Construction @ William Booth College / 6-storey Salvation Army HQ

[frankie08]

Hi there,

Does anybody have any up-to-date info on the six-storey Salvation Army HQ being built opposite Denmark Hill Station / next to William Booth Training College?

From the planning permission / plans, it looks like they were aiming to be finished at the end of 2021. As far as I can see, they've demolished the two existing buildings but not sure they've got any further than that? Am sure things have been delayed due to Covid, etc., but wondering if there's any info on revised timescales.

Links here in case of interest!

https://www.tatehindle.co.uk/projects/new-territorial-headquarters-for-the-salvation-army/ / https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/tatehindle-wins-planning-for-new-salvation-army-headquarters / https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=ZZZV0MKBWR757

[Guest]

So this is the plan, looks like office space with a ground floor cafe and meeting rooms, what's to object about it.

https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/files/17A158B8E379625B2932AF831DCE2514/pdf/18_AP_3144-Plan_-_proposed-468523.pdf

[frankie08]

My concern is that it's a very large development that is going to create long-term disruption and directly affect the residential properties immediately behind / next to it, including obscuring some of their light and views.

I was enquiring as to the timescales though, rather than anything else! I can't find any updates online so was asking here in case anybody knew anything, as the entire building was due to be up and built by the end of 2021.

[Guest]

It's been approved by the Council, will provide lots of new jobs (hopefully) but in view of Covid they may struggle to use the space effectively. There is a general shortage of building materials and potentially workmen due to Covid. Perhaps enjoy the quiet till work resumes.