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'''Rusham Park''' is an industrial site in [[Egham]], Surrey. It was formally owned by Shell, Richardson Vicks, and Procter & Gamble. It is now owned by [[Royal Holloway University]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Strudwick |first1=Matt |title=Royal Holloway buys Procter & Gamble's Egham research centre |url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/procter--gamble-sells-egham-11627746 |website=getsurrey |accessdate=21 June 2020 |date=18 July 2016}}</ref> |
'''Rusham Park''' is an industrial site in [[Egham]], Surrey. It was formally owned by Shell, Richardson Vicks, and Procter & Gamble. It is now owned by [[Royal Holloway University]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Strudwick |first1=Matt |title=Royal Holloway buys Procter & Gamble's Egham research centre |url=https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/procter--gamble-sells-egham-11627746 |website=getsurrey |accessdate=21 June 2020 |date=18 July 2016}}</ref>. It was named after Rusham Farm |
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The 4 acre site consists of 10 buildings built and renovated at different times, giving it a collegiate look. It also contains gardens, green space and a multi-story carpark. |
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| ⚫ | The University has considered its options and now wishes to proceed with an alternative-use redevelopment strategy for this major developed site in the Green Belt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://royalholloway-estateplan.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RH-Estate-Plan-Rusham-Park-V2.pdf|title=Royal Holloway, University of London Rusham Park student village: overview|website=royalholloway-estateplan.co.uk}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The University has considered its options and now wishes to proceed with an alternative-use redevelopment strategy for this major developed site in the Green Belt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://royalholloway-estateplan.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/RH-Estate-Plan-Rusham-Park-V2.pdf|title=Royal Holloway, University of London Rusham Park student village: overview|website=royalholloway-estateplan.co.uk}}</ref>. The intent is to seek outline planning permission to redevelop the Rusham Park site as a new Student Village after Procter & Gamble have vacated the site in 2021. Phase 1 will compensate for the loss of the 1,400 study bedrooms. |
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===Shell=== |
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Richardson Vicks International moved into the site circa 1960. |
Richardson Vicks International moved into the site circa 1960. |
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===Procter & Gamble=== |
===Procter & Gamble=== |
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P&G acquired RVI in 1986. During the time P&G owned it, it was called Egham Technical Centre, Rusham Park Technical Centre, London Innovation Centre, and Greater London Innovation Centre. |
P&G acquired RVI in 1986. During the time P&G owned it, it was called Egham Technical Centre, Rusham Park Technical Centre, London Innovation Centre, and Greater London Innovation Centre. In July 2015, P&G sold 43 of its beauty brands to Coty in a £15 billion deal, and Coty became a major tenant of the site. P&G put the site up for sale, likely so they were not landlord to their competitor who took over many of the buildings. |
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===Royal Holloway University=== |
===Royal Holloway University=== |
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Royal Holloway acquired the site in |
Royal Holloway acquired the site in July 2016, but leased it back to P&G and Coty. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 13:15, 25 June 2020
| Rusham Park | |
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| Location | Egham |
| Coordinates | 51°24′58″N 0°32′42″W / 51.416°N 0.545°W |
| OS grid reference | TQ 00564 70069 |
| Area | Surrey |
| Built | c. 1900 |
  Location of Rusham Park in Surrey | |
Rusham Park is an industrial site in Egham, Surrey. It was formally owned by Shell, Richardson Vicks, and Procter & Gamble. It is now owned by Royal Holloway University.[1]. It was named after Rusham Farm
The 4 acre site consists of 10 buildings built and renovated at different times, giving it a collegiate look. It also contains gardens, green space and a multi-story carpark.
The University has considered its options and now wishes to proceed with an alternative-use redevelopment strategy for this major developed site in the Green Belt.[2]. The intent is to seek outline planning permission to redevelop the Rusham Park site as a new Student Village after Procter & Gamble have vacated the site in 2021. Phase 1 will compensate for the loss of the 1,400 study bedrooms.
Shell
Richardson Vicks International and Norwich Eaton
Richardson Vicks International moved into the site circa 1960.
Procter & Gamble
P&G acquired RVI in 1986. During the time P&G owned it, it was called Egham Technical Centre, Rusham Park Technical Centre, London Innovation Centre, and Greater London Innovation Centre. In July 2015, P&G sold 43 of its beauty brands to Coty in a £15 billion deal, and Coty became a major tenant of the site. P&G put the site up for sale, likely so they were not landlord to their competitor who took over many of the buildings.
Royal Holloway University
Royal Holloway acquired the site in July 2016, but leased it back to P&G and Coty.
References
- ^ Strudwick, Matt (18 July 2016). "Royal Holloway buys Procter & Gamble's Egham research centre". getsurrey. Retrieved 21 June 2020.
- ^ "Royal Holloway, University of London Rusham Park student village: overview" (PDF). royalholloway-estateplan.co.uk.
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