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.
WHY OBJECT?
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
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
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
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
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
BUILDING & ARCHITECTURE
Destruction of sound building – carbon
Options to enhance and improve not considered
Replace with generic detailing, out of character tower
OPINION - PRECEDENT
This tower does not reflect the prevailing local character. According to Lambeth Policy it will therefore only be permitted if it contributes towards the intended future character of the area. Policy Q7 part ii. In other words if this tower proceeds expect more of the same.
Lambeth Plan - Policy Q7 (part ii) ‘Retains and enhances the heritage value of existing spaces… “New development will generally be supported if ii) it has bulk, scale/mass, siting, building line and orientation which adequately preserves or enhances the prevailing local character. Where the context is changing, the proposed development should also contribute towards the intended future character of the area”
