Planning application for redevelopment of site to rear of 28è30 Trinity Street Cluttons have now appealed the Council's decision.

The appeal consists of two individual appeals:

  • re demolition of the rear of the Amec building
     
  • construction of the 3 storey houses

Click on the page below to read details of their appeal and how to comment for or against their appeal (by May 30th)

The application was denied by Southwark. Click on the page below to read the decision.
This is the office/warehouse property fronting on to Trinity Street between Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square, and running beside the lane to the garages. Until recently it was occupied by AMEC.
 
On 23 December 2004, Southwark Council refused an application by Cluttons on behalf of Trinity House to develop the site to the rear of 28è30 Trinity Street, between the rear of 19è27 Merrick Square and the lane to the garages. The reasons given included (see the Council's decision opposite for the full reasons):
  • The proposal would by reason of its low density fail to maximise the development potential of the site or supply an adequate amount of residential accommodation of which there is a proven need in Southwark.
     
  • The proposal would compromise the functioning of the existing employment use at 28è30 Trinity Street and would also prejudice any redevelopment of that site with a satisfactory amount of employment floorspace.
     
  • The proposal does not retain 30% of the existing B1 floorspace . . . therefore fails to provide a supply of business/commercial premises which enable a range of businesses to operate in Southwark and add to the vitality of area.
     
  • The proposed parking provision exceeds the Council°s maximum standard for off-street car parking spaces and as a result too many cars will be attracted to the site and will reduce the need for future occupants to consider more sustainable forms of transport which is required in order to reduce road congestion.

Cluttons had applied for planning permission to redevelop the back part of the site, between the lane to the garages and the rear gardens of 19è26 Merrick Sq. The application was to build six attractive but modern 4-bedroom houses and a block of five flats.

TNRA arranged a meeting with the planning officer on Tuesday 16 November 2004 7è8 pm upstairs in the Royal Oak, corner of Tabard Street and Nebraska Street and local residents were invited to attend.