Details of Japanese Knotweed, TFL: Kensal Rise Overground platform.
Request ID: FOI-0264-2021
Date published: 10 June 2020
You asked
Hi,
I am purchasing a garden flat that backs onto Transport for London property land.
Under the freedom of information request, I would like to know if this land has any Japanese Knotweed living on it or if there has been any treatment for Japanese Knotweed, over the last 15 years?
I would also like to know where the closest outbreak is within the local area of North West London?
The property address is below and it backs on to the north bound TFL: Kensal Rise over ground platform:
XX Clifford gardens
Kensal Rise
London
NW10 5JE
Many thanks for your time,
Kind regards
We answered
Our ref: FOI-0264-2021/GH
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 22 May 2020 asking for information about Japanese Knotweed.
Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy.
Unfortunately we do not hold the information you require. Kensal Rise is owned by Network Rail and leased to Arriva Rail London under a standard industry lease. As landlord Network Rail would hold this information. There is the following guide:
https://safety.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Japanese-knotweed-Guidance-2018-v1.pdf
Within this document there are details as to how lineside neighbours can contact Network Rail to make enquiries.
Please note, the Government has announced a series of measures to tackle the coronavirus. It is essential for London, that we continue to provide a safe transport network for essential journeys.
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Graham Hurt
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
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