Stop the blocks in Kennington-Appeal for planning permission dismissed!
Stop the blocks in Kennington-Appeal for planning permission dismissed!
The Issue
Developer Anthology London submitted a planning application for 258 flats including a 29-storey tower on the former Woodlands Nursing home site in Kennington.
The overbearing scale of this massive development was not appropriate for a small constrained site in an urban low-rise area. You can find out more information about the development via this link here
The developer Anthology (Lifestory Group) took their planning application to the Planning Inspectorate to secure planning permission for the former Woodlands Nursing home site. The developer was not able to get the decision they wanted on this controversial scheme from Lambeth.
We want a lower density development that would protect the significance of the listed buildings, conservation areas and respect the prevailing building heights, density and massing of the surrounding residential properties.
A short summary of the planning inspector's decision provided by the barrister who we were able to appoint only because of your support is below.
Summary
After a gruelling two-week inquiry, Planning Inspector John Braithwaite yesterday refused permission for a development which included a 29-storey tower block and 258 flats in Kennington, much to the relief of "Stop the Blocks", a group of concerned local residents, who were represented by Ryan Kohli of Cornerstone Barristers.
The Inspector determined that the site in Kennington, which is within 800m walking distance of the Elephant and Castle, is an "urban" rather than a "central" site. As a result he found that this form of incongruous dense development was inappropriate for the site and had a substantial adverse impact on the character of the area. Neighbouring residents had a justified expectation of good levels of daylight and sunlight, consistent with its urban location, as well as reasonable protection from overlooking into private gardens of some homes which would have resulted from the proposed development.
Finally, the Inspector determined that "less than substantial harm to a high degree of magnitude" would be caused to the setting and significance of the Grade II listed Kennington Water Tower, which was featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs. The Inspector agreed with "Stop the Blocks" that the High Rise tower would dominate the rare Victorian Water Tower and would substantially reduce its imposing character.
A copy of the Inspector's decision can be found HERE.
About us
Stop the Blocks Community Action Group comprises concerned local residents who want a sensitive and proportionate development for our community.
You can find out more information about the rejected development via this link here.
Email and join us: contactstoptheblocks@gmail.com
We are currently not accepting any more financial donations. Thank you to all our donors and supporters.
The Issue
Developer Anthology London submitted a planning application for 258 flats including a 29-storey tower on the former Woodlands Nursing home site in Kennington.
The overbearing scale of this massive development was not appropriate for a small constrained site in an urban low-rise area. You can find out more information about the development via this link here
The developer Anthology (Lifestory Group) took their planning application to the Planning Inspectorate to secure planning permission for the former Woodlands Nursing home site. The developer was not able to get the decision they wanted on this controversial scheme from Lambeth.
We want a lower density development that would protect the significance of the listed buildings, conservation areas and respect the prevailing building heights, density and massing of the surrounding residential properties.
A short summary of the planning inspector's decision provided by the barrister who we were able to appoint only because of your support is below.
Summary
After a gruelling two-week inquiry, Planning Inspector John Braithwaite yesterday refused permission for a development which included a 29-storey tower block and 258 flats in Kennington, much to the relief of "Stop the Blocks", a group of concerned local residents, who were represented by Ryan Kohli of Cornerstone Barristers.
The Inspector determined that the site in Kennington, which is within 800m walking distance of the Elephant and Castle, is an "urban" rather than a "central" site. As a result he found that this form of incongruous dense development was inappropriate for the site and had a substantial adverse impact on the character of the area. Neighbouring residents had a justified expectation of good levels of daylight and sunlight, consistent with its urban location, as well as reasonable protection from overlooking into private gardens of some homes which would have resulted from the proposed development.
Finally, the Inspector determined that "less than substantial harm to a high degree of magnitude" would be caused to the setting and significance of the Grade II listed Kennington Water Tower, which was featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs. The Inspector agreed with "Stop the Blocks" that the High Rise tower would dominate the rare Victorian Water Tower and would substantially reduce its imposing character.
A copy of the Inspector's decision can be found HERE.
About us
Stop the Blocks Community Action Group comprises concerned local residents who want a sensitive and proportionate development for our community.
You can find out more information about the rejected development via this link here.
Email and join us: contactstoptheblocks@gmail.com
We are currently not accepting any more financial donations. Thank you to all our donors and supporters.
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Petition created on 12 December 2018