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.
15/AP/0619 + 0620 | 33 CAMBERWELL GROVE, LONDON SE5 8JA
Extension to the rear in the basement, ground and first floor. Additional third floor with new mansard roof with demolition of existing roof. New staircase to the basement from the front of the building and internal alterations within the property.
The planning application is voluminous but unfortunately fails to reflect the detailed planning guidance provided in Southwark’s (Mr. Gary Rice) pre-application advice enquiry report dated 29th September 2014. The amendments to the plans referred to in the Design and Access Statement are minor and fail to address the key concerns expressed in the council’s advice.
The Society shares the view expressed in the pre-application advice enquiry report dated 29th September 2014 that the proposed additional floor at the rear is excessive and that an apparently unauthorised past extension at the rear of the neighbouring No. 31 has no relevance as a precedent for ignoring the requirements for this conservation area.
The Camberwell Society recommends that the Council rejects the plans as submitted and makes it clear that any plans for an additional floor will not be entertained.