... Proposals would ‘overbear local historical assets and unique homes’ in Kennington, say local residents including the new owner of a Grade II listed landmark once featured on Channel 4’s flagship design show ...
... Jamie Hamer, who bought The Water Tower in Kennington earlier this year, has spoken out about the potential impact of Lifestory’s “Kennington Stage” proposals on local heritage assets – including his own unique home. ...
... The reworked proposals involve a central residential block reaching 45 metres (147 feet) and some additional buildings, providing a total of 155 units. An action group set up by local residents describes the plans as “overbearing”, arguing that the massing, scale and design is “not appropriate for a small constrained site in an urban low-rise part of Kennington..and if approved it will set a precedent for more similar and taller buildings”. Key concerns raised in a briefing document include the potential impact on privacy and daylight. ...
... In a presentation to residents, Lifestory said its aim was to design “a residential development with a green setting, that can assimilate into the surrounding community”, adding: “Our vision is to create a place which fosters a sense of community around shared public space and communal amenity space to serve the mixed tenure community on the site…We will create beautiful new buildings which respond positively to the site’s heritage assets and enhance the Kennington neighbourhood.” ...
