FOI request details

Request

Subject: Zoning plans

Reference: WBC-FOI-00758

I would like to make an FoI request regarding any possible council zoing plans.

My FoI request is: Does Wandsworth Council have any plans, or is it considering proposals, to introduce zones as part of the '15 minute city' strategy being pursued by other councils, including Oxford, Ealing and Fulham and Hammersmith Councils? What plans are being considered? If so, does the council have plans to carry out a public consultation on these proposals and when will this be carried out?

Response

Full Disclosure - 28 February 2023

Request for Information - WBC-FOI-00758 - Zoning plans

I refer to your request for information received on 13 February 2023. Please see the information below in response to your request: -

Your Request:

Does Wandsworth Council have any plans, or is it considering proposals, to introduce zones as part of the '15 minute city' strategy being pursued by other councils, including Oxford, Ealing and Fulham and Hammersmith Councils? What plans are being considered? If so, does the council have plans to carry out a public consultation on these proposals and when will this be carried out?

Our Response:

No. The 15-minute city does not introduce 'zones' nor restrict movement of residents. The 15-minute city is an urban planning concept which proposes that all residents have access to essential services (such as food, health, education etc.) within a 15-minute walk or cycle ride. The Wandsworth Local Plan applies the 15-minute city concept to allow for a more sustainable, fairer and greener way of living.

I hope this information meets your needs. If you do not understand the information provided or wish to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact us.

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If you are dissatisfied with the information provided in relation to your request, you may make representations to the Information and Transparency Manager. Any such request for an internal review should be made within 40 days from today's date. Correspondence should be addressed to: FOIW@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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Regards,

FOI and DPA Officer

FOIW@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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