-(ii)-and-(iii)-b2-b8-and-sui-generis-with-cycle-parking-hard-and-s)
22/04096/FUL
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.