Permission granted for 1,000 homes and new secondary school on Mortlake Brewery Site

This morning, Inspector Glen Rollings granted planning permission for a significant development consisting of, among other things, 1,000 homes, commercial uses, new green space and a new school on the site of the old Mortlake Brewery in Richmond. The decision follows a four-week inquiry heard in late 2024.

Russell Harris KC and Anjoli Foster appeared for the Appellant, instructed by Elizabeth Christie and Aline Hyde of Town Legal LLP.

Matthew Reed KC appeared for the London Borough of Richmond in support of the development, instructed by Richmond’s head of legal services.

Nick Grant appeared for one of the Rule 6(6) parties, Mortlake Brewery Community Group.