WHY OBJECT?
You can make a difference. Lambeth will listen to valid objections. Objecting is a proactive way to influence planning outcomes. The quality and number of objections counts.
We have gathered themes raised by residents. These may assist, when you consider your comments and/or objection. They are not intended to be comprehensive or exhaustive, so don’t forget to add your own.
VISUALLY DOMINANT
Dominates streetscape of mainly 2-5 storey area
Deviates from recent clustering eg Oval Quarter, Vauxhall, Elephant & Castle
Interrupts streetscape from Clapham Road to Elephant & Castle
HARMFUL TO SETTING
Negative impact on Kennington Park – Grade II listed
Negative impact on Kennington Conservation Area
Negative impact on heritage buildings – Grade I, II and locally listed
SHADE & LOSS OF LIGHT
Shade on the park summer later afternoon and evening
Morning shade - Kennington Estate, Kennington Green and beyond
Loss of light neighbouring buildings and winter shade to Kennington Station and beyond
LOSS OF PAVEMENT
Loss of over half the pavement on Kennington Road
Impact on safety by busy crossing for pedestrians and bikes
Reduced pavement on Kennington Park Road but increase in people
BUILDING & ARCHITECTURE
Destruction of sound building – carbon
Options to enhance and improve not considered
Replace with generic detailing, out of character tower
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
(Purpose Built Student Accommodation PBSA)
Developers profit over much needed social / affordable housing
Adds to Lambeth pipeline of 2149 PBSA crowding out other types
Creates new student demand doesn’t reduce housing shortage