Before any decision,
we need clear answers.
These questions call for transparent, public answers. They do not assume that the issues have been ignored or that no work has been done.
Recognise the answers already given
The live project FAQ gives an indicative possibility of approximately 100 units and says nothing has been decided. It also addresses all-electric homes, lighting and management. Our questions seek detail, limits and evidence beyond those early intentions.
Official project informationRead the published answers and our requests for detail →Scale & the use of water
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How many homes and residential moorings are ultimately envisaged, beyond the approximately 100 units mentioned as an illustration in the current FAQ?
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What proportion of Royal Victoria Dock West would become residential or semi-private?
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What is the maximum residential footprint being considered?
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What prevents the residential footprint expanding in future?
Homes & the local community
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What affordable housing requirements would apply, and how would affordability be defined and secured?
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Who would own the floating homes and how would occupancy be managed?
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Would short-term letting be prohibited, and how would any restriction be enforced?
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What alternative land-based sites have been considered?
Ecology, access & everyday use
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What ecological baseline surveys have been completed, and when will the results be published?
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What effect would development have on existing recreational use, navigation and events?
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How would residential servicing, utilities, emergency access and refuse collection operate?
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How would public access be legally guaranteed long-term, including accessibility, opening hours and maintenance?
Money, management & accountability
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What is the projected capital cost and the long-term maintenance cost?
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What financial return is required for the project to proceed?
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Who would carry the financial and environmental liabilities?
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