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key dates in the history of Chiswick Staithe
1963 Chiswick Staithe was designed by Edward Armitage and built by Chiswick Strand Developments Ltd over a period of 3 years.
1974 As provided for by the 1967 Leasehold Reform Act Section 19 a High Court order was obtained for a “Management Scheme” to maintain adequate standards of appearance and amenity and to regulate redevelopment on Chiswick Staithe. This was deemed urgent and necessary by Staithe residents after the Act made it possible for individual homeowners to purchase the freehold of their properties.
1976 Flood defences built by the GLC following the Thames Barrier and Flood Prevention Act 1972.
1988 Chiswick Staithe Ltd. established
1989 Freehold purchased by Chiswick Staithe Ltd. from previous landlord. Chiswick Staithe Ltd. thus became the "Landlord" as defined in the 1974 Court Order ("Management Scheme") and replaced the Residents Association, which had existed previously.
1991 Pavements re-paved
1993 New entrances erected
1997 Estate Roads re-surfaced; CCTV installed
1999 Estate Lighting upgraded
2000 Acanthus Lawrence and Wrightson Architects commissioned to produce Design and Policy Guidelines to provide CSL with a professional and evidence-based framework for regulating alterations to the external appearance of Staithe homes.
2002 Following approval by shareholders at the AGM, Design & Policy Guidelines came into force.
2001 River wall repaired.
2005 CCTV Survey of Surface Water Drains
2006 The LVT approved a revised version of the 1974 Management Scheme to bring it into line with best estate management practice. The redraft incorporated the 2002 Design and Policy Guidelines.
2014 Design and Policy Guidelines amended to clarify the policy for subterranean extensions.
2018 Architect Ron Lewandowski RIBA commissioned to look at new types of alteration that were being requested by homeowners (porches, replacement of garage doors, basement extensions) and the 2002 Design and Policy Guidelines were revised accordingly..
2025 CCTV Survey of surface water drains; Planned Maintenance Report commissioned to anticipate likely future capital costs on the estate.

• New purchasers of property on the Staithe should note that a search by your Solicitor will reveal the presence of the Management Scheme, which should be brought to your attention.