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.
19/AP/6960 | THE OLD DISPENSARY, 325 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE5 0TF
Construction of an additional storey at front of building to create a new two bedroom dwelling.
Appears to be as the previous application, but without the mansard storey also added -
18/AP/2876 | Construction of a two-storey extension to create a new three-bedroom dwelling. | THE OLD DISPENSARY, 325 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE5 0TF
The proposal is to build up on the Camberwell New Road frontage to create this residential unit as well as make use of the existing first floor kitchen which is lost at the rear of the site. This kitchen is accessible access off the alleyway between this building and adjoining Listed Building and stairs up, as well as from the Public House.
The link to the Public House would be closed off making this solely the residential entrance and staircase to first floor kitchen and living area, converting the existing commercial kitchen space, before a wrap round corridor to reach the front of the site, where the proposal is to erect a shallow depth two storey front extension, designed to sit in front of the dramatic lantern rooflight; the key feature of this historic building. Thereby this key feature of the building is overshadowed, surrounded and lost from public view.
The building is one that defines Camberwell and is part of its history; to make such a change to this building would be an unacceptable loss. The buildings both sides are Grade II Listed Buildings and their setting and view should not be compromised by such an extension nor the siting of this historic unlisted building sitting between.
Whilst the lantern might be viewed from within the Public House the effect will be lost and overshadowed. Externally the view will be lost from both the gap on Camberwell Green and from Camberwell New Road, albeit from the pavement opposite or enjoyed from the upper deck of the bus.
This is a unique historic building and should not be tampered with.
The Camberwell Society objects to this proposal.
Policy 3.15 - Conservation of the Historic Environment
Development should preserve or enhance the special interest or historic character or appearance of buildings or areas of historical or architectural significance. Planning proposals that will have an adverse effect on the historic environment will not be permitted. The character and appearance of Conservation Areas should be recognised and respected in any new development within these areas...