Lavender Pond and Nature Reserve improvements
Lavender Pond is a historically significant site, originally the northern part of the Surrey Commercial Docks and the centre of Britain’s timber trade, now transformed into a valued urban nature reserve – one of the oldest in the country.
It provides an important wetland habitat that supports diverse flora and fauna, offering ecological benefits such as breeding grounds for amphibians and nesting areas for birds.
Large parts of the site are in a state of disrepair and need attention. This project is an opportunity to look at the whole site and how it can be improved over time as funding is secured, while delivering a range of priority improvements.
The works undertaken will enhance the site as a place for local people to enjoy and an education space to learn about nature, as well as an open space that is welcoming, inclusive, educational and connects people with the natural environment.
Phases
Lavender Pond and Nature Reserve Detailed Design
Since September, the design team has been developing proposals in response to the feedback you shared at previous events and through the online consultation. This detailed design stage presents the refined design proposals drawn from the wider masterplan, focusing on the priority improvements that we aim to deliver on site in Summer–Autumn 2026.
Your input continues to shape the project. These consultation boards show how your comments have informed the emerging design and we invite you to share your thoughts as we move towards a final scheme.
Your feedback has determined the following Priority Areas for works this year:
1. Community Garden
2. Visibility and Identity
- Salter Road viewing area
- New entrances
3. TCV workshop improvements
4. Nature Reserve Event Facilities
5. Fencing and Decking
Please view the attached documents below and share your views on the design proposals for Lavender Pond and Nature Reserve. We'd love to hear your views and thoughts.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: January 21st, 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00.
Lavender Road
1 registrant
Event date: September 27th, 2025 from 11:00 to 16:00.
Lavender Road