detail in Section 7.
6.4.9 A hybrid planning application is currently being determined by the London
Borough of Wandsworth for major mixed-use redevelopment. The
proposed redevelopment supports the site’s allocation within
Wandsworth’s emerging SSAD for mixed-use development including
residential. However, there may be opportunities for complementary
timescales if the development to come forward is phased. Use of the site
for the Thames Tunnel project would be temporary, and therefore would
not prevent the aims of the SSAD being realised within the timescale of
the LDF. The layout of the permanent works would also need to be
designed to avoid precluding future redevelopment potential and, where
applicable, in consultation with landowners and in accordance with their
proposed plans.
6.4.10 Route options for the proposed extension of the Northern Line through the
opportunity area have been considered in the shaft location. The
approach accords with the opportunity area designation.
7 Environmental appraisal
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 The following sections summarise specialist assessments which are
provided in Appendix 9 – Environmental appraisal tables.
7.2 Transport
7.2.1 The site is considered to be suitable for use as a single and double main
tunnel drive site (also see Appendix 5 – Transport plan). It is split into two
main construction areas. The single drive site features three access
points while the double drive site features two access points. All of these
access points will require construction. Measures to minimise the impact
of construction traffic on the highway network travelling between the site
work areas will need further consideration.
7.2.2 Access to the TLRN (A3205) from the main site is very close and
acceptable. No visible constraints have been identified along the access
route to the potential rail point at Battersea Power Station, which would
require the construction of rail sidings. River access would be achieved
via an overhead material conveyor for excavated material and a new
incoming material jetty adjacent to the Heathwall Pumping Station. The
Thames Path will require diversion around the site. There is reasonable
potential for the workforce to utilise public transport to access the site and
some parking could be provided on site for the workforce.
7.2.3 The site is also considered to be suitable for use as a reception/
intermediate site. Access will require construction. Access to the TLRN
(A3205) from the site is very close and acceptable. No visible constraints
have been identified along the access route to the potential rail point at
Battersea Power Station, which would require the construction of rail
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transport to access the site and some parking could be provided on site for
the workforce.
7.3 Archaeology
7.3.1 Based on information currently available, this site is considered suitable as
a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive
site. Due to a lack of previous investigations in the area, the detailed
nature and extent of archaeological receptors cannot be confidently
predicted. Modern and recent construction disturbance for a railway and
depot within the site has probably disturbed any archaeological deposits to
some extent.
7.4 Built heritage and townscape

7.4.1 Overall, the site is considered to be suitable as a reception/intermediate
site and as a single and double main tunnel drive site with regard to built
heritage and townscape. There are unlikely to be any adverse impacts
resulting from the permanent features. For the single and double main
tunnel drive site, the construction of the jetty has the potential to impact on
two conservation areas. However, this impact would be reduced by the
existing built-up character of the site.
7.5 Water resources – hydrogeology and surface water

7.5.1 In terms of hydrogeology, this site is less suitable for use as a reception/
intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive site
because it lies within a source protection zone (SPZ 2) for an abstraction
from the Chalk, and also the shaft is to be constructed within Lambeth
Group, which is in hydraulic continuity with the principal Chalk aquifer.
The Chalk piezometric head is likely to be approximately 6m above the
base of construction and should be taken into account in the engineering
design. Dewatering may be necessary. The superficial deposits comprise
alluvium and an infilled scour feature nearby, which are classified as a
secondary aquifer at the shaft site. There is potential for a limited impact
on flow in the shallow aquifer due to a diaphragm wall or sheetpiling.
7.5.2 In terms of surface water resources, this site is suitable for use as a
reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive
site. However, for the single and double main tunnel drive site, tight site
boundary controls will be needed during construction because there is a
potential direct pathway to the River Thames for pollution.
7.6 Ecology
7.6.1 This site is considered suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site
and as a single and double main tunnel drive site.
7.6.2 In the case of the single and double main tunnel drive options, the site has
some sensitivity due to the potential for temporary and permanent
land-take from a site of metropolitan importance. Sensitive working
practices and some compensatory provision are likely to be required.
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the river. Careful negotiation with the EA is likely to be required regarding

foreshore and river works.
7.7 Flood risk

7.7.1 This site is considered suitable as a reception/intermediate site and as a
single and double main tunnel drive site as it is defended from flooding
from the River Thames. However, for the single and double main tunnel
drive site, new flood defences would need to be constructed, and the piled
decking structure would need to be assessed for impact on scour of
sediments and integrity of flood defences.
7.7.2 Infiltration SUDS may be suitable, given the underlying geology of the site.
However, controls on quality of runoff will be required, owing to the
presence of a total catchment source protection zone in the area of the
site.
7.8 Air quality

7.8.1 This site is considered to be less suitable for use as a reception/
intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive site. There
are residential properties in close proximity to the site, therefore there is
potential for fugitive emissions of dust during construction to have a
perceptible impact at these properties. These impacts can be minimised
with standard dust control measures. There is potential for HGV
movements on the local road network to cause localised air quality
impacts in areas of already poor air quality. This can be somewhat
mitigated by minimising the movement of HGVs during peak hours.
7.9 Noise
7.9.1 This site is considered to be less suitable for use as a reception/
intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive site, due to
the potential for an adverse noise impact on the residential properties at
Riverside Court and Elm Quay Court from the delivery and transportation
away of excavated material. The shaft location is also located close to
residential flats at Riverside Court and therefore the likelihood of an
adverse noise impact is greater, especially if the construction is 24 hours a
day. There may also be an adverse vibration impact during shaft sinking.
Perimeter hoarding will reduce potential noise impact but will be relatively
ineffective at shielding noise from the upper floor properties.
7.10 Land quality

7.10.1 The site is considered to be less suitable for use as a reception/
intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive site based
on the moderate potential for contamination of the site to have occurred,
specifically from the brewery, railway operations and fuel tanks on site,
and the railway operations and warehouse in the vicinity of the site.
7.10.2 This potentially poses a risk to construction workers and adjacent human
receptors through direct contact and inhalation exposure pathways.
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deeper aquifer if deep drilling/construction is undertaken on the site and

for migration to surface water receptors to occur through groundwater
transport.
8 Socio-economic and community assessment
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 The socio-economic and community assessment builds on the advantages
and disadvantages reported in Table 2.3 and covers the following areas:
• Socio-economic profile
• Socio-economic and community issues and impacts.
8.2 Socio-economic profile

8.2.1 The site is in the Queenstown ward of the London Borough of
Wandsworth. Statistics from the Office of National Statistics 2001 Census
data show the following indicators for the ward, in comparison to the rest
of Wandsworth, London and England as a whole:
• a higher percentage of unemployed people than the average for
London or England
• a higher percentage of people with high level qualifications
• a mixed population, with a range of ages and ethnicity.
8.2.2 While the site itself was inaccessible to fieldworkers, site visits found that
the area is used mainly by employees of the industrial works in the vicinity.
8.3 Issues and impacts

8.3.1 The proposed location for all the works options will impact on a number of
businesses currently operating out of the warehouses and commercial
buildings located on site. These businesses are likely to require relocation
as a number of properties will need to be demolished to make space for
the proposed works. The number of businesses likely to be affected is
greatest for the double drive option and least for the reception/
intermediate option, given the size of site required for the various options.
8.3.2 Any impact on the businesses currently operating on site may affect
owners, employees and potentially the local economy. This potential
impact should, however, be considered in the context of the proposed
regeneration of this whole area.
8.3.3 The site is currently surrounded by commercial uses, with the New Covent
Garden Market opposite to the northeast and the proposed new American
Embassy site located to the southwest. Given the surrounding land uses
and the proposed redevelopment plans, it appears that impacts on the
businesses operating in the vicinity of the site should be acceptable.
8.3.4 The location of the shaft for all three site options is in relative close
proximity to two residential developments, Riverside Court and Elm Quay
Court, which both appear likely to face construction related disruption such
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greatest for the double drive and single drive site options as these require
24-hour working and also involve the use of two materials jetties, one of
which will be in close proximity to the residential properties, and include
associated conveyors which will pass in-between the two buildings and
are likely to cause further impacts. The conveyors will also have to cross
an area of public open space and then Nine Elms lane, which may cause
some disruption to local residents and businesses. It is proposed that a
second jetty is located to the west of the site. Use of this jetty appears
likely to impact on a boat community moored in the vicinity to the west, as
well as Elm Quay Court. Also, traffic accessing the jetty would have to
cross Nine Elms Lane, potentially causing further disturbance.
8.3.5 If the site is used for a reception/intermediate site, the level of disruption is
likely to be diminished due to the reduced scope of works, and the fact
that river access would no longer required, which avoids the need for
jetties and conveyors. However, the residential properties in Riverside
Court and Elm Quay Court are still in close proximity to the proposed shaft
location and impacts may be difficult to mitigate.
8.3.6 Operational impacts on the local community are likely to be minimal.
9 Property assessment
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 This report builds on the advantages and disadvantages in Table 2.3 and
the assessment provides more up-to-date information.
9.1.2 The site comprises various warehouses and abuts the eastern boundary
of the US Embassy development site. The site forms part of phase two of
Ballymore’s development plans for the area.
9.2 Crown land and special land comments

