It has become clear that permission granted in the last 5 years for scaffolding with shrouds and advertising panels to be erected on prominent building in central Camberwell to facilitate repair works to those buildings has not in the event resulted in the repair works taking place.
352 – 354 Camberwell New Road and 3 Camberwell Church Street are examples.
The effects of the scaffolding and shrouds has been to adversely impact the appearance of the conservation area, distract drivers and cyclists, create high level opportunities for graffiti artists, reduce the daylight in the upstairs rooms of the buildings affected and impede pedestrian progress along the pavements.
We understand that, in this case, the applicants intend to carry out the building repairs identified in their planning application. Whilst the Camberwell Society considers building maintenance to be an important and worthwhile activity, we would like to be re-assured that planning permission for a scaffolding shroud and advertising on this property will only be granted if the proposed repair works are going to happen.