Developers have applied to demolish the existing waste transfer station in Shakespeare Road and replace it with a major residential development comprising of three blocks ranging from 5 -11 storeys in height, providing 217 residential units.
The current waste site is close to the high-rise ‘Electric Quarter’ development and the Evelyn Grace Academy, and the proposals would see the waste processing transferred to another site in West Norwood. If that doesn’t get permission, then we would assume that this application would be rejected.
There’s no less than 72 related documents to trawl though on Lambeth’s user-unfriendly planning site, and we’re still working our way through the details, particularly in relation to the social housing provision.
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There’s a thread discussing this development on the Brixton forum, or you can leave your thoughts in the comments box below .
Planning details
The application can be viewed on Lambeth’s Planning Site (20/01822/EIAFUL)
‘Shakespeare Wharf’ as it is called for the 217 flats is the last type of housing the area needs. No social support, no proper consideration for outdoor space, no thought of local area or impact on local environment. Eg: local parks are turning into bogs from such heavy use as already few people have outdoor space. Schools, transport, road and water pipe works cannot cope with extra people. Local residents will be left with extra noise and waste as the area is already struggling to cope, new flats will block out daylight and cause massive disruption. No No No.
It’s so horrendous for the area. All the developers are thinking is how many flats can we fit in the space with a single thought for the impact on the local community it what would look aesthetic Corrupt Lambeth Council!!! Totally agree with Emily!
Please can you correct this article? This application is for the old Sita / Suez plot next to the railway. The bit between Electric Quarter and the school is the council’s waste depot – not a waste transfer station.
How do we built housing for social and working people. When so many people are on housing list. I total agree with replies given.
Are open space included, and play areas for children too.