Author: Jacqui Bowers
How can Wandsworth Planning Officers continue to work with developers and ignore the research concerning high rise developments?
Policy Exchange think tank has launched its report on 24th January – Create Streets. Continue reading
Author: Cyril Richert
Northcote ward councillors Peter Dawson, Martin Johnson and Jenny Browne have requested a meeting with Peabody to discuss the Construction Management Plan.
Author: Cyril Richert
The Mayor of London has confirmed on Tuesday the decision to grant permission for the redevelopment of the Peabody estate at Clapham Junction.
These articles were published in the Wandsworth Guardian on Thursday 26th 2012.
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This article was published in South London Press on Tuesday 24th 2012.
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Author: Cyril Richert
You probably heard that Peabody’s proposal was approved on Wednesday following planning officer’s recommendation (our report here). You might also have seen our open letter published a few days before the meeting, explaining in detail to the members the the report was flawed and did not meet the Policy DMS1 (lack of integration and daylight impact), DMS4 (justification for tall buildings), DMPD (para 2.49 – visual documents), DMH1 (affordable housing), DMT1 (traffic). Continue reading
Author: Cyril Richert
Surprise and joy amongst Peabody’s team, huge relief on the officers faces. Peabody’s plan has been approved after more than 2 hours of “debate”. Motion to refuse proposed by Cllr Tony Belton was supported by Cllr Maurice Heaster and Cllr Angela Graham. Vote to approve (with minor conditions such as take photos of the lodges for memory!) was supported by 6 Cllrs: Nick Cuff (chair), Vanessa Graham, John Hallmark, Matthew Maxwell Scott, Guy Humphries and Steffi Sutters. Continue reading
Author: Cyril Richert
Peabody’s redevelopment proposal will go before the Planning Application Committee on Wednesday 18th July 2012.
The planning officer in charge of the dossier has ignored the objections of the community and given his blessing with a recommendation to the committee for approval. Continue reading
Author: Cyril Richert
It as been confirmed on Tuesday that the Peabody’s redevelopment proposal will go before the Planning application Committee next week, on Wednesday 18th July.
The planning officer in charge of the dossier has ignored the objections of the community and given his blessing with a recommendation to the committee for approval! We will comment on his report as soon as it is available.
We urge everyone to attend the Planning Committee meeting on 18th July 2012.
Date: Wednesday 18 July 2012 – 7.30pm (we advise you to come earlier, possibly 7-7.15pm).
Venue: Room 123 – Wandsworth Borough Council, The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 2PU (more details how to get there on the website).
Author: Cyril Richert
As the planning proposal for Peabody’s redevelopment is going ahead (with the Council officer recommendation for approval!) and will be seen before the Planning Committee on Wednesday 18th July (@7.30pm, Town Hall – please attend, it is very important), we publish below the letter of objection sent by the Councillors of Northcote Ward. Continue reading