Main tunnel double drive site
9.2.1 Ballymore is the owner of the site which is to be redeveloped. Therefore,
the land appears to be neither Crown land nor special land. There should
therefore be no procedural difficulty in acquiring the land using compulsory
purchase powers. However if development commences, in practical
terms, the site may no longer be available for acquisition, which
represents a significant risk to the project. However, it is understood that
as this site forms phase two of Ballymore’s development, there is no
immediate plan for development to commence and any development is
unlikely until 2016 or later.
9.2.2 It should be noted that we have received an initial objection in strong
terms from the US Government to the use of this site, as it is adjacent to
the new US Embassy site. If the US Government mounted an objection to
the use of this site, this would represent a significant risk of failure to get
confirmed compulsory purchase powers to acquire the site. It should be
noted that the US Embassy development is seen by developers as a
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proposal resulted in a delay in the US Embassy development, we could

experience additional objections from LB Wandsworth, the GLA and
developers. While the US Government’s objections may be capable of
resolution with further negotiation, at this stage, its objection must be seen
as a significant risk to acquisition.
9.2.3 It will also be necessary to acquire a right of way through William Heath
Walk (park adjacent to the old CEMEX plant at Middle Wharf) for access
to the ‘in’ jetty. The registered owners of this land are Elm Quay Freehold
Ltd and London Borough of Wandsworth. This land may be classified as
special land under Section 131 of the Planning Act 2008. If this is the
case and if an acquisition cannot be agreed with the owner, special
parliamentary procedure may be needed after the Secretary of State has
decided that the order should be confirmed. As the whole order would be
subject to the special parliamentary procedure, not just the acquisition of
this site, the project could be delayed by a minimum period of several
months in the best case. In the worst case, the order might be rejected by
Parliament, which could delay the project for a much longer period and
even result in the order failing, although this is considered unlikely.
9.2.4 If the site is considered to be special land, a special parliamentary
procedure may not be required if exchange land is provided or if the site is
smaller than 200 square metres. Where the land comprises foreshore
which is deemed to be open space, it may be possible to avoid including
land acquisition powers and instead rely on the PLA licensing regime.
Alternatively, where temporary works powers only are required, this would
not amount to land acquisition and the issue would not arise.
9.2.5 Otherwise, the provision of exchange land should be included in the order,
although it is likely to be difficult to identify an appropriate replacement.
9.2.6 In order to carry out the works, airspace to house conveyors will be
required. This appears to cross private land and highway, apart from the
river, and therefore there should be no procedural difficulty in acquiring the
land using compulsory purchase powers.
9.2.7 The foreshore and riverbed needed for jetties and conveyors is likely to be
owned by the Crown or PLA. Crown land cannot be compulsorily
purchased. Therefore, there is a risk that this land cannot be acquired.
PLA land can be compulsorily purchased but a compulsory acquisition that
is opposed by the PLA will create risk.
9.2.8 The foreshore is not easily accessible by the public and does not appear
to be used by the public. Therefore, it is unlikely to be considered open
space for the purpose of S.131 of the Planning Act 2008.
9.2.9 If the site is considered to be special land, a special parliamentary
procedure would then be required unless exchange land is provided or the
site is smaller than 200 square metres. Alternatively, it may be possible to
avoid including land acquisition powers and instead rely on the PLA
licensing regime. If temporary works powers only are required, this would
not amount to land acquisition and the issue would not arise.
9.2.10 Contact should be made with the owner as soon as possible to establish if
an acquisition can be agreed.

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Main tunnel single drive site

9.2.11 The Crown land and special land comments for the single drive site are
the same as those for the double main site.
Reception/intermediate site
9.2.12 Crown land and special land comments for the single main site are the
same as those for the double main site, except the intermediate site does
not require use of the foreshore or air rights for the jetties.
9.3 Land to be acquired

9.3.1 The compensation assessment assumes that the majority of the worksite
would be acquired temporarily, via the acquisition of new rights for the
period of the works stated in the engineering section above.
9.3.2 Airspace to house conveyors will be acquired temporarily between the site
and the river.
9.3.3 It will be necessary to acquire a right of way through William Heath Walk
for access to the new materials jetty.
9.3.4 An area of foreshore will be acquired temporarily for jetties.
9.3.5 A smaller area within the worksite will need to be acquired permanently for
operational purposes. This area is located in the northern part of the
worksite.

9.3.6 The comments for the land to be acquired for the single main site are the
same as those for the double main site.
9.3.7 The comments for the land to be acquired for the reception/intermediate
site are the same as those for the double main site, except the
intermediate site excludes areas relating to the jetties.
9.4 Property valuation comments

9.4.1 Compensation is assessed on a diminution in value basis for the new
rights (temporary occupation during works, access rights during works,
access rights for operational purposes) and on a market value basis for
the permanent acquisition.
9.4.2 The site is recognised as suitable for mixed-use development, therefore
this site will command development value and acquisition costs will be
high.
9.4.3 Compensation for foreshore and riverbed land has been assessed in line
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required. In addition, an allowance for a one-off payment to the Crown or

PLA has been made, although this is difficult to assess at this stage.
9.4.4 Compensation for William Heath Walk open space, required in relation to
jetty access, is assessed on the basis of the cost of equivalent
reinstatement.

9.4.5 Comments made for the double main tunnel site apply to the single main
tunnel site.
9.4.6 Comments made for the double main site apply to the intermediate site,
with the exception of the following:
• Open space is not required for the intermediate site
• Foreshore and riverbed land is not required for the intermediate site.
9.5 Disturbance compensation comments

9.5.1 Approximately 60 per cent of the warehouses are occupied. The
compensation estimate assumes that the existing occupiers have
compensatable interest which has been assessed on a relocation basis.
9.5.2 The disturbance compensation cost is likely to be high for the double and
single main tunnel option, but acceptable.
9.5.3 The disturbance compensation cost is likely to be moderate for the
intermediate option and therefore acceptable.
9.6 Discretionary purchase costs comments

9.6.1 The worksite, conveyor and jetty will be close to the existing Riverside
Court and Elm Quay Court residential developments.
9.6.2 There is therefore potential for high discretionary purchase costs for the
double and single main tunnel sites.
9.6.3 There is little potential for discretionary purchase costs for the intermediate
site option.
9.7 Offsite statutory compensation comments

9.7.1 There should be limited potential for offsite statutory compensation under
S.10 of the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965, as there is unlikely to be any
physical interference with public or private property rights.
9.7.2 There should also be limited potential for claims under the Land
Compensation Act 1973 Part 1, as the completed works are unlikely to
result in diminution in value to property.
9.8 Site acquisition cost assessment

9.8.1 The site forms part of a development site which is suitable for mixed-use
residential-led redevelopment. Therefore, the acquisition cost will be high

