Assessment of Boatyard Facilities on the River Thames - Mayor of ...

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Relationship to adjoining land uses/other boatyard facilities:
The site is located adjacent to Isleworth Ait, an undeveloped island which is operated
as a local nature reserve by the London Wildlife Trust. Opposite the site on the north
bank, is the Nazareth Convent whilst further downstream, modern housing and
<strong>of</strong>fices have been developed. In terms <strong>of</strong> other boatyards, BJ Woods (another floating
site located by the Ait) are immediately downstream <strong>of</strong> the site whilst upstream,
there is Thistleworth Marine (a small residential houseboat site on the bankside) and
other vessels moored and operated by Trident Marine and Peter Murfit. Further
upstream are Richmond Bridge Boathouse and Petersham Boat Services.
Access arrangements (capacity, proximity to major roads):
Access to the site is gained via the Sea Scouts premises (through which Mr Collier
has a right <strong>of</strong> access) which are located on St Margarets Road ( a local road). The
nearest main distributor route is the A316, located at the southern end <strong>of</strong> St
Margarets Road.
Comments (2000)
The site Colliers operate at Isleworth is an important boatbuilding facility that the
company uses to maintain the passenger boats that it operates between
Westminster and Hampton Court. The whole <strong>of</strong> the site is floating including the dry
dock that is built from a converted barge. The site is also used to maintain and adapt
houseboats when it is not in use for passenger vessels.
Comments (2007)
Planning consent for a ro<strong>of</strong> over the dry dock was obtained in 2004 but has not been
implemented.
<strong>Assessment</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Boatyard</strong> <strong>Facilities</strong> on the River Thames Adams Hendry Consulting Ltd - April 2007