Seven years after Hutchison Property Group gained outline planning consent, Voice4Deptford is launching a re-vision of Convoys Wharf as a Centre for Innovation, Education and Research, proposals which align with the charitable aims of the Li Ka Shing Foundation.

The present consent is outdated and has been superseded by events. The housing crisis, environmental crisis, higher costs and shortages of materials to name but a few. The need for green space and nature and space for children and young people are even more important following the pandemic, not least because of the effects on mental health.

Voice4Deptford has spent many years objecting to the planned development on Convoys Wharf, formerly the Kings Yard and Deptford Docks. Now we have a positive re-visioning of what we believe is possible at Convoys Wharf.

The Charter for Convoys Wharf as a Centre for Innovation, Education and Research

The Charter sets out the principles behind our new plan.

- Respect for the history and heritage of Deptford. Inherited from predecessors knowledge, skills ingenuity; passed on over generations; heritage led regeneration.
- Respect for every person regardless of background, ethnicity, age or sexuality. All people be given equal respect. Young and old live together. Provide opportunities for all.
- Respect for the environment. The Earth is our home. Manage resources inharmony with nature. Share them equitably.

It is addressed to Li Ka-shing, founder of CK Hutchison, the owner of the Convoys Wharf site and Chairman of the Li Ka Shing Foundation in Hong Kong. We are asking him to adopt our re-vision as a more viable way and relevant way forward.

Read the Charter here.

See the new design framework here.

Read stories from Deptford people here.

Sign up and support the charter - for real change on Convoys Wharf.