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for all three options, although the acquisition cost for the intermediate
option will be significantly lower than for the other two options.
10 Site conclusions by discipline
10.1 Introduction
10.1.1 The conclusions presented in this section are drawn from each discipline’s
assessment, and are designed to inform the workshop where a final
conclusion is reached on whether the site can be taken forward as a
potential preferred site, subject to its fit with possible drive strategies in the
case of main tunnel sites.
10.2 Engineering
10.2.1 This site is considered suitable as either a reception/intermediate, main
tunnel single or double drive site because the site would be large enough
and would be close to the river. One disadvantage is that the river access
would be separated from the site by Nine Elms Lane, requiring the
excavated material-out conveyors crossing over Nine Elms Lane at high
level and materials-in having to traverse along Nine Elms Lane from
Middle Wharf.
10.3 Planning
10.3.1 The site is considered suitable as a reception/intermediate site. The site
has good transport and access connections onto Nine Elms Lane, and its
industrial site context means the works are unlikely to have a detrimental
effect on the amenity of the surrounding area. The alignment of the main
tunnel does not significantly divert inland and should not subsequently
prejudice high-density redevelopment within the wider opportunity area,
although there may be implications for the proposed development at the
Tideway Industrial Estate, which will require further consideration.
10.3.2 On balance, the site is considered less suitable for a main tunnel single
drive shaft site. The proposed site is likely to have an unacceptable
impact on the residents of Elms Quay Court and Riverside Court, situated
to the north of the site and fronting onto the River Thames. The proposed
overhead conveyor belt, which would transport excavated materials from
the site to the jetty to manage the increased construction activity, would
pass between these two residential properties in close proximity. The
barge movements to and from the jetty may also cause disturbance to the
residents fronting the river.
10.3.3 The planning considerations and impacts stated for the single drive option
are considered to grow in significance for a double drive, with increased
tunnelling activity and associated intensification of noise, dust, lighting and
traffic impacts. These impacts are of particular concern in relation to the
use of the overhead conveyors to remove spoil from the site, and the
potentially significant impact on the residential amenity of residential
properties at Elms Quay Court due to the proximity of those conveyors. A
potential conflict in relationship between the construction site and the
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due to the additional construction activity associated with a double drive

concentrated in the same site area proposed for a single main drive site.
The proposed main tunnel double drive shaft site option is therefore
considered not suitable.
10.4 Environment
10.4.1 Overall, the site is considered to be suitable as either a reception/
intermediate site or as a main tunnel single or double drive shaft site.
However, mitigation would be required to enable the site to be used.
10.4.2 Based on current information, the site is considered suitable from the
perspective of transport, archaeology, built heritage and townscape, flood
risk, water resources (surface water) and ecology.
10.4.3 The site is considered less suitable from the perspective of water
resources (hydrogeology), air quality, noise and land quality.
10.4.4 Overall, the site is considered to be suitable, subject to further
investigation of whether hydrogeology, air quality, noise and land quality
impacts could all be adequately mitigated. Likely mitigation considerations
would include:
• Hydrogeology – mitigation may be required as construction of the drop
shaft will take place within the source protection zone (SPZ 2) of
abstractions from Chalk defined by the EA.
• Air quality – measures to ensure dust is adequately mitigated for the
closest receptors.
• Noise – standard noise barriers are unlikely to be entirely effective and
other techniques may be required to reduce construction noise to
acceptable levels.
• Land quality – any required remediation of contamination (at this
moderate risk site) and/or measures to ensure no mobilisation of
contaminants retained in situ.
10.5 Socio-economic and community

10.5.1 This site is considered less suitable for use as a reception/intermediate
site due to the potential impact on the residential properties located
opposite and overlooking the site and, to a lesser extent, the commercial
businesses operating out of the premises currently located on site and
opposite to the northeast and southwest.
10.5.2 This site is considered not suitable for use as either a main tunnel double
or single drive site due to the increased tunnelling work associated with
these options. This will involve greatly increased material inputs and
removal, and require the use of materials jetties and conveyors, which it is
proposed are located opposite two large residential developments and to
the east of a houseboat community moored on the foreshore.
10.5.3 In addition, a greater number of businesses operating out of premises on
the site will require relocation and there is greater potential to impact on
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10.6 Property
Advantages of the site:
• The site appears to be in private ownership and therefore the
ownership should present no significant procedural difficulty in
acquiring the land using compulsory purchase powers.
Disadvantages of the site:
• The site will command development value and the acquisition cost will
be high.
• We have received an initial objection in strong terms from the US
Government to the use of this site, as it is adjacent to the new US
Embassy site. If the US Government mounted an objection to the use
of this site, this would represent a significant risk of failure to get
confirmed compulsory purchase powers to acquire the site.
• A special parliamentary procedure may be required for the double and
single main options.
• There is potential for high discretionary purchase costs for the double
and single main options.
10.6.1 The site has been assessed as less suitable for all options due to
acquisition risk and acquisition cost.
10.7 Next steps in the site selection process

10.7.1 It should be noted at this point that the above conclusions do not represent
an overall recommendation on the suitability of a site. The disciplines
discuss their site suitability report conclusions at optioneering workshops,
along with main tunnel drive strategy options. Main tunnel sites need to
link together to form possible drive options for construction of the main
tunnel. Therefore, a preferred site can only be identified through a series
of main tunnel drive option comparisons. The outcome of this two-step
process (sites and then drive option comparisons) is set out in the Phase
two scheme development report.

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Appendices

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Site suitability report S95WH – Appendix 1
Appendix 1 – Sources of information
Engineering
• Traffic Management and Access Roads/Rail – URS Scott Wilson
• Access River – BMT Isis
• Services (Utilities) and Third Party Assets – Thames Tunnel and utility
companies
• Geology – British Geological Society and Thames Tunnel
• Construction and Operational Layout Template – Thames Tunnel
• Site selection background technical paper – Thames Tunnel
Planning
• London Borough of Wandsworth online planning applications
database
• Wandsworth Core Strategy, adopted October 2010
• Saved policies in the Wandsworth Unitary Development Plan, adopted
in August 2003
• Emerging submission version of the Development Management
Policies Document (DMPD), May 2011
• Emerging submission version of the Site Specific Allocations
Document (SSAD), May 2011
• London Plan, adopted July 2011
• Consultation draft Vauxhall Nine Elms Opportunity Area Planning
Framework, November 2009
Environment
Transport
• Map of Transport for London Road Network (TLRN) – www.tfl.gov.uk
• Bus Route Maps: North-east, north-west, south-west, south-east –
www.tfl.gov.uk
• Crossrail Plans – www.crossrail.co.uk/crossrail-bill-documents
• PTAL scores – Obtained from Table 2.3 information
• Thames Path map – www.walklondon.org.uk
• Capital Ring – www.walklondon.org.uk
• Cycle Routes – www.sustrans.org.uk and Local Cycling Guides 1-14
• Design Manual for Roads and Bridge TD 42/95, Highways Agency
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Archaeology
• Historic Environment data from Greater London Archaeology Advisory
Service (GLAAS)
• National Monuments Record – for some additional information
regarding registered historic parks and gardens
• London Archaeological Archive and Research Centre (LAARC)
• Local authority websites
• Bing maps
Built heritage and townscape

• Local authority lists of Locally Listed Buildings
• National Monuments Record – for some additional information
regarding registered historic parks and gardens
• Unitary development plan and DPDs
• Bing maps
Water resources – hydrogeology and surface water

• Local authority details of unlicensed abstractors
• Environment Agency abstraction licence details
• Environment Agency groundwater levels and contour maps (2009-11)
• Environment Agency water quality (surface water and groundwater)
• Environment Agency Groundwater Source Protection Zones
• Environment Agency Flood Map – www.environment-agency.gov.uk
• Envirocheck
• British Geological Survey (BGS) logs
• BGS 1:50,000 Geological Sheets – Solid and Drift Editions (England
and Wales)
• BGS Geology of London – Special Memoir for 1:50,000 Geological
sheets 256 (North London), 257 (Romford), 270 (South London) and
271 (Dartford) (England and Wales)
• Crossrail (2005) – Assessment of Water Impacts Technical Report:
Appendix C – Baseline Data. Figure C.4: Extent of Saline Intrusion
based on 177 mg/l *5mmol/l) Isochlor
Ecology
• Thames Estuary Partnership (2002) Tidal Thames Habitat Action Plan
• London Biodiversity Action Plan – www.lbp.org.uk

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• Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (MAGIC) –

www.magic.gov.uk - statutory designated sites
• London Wildweb – wildweb.london.gov.uk - non-statutory site of
importance for nature conservation
• Black redstart distribution in London – www.blackredstarts.org.uk/
pages/.html
• National Biodiversity Network – http://searchnbn.net - distribution of
protected species
• Google Maps – aerial views of habitat features
• BAP habitats – www.natureonthemap.org.uk
• Priority habitats and species on national and local scales –
www.ukbap.org.uk
Flood risk
• Environment Agency Flood Map – www.environment-agency.gov.uk
• Environment Agency National Flood and Coastal Defence Database
• Envirocheck
Air quality
• London Air Quality Network – www.londonair.org.uk
• Defra UK-AIR, air quality information resource – www.airquality.co.uk
• Defra Air Quality Management Areas – http://aqma.defra.gov.uk
• Defra Local Air Quality Management – http://laqm.defra.gov.uk
Noise
• Envirocheck – Identification of receptors
• Promap – Calculation of distances between site and receptors
• Multimap – Aerial photography – www.multimap.co.uk
• Defra noise maps – Identification of existing noise levels
Land quality
• Google Maps/Earth
• Site walkover information
• Envirocheck Data Sheets provided as a GIS Database
• British Geological Survey (BGS) logs
Socio-economic and community

