Comments for Clapham Junction Action Group

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: the proposal by Cyril Richert

Cyril Richert — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:59:58 +0000

It was mentioned in our article as a concern raised by some residents: http://cjag.org/2011/11/14/why-we-ask-for-amendments-on-the-peabody-proposal/

Unfortunately I must confess I completely forgot to ask at the exhibition. I will do it next time I have the occasion. In the meantime, if anyone has any information, please share.

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: the proposal by D Clevett

D Clevett — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:15:53 +0000

Cant see on the plans what will happen to the two lovely lodge cottages on the estate. Another part of the Junctions history will be lost I expect.

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: the proposal by Rob Jack

Rob Jack — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:05:01 +0000

It is better than it was, but any thing over 5 storeys is too much. Also
where would the children go to school? Honeywell won’t take any more intake. (They opted out of L.E.A. control & therefore control their own admissions policy.) Belleville is full to the rafters. I Know, my children went / go there. If Belleville were to expand they would need to compulsorily purchase properties down the hill. Possibly not a popular move.

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: our response to the consultation by Julia Matcham

Julia Matcham — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:28:38 +0000

Thank you Cyril…a lot of work and well put.
I have sent ‘my concern’ to the Peabody trust as indicated.
I am afraid these planning matters sneak past most people because they are not well enough informed. I am not sure what the situation is now re Section 106 which I know has been changed, but presumably the Council get a payment pro rata to size of the building? I think it is now slightly less like a bribe from the developer.
However any such payment cannot fail to be a disincentive for the Council to do what local people want: to keep buildings to a domestic height appropriate for our area.

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: our response to the consultation by Anthony Hackin

Anthony Hackin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:06:03 +0000

Ok thanks for the info.

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: our response to the consultation by Cyril Richert

Cyril Richert — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:59:31 +0000

It is important that you send you concern to the Peabody Trust (email/address above) and you can copy your ward councilors and of course CJAG.
Updates will be posted on this website as soon as we know more. There is currently no date for a meeting and I doubt anything will happen before January 2012.

Comment on Peabody redevelopment: our response to the consultation by Anthony Hackin

Anthony Hackin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:51:18 +0000

I just bought a flat on Eckstein road and am really worried about the effect of this redevelopment on the feel of my new neighbourhood.
The height of buildings is of obvious concern.
Please keep these updates coming and I too would like to be involved in discussions with architects and their proposals. Please let me know when these meetings are taking place via response to this comment. (i will be notified of responses to this comment via email).
Many thanks.

Comment on Why we ask for amendments on the Peabody proposal by Nige

Nige — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:16:26 +0000

One of the main things this exhibition was meant to show residences is what these building were going to look like. They did have two models and drawings but I was told that the facades of the buildings were still in the design stage. They also had a model of the area but this seemed to be from 10,000 feet above most of Wandsworth.

I, like others felt that this exhibition failed to properly show the true height of these buildings. The model was to small! Why didn’t they make available their 3d studio max models on a laptop? Or even use a SketchUp Model integrated into Google map\Google street view to help show anyone from the area what they will see from their homes, the station etc. The only reason I can think of is that they were trying to hide the size of the buildings! When I spoke to one architect he seemed very confident that this will be granted council approval and had an attitude that this design was kind of like doing our neighbourhood a big favour!

Personally I think the residences of Clapham junction should reject this scheme. A 12 story building is going to stand out like no other (regardless of design) if these people are aloud to go through with this. If they put a few shops and a nice square, yes it will open up the new station entrance to St. Johns hill but the 12 story structure will be an eye sore!

To summaries the Peabody estate will be getting a revamp regardless but financially it’s in their own interest to capitalise on their prime location but at our expense!

Comment on In my view, 10 storeys is excessive, and anything above that entirely out of order by phyllis stacey

phyllis stacey — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:55:17 +0000

I have seen the proposal and support the redevelopment. However, I strongly object to any buildings of 10 storeys – height restrictions must be applied and the redevelopment must be in keeping with the local setting. If we allow tall buildings now, it won’t be long before even taller ones are proposed.

Comment on In my view, 10 storeys is excessive, and anything above that entirely out of order by Amanda Hado-Bodfield

Amanda Hado-Bodfield — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:21:18 +0000

Having read the Peapody proposal and the comments to date, I do not object to the redevelopment as a whole, however, a height restfiction must be imposed so as not to increase above four storey limit imposed within the designated town boundary. The town boundary should not have been redesignated to exclude the Peabody development and therefore allow the increased storeys. I strongly object to 10 storeys as it is inappropriate and not in keeping with the neighbourhood.