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.
18/AP/2876 | THE OLD DISPENSARY, 325 CAMBERWELL NEW ROAD, LONDON, SE5 0TF
Construction of a two-storey extension to create a new three-bedroom dwelling.
The proposal is to make use of the side access alley and side door to access the existing first floor kitchen, lost to the rear of the site as the flat entrance, kitchen and living area, before a wrap round corridor to reach the front of the site to erect a 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 aunacceptable loss. Whilst the lantern might be viewed from within the Public House the effect will be lost. Externally the view will be lost from both the gap on Camberwell Green and from Camberwell New road albeit standing back at a distance or enjoyed from the upper deck of the bus. This is a unique building and should not be tampered with.
The Camberwell Society objects to this proposal.