• Statistics from the Office of National Statistics 2001 Census data

Depots, Ponton Road
Property
• Valuation office agency website
• Multimap
• Land Registry

Depots, Ponton Road
Appendix 2 – Site location plan

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LAMBETH Mapping reproduced by permission of Ordnance

Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright
and database right 2011. All rights reserved.
Ordnance Survey Licence number 100019345
WANDSWORTH
CH2M HILL accept no responsibility for any
circumstances, which arise from the reproduction
of this map after alteration, amendment or
abbreviation or if it issued in part or issued
incomplete in any way.
Map Ref : ............................ 1PL04-SS-01999

Date : .................................. 2011/10/26
Projection : .......................... British National Grid
Thames Water Utilities
The Point, 7th Floor,

37 North Wharf Road,
Paddington, London W2 1AF
Title:
APPENDIX 2
SITE LOCATION PLAN
This is an indicative working draft plan which has been produced for the purpose of confidential discussions only. Accordingly, the draft plan must not be copied, distributed or shown to any third party without the express written S95WH SITE
permission of Thames Water Utilities Limited. It provides an indication of sites that, following discussions with local authorities and other stakeholders, may be confirmed as being on the shortlist of construction sites for the
proposed Thames Tunnel. Inclusion of a site on this draft plan should not be taken to mean that such site will be selected as a construction site to form part of the Thames Tunnel scheme.
Appendix 3 – Planning and environment plans

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Appendix 4 – Photographs of the site and surroundings

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CITY OF WESTMINSTER
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D

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# Proposed US Embassy 0 25 50
±
100 150 200
S95WH Metres
LAMBETH Mapping reproduced by permission of Ordnance

WANDSWORTH
Map Ref : ............................ 1PL04-SS-01998

Date : .................................. 2011/10/26

Title:
APPENDIX 4
AERIAL PLAN
View of site from the north, looking south. The River Thames is visible to the right of
the picture and Nine Elms Lane runs from the bottom to the top of the image.
View of the site from the south, looking north.

Depots, Ponton Road
View of the site from the east, looking west.

Depots, Ponton Road
Appendix 5 – Transport plan

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TfL Road Network
Thames Path
London Cycle Routes
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# 0 10 20 40 60 80 100
Metres
WANDSWORTH
S95WH Survey on behalf of HMSO. © Crown copyright

Map Ref : ............................ 1PL04-SS-02021

Date : .................................. 2011/11/02
LAMBETH
Title:
APPENDIX 5
TRANSPORT PLAN
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FOR INFORMATION
Keyplan: N
THIS DRAWING
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GROUT
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SUIT LOCATION AND AESTHETICS.
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ACCESS STAIRS/LADDER
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Appendix 9 – Environmental appraisal tables
Transport
Main tunnel single and double drive site options Main tunnel reception/intermediate site
Site
considerations Mitigation required and Mitigation required and
Comments Comments
conclusions conclusions
Access to road The main construction site is Construction and permanent The construction site is Construction and
network located to the west of the access points are located to the west of permanent access
flower market site on Nine acceptable. The site is the flower market site on points are acceptable.
Elms Lane. For the single located adjacent to the Nine Elms Lane. The site is located
drive site, there are three TLRN. Measures to An access is located on adjacent to the TLRN.
construction accesses minimise the impact of Nine Elms Lane (A3205)
proposed for this site. The construction traffic on the to the east of the Ponton
first access is located on highway network travelling Road junction. This
Nine Elms Lane (A3205) to between site work areas will access currently
the east of the Ponton Road need to be considered. features a right turn
junction. This access facility for the flats
currently features a right opposite the site. The
turn facility for the flats facility will require
opposite the site. The widening to enable
facility will require widening access for HGVs.
to enable access for HGVs. Alternative access for
Alternative access for the the flats will be required.
flats will be required. A
Permanent access is
second access is provided
also located on Nine
from Ponton Road and a
Elms Lane to the east of
third is also located on Nine
the Ponton Road
Elms Lane, adjacent to the
junction.
Thames Water pumping

Depots, Ponton Road
Transport
Site
Comments Comments
station, for the inbound Nine Elms lane is a
materials jetty. wide, multi-lane, single
For the double drive site, carriageway road, is
two construction accesses street lit, with a bus lane
are proposed. The first and a shared cycle/
access is located on Nine footway. It is also a
Elms Lane (A3205) to the TLRN Red Route. The
east of the Ponton Road speed limit is 30 mph.
junction. This access The distance to the
currently features a right TLRN is 0km. See
turn facility for the flats transport access route in
opposite the site. The Appendix 5.
facility will require widening
to enable access for HGVs.
Alternative access for the
flats will be required. The
second access is located on
Nine Elms Lane, adjacent to
the Thames Water pumping
station, for the inbound
materials jetty.
Due to the site being split
into two areas, measures to
minimise the impact of
construction traffic on the
highway network travelling

Depots, Ponton Road
Transport
Site
Comments Comments
between site work areas will
need to be considered.
Visibility from the proposed
accesses appears
acceptable.
The permanent access is
located on Nine Elms Lane
to the east of the Ponton
Road junction. Both the
construction and permanent
site accesses require
construction.
Nine Elms Lane is a wide,
multi-lane, single
carriageway road, is street
lit, with a bus lane and a
shared cycle/footway. It is
also a TLRN Red Route.
The speed limit is 30 mph.
The distance to the TLRN is
0km.
A preliminary transport
access plan is attached as
Appendix 5.

Depots, Ponton Road
Transport
Site
Comments Comments
Access to river The river access for The river access for River access is not River access is not
excavated materials is via excavated materials is via required for a reception/ required for a reception/
an overhead conveyor an overhead conveyor intermediate site. intermediate site.
crossing Nine Elms Lane to crossing Nine Elms Lane to
a jetty in the river. A new a jetty in the river. A new
incoming materials jetty is incoming materials jetty is
proposed adjacent to the proposed adjacent to the
Heathwall Pumping Station. Heathwall Pumping Station.
Access to rail The nearest potential rail From the main construction Same as for single and Same as for single and
access point is Battersea access point on Nine Elms double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
Power Station on Cringle Lane, access to potential rail site, see left. site, see left.
Street. sidings at Battersea Power
From the main construction Station is via Nine Elms
access point, access to Lane and Cringle Street.
Battersea Power Station is Sidings will require
via Nine Elms Road and construction.
Cringle Street. From the
rear access point, access is
via Ponton Road, Nine Elms
Lane and Cringle Street.
Rail sidings would require
construction.
Distance to rail access point
is 0.8km.

Depots, Ponton Road
Transport
Site
Comments Comments
Parking Limited parking could be Parking may be available on Same as for single and Same as for single and
provided on site for the site for workforce. double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
workforce. site, see left. site, see left.
Public transport PTAL 3-4 (Medium) as Reasonable potential for Same as for single and Same as for single and
accessibility identified within Table 2.3. workforce to utilise public double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
transport to access the site. site, see left. site, see left.
Traffic Short-term overnight Traffic management Access point will require Access point will require
management temporary traffic required to enable the construction. construction.
management is required for erection of the overhead
the implementation of the conveyor. Measures to
overhead material conveyor minimise the impact of
across Nine Elms Lane. construction traffic on the
Measures to minimise the highway network travelling
impact of construction traffic between site work areas will
on the highway network need to be considered.
travelling between site work New accesses on Nine Elms
areas will need to be Lane will require
considered. construction.
Access points will require The Thames Path will
construction. require diversion.
The Thames Path will
require diversion.
A preliminary transport
management plan is
attached as Appendix 5.

Depots, Ponton Road
Transport
Site
Comments Comments
Summary: The site is considered to be suitable for use as a single The site is also considered to be suitable for use as
and double drive main tunnel drive site. It is split into two a reception/intermediate site. Access will require
main construction areas. The single drive site features construction. Access to the TLRN (A3205) from the
three access points, while the double drive site features site is very close and acceptable. No visible
two access points. All of these access points will require constraints have been identified along the access
construction. Measures to minimise the impact of route to the potential rail point at Battersea Power
construction traffic on the highway network travelling Station, which would require the construction of rail
between the site work areas will need further sidings. There is reasonable potential for the
consideration. workforce to utilise public transport to access the
Access to the TLRN (A3205) from the main site is very site and some parking could be provided on site for
close and acceptable. No visible constraints have been the workforce.
identified along the access route to the potential rail point
at Battersea Power Station, which would require the
construction of rail sidings. River access is achieved via
an overhead material conveyor for excavated material and
via a new incoming material jetty adjacent to the Heathwall
Pumping Station.
The Thames Path will require diversion around the site.
There is reasonable potential for the workforce to utilise
public transport to access the site and some parking could
be provided on site for the workforce.

