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Telefonica - Tea Trade Wharf Planning Application

Telefonica - Tea Trade Wharf Planning Application


In March 2009 Telefonica applied for planning permission to install a radio base station to include 3 antenna, 2 equipment cabinets and ancillary equipment at Tea Trade Wharf.


In June 2009 Southwark Council refused planning permission due to the antenna being of “unacceptable appearance”.


Telefonica plan to submit a revised application.


For more information including a Shad Thames Mobile Antenna Map please see the Environment>>Telecom Antenna and Documents>>Planning Issues pages.

Bermondsey (G) Controlled Parking Zone Review


Southwark Council are currently conducting a CPZ review of two roads in Shad Thames and need residents views to ensure the parking controls are working and meeting your needs.


The roads under review are:

  • Curlew Street
  • Queen Elizabeth Street

Please see the Documents>>Consultation page for full details.


The response cut off dates have been extended to Tuesday 17 November 2009.

Bicycle Thefts


Over recent months there has been a steady increase in bicycle thefts in the Riverside Ward area which includes Shad Thames.


Here is some basic advice:

  • Always secure your bike, preferably using two types of lock i.e. a strong 'D' lock and thick cable lock
  • If your bike is stored in a private car park then check it on at least a weekly basis
  • Make a record of the serial number. Even better, record bike details (and other valuable items) on Immobilise.com
  • Where possilble, use Forensic Property Coding such as SmartWater on your bike and other valuables
  • Report any theft to the police (For details see: Links>>Police)

General Crime


Team London Bridge have reported a significant increase of vandalism in the area e.g. broken car windows, overturned dustbins etc. The suspected perpitrators are local youths whose activities have been captured on CCTV.


If you see any crime please help the neighbourhood by reporting it to the police on 999.


Over recent months STRA Core Group have been instrumental in the capture of both a prolific local burglar and a suspected bag thief. Your vigilance can make a difference.

Crime prevenation details and more police contact details can be found under Links>>Police.

STRA recommend storing your local police station's number in your mobile phone.