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.
22/04096/FUL - 61 Lilford Road London SE5 9HY - Demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide a multi let industrial estate comprising Use Classes E (g) (ii) and (iii), B2, B8 and Sui Generis with cycle parking, hard and s
Camberwell Society objects to this planning application for several reasons.
Unfortunately, Camberwell Society were not engaged as part of the applicant's community engagement, so were not able to comment on this proposal before an application was submitted.
The height of the proposed building is out of keeping with the surrounding context. The proposed ‘landmark’ element of the building will be overbearing towards residential properties to the south. The western elevation is significantly taller than the existing building, and will be overbearing towards the residential gardens to the west of the site.
The proposed industrial use and employment increase is supported, however the vehicular trips generated by ‘dark kitchens’ would have a significant detrimental effect on neighbours, including increased noise and traffic. The significant increase in vehicle movements to support dark kitchens will have a negative impact on air quality, to the detriment of neighbouring residential properties and local residents.
The scheme does not adequately improve biodiversity. The proposed UGF factor of 0.21 is insufficient. A factor of 0.3 at minimum should be required.The scheme could be improved by incorporating green SUDs, which would act to improve biodiversity on the site.
The architectural resolution of the building is poor. The scheme lacks reference to its context, including the adjacent Minet conservation area. The scheme proposes a poor, inactive frontage to Lilford Road, with minimal and poor quality landscaping. There is a lost opportunity here to provide a public benefit, through meaningful landscaping or public art.
For these reasons, the Camberwell Society objects to this application.