Depots, Ponton Road
Archaeology
Site Main tunnel single/double drive and reception/intermediate site options

considerations Comments Mitigation required and conclusions
Designations, The site is within the Wandsworth Archaeological Not applicable.
including Priority Area (APA)
archaeological
priority areas
Summary of During the mid-19th century, the eastern edge of the A detailed desk-based assessment is required to
historical uses site contained a school building, with a goods train sufficiently understand the archaeological resource
track curving through the centre of the site and a depot and define risk to potential development.
to the west.
Potential No archaeological receptors of high value are A detailed desk-based assessment is required to
receptors of very recorded within the site. This does not preclude the sufficiently understand the archaeological resource
high or high possibility of unrecorded archaeological receptors of and define risk to potential development.
value with the high value being present within the site.
potential to be
directly affected
Potential No archaeological receptors are recorded within the A detailed desk-based assessment is required to
receptors of site. This does not preclude the possibility of sufficiently understand the archaeological resource
medium value unrecorded archaeological receptors of medium value and define risk to potential development.
with the potential being present within the site
to be directly
affected
Other receptors Construction impact of potential waterlogged deposits A detailed desk-based assessment is required to
with the potential containing archaeological remains may cause sufficiently understand the archaeological resource
to be directly dewatering. This potential impact should be and define risk to potential development.
affected considered, given the close proximity of the site to the
River Thames.

Depots, Ponton Road
Archaeology
Site Main tunnel single/double drive and reception/intermediate site options

considerations Comments Mitigation required and conclusions
Extent of existing Considerable previous development in the 19th A detailed desk-based assessment is required to
disturbance century, including the construction of a gasworks, may sufficiently understand the archaeological resource
(if known) have disturbed archaeological remains. Borehole data and define risk to potential development.
from the general area suggests a considerable depth
of made ground. Waterlogged remains may still exist
at depth.
Potential issues Detailed design proposals and an outline method Mitigation methods could include:
statement will be required to enable initial assessment • desk-based assessment
of development impacts, and to inform mitigation
• production of deposits model
proposals.
With the currently available information, it is not • archaeological monitoring of geotechnical
possible to highlight specific potential issues. investigations
• archaeological evaluation
• archaeological watching brief
• archaeological excavation.
Summary: Based on information currently available, this site is considered suitable as a reception/intermediate site and as a single
and double main tunnel drive site. Due to a lack of previous investigations in the area, the detailed nature and extent of
archaeological receptors cannot be confidently predicted. Modern and recent construction disturbance for a railway and depot
within the site has probably disturbed any archaeological deposits to some extent.

Depots, Ponton Road

Site
Comments Comments
Designations Listed buildings In the case of listed Same as for single and Same as for single and
including 101, 103 and 105 buildings and double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
conservation Wandsworth Road, Grade conservation areas, a site, see left. site, see left.
areas, including II: 225m high-quality scheme
trees design and adequate
107, 109 Wandsworth
screening for the
Road, Grade II: 235m
development may be
Conservation areas required, as discussed
Pimlico Conservation below.
Area: 160m A detailed desk-based
Dolphin Square assessment, in
Conservation Area: 240m conjunction with
Locally listed buildings archaeology, will be
There are no locally listed required to further inform
buildings within 250m. the likely impact of the
development, and to
Registered historic
determine more detailed
parks and gardens
mitigation proposals.
There are no registered
On the basis of currently
historic parks and
available information
gardens within 250m of
(November 2010),
the site.
mitigation will not be
Locally listed parks and applicable in the case of
gardens locally listed buildings,
There are no locally listed registered historic parks
parks and gardens with and gardens, locally listed

Depots, Ponton Road

Site
Comments Comments
250m of the site. parks and gardens, and
Protected views protected views.
There are no protected
views within 250m.
Potential Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
receptors of
medium to very
high importance
with the potential
to be directly
affected
Other receptors Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
of lesser
importance with
the potential to
be directly
affected
Potential There is the potential for There are unlikely to be Same as for single and Same as for single and
receptors of two listed buildings and views of the site from the double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
medium to very two conservation areas to listed buildings due to the site, see left. Except no site, see left. Except no
high importance be indirectly affected by presence of the existing jetties will be constructed jetties will be constructed
with the potential the development. flower market building. so there is unlikely to be so there is unlikely to be
to be indirectly There will potentially be any impacts on the any impacts on the
affected impacts on the conservation areas. conservation areas.

Depots, Ponton Road

Site
Comments Comments
conservation areas
resulting from the
construction of the jetty.
Other receptors Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
of lesser
importance with
the potential to
be indirectly
affected
Sensitive The site lies within an Presence and operation Same as for single and Same as for single and
landscape area of late 20th century of machinery, materials double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
character areas light industrial and stores and buildings on site, see left. site, see left.
likely to be commercial buildings and site would be in keeping Except no jetties and Except no jetties and
affected, is bordered by Nine Elms with the industrial infrastructure adjacent to infrastructure adjacent to
including trees Lane and the railway line. character of the site, but the River Thames will be the River Thames will be
and TPOs Existing industrial site that would interrupt the constructed. constructed.
stretches from Battersea waterfront character
Park Road to the railway adjacent to the river and
in the southeast. The site the residential character
is surrounded by a mix of to the north.
commercial and industrial Design of the jetty and
premises, with residential associated infrastructure
properties located to the requires careful
north along the Thames. consideration to minimise
To the southwest is the disruption of the

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Site
Comments Comments
proposed site of the US waterfront character and
Embassy, currently preserve the character of
occupied by a car the residential areas to
dealership and other the east.
uses. The streetscape Introduction of a
along Battersea Park landscape scheme to
Road is of a mix of uses, integrate the permanent
increasingly being structures into the
redeveloped into streetscape.
residential properties. With suitable mitigation,
Construction activities on this site is considered
the site would be in suitable as the permanent
keeping with the industrial structures would be in
character of the site but keeping with the varied
would potentially have streetscape of Battersea
indirect adverse impacts Park Road.
on the residential
No historically sensitive
character to the north.
landscapes will be
The construction of the
impacted.
jetties and infrastructure
adjacent to the River
Thames would potentially
have temporary adverse
impacts on the waterfront
character.
Permanent structures

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Site
Comments Comments
would be located adjacent
to Battersea Park Road
and, with careful
mitigation, could form part
of the varied streetscape,
but would potentially have
indirect adverse impacts
on the residential
character to the north.
Potential views The existing buildings on During construction, the Same as for single and Same as for single and
likely to be the site restrict views. use of hoardings and double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
affected The view along Battersea appropriate lighting would site, see left. Except no site, see left. Except no
Park Road is of a varied help minimise visual jetties will be constructed jetties will be constructed
streetscape, dominated at impact of the construction and the construction and the construction
present with industrial activities. phase is unlikely to be phase is unlikely to be
buildings stepped back Design of the ventilation visible from the two visible from the two
from the highway. chimney requires careful conservation areas. conservation areas.
Gradually, these are consideration to reduce
being redeveloped and to visual intrusion. Introduce
the north the streetscape a landscape scheme with
is becoming more planting to screen
vegetated with street permanent structures.
trees and shrubs. With mitigation, this site is
During construction, an considered suitable as the
area to the west would be permanent structures
used for construction of a would add interest to the

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Site
Comments Comments
jetty and infrastructure. varied streetscape of
This area is overlooked by Battersea Park Road.
residential areas to the
north and is visible for
travellers along the
Thames and from the
north bank of the Thames.
The presence and
operation of machinery
materials stores and
buildings would create
industrial interest on site
but the construction of the
jetty and infrastructure
adjacent to the Thames
would interrupt views
along the river, potentially
resulting in temporary
adverse impacts.
Permanent structures
would be located adjacent
to the Battersea Park
Road and, with careful
mitigation, would form
part of the varied
streetscape view.

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Site
Comments Comments
The construction phase
may be visible from two
conservation areas.
The site does not lie
within any protected
views.
Particular Screening from existing No mitigation is required. Same as for single and Same as for single and
considerations on buildings means that no double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
sites where new permanent structures will site, see left. site, see left.
permanent be visible from the
structures are conservation areas.
required
Potential issues Construction of the No mitigation is No further issues. Not applicable.
development could result suggested due to the
in an indirect impact on limited nature of the
two conservation areas. impact.
However, this impact is
reduced by the existing
built-up character of the
area.
Summary: Overall, the site is considered to be suitable as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel
drive site with regard to built heritage and townscape. There are unlikely to be any adverse impacts resulting from the permanent
features. For the single and double main tunnel drive site, the construction of the jetty has the potential to impact on two
conservation areas. However, this impact is reduced by the existing built-up character of the site.

