land valuation
Kingston upon Thames councils are discussing the future of the Seething Wells Filter Beds site, with landowners considering development after heritage listing was declined.
Kingston upon Thames councils are currently addressing the future of the Seething Wells Filter Beds site, where landowners are considering development for housing. This follows Historic England's decision in January 2026 to decline applications for statutory listing of the Filter Beds and associated structures, stating the criteria for prioritising designation resources were not met. The Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee received a report on these developments in February 2026.
The valuation of the Seething Wells Filter Beds site, which is not currently possible due to budgetary pressures, is central to these discussions. The Place Committee received an annual update in September 2025 regarding development pressures on the privately-owned site, which has been in private hands since the early 1990s and is located within the Riverside South Conservation Area.
No further council meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Land Valuation of the Seething Wells Filter Beds site. Land valuation is the process of determining the economic worth of a piece of land, and for this site, it is complicated by its historical significance and potential for development.
Key facts
- Historic England declined statutory listing for Seething Wells Filter Beds on 2026-01-15. Source
- Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee received a report on heritage listing refusal on 2026-02-24. Source
- Landowners are considering developing the Seething Wells Filter Beds site for housing. Source 1 Source 2
- The Place Committee received an update on Seething Wells Filter Beds on 2025-09-18. Source
- The Seething Wells Filter Beds site has been in private hands since the early 1990s. Source
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