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.
16/00793/FUL | 17 SOUTHWELL ROAD, LONDON, SE5 9PF
Demolition of front and rear existing extensions at basement and ground levels and the excavation of a basement rear extension with two rooflights and a basement level rear patio including external staircase involving the relocation of front entrance of basement level together with a ground floor rear extension with Juliet balcony and a fenestration and alteration of a window on the rear inner elevation and at the front elevation basement level.
This sounds a lot but the reality is lowering the existing full basement to gain some height and excavating out down the garden to make further accommodation and sunken patios. Would be lost behind fences from the neighbours’ aspect, although they would have to suffer the works, party wall matters etc. The present ground floor becomes bedrooms with the existing first floor and the living rooms move to this lower floor. An expensive excavation project to achieve a four or five-bedroom house with a variety of living spaces.
Comment: Neutral