Petition: Stop Criterion Building THREE NEW TOWERS

In December 2024, Merton Council overwhelmingly rejected Criterion’s proposal for two new towers (including one that was 26-storeys tall) at the site immediately south of Britannia Point, known locally as the Colliers Wood Tower. 

These plans were rejected by the Council due to 21 serious issues identified by planning officers, and thanks to the local campaign led by Merton Labour Councillors.

Unfortunately, the developers, Criterion, have now come back with a new proposal to build not two towers, but three.

This will consist of one 16-storey tower, one 14-storey tower, and one 8-storey tower.

Your local Labour Councillors are completely against these plans.

Criterion still owes Merton Council nearly £3 million - the cost of the scaffolding that the Council was forced to erect to keep residents safe after one of the glass panes fell from the building and smashed on the pavement below.

We think it's ridiculous that Criterion believes they can build three new towers in our community when they cannot even take care of the tower they have currently.

Criterion have informed local Councillors that they will be holding two consultation events on 3rd July at 7pm and 4th July at 1pm.

You can take part in these by going to: https://colliersgardens.communityuk.site/

Both events will be recorded, and questions need to be submitted in advance.

If you have difficulty registering, you can call them on 0800 955 1042.

If you’re unable to attend you can also email them at feedback@yourshout.com

Please do get involved and raise your concerns about this proposal, not least given that Criterion have proven they cannot even take care of the one tower they have.

Your local Labour Councillors have won this campaign against Criterion before, thanks to the help of local people who raised their voices who spoke out against their proposals. Now we need your help once again.

Please join us and help make our voice as loud as possible by signing our petition.