{"id":472677,"date":"2026-03-05T14:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/?p=472677"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T14:06:14","slug":"londons-largest-marina-confirmed-to-be-redeveloped-alongside-archeological-dig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/area\/rotherhithe\/londons-largest-marina-confirmed-to-be-redeveloped-alongside-archeological-dig\/","title":{"rendered":"London&#8217;s largest marina confirmed to be redeveloped alongside archeological dig"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Controversial plans to redevelop a Rotherhithe marina have been approved with the caveat of archaeological monitoring, <em>writes Cristina Trujillo\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southwark Council has approved polarising plans to redevelop the South Dock Marina in Rotherhithe with the condition of an archaeological dig.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"69959\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448384\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite protest from residents of the marina, plans to redevelop it will continue, but must include an archeological mitigation strategy, as the area is of such historical importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As London&#8217;s largest marina and the only functioning commercial marina in central London, South Dock Marina&#8217;s significance will grow if remains are discovered.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"68153\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448385\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">PGRpdiBpZD0ic291dGgtNjA0MTIzMDY4IiBjbGFzcz0ic291dGgtY29udGVudCBzb3V0aC1lbnRpdHktcGxhY2VtZW50IiBzdHlsZT0ibWFyZ2luLWxlZnQ6IGF1dG87bWFyZ2luLXJpZ2h0OiBhdXRvO3RleHQtYWxpZ246IGNlbnRlcjsiPjwhLS0gIC8xNTQ3MjUwNzAsMjI2OTQxOTY5Njkvc291dGh3YXJrbmV3cy9zb3V0aHdhcmtuZXdzIC0tPg0KPGRpdiBpZD0iZGl2LWdwdC1hZC0yeDEiPg0KPHNjcmlwdD4NCmdvb2dsZXRhZy5jbWQucHVzaChmdW5jdGlvbigpIHsgZ29vZ2xldGFnLmRpc3BsYXkoJ2Rpdi1ncHQtYWQtMngxJyk7IH0pOw0KPC9zY3JpcHQ+DQo8L2Rpdj4gICAgICAgICAgPC9kaXY+<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/area\/rotherhithe\/rotherhithe-boating-community-risks-being-swept-away-by-wave-of-profit-driven-commercialisation-council-warned\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Dock Marina residents have objected to the redevelopment<\/a> for years, as it could displace many who could not afford the new rent prices of the redeveloped area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"utLGC52jFgn7vQepfaYdImxh1OMZ4TKqc0WBkrJPy\"><blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@southwarknews\/video\/7489807557465361686\" data-video-id=\"7489807557465361686\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@southwarknews\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@southwarknews?refer=embed\">@southwarknews<\/a> <p>Stormy times ahead for these Rotherhithe boat dwellers! ?? <a title=\"southdockmarina\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/southdockmarina?refer=embed\">#southdockmarina<\/a> <a title=\"surreyquays\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/surreyquays?refer=embed\">#surreyquays<\/a> <a title=\"southwark\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/southwark?refer=embed\">#southwark<\/a> <a title=\"rotherhithe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/rotherhithe?refer=embed\">#rotherhithe<\/a> <a title=\"londonnews\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/londonnews?refer=embed\">#londonnews<\/a> <a title=\"southlondon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/southlondon?refer=embed\">#southlondon<\/a> <a title=\"marina\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/marina?refer=embed\">#marina<\/a> <a title=\"greenlanddock\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/greenlanddock?refer=embed\">#greenlanddock<\/a> <a title=\"development\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/development?refer=embed\">#development<\/a> <a title=\"londonhouses\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/londonhouses?refer=embed\">#londonhouses<\/a> <a title=\"houseboat\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/houseboat?refer=embed\">#houseboat<\/a> <\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"? original sound - Southwark News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7489807678517414678?refer=embed\">? original sound &#8211; Southwark News<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Protests from residents of the marina are not the development&#8217;s only obstacles, with the area designated a Tier I Archaeological Priority Area (APA) \u2013 North Southwark and Roman Roads.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"71156\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448386\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">PGRpdiBpZD0ic291dGgtMzgxNDcyNDc2OSIgY2xhc3M9InNvdXRoLWluLWFydGljbGUtbXB1OSBzb3V0aC1lbnRpdHktcGxhY2VtZW50Ij48IS0tICAvMTU0NzI1MDcwLDIyNjk0MTk2OTY5L3NvdXRod2Fya25ld3Mvc291dGh3YXJrbmV3cyAtLT4NCjxkaXYgaWQ9ImRpdi1ncHQtYWQtbXB1OSI+DQo8c2NyaXB0Pg0KZ29vZ2xldGFnLmNtZC5wdXNoKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgeyBnb29nbGV0YWcuZGlzcGxheSgnZGl2LWdwdC1hZC1tcHU5Jyk7IH0pOw0KPC9zY3JpcHQ+DQo8L2Rpdj4gICAgIDwvZGl2Pg==<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Outlined by Southwark Council and the Borough Archaeologist, this APA is described by Southwark Council as the most archaeologically vital area of Southwark, with findings dating to prehistoric times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, special conditions are imposed on the site, put in place to protect any potential findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Redevelopment of South Dock Marina was proposed in 2023, but was not approved until late last year. An archaeological proposal was submitted in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will involve the digging of five test pits and monitoring of areas flagged for below-ground activity during the redevelopment.<\/p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"71157\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"448387\" data-no-track=\"impressions\">PGRpdiBpZD0ic291dGgtMjk0OTc5NzMzNyIgY2xhc3M9InNvdXRoLWluLWFydGljbGUtbXB1LTEwIHNvdXRoLWVudGl0eS1wbGFjZW1lbnQiPjwhLS0gIC8xNTQ3MjUwNzAsMjI2OTQxOTY5Njkvc291dGh3YXJrbmV3cy9zb3V0aHdhcmtuZXdzIC0tPg0KPGRpdiBpZD0iZGl2LWdwdC1hZC1tcHUxMCI+DQo8c2NyaXB0Pg0KZ29vZ2xldGFnLmNtZC5wdXNoKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgeyBnb29nbGV0YWcuZGlzcGxheSgnZGl2LWdwdC1hZC1tcHUxMCcpOyB9KTsNCjwvc2NyaXB0Pg0KPC9kaXY+ICAgICA8L2Rpdj4=<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Findings of interest may have to be shown to the public in temporary or permanent displays, along with information on the area&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous archeological finds in the area include a prehistoric buried land surface at Durand\u2019s Wharf, about 800 metres north of the marina, plus a neolithic axe, paleolithic tools, a hoard of roman coins and medieval combs and tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, locals object to the development, mainly as it will &#8220;include demolition and removal of all buildings and structures on site,&#8221; which could displace residents and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The council cited health and safety as the main cause of the redevelopment. It cited: &#8220;Unsafe access to some of the existing first floor workshops, a lack of escape routes and conflict between vehicular and pedestrian access through a working boatyard.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A resident from the area who wished to remain anonymous said: &#8220;Southwark Council continues to ignore residents&#8217; issues and instead are pushing through this proposal that only serves large commercial businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It all smacks of profiteering in the face of rising inequality. We are powerless to fight it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-southwark-news wp-block-embed-southwark-news\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"ulDwn4JoVMxdR\"><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"7eMw7C7hCl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southwarknews.co.uk\/area\/bermondsey\/was-southwark-the-most-fashionable-suburb-in-londinium-a-major-archeological-discovery-suggests-it-might-have-been\/\">Was Southwark the most fashionable suburb in Londinium?  A major archaeological discovery suggests it might have been<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Was Southwark the most fashionable suburb in Londinium?  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