Through the work of the sub-committee, the Society has been instrumental in saving many buildings of note including Addington Square, Denmark Hill Station and part of Windsor Walk. The Society has also been instrumental in influencing new development to make a positive contribution to the area, and works with local residents and tenants groups where there are common issues. The current composition of the Planning sub-committee is: Tim Gaymer, Anthony Kyrke-Smith, Elizabeth Borowiecka, Jason Leech, Robert Potz, Jonathan Hunt, Paul Cohoon, Somayya Yaqub, Michael Galt and Tom Harvey. Potential new members are welcome to attend a meeting as an observer initially. The Society is currently under represented by members from the Myatt Fields and Brunswick Park areas.
20/AP/1447 | RYLSTONE GROVE PARK, LONDON, SE5 8LT
Excavation to form a single storey basement to the footprint of the house and elevational alterations
If thought correct to allow a basement to this Edwardian property, then the new owners' internal changes are not of planning concern although proximity to 187 Camberwell Grove may be considered a factor that should limit the basement.
The proposed external changes whilst generally in keeping the character of this Conservation Area property, the introduction of arch headed windows for the new basement windows, to a property where there are no other arch headed windows, seems inappropriate and unnecessary.
Whilst the new owners may not have a disabled daughter (as the previous owners) to lose the ramp between levels to be able to access the front door without steps seems short sighted in terms of Lifetime Homes and making a house fully accessible to all abilities (via the front entrance).
Proposed Comment: Neutral