Major expansion of Dunstans Grove Flats - Planning Committee to decide this Wednesday!

[Rowanofski]

You may already be aware of the proposed expansion of Quarry Court (2 Dunstans Grove), whereby a property developer is seeking to double the occupancy by building upwards and outwards, remove parking, build street-facing dormer windows, balconies and a roof terrace (none of which would be granted to an average home around here).

This application was already refused a little over a year ago by Southwark Planning and then again at the highest level of the National Planning Inspectorate. Sadly, that was not enough to dissuade the developers' greed and they have reapplied with some minor tweaks, but the council / inspectorate reasons for refusal are still present (essentially to say it would be overbearing and out of keeping with the area).

However, Southwark Planning have made a U-turn and are currently intending to approve the application (without stating why) despite the local councillors all still opposing the revised development (Jon Hartley, Maggie Browning, Renata Hamvas, Victoria Mills, Gavin Edwards & James Barber). Due to this opposition and the significant volume of objections (47 at the last count), the case is being decided at a Planning Committee, this Wednesday 27th June @ 6.30pm. This committee can refuse the application!

Whilst these committees are independent, they are known to be significantly swayed by community strength and public opinion, which is where you come in. If you are opposed to the proposed plan and could possibly spare half hour of your time, please come and show your support at the meeting near to London Bridge station, this Wednesday! It is the first item on the agenda, so should mean we can all leave early. Placards and vocal opposition make a big impact!

Who: YOU!! And as many friends and family as you can bring!

What: Quarry Court (2 Dunstans Grove) planning committee meeting

Where: Ground Floor Meeting Room (G02) - 160 Tooley St, London, SE1 2QH

Why: To prevent the greed of one company impacting the community.

When: Wed 27th June @ 6.30pm

Additional info:

Details of the application can be found on the https://southwark.gov.uk/planning website by searching for Quarry Court or the reference 17/AP/3997

The National Planning Inspectorate's reasons for refusal last year can be viewed at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3164939

The agenda for this Planning Committee (with details of the case) can be found here - http://moderngov.southwarksites.com/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=351&MId=6137&Ver=4

Hope to see as many of you there as possible, whether you are new to the area or have been here 50 years!