Originally published by Lib Dem leader Liz Green on 14 January, 2016

Tory councillors have forced through the planning application which will see four further towers alongside Tolworth Tower on the Broadway. The towers will be 5, 12, 15 and 19 storeys high.

At the meeting local residents told them they were concerned about even more traffic, pressure on local schools and doctors, lack of affordable homes for local people and deteriorating air quality. But every single Tory councillor voted for the controversial development.

Councillors were told the public supported the plans, and committee members were not told of a 400 signature petition opposing the scheme apparently collected by local Tory Councillors.

I can’t believe the Tories ignored residents. Liberal Democrat Councillors voted against the plans because of the lack of affordable housing, the effect on traffic, air quality and local services. But sadly the Tories put their developer friends above local people. Are last chance to stop it is to ask the Mayor of London to overturn this bad petition.

said Tolworth Liberal Democrat Councillor, Thay Thaylan