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Main tunnel single/double drive and reception/intermediate site options

Site considerations Comments Mitigation required and conclusions
Hydrogeological Geology (thickness) The shaft will be constructed to an invert level of
conditions • Superficial geology and made ground (10m) approximately 44mbgl. Therefore, the shaft will be
(groundwater and founded in the Lambeth Group. Piezometric head in
• London Clay (26m)
surface water) Chalk will be approximately 6m above the base of
From BGS • Lambeth Group (13m) the construction.
Geological Model, • Thanet Sand (14m) There is a scour feature in this area.
giving average
ground condition Hydrogeology
profile. Local near
surface conditions • Piezometric level: ~ -34mAOD (~38mbgl) from EA
may vary, particularly Jan 08 water level contouring.
within the river.
Groundwater monitoring location
• EA hydrometry sites:
TQ27-284A – 800m west of the site (water levels to
May 2005)
TQ37-24A – 1.6km southeast of the site (water
levels to May 2003)
SPZs and SPZ A simple volumetric approach has been used to
groundwater users • Located in a source protection zone (SPZ 2) calculate the total catchment zone of the abstraction
defined by EA (Environment agency website, borehole. A conservative mean annual recharge of
2010). 100mm/year was used to calculate a radius for
licensed abstraction boreholes as follows:

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EA licensed groundwater abstractions and Licensed abstraction boreholes
details 1. Defined by EA
• 21 licensed abstraction borehole within 2 km 2. 590m
radius. 3. 472m
4. 96m
Licence numbers: 5. 75m
1. 28/39/42/0072 (1 borehole) 6. Defined by EA
2. 28/39/42/0074 (1 borehole) 7. 135m
3. 28/39/39/0232 (2 boreholes) 8. 388m
4. 28/39/39/0225 (2 boreholes) 9. 311m
5. 28/39/39/0141 (4 boreholes) 10. 101m
6. 28/39/42/0070 (1 borehole) 11. 296m
7. 28/39/39/0223 (1 borehole) 12. 188m
8. 28/39/39/0139 (4 boreholes)
9. 28/39/39/0209 (1 borehole) The shaft is located within the source protection
10. 28/39/42/0060 (2 boreholes) zone (SPZ 2) of abstractions from Chalk defined by
11. 28/39/42/0033 (1 borehole) EA and the total catchment zone of one abstraction
12. 28/39/39/0046 (1 borehole) from Chalk (28/39/42/0074).
Locations:
1. 740m southwest of the site
2. 940m west of the site

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3. 1.4km northwest of the site
5. 400m northwest of the site
6. 1.6km southwest of the site
8. 500m northeast of the site
9. 1km northeast of the site
10. 2km southwest of the site
11. 1.3km northeast of the site
12. 1.9km north of the site
Operator:
1. Thames Water Utilities Ltd
2. Halcyon Estate limited
3. Terrace Hill
4. Royal Horticultural Society
5. Mantilla Limited
6. Tarmac Limited
7. London Underground Ltd
8. Panoramic Management Co Ltd
9. Westminster Garden Limited
10. Wandsworth borough council

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11. Allied Distillers Ltd
12. The Central Hall
Abstracted aquifer unit:

1. Chalk
2. Chalk
3. Chalk
4. Chalk
5. Chalk
6. Chalk
7. River and glacial deposits
8. Chalk
9. Chalk
10. Chalk
11. Chalk
12. Chalk
Abstraction purposes:
1. Public water supply
2. Private water supply (drinking, cooking, sanitary,
washing)
3. Industrial, commercial and public service

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(non-evaporative cooling)
4. Agriculture (spray irrigation)
washing)
6. Industrial, commercial and public service (mineral
products – general use)
(transport – non-evaporative cooling)
8. Industrial, commercial and public service (non
evaporative cooling)
washing)
(municipal grounds – spray irrigation and make-up or
top-up water)
(non-evaporative cooling)
(drinking, cooking, sanitary, washing)
Abstraction quantity (annual):

1. 2,555,000m3
2. 438,000m3
3. 280,000m3

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3
4. 7,000m
5. 258,967m3
6. 23,000m3
7. 189,216m3
8. 121,510m3
9. 12,810m3
10. 110,000m3
11. 44,323m3
12. 9,092m3
Local authorities (LA) unlicensed groundwater

abstractions and details
• No abstraction borehole within 1km radius.
Borehole locations There are 31 historical records of water wells: 29 Not applicable
and depths deep wells and one shallow well within 2km radius.
Depth range: 86.7 – 182.8m
Depth range: 7 – 10.4m
Potential impacts on The site is located approximately adjacent to the Work will need to be undertaken in consideration of
surface water River Thames. Although the majority of the site is Pollution Prevention Guidelines – PPG1, PPG5 and
features behind flood defences, the requirement for decking PPS23.
out into the river for the single and double main
tunnel drive sites elevates a direct pollution risk to
the River Thames.

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Potential impacts on Impact on groundwater at depth is likely since the See below (likely types of mitigation measures that
groundwater shaft is to be constructed in the Lambeth Group, will be required).
(resources and which may be in hydraulic continuity with the Chalk
quality) principal aquifer and need to be dewatered. At
shallow depth, the shaft is located in alluvium, which
is classified as a secondary aquifer. Limited impact
on shallow aquifer if water is excluded from the
excavation by diaphragm wall or sheetpiling.
Likely types of Mitigation may be required as construction of the Possible provision of alternative groundwater supply
mitigation measures shaft will take place within SPZ 2, and dewatering
that would be and the presence of shaft may affect groundwater
required body and abstractors.
Potential issues The shaft is to be excavated in Lambeth Group, Scour feature nearby to be considered as part of
which may be in hydraulic continuity with principal geotechnical design.
chalk aquifer and dewatering may be needed. The issue of the appropriate disposal of discharges
Limited impact on flow in shallow aquifer. from dewatering to be considered if dewatering is
needed.
Dewatering to be kept to a minimum.
Impact on and mitigation for shallow aquifer will
depend on construction design.

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Summary: In terms of hydrogeology, this site is less suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double
main tunnel drive site because it lies within a source protection zone (SPZ 2) for an abstraction from the Chalk, and also the shaft is
to be constructed within Lambeth Group, which is in hydraulic continuity with the principal Chalk aquifer. The Chalk piezometric
head is likely to be approximately 6m above the base of construction and should be taken into account in the engineering design.
Dewatering may be necessary. The superficial deposits comprise alluvium and an infilled scour feature nearby, which are classified
as a secondary aquifer at the shaft site. There is potential for a limited impact on flow in the shallow aquifer due to a diaphragm
wall or sheetpiling.
In terms of surface water resources, this site is suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main
tunnel drive site. However, for the single and double main tunnel drive site, tight site boundary controls will be needed during
construction because there is a potential direct pathway to the River Thames for pollution.

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Ecology (terrestrial and aquatic)

Site
Comments Comments
Statutory Battersea Park Nature None required. Same as for single and Same as for single and
designations Areas LNR lies 1.2km double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
from this site. site, see left. site, see left.
Non-statutory Site is 600m from None required. Site is 600m from None required.
designated Battersea Power Station Jetties or other Battersea Power Station
wildlife sites BGI site. constructions in the BGI site.
The construction phase of Thames will require
the site will involve works compensatory habitat
within the River Thames provision. Discussions
and Tributaries SMI. with the EA would be
necessary, including over
any requirement for
dredging. There may also
be post-works restoration
required.
BAP priority The Thames Tideway is a Any constructions The Thames Tideway is a None required.
habitats London BAP habitat. affecting the Thames, London BAP habitat.
including temporary or
buried works such as a
culvert, will require
compensatory habitat
provision. There may
also be post-works
restoration required.

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Site
Comments Comments
Protected or There is very limited If bat roosts were found to There is very limited If bat roosts were found to
otherwise notable potential for trees and be present, mitigation potential for trees and be present, mitigation
species within buildings on site to be would be required, buildings on site to be would be required,
the study area used by roosting bats. possibly including offsite used by roosting bats. possibly including offsite
Site has potential to provision. Site has potential to provision.
support uncommon or Detailed negotiation may support uncommon or
notable invertebrates. be required with the EA notable invertebrates.
Site is immediately for the placement of
downstream of only structures (particularly
known dace spawning permanent ones) in this
area in the Tideway. location. Any
foreshore, and river may constructions or dredging
also have value for in the Thames will require
uncommon invertebrates. detailed aquatic
invertebrate and fish
investigation.
Potential issues The cumulative impact of Consideration needs to be No further issues. Not applicable.
all jetties proposed within given to the cumulative
the scheme may increase impacts on
flow velocity in the river, hydrodynamics, with
with effects on juvenile reference to known critical
migratory fish. flow velocities for fish.
Not considered significant
at a site specific level.

