RACS Tooting Planning Consultation 16/23/30 September 2017

A presentation to exhibit plans for the RACS building will take place over the next three Saturdays in September in Tooting.

The presentation, organised by the developers of the RACS building, aims to let Tooting know exactly what they have planned for the space, after their recent planning proposal to Wandsworth Council.

All are welcome to attend the events from 10am to 5pm on the 16th, 23rd and 30th of September. The first event, on the 16th, will take place at 1 Hebdon Road, SW17 7NP. The second and third events will take place at Jasmin’s, 202 Upper Tooting Rd, SW17 7TG, although this may be subject to change.

RACS Planning Application To Be Decided Tuesday 26th June

The latest planning application for the RACS building in Upper Tooting Road will be decided by Wandsworth Planning Committee next Tuesday. The 1920’s facade of the building will be retained but the proposal includes a 96 bedroom hotel and 41 residential flats. The full summary of the proposal reads:

“Demolition of the existing buildings, with the retention and restoration of
the RACS building facade and redevelopment of the remainder of the
site to provide a part single/part four/part five-storey building to provide
up to 2,105sqm of flexible floorspace at ground level for retail, financial
and professional services, restaurant, pub and bar (Classes A1-A4)
and 173sqm floorspace for community use (Class D1/D2); a 96-
bedroom hotel (Class C1); 41 residential units (comprising 9 x 1-
bedroom, 29 x 2-bedroom and 3 x 3-bedroom units); associated car
parking for 45 cars (including 29 spaces for public use), 124 cycle
parking spaces, servicing areas and landscaping. “

You can read the full (47 page) Wandsworth Council report here.