19/AP/6960
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
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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…