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Site
Comments Comments
Summary: This site is considered suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive
site.
In the case of the single and double main tunnel drive options, the site has some sensitivity due to the potential for temporary and
permanent land-take from a site of metropolitan importance. Sensitive working practices and some compensatory provision are
likely to be required. There is the potential for a cumulative effect with other jetty structures in the river. Careful negotiation with the
EA is likely to be required regarding foreshore and river works.

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Flood risk assessment

Site
Comments Comments
Flood risk zone Flood Zone 3 (one in An FRA would be Same as for single and Same as for single and
200-year flood extent) but required to assess the double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
defended to the one in residual risk of flooding to site, see left. site, see left.
1,000-year flood level. the site.
There is a residual risk of
a breach, for which
mitigation would need to
be considered as part of
the FRA.
Sewage transmission
infrastructure is
considered to be water
compatible according to
Table D.2 of PPS25.
Assessment of There is limited space for Not applicable Same as for single and Same as for single and
conditions for SUDS and the site is double main tunnel drive double main tunnel drive
SUDS existing brownfield. site, see left. site, see left.
The superficial geology is
likely to be permeable and
hence infiltration SUDS
are likely to be feasible.
However, the majority of
the site is over the total
catchment area of a
source protection zone for

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Flood risk assessment

Site
Comments Comments
a groundwater abstraction
and hence limitations on
the types of runoff
suitable for infiltration will
be applied.
Potential issues The requirement to deck FRA would need to No further issues. Not applicable.
out into the river will need include details on flood
specific mitigation to defence protection
protect and maintain flood standards and impact of
defences, and an piled structure on
assessment of the impact sediment scour and flood
of the piled structure on defence integrity.
scour of sediments and
resultant effect on flood
defences.
Summary: This site is considered suitable as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main tunnel drive site as it
is defended from flooding from the River Thames. However, for the single and double main tunnel drive site, new flood defences
would need to be constructed and the piled decking structure would need to be assessed for impact on scour of sediments and
integrity of flood defences.
Infiltration SUDS may be suitable, given the underlying geology of the site. However, controls on quality of runoff will be required,
owing to the presence of a total catchment source protection zone in the area of the site.

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Air quality
Site
Comments Mitigation required and conclusions
considerations
AQMA The air quality objective for NO2 is exceeded on major There is a need for more site specific data.
roads in vicinity of site.
Sensitive There are residential properties along Nine Elms Lane There are relevant air quality sensitive receptors
receptors (A3205) and Wandsworth Road (A3036). present along the route the construction traffic is likely
The nearest residential properties are Riverside Court to take.
apartments on Nine Elms Road, less than 50m from
the site.
The New Covent Garden Flower Market is also located
within 50m of the proposed site and will be sensitive to
fugitive dust emissions.
Existing traffic The main traffic issue in this is exhaust emissions from Additional vehicle emissions have a high potential to
issues vehicles along the A3205 and A3036 corridors. interfere with local air quality action plan policies.
Existing sources See existing traffic issues above. See existing traffic issues above.
of significant air
pollutants
Notable gaps in There is no data at likely access to A3205 and the Collect minimum six months’ diffusion tube data at the
existing air nearest existing data indicates existing exceedance of nearest residential receptors to the site access to
quality monitoring AQLV. A3205 or other point of access to major road network.
Potential issues The risk from additional exhaust emissions from Minimise HGV movements on the local road network
construction HGVs is undefined at present. during the peak hours.
The risk from dust impacts is moderate. Standard dust control measures will minimise the
effect of fugitive dust on nearby sensitive receptors.

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Air quality
Site
Comments Mitigation required and conclusions
considerations
Summary: This site is considered to be less suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main
tunnel drive site. There are residential properties in close proximity to the site, therefore there is potential for fugitive emissions of
dust during construction to have a perceptible impact at these properties. These impacts can be minimised with standard dust
control measures. There is potential for HGV movements on the local road network to cause localised air quality impacts in areas
of already poor air quality. This can be somewhat mitigated by minimising the movement of HGVs during peak hours.

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Noise
Site
considerations Mitigation required Mitigation required
Comments Comments
and conclusions and conclusions
Noise band Information from Defra noise Not applicable Same as for single and double Same as for single
level (from maps indicates daytime noise main tunnel drive site, see left. and double main
Defra noise levels of between 58dB and tunnel drive site, see
maps) 74dB LAeq and night-time noise left.
levels of between 55dB to 65dB
LAeq at the nearest fixed
residential properties, located to
the northeast of the site at Elm
Quay Court and Riverside
Court, Nine Elms Road.
The residential properties
closest to and facing the site are
likely to experience moderate
daytime and night-time noise
levels due to them overlooking
the A3205.
Noise levels from the Defra
noise maps provide an
indication of prevailing noise
levels only, and will not be
employed in any detailed
assessments for chosen sites.
Sensitive There are sensitive receptors Not applicable Same as for single and double Same as for single
receptors close to the northern boundary main tunnel drive site, see left. and double main
of the site at Riverside Court Except no jetties will be tunnel drive site, see
and Elm Quay Court, both constructed near to the left. Except no

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Noise
Site
Comments Comments
located on Nine Elms Lane. houseboats. jetties will be
Further residential properties in constructed near to
the form of houseboats are the houseboats.
located to the northwest at
Tideway Dock.
Sensitive receptors to the north
at Riverside Court consist of
seven-storey residential
dwellings. These are located
approximately 20m from the site
boundary and 20m from the
shaft location.
Sensitive receptors to the north
at Elm Quay Court consist of
between six- and nine-storey
residential dwellings. These are
located approximately 85m from
the site boundary and 85m from
the shaft location.
Houseboats to the west of the
site are located 130m from the
site boundary and 160m from
the shaft location, and close to
the proposed barge jetties.

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Noise
Site
Comments Comments
Existing traffic Road traffic on the A3205 to the Not applicable Same as for single and double Same as for single
issues north of the site will dominate main tunnel drive site, see left. and double main
the noise climate. tunnel drive site, see
left.
Existing Road traffic on the A3205 to the Not applicable Same as for single and double Same as for single
sources of north of the site will dominate main tunnel drive site, see left. and double main
significant noise the noise climate. The noise tunnel drive site, see
emissions climate will also be influenced left.
by local road traffic and activities
on the industrial estate
surrounding the site.
Potential issues Construction: Adherence to the Construction: Same as for single
The construction period is good site practices The construction period is and double main
estimated at six to seven years provided in BS5228. estimated at four to five years tunnel drive site, see
and working hours will be 24 Siting of noisy and working hours will be 24 left.
hours per day, Monday to equipment and hours per day, Monday to
Sunday. This has the potential construction Sunday. This has the potential
to result in adverse noise activities as far as is to result in adverse noise
impacts to sensitive receptors practicable from impacts to sensitive receptors
surrounding the site. sensitive receptors. surrounding the site.
It is anticipated that there could Provision of site It is anticipated that there could
be a large number of HGV boundary noise be a large number of HGV
movements per day. This has fences. movements per day. This has
the potential to have an adverse Noisy construction the potential to have an adverse
impact on residential receptors activities, or impact on residential receptors

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Noise
Site
Comments Comments
located on Nine Elms Road. activities which may located on Nine Elms Road.
There is the potential for a large cause vibration, be The immediate site area is fairly
number of barge movements undertaken during large and, while the shaft
relating to the transport of daytime hours only location may be fixed, ancillary
concrete and excavated material to reduce the noise plant should be sited as far as is
to and from the site. Significant impact during night- practicable from surrounding
adverse noise impact as a result time construction. sensitive receptors. Situating
is possible at sensitive receptors plant in the southern area of the
at Riverside Court and Elms site would maximise the
Quay Court, and houseboats at distance between them and the
Tideway Dock, particularly if nearest sensitive receptors, and
operational during night-time minimise potential disturbance.
periods. Proposed 3m site boundary
The immediate site area is fairly fencing will provide useful noise
large and, while the shaft mitigation to some plant and
location may be fixed, ancillary construction activities.
plant should be sited as far as is Vibration resulting from general
practicable from surrounding construction works is not
sensitive receptors. Situating anticipated to result in an
plant in the southern area of the adverse impact. The nearest
site would maximise the receptors to the proposed shaft
distance between them and the location are at a distance of
nearest sensitive receptors and approximately 20m, and it is
minimise potential disturbance. unlikely that vibration levels will
Proposed 3m site boundary result in minor cosmetic
fencing will provide useful noise damage during shaft sinking but

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Noise
Site
Comments Comments
mitigation to some plant and it may cause annoyance.
construction activities. Vibration from tunnelling should
Vibration resulting from general be considered on a case-by-
construction works is not case basis at particular
anticipated to result in an sensitive locations.
adverse impact. The nearest Operation:
receptors to the proposed shaft With appropriate attenuation (if
location are at a distance of necessary), there is no reason
approximately 20m, and it is why noise from the ventilation
unlikely that vibration levels will column and top chamber should
result in minor cosmetic damage not result in adverse noise
during shaft sinking but it may impacts to nearby sensitive
cause annoyance. Vibration receptors.
from tunnelling should be
considered on a case-by-case
basis at particular sensitive
locations.
Operation:
With appropriate attenuation (if
necessary), there is no reason
why noise from the ventilation
column and top chamber should
not result in adverse noise
impacts to nearby sensitive
receptors.

