Designate Thames View Playing Fields as Metropolitan Open Land

The Thames View Playing Fields and the Ripple Greenway has had an essential role not just as a recreational area but as a green space which has expanded to include the Ripple Greenway.

However, due to neglect, this is threatened by potential development. The Mayor of London has refused to rule out building on parks in London and so we risk losing an irreplaceable asset to our community. As our city expands and urban sprawl continues, preserving such green spaces has become even more critical. In the London Plan, Metropolitan Open Land (MOL) is specially designated to protect open spaces within urban environments. By designating the Thames View Playing Fields and Ripple Greenway as MOL, we can ensure that it is preserved for future generations.

We call on the Council to prepare a detailed assessment of the Thames View Playing Fields and Ripple Greenway, highlighting the ecological, recreational, and social value, including any data from environmental surveys and community testimonies. Strong evidence supporting the vital role this land plays will strengthen the case for preservation.

We further call on the Mayor of London to include Thames View Playing Fields and Ripple Greenway as MOL.