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Cllr Richard Thomas is fighting to keep ED classed as "Suburban". Mayor Ken wants it re-classified as "Urban". The impact of this would be the ability for developers to build 5-6 story structures in ED rather than the max 2-3 stories allowed now.


There is a petition if you would like to support it: http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/southwarkissuburban

More info on Cllr Richard Thomas' Blog: http://cllrrthomas.wordpress.com/

Have signed up as feel this is very important, however bit confused with the statement that only 2-3 story buildings would be allowed as there are already buildings taller than this in the area (eg the flats at LL end of Friern Rd). I thought the urban thing would mean buildings taller than 5-6 stories could be built and suburban up to 5-6 stories.

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