Residents call on Lambeth to stop piecemeal demolition of Hollamby estate Digital Edition: Residents call on Lambeth to stop piecemeal demolition of Hollamby estate Residents and conservationists are calling for the protection of a garden estate in south London after a fresh set of plans emerged for its partial demolition
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High priority for the UK government right now? Statues, of course. A statement released by the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to both Houses of Parliament this week introduces new legislation which, it is claimed, will be as important in heritage terms as the introduction of Conservation Areas in 1967. The removal of ‘historic statues, plaques and other monuments will now require full planning permission’ under the mantra of ‘retain and explain’, regardless of whether they are already listed or not. Historic England will oversee what is proposed and the Secretary of State will be the final arbiter if requests from local councils are judged questionable.
The proposals will see Mais House, formerly sheltered housing, and 38 garages in Otto Close knocked down. The proposed replacement for Mais House, made up of 99 flats, will see the height rise to seven storeys.
The plans The Otto Close garages will be rebuilt as a part two and three-storey terrace block with 11 houses. Residents spoke against the scheme at the planning meeting, concerned about density, pressure on amenities, disabled access, and the impact the development would have on Grade II listed Lammas Green and the conservation area. But planning officers and committee members felt “on balance” the need for social housing was too important.
Criticism levelled at City Centre South scheme over affordable housing element
The Coventry Society says the huge regeneration scheme fails to provide adequate affordable housing
An aerial view of Coventry City Centre South
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Criticism has been levelled at the huge City Centre South scheme, which is set to transform Coventry city centre, over the lack of affordable housing.