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Noise
Site
Comments Comments
Summary: This site is considered to be less suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main
tunnel drive site, due to the potential for an adverse noise impact on the residential properties at Riverside Court and Elm Quay
Court from the delivery and transportation away of excavated material. The shaft location is also located close to residential flats at
Riverside Court and therefore the likelihood of an adverse noise impact is greater, especially if the construction is 24 hours a day.
There may also be an adverse vibration impact during shaft sinking. Perimeter hoarding will reduce potential noise impact but will
be relatively ineffective at shielding noise from the upper floor properties.

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Land quality
Site considerations
Site location Grid reference: 529922, 177593
Current site use Depot buildings (3 no.) occupy the southern and central regions of the site. The South Bank
Business Centre occupies the northern region of the site.
Topography Unknown
Field evidence of None identified at this stage
contamination (ie, visual/
olfactory)
Current surrounding land North: Nine Elms Lane, residential and River Thames
use (immediately adjacent East: Commercial
to site) South: Commercial and railway
West: Commercial uses
Geological and hydrogeological information
Geological strata1 Geology (thickness)
• Superficial geology and made ground (10m)
• London Clay (26m)
• Lambeth Group (13m)
• Thanet Sand (14m)
Underlying aquifer Unproductive aquifer: London Clay
classes Secondary aquifer: River terrace deposits, Lambeth Group, Thanet Sand
Principal aquifer: Chalk

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Land quality
Site considerations
Groundwater River terrace deposits – minor aquifer
vulnerability/Soil High leaching potential of soils (U)1
classification
(High/Intermediate/Low/
Not applicable)2
Source protection zone The western 2/3 of the site is located in a source protection zone (SPZ 2) defined by EA
details The eastern 1/3 of the site is not located in a SPZ
Surface water receptor The River Thames (53m north)
Relevant information within a 250m radius of the site

Historical potentially On site
contaminating activities • Railway lines (across the site, mostly in southern half), 1862-1972
• Railway goods shed (east), 1862-1972
• Brewery (north), 1896-1976
• Historical building plans list 6 no. potential above-ground fuel tanks (northwest), 1897-1961
• Historical building plans list asbestos (northwest), 1961-1968
• Historical building plans list oil boilers/oil storage (northwest), 1961-1968
• Site cleared except for brewery, which has altered in shape and occupies part of the northwest
region of the site, 1972-1977
• Depot buildings (3 no.) occupy the southern and central regions of the site. The South Bank
Business Centre occupies the northern region of the site, 1976-present

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Land quality
Site considerations
Off site
• Railways lines (adjacent south), 1972-present
• Wharf (16m north), 1868-1972
• Railway Wharf (25m north), 1896-1972
• Nine Elms Locomotive Works (27m south), 1868-1882
• Tanks – contents not specified (2 no, closest located 40m east), 1951-1966
• Works (70m south), present
• Works (90m southeast), 1972-1977
• Granary (97m northeast), 1947-1972
• Iron boat works (112m northwest), 1868-1882
• Works (119m east), 1947-1972
• Gasworks (163m west), 1868-1972
• Warehouse (186m west), 1976-present
• Depot (192m southwest), 1976-present
• Lime works (250m northwest), 1862-1895
Pollution incidents to Two incidents:
controlled waters • Oils – unknown, minor incident (37m northeast), within River Thames
• Sewage – unknown, minor incident (242m northwest), within River Thames
Landfill sites None
Other waste sites None

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Land quality
Site considerations
Registered radioactive None
substances
Fuel stations/depots Two
• Sainsbury’s Petrol Station (93m southeast), open
• Esso Petrol Station (133m east), closed
Contemporary trade Seven
directory entries • Electrical goods – manufacturers and wholesalers, inactive (11m west)
• Children and baby wear – manufacturers and wholesalers, inactive (41m west)
• Clothing and fabrics – manufacturers, active (41m west)
• Car breakdown and recovery services, active (44m northeast)
• Furniture manufacturers – home and office, inactive (44m northeast)
• Garage services, active (57m southeast)
• Garage services, inactive (61m southeast)
Site classification based on above information
Activity Distance and direction to site Contaminants
Potential site 1) Some potential for made 1) On site and directly adjacent 1) Metals, PAHs, TPH
contaminants derived ground from potential filling to site
from surface sources (eg, operations during development 2) TPH, metals, PAHs
contaminants in made 2) On site
ground) 2) Fuel-related tanks/oil boilers/ 3) Metals, nitrogen compounds
oil storage 3) On site

Depots, Ponton Road
Land quality
Site considerations
3) Brewery 4) Metals, TPH, PAHs
4) On site and directly adjacent
4) Railway operations to site 5) Metals, TPH, PAHs
5) Depots 5) On site
Potential site 1) Railway operations 1) Adjacent to site 1) Metals, TPH, PAHs
contaminants derived
from offsite sources and 2) Warehouse 2) 17m southwest 2) Metals, TPH, PAHs
transported to site
Potential contamination Source 1: A1, A3, B4

pathways to site Source 2: D6, E1, F7
(Conceptual Site Model)3
Contamination category Category 2 – assessed as medium risk
Summary: The site is considered to be less suitable for use as a reception/intermediate site and as a single and double main
tunnel drive site, based on the moderate potential for contamination of the site to have occurred, specifically from the brewery,
railway operations and fuel tanks on site, and the railway operations and warehouse in the vicinity of the site.
This potentially poses a risk to construction workers and adjacent human receptors through direct contact and inhalation exposure
pathways. Additionally, the potential exists for contaminants to be drawn to the deeper aquifer if deep drilling/construction is
undertaken on the site, and for migration to surface water receptors to occur through groundwater transport.
Notes:
1. From BGS Geological Model, giving average ground condition profile. Local near surface conditions may vary, particularly within
the river.

Depots, Ponton Road
Land quality
Site considerations
2. Soil information for urban areas is based on fewer observations than elsewhere in the country. Therefore, a worst case
vulnerability (H) is assumed until proven otherwise.
3. Refer to schematic Conceptual Site Model for explanation of site-specific source-pathway-receptors.

Depots, Ponton Road
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Autumn 2011

Further details are provided in the Final Report on Site

Site suitability report

Site suitability report S95WH

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Table 3.1 Construction phase data ............................................................................ 5

AOD above Ordnance Datum

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1.1 Purpose and structure of the report

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2.1 Site and surroundings

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2.2 Type of site

3 Proposed use of site – construction phase

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4 Proposed use of site – operational phase

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4.2 Restoration and after-use

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5.2 Construction works considerations

5.3 Permanent works considerations

5.4 Health and safety

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6.2 Planning applications and permissions

6.3 Planning context

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Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area

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Open space deficiency

Thames Policy Area

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Site specific allocations

6.4 Planning comments

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6.4.2 The site falls within a designated area of archaeological priority.

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7.4 Built heritage and townscape

7.5 Water resources – hydrogeology and surface water

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the river. Careful negotiation with the EA is likely to be required regarding

7.7 Flood risk

7.8 Air quality

7.10 Land quality

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deeper aquifer if deep drilling/construction is undertaken on the site and

8 Socio-economic and community assessment

8.2 Socio-economic profile

8.3 Issues and impacts

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9.2 Crown land and special land comments

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proposal resulted in a delay in the US Embassy development, we could

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Main tunnel single drive site

9.3 Land to be acquired

Main tunnel double drive site

Main tunnel single drive site

9.4 Property valuation comments

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