St Davids Square Residents' Association


What's new...


9th September
New bike racks                                
Bike racks are now available in the underground garage following requests by the SDSRA to improve the bike storing facilities. Some 30 are now in place with more on their way. Residents are free to use them on a first come basis.  This extra provision means bikes should no longer be stored on balconies or secured to railings.

1st September
Guided Walk - Sunday 12 October at 1.00pm                                
The second SDSRA guided walk will again be guided by Nick Tallentire from the Museum of London.  Lasting for approximately 4 hours the walk will cover Canary Wharf and the north of the Isle of Dogs and Nick will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Booking forms and further details will be delivered to each property soon.

19th August
No more paid for activities in communal areas                                  
Peveral have informed us that under no circumstances can commercial (i.e. paid) activity occur in communal areas.  Some activities have been taking place including the the baby swimming and the pilates classes.  This have now been stopped  due to a decree from Peveral Head Office.  Please do not try to persuade the Site Staff to change the rules.

25th July
Island Point Community Forum - Monday 28th July                                  
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is hosting a community forum at which Glenkerrin will present the feedback from its consultation of the Island Point development.  It's taking place on Monday 28th July at 7pm-8:30pm in the main hall of the Docklands Settlement Centre, 197 East Ferry Road, E14 3BA.  The forum is intended to give local residents an opportunity to question the developer on the consultation findings and on the revised development proposals.

14th July
Developer Revises Plans - 12 storey tower gone                                  
Developer Glenkerrin is planning to submit new plans for the Island Point site in Westferry Road opposite Lockes Wharf. The new plans are in response to criticism and rejection of the first higher density plan with a 12 storey tower.
Also, a caretaker will be on site 24 hours, 7 days a week.  Well done to our Chairman for strongly voicing his concerns over the original 12 hour patrol.  More details can be found at http://www.islandpoint-homes.co.uk/

Summary of the new plans:
  • Dwellings reduced from 337 to 189
  • The tallest building now reduced from 12 storeys to 8 storeys. Other buildings are 6 and 5 storeys.
  • Underground parking spaces limited to 100 by the Council Planners
  • The Development will now have 24/7 Caretakers, previous plan did not have this.
  • The Developers are seeking a gated community which is being resisted by LBTH
  • 50% of acreage is public and private open space
  • Dwellings range from 1-bed to 5-bed.
  • The Developer has plans to reduce noise and nuisance to a minimum during construction
11th July
Island Point - Public Consultation 10-12th July                                   

Glenkerrin has prepared new proposals for the Island Point site, 443-451 Westferry Road.  Local residents can view and comment on the new plans a a public consultation event to at George Green School on 10-12 July.

Friday 11th at 3.30-8pm and Saturday 12th at 10am-3pm
For more information, download the Consultation Newsletter  

18th June
Good turnout at the AGM!                                     
Thanks to all who attended the SDSRA AGM on 18th June 2008.  The minutes will be published here in due course.  As ever, if you'd be interested in getting involved and helping out the Committee, please drop us an email at secretary@lockeswharf.org.uk as we'd love to hear from you.

12th June
Notice of AGM  - 18th June at 20:00                    
The Annual General Meeting for the St Davids Square Residents' Assocation takes place on
Wednesday 18th June in the Residents' Lounge at 20:00.

If you wish to raise any questions, you are required to email these to the Secretary at secretary@lockeswharf.org.uk in advance of the meeting. 

Download the audited accounts.

16th MayIncreased Security of Water Feature
The Chairman joined members of the concierge in providing late afternoon/early evening and all day weekend patrol around the water feature during the recent hot weather. Residents, in this area of the estate, enjoyed peaceful sun bathing, free of intruders.

16th MayGuided Walk on Sunday 1st June           
The SDSRA have organised a guided walk for Members covering our surrounding area complete with historical commentary and question and answer session.  We will leave the Concierge office at 2pm on Sunday 1st June, led by Nick Tallentire, a blue badge guide from the Museum in Docklands.

The walk is open to all members of the SDSRA. Interested members should book now for a space by posting a cheque of £5 made payable to the SDSRA in the mailbox at the Concierge and referencing the walk.


7th MarchElephant Royale 10% Discount
The SDSRA has negotiated an amazing 10% discount when members eat at the Elephant Royale, the development's dedicated Thai Restaurant.  To take advantage of this great deal members will be required to produce a valid signed and stamped note of introduction.  To get yours, email secretary@lockeswharf.org.uk or leave a request in the SDSRA's mailbox at the Concierge. 

3rd MarchStop Press!  Book Exchange

A bookcase for the exchange of books has been installed in the Residents’ Lounge for members of SDSRA. Members are invited to swap books they no longer want with books that other members have deposited. Donations of unwanted books are very welcome!

The SDSRA are also setting up a variety of clubs from Snooker to Supper clubs - if you fancy joining in, check out the Sports & Social page

24th  JanuaryDeveloper forced to revise plans
Glenkerrin the developer of Island Point (443-451 Westferry road) will engage in dicussions with officers, local residents and local members to revise the scheme according to the concerns planning offices and local people had.

The original proposal included tower blocks the tallest of which being 12 storeys high.

The SDSRA has been told that there will be an opportunity for meetings/public exhibitions in due course.

have your say...

 On the new development 'Island Point '- how could the proposal be improved?  

 ...the plan is proposed as 12 storeys high. This will wipe out a large portion of the Canary Wharf 
      skyline view that many of us enjoy                      Posted: Dec 20,2007 10:01 pm