Conservative Party London Assembly member Andrew Boff tabled this question to the Mayor:
What would be the main benefits to local residents of the new Opportunity Area that is proposed for Canada Water in the London Plan?
Boris Johnson replied:
Canada Water was previously an Intensification Area. Its redesignation as an Opportunity Area is to reflect the significant amount of development that has taken place there in recent years and to plan strategically for its continued growth. As well as new residential and retail development, there is also the potential to develop a new science cluster by King’s College.
Judge for yourself whether that response is an adequate answer to Mr Boff’s question about benefits to residents…