local and regional planning policy. The developer applied for planning permission in 2012 in both boroughs. In December 2012 the latter borough notified the Mayor of London of a planning application of potential strategic importance for the Mayor to make a statement of compliance with The London Plan and to respond. A report for these purposes was prepared by the Planning Decisions Unit of the authority. Permissions were received from the London Borough of Wandsworth in June 2013 and from Hammersmith and Fulham in November 2013. The Mayor still declining funding in August 2020, a Mayor of London spokesperson said: “The Cremorne Bridge is a borough-led project. Given that there are already a number of cross-river connections in this part of west London, the Mayor has been clear that it is the responsibility of the bridge promoters to secure support, permission and funding for this scheme.” The forecast opening date is 2025, taking 18 months to build and audit. Neighbouring bridge The adjoining Battersea Railway Bridge is to be joined onto at the feet of the footbridge; it is a multi-arch bridge, with flat deck, opened on 2 March 1863. See also List of crossings of the River Thames List of bridges in London References External links Official Website (archive) Project page on one-world design's website Expedition Engineering Project page on Beckett Rankine's Website London Assembly press release Pedestrian bridges across the River Thames Pedestrian bridges in London Transport in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Transport in the London Borough of Wandsworth